You can tell a lot about a gal by the way she sprays her fragrance.
Now, more than ever, there is a vast selection of perfumes to choose from as you strut down the isle at your local cosmetic department. And while I would have suggestions on certain fragrances that are above and beyond the standard [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Fragrance Rituals
Posted in How to's, tagged how to spray perfume, fragrance rituals, fragrance application, perfume application tips on July 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
East End Coffee
Posted in Polished Finds, tagged Fair Trade, Leslieville, Leslieville Coffee, Red Rocket, Toronto Coffee Shops on July 25, 2008 | No Comments »
While we love our double-tall-extra-hot lattes at Starbucks, sometimes it’s nice to change it up a bit.
After passing by this place repeatedly over the last few months, I finally decided to dip into Red Rocket Coffee in Leslieville to give it a try. I’m in love.
The perfect blend of retro chic style meets socially conscious organic fair trade coffee [...]
Boosting the Burger
Posted in How to's on July 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There’s no question that a good hamburger on the grill is a summer staple. Whether turkey, chicken, or beef, there’s lots of room for these in my summertime diet (or should I say, lack of diet).
However, because they’re so often served to company at this time of year, the key is to keep them interesting. Guests will [...]
URGENT: Re: email etiquette
Posted in Uncategorized on July 15, 2008 | No Comments »
Did you know that email stands for electronic mail? It’s been known as email for so long that I forgot what it stood for.
I receive around 200 emails a day, which I believe to be about average (or below average). Email has snuck up on us all and become our main form of communication. Email [...]
The Value of Tradition
Posted in Inspired, tagged celebrations, family, family traditions, gifts, letters, taditions, tradition, wedding day on July 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It took me until I was 23 or 24 before I really started to value tradition. Up until that point, I viewed “the way it’s always been done” as an out of date reason to do something. And for certain things I still think that’s a valid statement.
But there are simple rituals and traditions in my life, such [...]
A Polished Egg
Posted in Polished Finds on July 11, 2008 | No Comments »
Lately, the theme in my world is baby. Not my own, but those of good friends and family members. It’s been exciting of course, but I have to admit I’ve been a little bored when it’s come to shopping for the many showers and gifts associated with this time.
It could be because on a selfish level [...]
A Pretty Potluck
Posted in Inspired, tagged mid-week entertaining, potluck on July 9, 2008 | No Comments »
In case you were wondering, potlucks can be polished.
In fact, I attended a lovely one just last week. A very polished gal was kind enough to host a baby shower during the week (summer weekends are fully booked) and to make this mid-week affair a tad easier she asked everyone to bring something. The potluck [...]
