There’s certainly a big part of this blog that strives to celebrate things that take some effort. Passed down recipes, thank you notes, handmade invitations, festive decorating, tacking your own throw pillows, that sort of thing. And wouldn’t it be wonderful to add knitting your own winter scarf or quilting a baby blanket to that [...]
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A Crafty Weekend
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged crafts, creative festival, knitting, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, quilting on October 15, 2008 | No Comments »
Sew What?
Posted in Polished Finds, Uncategorized, tagged lost art of sewing, The Sewing Studio on October 6, 2008 | No Comments »
For a gal who claims to be polished and poised, I certainly leave a lot to be desired in the area of sewing. My lack of domestic mending abilities hit me when my husband asked me to teach him how to sew a button. I had to look at him blankly and admit that even [...]
Outside Fall Décor
Posted in Inspired, Uncategorized, tagged fall planting ideas, Outside Fall Decor on September 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Changing seasons can sometimes be hard for me. I tend to have trouble letting go. For example, packing away holiday ornaments seems so very sad to me. It represents that the season that we’ve worked so hard to enjoy is officially over.
Currently I find myself sad to see the nights getting darker, the weather getting cooler and our [...]
Are You a Polished Bride?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 2008 weddings, Darcy Miller, french themed weddings, Polished, traditional brides, traditional weddings, weddings on September 11, 2008 | No Comments »
A Pair in Pearls is calling upon the polished brides of the blogosphere to share their summer wedding stories and photos with us. What made your wedding a polished event? Or, if you’re not a recent bride, did you attend a wedding that had a certain detail you’d love to comment on?
We’re looking for weddings [...]
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 [...]
Hostess Gift Ideas for Summertime
Posted in Uncategorized on July 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Welcome to July! Summer has arrived and if your calendar is like ours, it’s booked. BBQs, dinner invites, weddings, baby showers, you name it. And we just realized that most of these events are happening in the homes and backyards of our friends.
Although it’s not impolite to go without bringing something to a party or BBQ, a small [...]
A Return to Modesty
Posted in Uncategorized on June 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Could it be? Could we really be on the cusp of a return to modesty and an increased celebration of the demure?
From nearly all directions, the one-piece bathing suit seems to be making a come back. What was once a gorgeous statement piece in the 40’s and 50’s, took a nasty turn in the 80’s and 90’s when it [...]
Polished Earring Pairing
Posted in Inspired, Uncategorized, tagged earring storage, earring pairing, jewelry box on June 19, 2008 | No Comments »
I can’t take credit for this idea, but I most certainly can share it with you!
An easy way to arrange your earring collection in a neat and polished way is to pair them up on vintage buttons. This is the perfect way to keep your favourite jewels organized and prevent waisting time looking for the [...]
Man oh Man
Posted in Uncategorized on June 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Though it may come as a surprise to some, we do have a few loyal readers of the male cohort. We’ve actually discovered that it’s not just us gals who want to ‘up the ante’ on all this stuff. We like that news.
Knowing this, check out a fantastic service available here in Toronto that’s designed to help men feel as polished and poised [...]
