Current inspirations, musings and wanderings, a peek behind the curtains of Slow Dance Studio (and life, because it’s all kind of intertwined at this point). We’ll share some peeks at what we’re working on, what we’re loving and who we’re crushing on (but not like, in a creepy way). There will definitely be some teaching moments, a look at our creative process (yes, the messy side too), and some real talk around what running a creative business really looks like. Sometimes it’ll get a bit personal, and other times, you’ll walk away inspired, or maybe with a new skill or way of looking at things.
New Year's has always been an interesting holiday for me. Though I usually tend to opt for a bottle of wine, cozy sweater and a night in over a big night out, it's always been one of my favourite occasions to style for, and every year with the boutique, I looked forward to party dresses and an over abundance of sparkle as we planned the holiday shoot.
Read MoreThere's a certain romance about fall that can't be replicated, a feeling in the crisp autumn air and a whisper of magic in the changing colours of the leaves. It was that essence that Steph and I wanted to capture in our creative shoot with Loversland as a followup to our Girl Crush feature, blurring the line between fashion and bridal, and carrying that from the studio to winding country roads.
Read MoreThere are so many things to love about about the holiday season, and for me, gift giving is definitely near the top of that list, as there’s nothing quite like hunting for the perfect gift for that special someone.
Read More01 // I recently came across this Las Vegas wedding shoot again , and I couldn't help but take another peek at it. Its got such a badass, rock n' roll vibe, and you just know that the whole thing is very them. I'm always a sucker for a good sequin-and-converse combo, especially set against a desert backdrop like this one.
Read MoreWhether it's an outfit, a design project or an interior space, I love starting with a clean and simple palette of black and white. It's the perfect base, allowing you to play more with texture, shape and placement before you focus on the rest of the colour palette bring in the rest of the elements.
Read MoreIt wasn't until the end of this past summer that I finally treated myself to a popsicle mold, and because of the timing, I surrendered to the idea that popsicles are really only a summertime treat, so I sadly tucked it away.
Read MoreIn my last apartment, I was blessed with a section of wall that had cork board embedded in it upon moving in, so setting up my mandatory workspace inspiration board was about as easy as could be. When we moved to the new apartment a couple of months ago, that was one of the man features I knew I was going to miss (it's the little things, truly), and I started to keep my eyes out for alternatives that would fill that inspiration board need in the new workspace.
Read MoreEarlier this year, I discovered podcasts. Sure, I was aware of them before, but I hadn't really come across any that spoke to me specifically or felt relevant to what I was doing and what my interests were, personally or professionally. I'm also a serial multi-tasker and tend to get lost in my own daydreams (or brilliant ideas, however you want to position it), so anytime I had tried giving them a listen, I found that I would inadvertently stop paying attention early on and failed to gain anything from the experience.
Read MoreEvery now and then, I go through a phase where I forget how to dress myself. I seem to lose my sense of personal style and spend way more time than necessary staring at my closet in angst, unsure of how to put together an outfit
Read More01 // Currently at the top of my covet list: The Stardust, a perfectly pink wool felt hat from Lack of Color. Because is there really a more stylish way to hide bad hair days?
Read MoreI've been on the hunt for fall cocktail recipes for a few weeks now, searching for an option that would capture that quintessential autumn taste in a glass and pair with the beautiful copper bar set that I picked up at BYOB Cocktail Emporium recently. And though at first glance this Rosemary Grapefruit Cocktail may not appear to be your typical fall drink, there's something about the flavour profile that felt really appropriate. Maybe it's the fact that I'm really a summer girl at heart, or it could be because our weather has actually been quite mild for the season.
Read MoreThose who wander are not lost...breathing through moment to moment like a well paced melody, recognizing new places in their soul every step of the way. Travel photographer, illustrator, and lover of pretty things, Emily Faulstich wanders with a delicate eye, using her world as her canvas and sharing those moments through her work in photography and design; the way she sees it, the magic she extracts from it.
Read MoreToronto Fashion Week hit the city a couple of weeks ago, and to rep Bicyclette, we sent Abby to the tents this season and had her capture some of her favourite designers that we thought fit with the Bicyclette brand. Spring was always my favourite season to buy for when I had the boutique, and I share the same sentiment when it comes to the runway shows, whether we're pulling inspiration from the collections, or starting to think about our own styling projects for upcoming seasons.
Read MoreToday I turn 30. Last year on my birthday, I shared a portion of my 30 Before 30 list, and though there were a few big ones that I just couldn't make a reality, I'm pretty proud of all the items I was able to check off. And let's be honest, I'll be compiling a 35 Before 35 list now that I have another five years to plan for. Silver lining, right?
Read More01 // This image has been on my inspiration board forever, as I love the type treatment and the mix between the serif and the handwritten font, and recently I've been playing around a similar idea for the new Bicyclette site.
Read MoreI'll admit it - Halloween doesn't hold quite the charm for me that it used to. Similarly to New Years Eve, I tend to get more excited about the prospect of dressing up and dreaming up new projects and shoots for the holiday than I do about actually going out and celebrating. But that being said, I've often found myself with a need for an on-the-fly costume at the last minute, so I'm a firm believer in always having a few options on hand, which is where this idea for a DIY lace crown came from.
Read MoreHolidays always provide the perfect excuse to dream up new recipes and projects, and with Halloween less than a week away, what better nostalgic treat to whip up than a classic candy apple? Of course we had to put our own spin on it, so we decided to try our hand at marbling.
Read MoreI tend to collect ideas for photo shoots, building upon a theme and collecting inspiration until all the pieces fall into place and allow me to finally bring the dream to life when the time is right.
The world of ballerinas never ceases to intrigue me, the beauty of the movements, the intricacy of the costumes, imagining a glimpse into their lives as ballerinas-off-duty.
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