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So here we are, the Slow Dance Journal —

And you’re probably wondering what you can expect from this space, right? Simply put — this is where the magic happens.

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.

Sound good? Perfect — let’s dive in.

 
 
Ban.do Agenda // Coming Soon!
InspirationJuly 10, 2014back to school, ban-do, fall, organizationComment
Free People Strappy Back Bra
StylingJuly 8, 2014bra, free people, intimates, lace, lingerie, little white dress, romantic, scarlet o'neill, sheer, strappy back bra, style tipComment
Mermaid Lagoon
StylingAlyssaJuly 4, 2014adventure, Bruce Peninsula, jason matos, mermaid, photo shoot, random acts of pastel, RAOP, road trip, summer, The GrottoComment
Summer Vacation
ResourcesJuly 3, 2014cottage, getaway, summerComment
Take Me Out // World Pride Edition
StylingAlyssaJune 28, 2014pastel, pride toronto, rainbow, random acts of pastel, summer, take me out, Toronto, world prideComment
Recap // Pink the Town Peony Party
ResourcesJune 27, 2014beaus & belles, david's tea, DIY floral workshop, event, le dolci, lux spa, peonies, pink the town, sweet woodruff, workshopComment
6 Summer Iced Tea Recipes
ResourcesAlyssaJune 25, 2014iced tea, in the kitchen, kitten and the bear, random acts of pastel, recipe, sloane tea, summer, teaComment
All Made Up // Mermaid Beauty
ResourcesAshleyJune 24, 2014all made up, Ashley Readings, beauty, hair, makeup, mermaid, mermaid beauty, mint hair, tutorialComment
Hello, Summer
ResourcesJune 21, 2014ice cream, summerComment
Take Me Out // Toronto Flower Market
StylingAlyssaJune 21, 2014alyssa garrison, flowers, random acts of pastel, summer, take me out, toronto flower marketComment
DIY Pearl Sunglasses
ResourcesJune 20, 2014accessory, DIY, diy pearl sunglasses, embellished, mermaid, pearl, photo shoot, sunglasses, sunniesComment
For Love & Lemons Skivvies // " Extra Virgin " Collection
InspirationJune 19, 2014bra, bralette, for love & lemons, in store, lace, lingerie, new, skivviesComment
Take Me Out // Picnic in High Park
StylingJune 14, 2014alyssa garrison, ban-do, fieldguided, for love & lemons, high park, park, picnic, random acts of pastel, recipe, summer, take me out, TorontoComment
Styling the Little White Dress
StylingGuest UserJune 13, 2014Ashley Readings, bohemian, brunch, farmers market, little white dress, music festival, personal style, romantic, scarlet o'neill, style shoot, style tip, summer, Toronto, weddingComment
DIY Beach Spray for Hair
ResourcesJune 12, 2014beach, beach hair, beach spray, beauty, coconut, DIY, hair, mermaid, mermaid hair, sea salt, summerComment
Date Night Pastels
StylingJune 12, 2014darling, date night, lace, pastel, personal style, summerComment
Mermaid Beauty Inspiration
InspirationJune 11, 2014beauty, dreamy, ethereal, hair, magical, makeup, mermaid, mermaid beauty, pastel, sparkleComment
Video // Little White Dress - Behind the Scenes
ResourcesGuest UserJune 10, 2014behind the scenes, little white dress, sneak peek, videoComment
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Dining Room Refresh, Vol. 03 — The Design Plan.

Every selection, sourced and detailed. The smoked walnut floating shelves from @mykitchcabinets (which are the focal point of it all), the tonal wall-to-ceiling paint colours I’ve been livi
Remember the dining room teaser? Or my continuous references to new shelves for the dining room? Well, the shelves are almost up and the first blog post is live — all the inspiration behind the refresh.

Warmth, texture, dark wood, collected st
For a brand that is built on craft over trend, handmade details, honest materials and the character that only comes from making something slowly, by hand… it only felt right that the mark at its heart began the same way.

The @fieldstead___ &l
Things that make perfect sense to me 🦢
Dining Room Refresh, Vol. 03 — The Design Plan.

Every selection, sourced and detailed. The smoked walnut floating shelves from @mykitchcabinets (which are the focal point of it all), the tonal wall-to-ceiling paint colours I’ve been livi Remember the dining room teaser? Or my continuous references to new shelves for the dining room? Well, the shelves are almost up and the first blog post is live — all the inspiration behind the refresh.

Warmth, texture, dark wood, collected st For a brand that is built on craft over trend, handmade details, honest materials and the character that only comes from making something slowly, by hand… it only felt right that the mark at its heart began the same way.

The @fieldstead___ &l
SLOW STUDIES | No. 001: Scrap Quilting (Part 01)

I’m a woman of many side quests (hi, ADHD) and you know I love starting a series that I may or may not follow through on (also… ADHD), so it was time to make it official and share a bit m
Things that make perfect sense to me 🦢

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