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.
The idea for this tinsel confetti mug hit me right after I made the tinsel straw embellishments for the Giggly Rose Cocktails for NYE. My counter was covered in shiny tinsel remnants after trimming the garlands, and instead of tossing the sparkly, confetti-like pieces into the garbage, I swept them into a plastic bag and figured they'd be perfect for something. You never know.
Read MoreAs I've started the design process for the new Studio Bicyclette site, one of the most challenging aspects has been writing the content. Visually, I have a good sense of what I want, I've put together my brand inspiration boardand because Bicyclette already has a strong brand identity, those pieces tend to come together quite easily.
Read MoreThere are two things I can tell you about mornings: yes, they're hard, but there is hope.
Allow me to set the scene for you. My eyes are barely open before I'm reaching for my phone in order to make sure nothing incredibly important has happened in the online world since I fell asleep seven hours ago (eight on a good night), and my mind is already running a mile a minute with everything I need to do that day.
Read MoreWhen it comes to style, I believe that rules are made to be broken, and the old "no white after Labour Day" mentality is one such example. Whereas summer is all about the little white dress and that perfect tissue thin white tee, when those first winter snowflakes start to fall and the temperature drops, I find myself coveting ivory knits in order to channel my inner ice queen and fully embrace the season.
Read MoreA little surf town called Nosara tucked away on the Pacific Ocean in the wild country of Costa Rica is like the best kept secret. The one you are wanting to gush about with every pulsating vein because it ignites your senses in the most profound way, but you hold on so dear because you want it to be your special place.
Read More01 // This shot combines a few of my favourite styling elements: a desert location (on my list of dream shoots for awhile now), iridescent sequins, and the juxtaposition of an unexpected detail, in this case Converse paired with the showstopping dress.
Read MoreTo be completely honest, I was kind of avoiding doing a New Year's post of any sort, feeling like 2015 was a little bit too all over the place for a "year in review" post, and since I'm not really big on resolutions (at least not in the traditional way), I wasn't sure if I really saw the point, and didn't want to do it just because I felt like I "should" be.
Read MoreBesides the fact that this cocktail combines a few of my favourite ingredients, I must admit that it's really the name that I love the most: Giggly Rose Cocktail. With both gin and champagne, it's not only a perfectly pretty cocktail that's fit to accompany any party dress, but also a slightly deadly one that'll be sure to get you in your dancing shoes and kissing that handsome stranger by midnight.
Read MoreNew 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?
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