Fashion: Oscar in White

Okay, okay – the Jennifers* looked great at the Oscars. Fine. But why isn’t anyone talking about Charlize and Queen Latifah? I thought they looked absolutely stunning (and not just because they were wearing white). Their gowns suited their figures most beautifully and their hair and makeup teams did phenomenal work. They are two of my top winners of the night.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture at the 2013 Oscars, via

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah in Badgley Mischka at the 2013 Oscars, via

* Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Hudson

Design: BLC Design Hotel Paris

It’s no secret that Paris is one of my all-time favourite destinations. I have been lucky enough to have visited a dozen times or so and there’s always something interesting and to discover. Inspiration is endless! So when my friend Andres sent me a link to the BLC Design Hotel, first I drooled over all of its whiteness, then I decided that I just had to post it! I want to go!

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Images courtesy of BLC Design Hotel and Oyster.

Many thanks to Andres for sending this my way.

The Friday Five: Dining Rooms

Just because Family Day is over (an Ontario holiday), it doesn’t mean that family feasts need to end. Any day is a great day to gather around a gorgeous dining table and share a meal with family and friends. While my cooking skills still need to be refined (I’m working on it – trying out some of my mom’s recipes and putting the Gourmet cookbook to work), I do think that food really does have a way of bringing people together. It’s just a major bonus if your dining room is as inviting as the food you’re serving!

reneefrinking3photo by Renée Frinking, via Desire to Inspire

spoonstudiolouvrier2L’Ouvrier restaurant in Toronto, via Desire to Inspire (not a home dining room but still a fabulous and inspiring space)

Kate Horseman’s Vancouver condo, via House & Home

via La Maison d’Anna G

via La Maison d’Anna G

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!