The Pursuit of Refined LIving
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a walk beside the fire: it is the time for home. ~ Edith Sitwell This past week, the oracular rodents in Canada and the United States offered conflicting predictions on the arrival of spring. Folklore […]
For some, the concept of being a “lady” can be difficult to relate to, as it has strong ties to the past. In fact, because of those ties to a time, that by today’s standard was oppressive to women, many steer clear of the concept altogether, and do not even entertain the idea of a “modern […]
Due to the overwhelming success of my first guest post (thanks again to my lovely friend, Anina Belle – @lechefswife), I thought why not keep the party going and feature another person who inspires me – my friend, Lauren Tucker. Famously-known (I say this because Lauren’s Instagram took off like a rocket last year) as […]
I am thrilled to bring to you, for the first time on Pearls, Lace & Grace, a guest writer – Anina Belle Giannini. Known as Le Chef’s Wife (@lechefswife) on Instagram, Anina Belle and I became fast friends sometime ago, bonding over the shared pursuit of a life well lived (and all things lovely). A little about […]
above: Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Freedom From Want,” 1943. Oil on canvas. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why…because it’s rude! Well, the holiday season is in full swing, and this time of year would not be the same without a few staples – festive sweaters, scrumptious […]
[Image Source] The last time I sat down to write about my current favourites, it was beautifully sunny and a warm June breeze was streaming through my window. Today, it is cold, gray and I find myself longing for that warm breeze. Granted, we had quite the heat wave last week in Southern Ontario. It reached 30 […]
“List simplify, clarify, edify.” ~ Tom Peters If your daily schedule or inbox leaves you in a perpetual state of paralysis, frozen by the sheer number of things you have to do, take a deep breath – you are not alone. For most of us, there is simply too much to do and not […]
Those that know me well, will attest to my love for Tiffany & Co. My adoration for Tiffany’s began just under a decade ago, when I lived in Toronto while attending university. I was fortunate to reside just around the corner from the most luxurious stretch of shops located on Bloor Street. As I made my way […]
Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-a** red lipstick. ~ Gwyneth Paltrow Every so often, I publish a post highlighting a few of my current lifestyle favourites (see here, here and here). In these posts, I discuss a wide array of items that satiate each of […]
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…” ~ Ella Fitzgerald As a “summer baby” (born in July), I have always loved this time of year. I have such fond memories of summers past – picnics with friends and family, outdoor birthday parties, fresh watermelon on the deck, vacations to cottage country, swimming pools, shorts, sandals, barbecues, ice […]
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