Backyard inspiration

On my wall of inspiration

Le bonheur est dans le pré!

Photo via Jak and Jil

-JOYEUSES PÂQUES!

HAPPY EASTER!-

Miguel Jacob on America's Next Top Model

...and Miguel Jacob is coming too!

Read more on Miguel Jacob's blog

To watch this ANTM's episode, click here

A perfect afternoon in the park

Our little trio had a blast today in this sunny Monday afternoon at Withrow Park!

Vive la francophonie en fête!

Lola & Odette Gough, Telejournal d'Ontario

@ CBC/Radio-Canada Atrium for the reception that lauched the festivities of the Week of the Francophonie in Toronto. Wednesday, March, 14th.

@ Atrium de CBC/Radio-Canada pour la réception de lancement de la semaine de francophonie à Toronto. Mercredi 14 mars.

Three Mexican Photographers

March 1- 24, 2012

Nicholas Metivier Gallery

451 King Street West

Toronto

More Teething!

Courage, my love!

A new Oud, Ladies and Gentlemen!

OUD - Maison Francis Kurkdjian

If in Paris on March 15th, do not miss this cocktail event, as you will be introduced to the new fragrance by Francis Kurkdjian, and chances are you will fall under the charm!

Le son d'un autre tambour...à Paris

 Photo tirée de la série "Le son d'un autre tambour", par Cédric Roulliat.

Si vous êtes à Paris...Ne manquez pas d'aller voir :

Six images de la série "le son d'un autre tambour" sont actuellement exposées à la Galerie Design 58, 58 rue Mazarine, Paris 75006.

Horaires d'ouverture : du mardi au samedi, 11H -> 19h

Tél. : 01 46 33 00 76 

Lola + 1 tooth!

Lola on March 1st, one week after her first tooth came out. Pretty happy.
Soon : steak-frites on the menu !

When Pina dances...

My heart beats more intensely.

'Dance, dance... otherwise we are lost'-- Pina Bausch.

Saw the movie yesterday at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

A bowl of fresh air that helped me breathe better. 

Thank you Wim, Pina and all these wonderful, unique dancers.

We need to talk...

One day before Valentine's Day, and for the first time in the last 8 months, Marco and I arranged a date to go to the movie theatre, just the two of us.

Originally, our choice was Wim Wenders's latest documentary for Pina Bausch, 'Pina 3D', but at the theatre, the times had changed and no longer worked for us...

Instead, we went to see a pretty intense movie: 'We need to talk about Kevin', by Lynne Ramsay.


Two days later, I still see images of this film in my mind's eye. Yeek, that was really horrifying on many levels. I do not regret seeing it but for a first film after 8 months of abstinence, that was a bit of a tough ride! We laughed :O)

Now, I can't wait to go see 'Pina 3D'. Hopefully, Pina's contemporary poetry and dance should do me a world of good!

The 40 most common cooking mistakes

If you just lamented the poor result of your efforts in the kitchen, and cried out: 'Oops, I did it again!' Then this post is for you!

RESORT 2012 : FLORAL AND SEE-THROUGH_CELINE STYLE

While in Europe, last month, I got a chance to check out these amazing styles in Geneva's Celine store, a blast!

For more, go to: Style.com

CELINE + PHOEBE= LOVE!

CELINE PRE-FALL 2012.
Thank you, Phoebe Philo!

For more looks, go to Style.com

YSL: pre-fall 2012

Now that looks like a stunning collection! Reinterpreting the styles, going through YSL's archives. Very inspired/-ing! Thank you, Mr. Pilati.

See the whole preview, go to Style.com

What's up, Doc?

DR. MARTENS - S/S-12 COLLECTION: NOT YOUR TYPICAL DR. MARTENS!

I recently went through the new Dr. Martens collection and wow! that is quite a 'shoe-lift'!

A combination of the brand's grassroots legacy and an innovative future is reflected in the new S/S-12 collection.
"There is the hand-crafted M.I.E (Made In England) range, the pinnacle of the brand; elsewhere there are contemporary reinventions using modern leathers or materials; and finally there are surprising styles which are unashamedly breaking new ground." (Lotus Leaf Communications)

Here are my faves:

THE M.I.E COLLECTION (UNISEX)

THE WINDSOR COLLECTION (UNISEX)

THE WINDSOR COLLECTION (UNISEX)

Feeling a bit down and out this winter... Go see Dr. Martens for this spring 2012, it will immediately lift up your spirits, literally off the ground!

For more details on Dr. Martens:
- brand website:  www.drmartens.com

2012: on the starting blocks!

Et voilà! Nous sommes rentrés de notre petit périple de fin d'année. Après un mois de festivités en France, les bagages sont maintenant défaits et rangés au sous-sol.

Lola, Marco et moi avons bien remis nos horloges biologiques à l'heure torontoise. Toute la famille a pu bien profiter des vacances de Noël en famille et entre amis sur le vieux continent; il faut dire qu'entre la campagne iséroise, Lyon, Paris et Genève, le dépaysement a été garanti.

Il est aujourd'hui temps de dire : Bonjour 2012! Eh oui, le mois de janvier est arrivé avec sa ribambelle de bonnes résolutions et autres 'goooood vibrations'. Après 6 mois d'interruption pour congé maternité, la reprise au travail s'est faite sans trop de heurts hier pour la nouvelle maman que je suis. Bébé Lola est restée à la casa avec papa, et tous deux ont passé une journée fantastique, à rire, manger et dormir. Ah, la belle vie!

Photo Cédric Roulliat

 J'ai hâte de découvrir ce que 2012 nous réserve... Happy New Year to you all!

Get ready to be totally Magoo-ed this Christmas!

I could not resist this one. Here is my gift to you for Christmas...and there are six parts to it. Start it and you will not be able to stop!
Hope you like it ;O)