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Five things

How was your week, everybody? My guys have been away visiting family for half of it so mine’s been quiet. In a good way, ‘tho. I’ve done a little reading, a little running, a little cleaning (too little) and a lotta sleeping. Oh! And a little window shopping yesterday at The Drake General Store, which opened in Ottawa a few weeks ago. Have you been to the ones in Toronto or browsed online? So many carefully curated finds, from housewares and accessories to kids’ toys and gifts. And some unique Canadiana too.

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I’m crushing on the cactus wallpaper, among a dozen other things. Wouldn’t it look fab in a powder room or an office?

black and white shoes Lily

 

I’ve done next-to-no back-to-school shopping, but I did pick up these cute Old Navy slip-on sneakers for my daughter. Do you have any shopping to do? How’s it coming along?

grade two sign Lily

This week So Fawned published my latest DIY: this easy-peasy sign for your first-day-of-school photos. I can’t believe that’s next week already!

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The Farmers market was ridiculously crowded today, but I standing in line for some of these tomatoes was well worth the wait. My favourite time of year is just around the corner: apple season!

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And look who opened a second location near me! DAVIDsTEA! Are you a tea drinker? What do you drink?

 

 

13 responses to “Five things”

  1. I love tea! You can’t go wrong with DAVIDsTEA! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Love your giveaway! Heading over there quick. ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. I have never heard of Drake before. What is the street address in Ottawa?

    1. It’s at the back of the Hudson’s Bay Company on the ground floor on Rideau St. You can enter from Rideau (doors just beside the Chapters).

  3. After my posts today I’ll make you a little master list of my favourites from DT! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Oh I can’t wait! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. I love tea, not as much as coffee lately, but I have always gone to TEAVANA and never David’s teas. I love the tins that David’s has though ๐Ÿ™‚ AND the wallpaper is cute wish I had patience or the perfectionist gene to apply;)

    1. Oh I wouldn’t DREAM of wallpapering myself — that’s a job for the hubs. He’s done it before, so why not put his experience to good use? ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Phyllis Anderson Avatar
    Phyllis Anderson

    that wallpaper would be adorable

  6. Oh DAVIDsTEA, you are my weakness.

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