I love vintage and, as a collector of many old things, am quite particular about fabrics. The material composition of garments is a huge part of why we love or hate something. Think about it. A cozy vs. itchy sweater. A piece that needs constant ironing and attention vs. something that’s ready to go out […]

Fashion Was My Life… I have loved clothes for as long as I can remember. I would pour over magazines (because that was our medium in my day!) and plan my looks for hours. I would sometimes try four or more different outfits before heading out to work in the morning to get it just […]

Have a closet full of clothes but still wake every morning with the sinking feeling you have nothing to wear? Do you go shopping all the time but still end up wearing the same familiar pieces?  The Closet Edit is at the core of what I do because it holds clues to who you are […]

If you’re looking for a colour consultation, you’ve come to the wrong place. I like colours – all colours! – and think your personal style is bigger than a small swatch of colours. Colour analysis can be a starting point but it’s not a destination. Colour Me Beautiful My mother was a Spring. I think. […]

What Is a Mood Board? You’ve likely heard of vision boards, but have you delved into the magic of mood boards? Mood boards are powerful tools used to gather inspiration and establish a clear visual direction for projects or ideas. If you’ve ever curated a collection of images on Pinterest, congratulations—you’ve already created a mood […]

On October 25th I was so excited to join host Anna Huk to present a fashion segment on her show, Inside Durham, which showcases people and places in Durham Region. I pitched a fall fashion segment on small pieces with big impact. When we think about building an outfit what elevates it from ok to […]

I think as a species we’ve worried too much about what “looks flattering” and less about what feels good to wear. I try not to worry whether something looks flattering but instead I want to give an outfit focal points to lead the eye and tell a visual story. Let’s dig a little deeper into […]

Gift something used? Is that gauche? If you shop vintage for yourself it’s because you know when you find that special piece it’s a one of a kind treasure. Why not try sharing that sense of wonder with a friend this holiday season? Trinkets Galore We know there is more than enough stuff already circulating […]

Are you like me and just have a running (mostly unending) to do list? Mine has everything from what is happening that day and that week to the status of the kids’ clothes and how many more weeks we might expect to get out of my son’s beleaguered snow pants or when swimming registration begins. […]

When I’m shopping I always lead with a hand. That is, I have to touch things before I will even consider buying. I’ve always been a tactile person so to buy something it has to have the right feel. When I was chatting with Toast and Yarn founder Becky Gravenor, we bonded over our love […]