Details

It has been my distinct displeasure this last week to have battled a gastro-intestinal bug. Unpleasant, yes... but also my opportunity to document some of the details in the bathroom.

The Elvis mirror is my favourite!

Whoever Marisa is... we have her to thank for the bathroom soundtrack.

The courtyard is lovely, and this is the household shrine.

My favourite potted plant and the angry three legged hippo.

(Aside: potted plants are called pot plants here, and that never ceases to amuse me.)

Note to Self #28

Do more often:

• Stand still in the rain after a run.
• Make rhubarb jam on a whim. (Even just one jar is worth it.)

The Ridiculous and the Sublime

The feature shelf in the bathroom is multi-cultural...

...and the Holy Family graces the back door.

Sojourn In East Brunswick

Things have fallen nicely into place considering the past two months have been so turbulent and challenging. One of these things is the opportunity to sublet from my friends Sapidah and Che while they are overseas for three months. Their house is in East Brunswick, (2 suburbs west from where Andrew and I were living), and it's a cozy, healing place to be this winter.

The house is old and full of colour, and as Sapidah is a collector of all things beautiful and kitschy, there's lots to look at and enjoy as each day unfolds. I'll post my favourite things about each room this month. These are some details from the kitchen.

looking out the kitchen window

Salt and Pepper shakers

Vintage Cocktail forks and Pop-art inspired espresso cups.