Modern Vintage

Oksana Ulisko of Tea Amo Cupcakes knows how to beautifully decorate her delectable treats...as well as her stunning condo in the city - just off the shores of Lake Ontario.  Trained in furniture design, Oksana has a keen eye for all things exquisite.  Bringing together sleek modern elements with classic vintage finds, she's given character to her ultra chic living quarters.  This is hip luxury at its best...thank you for welcoming me into your home!

Be sure to check out the last post to see up-close details of Oksana's digs!

This is Not Kitsch

What a whirlwind weekend of meeting up with fun and fabulous friends!

Some kids have discriminating taste, so we deicded to head out to the Art Gallery of Ontario to meet up with our pals Mark, Chelsea, and their tiny tots, Sam and Maggie.  We soaked up some art, whilst the children were enthralled with the AGO's 1800 square foot play area called Off the Wall (open from 10am to 4pm on the weekends).  I quickly snapped up a few shots of our budding artistes.

Another dear friend of mine that is definitely not about kitsch, is Oksana Ulisko of Tea Amo Cupcakes.  She invited me over to her deliciously decorated digs for a not-so-granny-like afternoon tea.  While we chatted about the beautiful finds in her condo down by the lake, I devoured all the yummy treats that she baked up...savoury quiche, mini chai latte cupcakes, sugar cookies decorated with to-die-for pink icing...  Anyone looking for some delectable goodies for that special occasion, remember to call Oksana for her menu of gorgeously decorated cookies, cupcakes, and cakes.

This was one weekend not for the indiscriminate.

Two New Loves of My Life!

As if I didn't have my hands already full with a young fam (the littlest is just under 4 months now!!!) and my photography...

I had a fabulous Stella & Dot "Get Gorgeous" launch event last Friday night.  The jewelry line is making headlines in every fashion mag out there, and is VERY up-and-coming on the Canadian fashion circuit.  What a great way to try on some gorgeous couture-style baubles and test out my new 85mm F/1.8...who says you can't have more than one love in this life?

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

My New Love!

Finally!  After weeks of waiting patiently, my new glass has arrived and I am absolutely in love with it!  The Canon 85mm F/1.8 may very well be the replacement lens to the nifty-fifty that I've been toting around.  Don't get me wrong - I still love my 50mm, but this 85mm is sharp, fast, produces very good image quality and is an overall great performing lens.  And, despite not opening up as wide as the 85mm F/1.2 L II, the images have excellent (and beautiful!) bokeh (background blur).  I did some test shots earlier tonight...

Stella & Dot Event

I have to admit...I never use to wear any costume jewelry.  I was all about beautiful bling - diamonds, platinum, and gold - that is until my friend Mirjana Letterio introduced me to the Stella & Dot line.  (Check the archives for some product shots that I took quickly the other night and just posted.)  I recently attended one of her infamous Stella & Dot parties.  Lo and behold...I fell in love with just about every piece there!  I now have a new addiction to these beautiful baubles, and I'm on a mission to get all my friends looking gorgeous by wearing these pieces.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of accompanying Mirjana at an event in Mississauga.  Here's some photos from the day...gorgeous stuff!

www.stelladot.com/getgorgeous

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Beautiful Baubles!

What gal doesn't love beautiful baubles?  Check out these gorgeous pieces from Stella & Dot - the jewelry line that is coveted by the hottest celebrities, and featured in mags like InStyle, O Magazine (of Oprah fame), and Canadian Living (just to name a few).  I had some fun taking quick product shots of these fabulous luxe jewels after they arrived on my doorstep.  Check out www.stelladot.com/getgorgeous to see the latest Spring/Summer 2010 collection...hmmm...Valentine's Day anyone?