They might not look like much...

...but I have big plans for these 2 chairs.

With a bit of re-finishing on the wood and new upholstorey they will look as good as new. I saw these in the window of the used furniture where I picked up my white vanity table and thought they had so much potential. Yes, the material is ugly and they need some new stuffing, but I loved the shape of the arms of them. So I will keep you posted as the renovation progresses….oh yeah, and they were only $20 each!

Sah-weet

Warning: The following images will send you running for the nearest bakery.

From Top to Bottom: Turtle Cheesecake from La Baguette et L'Echalote Bakery, Peanut Cake from Anna's Cake House, and a Maple Snickerdoodle from Butter Baked Goods.

Full credit for photographing and showcasing these sinful treats goes to CakeSpy - an amazing baking blog. CakeSpy and her hubby were in Vancouver for the weekend and man did they do some thorough research on Vancouver's best baked goods.

I can fully endorse some of their findings: (Lee's Donuts, La Baguette, Chocolatas, A La Mode, Liberty Bakery), but it was great to read about some places that I haven't been to yet either. Note to self: hunt out Maple Snickerdoodle at Butter, consume other buttery treats there, bring milk.

So thanks CakeSpy for the sweet inspiration! If you want to read her full post and drool some more at your computer screen, follow this link.

5 Things

Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere posted on Friday about the 5 things that made her smile and would help her get through the last day of the work week. This would not be necessary for me on a Friday since I am usually pretty happy about being just a few hours away from the weekend. Monday on the other hand is another story with five long days staring me in the face until the weekend a look back at the five best things of the past weekend helps me out just a bit:

1. Some good old fashioned high school football at Empire Field to cheer on my

2. Lots of drinks with lots of good friends and reminiscing on the good old times

3. A day out with all the girls

(have I mentioned that I have the best group of friends!)

4. Getting to hang out with some adorable munchkins

5. Sunday dinner with the family

Hope you all had a great weekend as well!

Re-cycle, Re-use + Re-invent

Do you have a tangled mess of jewelry that you never wear but can’t bear to throw away? Take some inspiration from Theresa Smed of the Dotted Loop. Theresa takes vintage jewelry and re-works them into new fabulously glamorous pieces. I particularly love the use of vintage scarves and fur collars. They are a mix of old Hollywood glam and new rock star edge. She also does custom pieces!

Last year I provided her with one of my fav pictures of my folks and she placed it in this beautiful rose gold coloured pendant. It was a wonderful experience working with her, she was so enthusiastic and such a sweetheart! Definitely go visit her booth at the One of a Kind show December 9th – 12th.

Images via Dotted Loop

FUSE @ the VAG

" On select Fridays, the Vancouver Art Gallery transforms into THE place for art, music and live performance in the city. Since its inception in July 2005, thousands of Fuse-goers have converged at the Gallery for this unique adult event. Live performances in the Gallery spaces, DJs, eclectic Gallery tours and unexpected surprises have made Fuse Vancouver's favourite see-and-be-seen event." Quote from the Vancouver Art Gallery website. Next Fuse event is tomorrow Friday November 5th...I know, it's a bit short notice! I'm going to try to attend the following Fuse event and I'll let you know how it is and what it's all about. It sounds like a lot of fun and a great place to meet new people!

WEDDING WEDNESDAYS...Veil Wedding Show

Here’s a little promo for Veil, an intimate meet and greet with a small group of established local wedding pros. Many of the wedding fairs that are offered in Greater Vancouver can be very large and overwhelming, and brides-to-be feel more like herded cattle then a distinctive client in search of appropriate wedding vendors. Veil is a refreshing take on the traditional wedding show. It provides a smaller, more personlised version with a relaxed atmosphere where you can chat at length with top wedding professionals like photographers, florists and decorators… while sipping a glass of vino and savouring a canape or two (classy)! It takes place at different venues throughout Greater Vancouver 4 to 6 times a year, and it's only advertised through the wedding vendors attending and by word of mouth so it's a much more exclusive event. Definitely my recommendation for brides-to-be who are looking to attend a wedding show!

That's Mint

Like walking into a chic home decor magazine - a trip to Mint will make your eyes sparkle like their walls. This new home decor and furniture store in Vancouver has unique, handcrafted and stunning pieces from designers across the globe.

Some pieces that I loved the most were their ibride trays. ibride is an amazing design firm from France that you must check out - and Mint carries a wide selection of their line if you want something for your home now.

More beautifulness in the form of acrylic side tables and STUNNING mirror - my photo does it no justice. Also boo that I didn't note the designers! There is a lot of product info on Mint's site though if you follow the link at the top or bottom of this post.

Mint also creates custom furniture like the killer sofa in their display room and lovely occasional chairs. If you have a small mint to spend (let's be real - it costs money to buy such beautiful things), or if you just feel like furnishing the mansion in your mind, stop by Mint and check out their offerings.

Mint Interiors
1805 Fir St.
Vancouver BC
Tel: 604.568.3430
Web: www.mintinteriors.ca