The week before last, Andrew and I took some time off work and enjoyed a week staycation here in Toronto. We had decided that rather than travel somewhere, we would relax at home and enjoy the city. We had a great time checking out great new restaurants, many of which are walking distance from our house!
Here are some highlights from our week off:
- Blue Plate : We went here for both a dinner and a brunch and enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere.
- Zocalo : Awesome new place that opened up at Bloor & Symington. Great food and service.
- We watched ‘Scott Pilgrim’. Perfect Toronto-centric movie.
- June Harlow : Very new restaurant at Dupont and Edwin with wonderful food. Their dessert menu includes freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and homemade smores.
- Bloordale Pantry : We’ve been here multiple times now for their brunch. Delicious.
- Yasi’s : They sell Kawartha Dairy ice cream and they are half a block from our house. Danger.
- A visit to see Andrew’s brother, Mike at the organic farm he’s living/working on. We were sent home with a load of amazing produce.
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I’m officially past the half way mark of this 365 project! I’ve been feeling like I needed to create a new challenge for myself with this project, so I’ve just ordered a new lens for my camera. It’s a Nikon 35mm f1.8. It’s my first prime lens and I can’t wait to get it this week! I’m always taking close up, detailed, macro-type shots. This should get me to step away from my subjects and get a new perspective. Also, maybe it will help me with taking more portraits!
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It might seem like I’ve abandoned my 365 project, but I’m still taking a photo a day. I’ve just been a bit slack in posting them. I’m trying to get back into posting them up more regularly. I’ve added a button on the side of the blog to take you directly to the photo set if you’re wanting to take a peek at my photos there!
May 23, 2010 : first rhubarb from the garden
This rhubarb is the first thing I’ve harvested from our garden at home. I tried out this recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble and it is incredible. The topping includes oats, toasted pine nuts and a bit of black pepper! I didn’t have any Port, so I omitted that. I also substituted the special flours and sugars for the ones I had on hand. This is going straight into my permanent recipe box. Strawberry & rhubarb is probably one of the best flavour pairings, ever!
I’m trying to remember April as the month that I got my awesome new camera, and not the ‘other thing‘. Although I actually took photos for each day of this month, there are two that are ‘missing‘. I’m sure you can understand.
I’m heading out this morning on a little road trip with Jacqueline & Chris from Soak. We’re going to the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts. (I like to say that word) I’ll be gone for a few days. When I get back I’ll have a bunch of things to post about, including my skateboard!
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April 21, 2010 of 365 : laser cut triangles of muslin for my skateboard design
The Disposable Artshow is quickly approaching. I’m furiously hand sewing hundreds of fabric triangles together for my skateboard design. The auction will be taking place on Saturday May 8!
April 20, 2010 of 365 : wooden cross stitch pendant with variegated thread
I haven’t made any of these cross stitch pendants for a while, but I wore one the other day at the Spring Trunk Show. It reminded me of how cute they are. I love that they are like little blank canvases with endless possibilities. My simple zig zag design was made much cuter by the Valdani variegated pearl cotton thread I used. The pretty scallop of the pendant was designed by Andrew. It looks like a cookie and is by far the most popular design.
There have been much more clever designs made on them by Claire, Anabela, Emily, Katherine, Michelle and perhaps more that I don’t know about. Do you have one? I’d love to see it.
I’ve been thinking about laser cutting some more of these pendants, with a few new designs.
April 16, 2010 of 365 : my new kitty made by stitch face
I had been planning for weeks to buy myself a new bunny from Stitch Face at the Spring Trunk Show. Somehow this little cute kitty stuck out in the crowd and ended up coming home with me. I just couldn’t resist the grey plaid and crochet scarf. Her name is ‘Bunny’, so it actually works out!
April 16, 2010 of 365 : my finished buzz saw quilt top.
I love how this quilt top turned out. I was worried that my all green colour palette might be a bit boring, but I think it’s going to look great on our couch. Actually, all the quilt tops from the Buzz Saw class are pretty awesome. I have already basted all the layers together and have even started machine quilting!
