Calendar : 1canoe2

M. and I went away for the weekend and I forgot to schedule posts so there goes NaBloPoMo. Oh well, we had a great time in Winnipeg visiting with Emma and her family and meeting blog friend Kyla for the first time (who, by the way, is totally lovely).

I have some great stuff planned for this week - photos from the antique market at The Forks and a spotlight on Calgary interior designer LeAnne Bunnell - so check back throughout the week.

Today's calendar is in honour of my visit to Winnipeg, friends old and new, and my own Prairie history. Happy Monday!

 

Available for purchase from 1canoe2.

Calendar : Green Island Studios

Another dreamy photo calendar today.

Available for purchase from Green Island Studios.

Calendar : life through the lens photography

Today's calendar features more lovely photography. I particularly love September's stack of books.  Go figure. :)

Available for purchase from life through the lens photography.

Calendar : Renaissance Studios

The images in this calendar are so sweet (it's like the adult version of those little kids kissing calendars) and the proceeds go to a great cause!

Available for purchase from Renaissance Studios.

Calendar : Chelsea Victoria Photography

Love the dreamy quality of this one. Perfect for drifting away during the work day.

Available for purchase from Chelsea Victoria Photography.

Calendar : Cicada Studio

Today's calendar is a little different from the traditional options but I absolutely adore it. So pretty!

Available for purchase from Cicada Studio.

Calendar : Claudia Pearson

This Buy Local calendar by Claudia Pearson features a different fruit or vegetable illustration every month and gives you a handy guide as to what is in season during that particular month. (Obviously our growing season is a little different than Brooklyn's.) Perfect in the kitchen!

Calendar : Camilla Engman

Today's calendar pick comes from one of my favourite artists, Camilla Engman. I love her style, I love her colours, I love pretty much everything about her illustrations.

Available for purchase from GATE38.

Calendar month

I've decided to take part in National Blog Posting Month again this year (NaBloPoMo for those in the know) and, while I don't generally have something to say everyday, I figured that a theme would be easy enough to stick to. So this November (minus yesterday - but at least I posted something!) will be dedicated to 2011 calendars. I LOVE calendars and would probably have one in every room of the house if A. let me so this will be my fix for the year. Hopefully you will find something to fill that empty space in your house.

First up is Jonathan Adler's 2011 wall calendar. Each month is a shot of happy colour with one of his signature illustrations.

Found at Paper Source.

It's gone viral

For all of the YouTube addicts out there, AOL's The Videologist presents the Best Viral Videos of 2007.

I think my favourite is still The Landlord from Funny or Die.

All good things must come to an end

Here we are on day 30 of NaBloPoMo and I've done it - I actually managed to post every single day of the month. So what have I learned from this experiment? I've learned that even though I may not have something to blog about every day, I do have something to post most days and that I shouldn't sit on something I want to post about because chances are I will forget about it and it won't get posted at all. I've come to accept the fact that I'm not a prize winning writer but that I shouldn't worry about it - not all posts have to be long intellectual discourses. And lastly, even though it would be nice to have a large readership, I should post about things because they bring me enjoyment. And hey, if someone stumbles upon my blog and happens to like, that's just a bonus.

So, it's been fun. To cap off this posting extravaganza, I give you another photo.


The Lido Cafe, Calgary, Alberta

I have lots of great memories of this place - Thursday morning $3.88 breakfasts, mini jukeboxes, fall in Kensington...

I'm loving...

I picked up the new issue of Blueprint magazine the other day and fell in love with the dress on the cover from Basix II. Unfortunately, it would probably wash me out. Oh well, a girl can dream...

Sweet mother of pearl

Only watch the following PSA from WSIB Ontario's prevent-it.ca if you don't scare easily. I swear to always clean up any kitchen spills!

I'm loving...

In keeping with my mid-century modern kick here are two clocks that I adore.


Vintage Starburst Atomic Eames Era Wall Clock


Vitra: Sunflower Clock from Velocity

Meet the mascots

The offical mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games have been revealed. Miga is a sea bear, Quatchi is a young sasquatch, and Sumi is an animal spirit. Surprisingly, I think they are quite cute even if they are more of a Japanese style than Canadian.


Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi

Coat woes

I have been on the lookout for a new fall/winter coat for some time now and haven't had any luck. The only one I've found that a) fits and b) I like was over $300 and I don't have that kind of spare cash. Ideally, I am looking for a coat that is either brown or a nice print (i.e. houndstooth) or even dark gray, that hits at the hips or slightly lower (so I don't have to worry about it pulling around my big butt), and doesn't have a slit in the back. This season's details like big buttons and a funnel neck are a bonus but not musts. It would also be ideal if it cost under $150. Any ideas?

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On the work front, Microsoft has announced that in 2008 they will be releasing a free plug-in for Microsoft Word that will convert Word documents into DAISY XML files. Not only will this be incredibly helpful to our clients but maybe it will even make our production processes more streamlined and efficient. Great news!

Book 28

I recently finished rereading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and was happy to discover that I still love it as much as I did in high school.

The characters and the setting and the imagery all make me want to go back and live in that time. It's such a timeless story and I look forward to rediscovering it in the future.

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Only 4 days left of NaBloPoMo. This experience definitely cemented the fact that I don't have enough interesting things to write about everyday and frankly, I amazed I've made it this long.

Day 25

Almost forgot to post today and since I have nothing to say, here is another photo.


Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver, BC, May 9, 2003

I'm loving...

If, by the grace of God, A. and I ever own a house with a wild and overrun garden, this indoor/outdoor sofa and Voltaire chair by Modern Front would be perfect.

All of the items in their Plastic-Fantastic series are reconditioned antique pieces that have been covered in a soft skin rubber. Ingenious!

Podcast Love

If you've ever read Dan Savage's column Savage Love, you know that his advice on all things sex is often crude but always funny and insightful - he definitely doesn't sugar coat things.

On the recommendation of my friend Aaron I decided to check out his podcast, or lovecast as they call it. What I found was yes, full of naughty language, but also funny, interesting and informative. Definitely a good way to spend 40 minutes at work - just make sure you plug in your headphones.

Savage Love Podcast

For something a little more family friendly but no less humourous, check out Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe podcast from CBC Radio.

Stuart's Vinyl Cafe show is a CBC Radio mainstay and his hilarious stories about Dave, Morley, their kids Sam and Steph, and a cast of other neighborhood characters are even funnier when listened to.