Wander: Europe bound.

Kevin and I are headed to Europe tomorrow.

We haven't been back since 2009 and let me tell you, my body and mind has been aching for it ever since.

I grew up with European grandparents, so I've only ever felt a step away from this culturally rich and eclectic continent. Every time I'm back there, it feels like coming home.

We'll be gone a month to explore Scotland, Berlin, Lithuania (where my heritage lines lay) and Paris. I've already been to Paris, but this time I get to explore it with the husband in tow. A more romantic end to what is promising to be an enriching trip, there could never be.

I plan to share random anecdotal thoughts, daily photos and musings here throughout our trip. I hope you find it interesting! I can't wait to get started!

mk xo

(Taken with Instagram)

Shop: Pretty Paper Please

 

Branding solutions is what I offer my clients on a daily basis. When I had to turn the tables and think about how to brand myself and stationery line... it became a whole new challenge.

As part of my consignment/wholesale business series over on Lotus Events' blog, I've shared my insights on branding yourself in today's post. 

I'll be covering lookbook design, line sheets and catalogues over the next few weeks. Make sure to follow along!

Travel: Victoria, BC

 

 

After losing Charlie just over a week ago, Kevin and I needed some time away for a bit of a break from our thoughts.

We decided to take the ferry trip to Victoria, BC and make a long weekend of it. We hadn't been back since 2003, and boy, has the city changed!

It still has its old-town charm but with a much younger character than we remembered! Block after block of local coffee roasters, craft beer microbreweries and amazing new restaurants, the city has become a definite food haven. And you can't help but get lost in some of those views.

This trip was exactly what we needed.

Shop: Pretty Paper Please

I began sharing my consignment + wholesale experiences over at the Lotus Events blog last week. Over the next several weeks I'll be covering everything from how to approach prospective shops, creating/maintaining your brand's image, and the ins and outs of producing line sheets and product catalogues. 

Make sure to follow along!

Love: Charlie

We lost our cat Charlie this past Friday due to complications with his FIV. He was almost 10 years old. 

He was the perfect, most handsome cat. With the perfect name. He was our favourite friend, my biggest confidante. And he was most definitely family. 

Life without him seems so empty. He was my work companion everyday for the last 3 years. Not having him by my side, purring away...I feel lost and extremely sad.

A friend just shared this with me...

"Paw prints stay on your heart forever."

Her father comforted her with this when she lost her dog, Blue. And its very comforting to us now. 

Stay warm in that sunbeam of yours, Charlie. We miss and love you.

Wander: Toronto

I'm a fan of character. If you stand a chance with me, you NEED character. Toronto has heaps of it. I miss you old friend.

(Taken with Instagram)

Wander: Toronto.

I went home to Toronto for a week just recently. This trip reminded me how much we've missed being a part of it – its character and its grit. Toronto is a gorgeous city in its own right and doesn't get the credit it deserves sometimes.

In the 6+ years we've been gone, time is not something we have much of when we're quickly dropping in on family so we made an effort to wander around and reconnect with our former city. 

Felt good to be home, even for just a bit. 

(Photos taken with Instagram)