did somebody say starbucks?

google images

Just in case you needed to find a local Starbucks nearby to study or whatever, I came across this site that lists out all the Starbucks in the GTA and nearby cities. Not going to lie I was kind of impressed that somebody actually did this and that it's pretty up to date!

why buy croco when you can have paper?

Time to make up for lost posting days as statistics owns me right now slash the lack of inspiration going on up there. Anywhoo...thanks to those who keep checking back everyday and I do apologize for the lack of updates as of late however, updates are going to be a bit sporadic for a while.

Images: (Left) google images, (right) Life Files

Onto business, I totally took this from The Life Files since I loved it! If you're feeling crafty at all go to the Hermes website and download your own Kelly bag! An interesting procrastination project too might I add! Unless you're Victoria Beckham or Martha Stewart, the chances of getting one of these are pretty slim! But I mean every girl deserves to own their own Kelly, even if it is made from paper!

As Martha would say, "It's a good thing!"

sweet escape

Ms. B's Sweets at Sevva in Hong Kong (TOO Marvelous!!)

Fauchon in Paris. Their madelines are amazing and their packaging is all pink and black.

Laduree in France
Image: paris breakfasts
(this blog is great. it has wonderful photos of pasteries and France)

French macaroon anyone?
Pierre Herme

Local Finds:

La Bamboche Patisserie at Eglinton
They do macaroon trees!!!

Patisserie La Cigogne at Bayview

As I sit here finishing the last of my year end papers, I find myself procrastinating drifting away to a sweeter place and scowering the web for the finest pâtisserie's/bakeries from around the world and discovering some marvelous local ones on the way.

There seems to be something wonderful and magical that these shops have that lure you to them and when inside turns into a means of escape where we get lost in the aroma, decor, and of course the decadent variety of tasty treats they have to offer, all perfectly positioned in a linear fashion behind the glass that stands between you and the object of your affection.

It's like the world gets better when you step into this lovely little realm. Anyone have any notable ones that I need to know about?

FML!

Think your life sucks?

As we've all said one time or another. But just when I thought it sucked to be doing yet another final paper on a Saturday, I came across this great site and thought these people definitely take the cake.

Notable FML's:

"Today, after finishing a huge French essay, I realized my printer wasn't working. So, I emailed it to a guy in my class to print and then give to me. When I get to French, he said he had already turned his in early and never got my email. It turned out he used mine. I got an F on the essay." FML

"Today, I was driving home from swim practice with my mom. I glance over and see my brother's hot friend who I've been secretly in love with forever. He waved to me, and excitedly I waved back. I then hear my mom say "You're gonna die when you see how bad you look right now." FML

"Today, I was rejected from the University of Washington. My dad has been a professor there for 30 years, and is on the board of admissions." FML

"Today, I was at a club with my girlfriend of only two weeks. As we were dancing, another woman grabbed my ass from behind me and squeezed. I yelped and turned around to see my mother as the culprit. My girlfriend punched her. I found out my mother is a Cougar and my girl has a mean right hook." FML

"Today, I found out that I am 14 weeks pregnant. The father of the baby is now engaged to my best friend, whom he was cheating on me with when I became pregnant. I'm going to be the maid of honor, 8 months pregnant with his child, at their wedding." FML

I guess life isn't so bad eh? My new found means for procrastination - FMyLife.com. A collection of people's everyday life stories/misfortunes. Kind of sad yet kind of hilarious but be forewarned it gets a little addictive!

PS. Much appreciation on all the positive feedback on the blog!
You gals and guys are wonderful! Thanks for reading!

xo.