Archive for January, 2011

Jan
03


I was on twitter (for a change) and noticed a tweet from @VerdigrisVie  if anyone was interested in going to a taping of the Steven and Chris Show.

I answered “yes” immediately. I hadnt been to a taping of a show in years and I thought it would be fun.

You know me…always interested in an adventure!!!

As much fun as it is to hang out with my foodie friends, it was really nice to hang out with design bloggers for a few hours.  I met, Vitania Liscio of Verdisgris Vie,

Dane Caldwell of 2-Hounds Design,  Susan Forint of Saf Affect, Jennifer Borgh of Jennifer Borgh Events and Andrea Mills and Jennifer Murray from Canadian House and Home.

From Left to Right: Susan Forint, Steve, Dane Caldwell, Jennifer Borgh, Vitania Liscio, and Chris

We clapped on cue, we hollered, we received gifts for attending, and we learned a few tips as well: i.e  how to decorate a room on a budget, setting a table for under $200 etc

So set your PVR’s to CBC on Tuesday Jan 4th at 2 p.m. and by all means visit Steven and Chris’s website too!!

I had a blast and can’t wait to see my new design blogger friends at the upcoming Interior Design Show (Jan. 27 – 30th).

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Jan
02


Can Anyone Relate to This Photo?

I have a coffee every day? Do you? I have a coffee card for Tim Hortons, Second Cup and Starbucks and I use them regularly. I love independent coffee shops too. Some of my favortites include: Manic, Sam James, Ezras Pound, Jimmys and Dark Horse Espresso Bar.

Coffee is my chance:

-sit down for a minute and read a book or a newspaper

-to meet a friend and catch up

Unlike the photo to the left…I just have a normal black coffee!! No special lattes.

I seriously think about what it would be like NOT to have a coffee every day. Not sure I could do it. Could you? Lately I have been grating ginger into boiling water and I am completely enjoying it. However I still have this NEED to have a coffee.

I’m known sometimes as the “friend who delivers coffee” as I often drop off coffee to friends who cant get out of the house cause they are sick, or their kids are sick, or they are in mourning over a loss, or just had a baby etc.  It’s a small act of kindness but  I love knowing this small gesture makes a difference in their day.

So as I write this..I’m wondering when Tim Hortons is starting their Roll up and Win campaign. I’m already looking forward to it.  Wonder if this year, I might win a bit more often. Wishful thinking. I know.

If you ever want to do a “coffee crawl”…here’s the information for those independent coffee shops listed above:

Manic Coffee…426 College

Sam James Coffee Bar...297 Harbord St.

Dark Horse Espresso…215 Spadina or 682 Queen East (thanks @climbguy)

Ezras Pound…238 Dupont St. or 913 Dundas St. West

Jimmy’s Coffee…107 Portland St.

Aroma...500 Bloor West, Promenade Shopping Centre, Yonge/Eglinton and more…

Tell me about your coffee habits. Are you loyal to one chain? do you have a coffee a day? do you only make coffee at home? do you ever go to independent coffee stores?

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