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May 25, 2011 · 8:14 AM

Ordinary and Everyday

I always talk about how comfortable my Yoga jeans are and how I can’t go back to regular jeans, so I just had to buy another pair.  I went to ShopGirls Gallery Boutique in Parkdale and ordered the high waist skinny jeans in black.  I’ll start with the basic colours and then I’ll venture out to stone wash and other shades.

Yoga Jeans by Second Denim. High waist, skinny, blue.  So comfy.

While I was at ShopGirls I happend to notice more great photos as part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.  The photos were shots of past home interiors by Mandy Keeping, Emma McIntyre, and Jade Lee.  By documenting these ordinary and everyday places over time, the photographers are given the opportunity to reflect and understand their relationship to these spaces – to examine whether or not they still resonate on an emotional and personal level.  The photos caught my eye and made me think of my grandparents and older relatives homes.  Interesting to see how home decor has drastically changed over time.  It made me think about my wardrobe and how I loathe some of the things I wore 10 years ago, and what my wardrobe and home decor will look like in another 10 years.  hmmmmm, we shall see.

I hope you’re taking advantage of the festival. I love that it pops up virtually everywhere, like little unexpected treats. Enjoy! JD

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May 17, 2011 · 8:05 AM

Photography and Brunch

We’ve been having typical Vancouver weather in Toronto these days and it kinda sucks.  Alas, we’re Canadian and manic weather won’t stop us from living our lives.  I ventured out in the drizzle, and encountered all sorts of surprises that made me love living in a vibrant city…and made me forget that my perfectly blown out hair turned into a fluffy mess.

While walking along Queen street I was happy to see the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival signs in a ton of windows.  I can’t believe it’s already been a year since this great festival graced our city.  Time flies that’s for sure.  Contact is an annual festival of photography in Toronto during the whole month of May.  In over 200 venues, you can find over 1,000 exhibits and it’s free to the public.

I popped in GalleryWest to see Lee Henderson’s Still Life with Thanatotic Animals.  The artist is fascinated by “the end of the road” and how death is reflected in our collective histories.  I liked how the prints were hung along thin cabling – it reminded me of prints hanging in a dark room, which is something I’d like to do myself one day.


Following that I went to Swan Restaurant for a delicious eggs benny brunch.  I tend to go to my favourite places all the time, so it was nice to try somewhere I hadn’t been before.  The food was delicious, service was great, and I love the Art Deco decor.


Overall a great little afternoon despite the rain.  Keep your eyes peeled for the amazing photography hanging right before your eyes.  Check out http://www.scotiabankcontactphoto.com/ for more info. JD

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May 26, 2010 · 10:14 AM

Meat and Art

We’ve heard from a number of sources that Caplansky’s Delicatessen on College Street is better than the infamous Schwartz’s Deli in Montreal.  I haven’t been to Schwartz’s so I can’t really say and I’m not really a fan of smoked meat, but when Christine bit into the smoked meat sandwich, she confirmed the rumours were true. According to her taste buds anyway. 

While we were there enjoying the patio, we discovered yet another photo exhibit from the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. What a delight! This exhibit by Jade Lee Portelli and Emma McIntyre is called Before and After. The shots were beautiful depictions of the built environment, both urban and rural as seen through American landscapes.

Doesn’t this butcher look like he’s 12? The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival is on till the end of May – keep your eyes open for exhibits, or check out http://www.scotiabankcontactphoto.com/

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May 21, 2010 · 9:31 AM

Shopping In The Boudoir

After work, Julie and I walked down to Bathurst and Bloor to check out the goods at Secrets From Your Sister.  We are passionate about our bras – most importantly wearing the right size bra – and we both like what Secrets From Your Sister has to offer.

Once in the store, we were more than happy to find that Secrets From Your Sister was a participant of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.  Angelina Aristodemo’s collection of sophisticated boudoir photos were on display on the east wall above the stores product – how fitting!  All equally beautiful and captivating, Angelina left me wanting me to be photographed by her.  What I love most about this festival in particular, is that it always surprises you and shows up where you are around the city – just like us last night.  Next time you are dining out or having drinks with your friends, look around as the festival may be right beside you.  CM

For more information go to http://www.scotiabankcontactphoto.com/

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