I have an assortment of wooden cutting boards, ranging from small ones from Germany to larger ones made out of bamboo, and nice thick one I use to serve cheese. I also use at least one every day. All that washing up afterwards can dry out the wood, especially in wintertime, so I regularly oil […]
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Toronto Eats: Dinner at Barrio Coreano
Barrio Coreano is a new restaurant in Koreatown in Toronto. It is one of a group or Mexican restaurants, and because if its location, has a decidedly Korean twist. The food and drinks menus are written on blackboards on the wall. The tacos were exceedingly tasty and just $5-6! The decor was also cool: bright […]
Canadian Style: Spring Dresses from Onze
1. Santa Marta Dress; 2. Orient Express Dress; 3. Conquest of the World Dress; 4. Candy Shop Dress; 5. Nightawt Dress; 6. Ship Ship Dress It has officially been spring for a few weeks, and now it’s sunny and almost even warm! I can’t wait to start wearing pretty spring dresses again and sipping lemonade on my […]
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Small Apartments: Meinhilde’s Before Bedroom
In April 2013, I moved into my own apartment. Through luck and the help of family, I was able to get this small apartment in a house over 100 years old, renovated. The Bedroom The bedroom in my apartment was an addition to the original house, and it is very long (17.5 ft) and narrow […]
DIY: Crocheted Sunburst Beret
It’s a warm and sunny spring day in Toronto, finally! A perfect opportunity to wear a new beret I crocheted. For the Sunburst Beret from Crochet Boutique: 30 Simple, Stylish Hats, Bags and Accessories by Rachael Oglesby, I used one skein of worsted weight, mustard-yellow, 100% wool yarn and a 5.50 mm crochet hook. I originally thought to […]