Has your week been as busy as mine has? I'm traveling to Toronto on Sunday to visit family, so I've been running around like mad trying to tie up loose ends before I leave. The hectic days and the approaching Winter Solstice have me in the mood for reflection and relaxation, for palettes of white, grey and blue, and of course for catching up on my reading:
- The most spectacular dessert table I've ever seen.
- An awesome small space gift guide.
- Clean and serene interiors from Dutch photographer Louis Lemaire.
- Savvy tips and tricks for making your own inspiration board.
- Simple but effective food packaging ideas.
- See? Even models wear the same outfit twice!
- Southern style at its sophisticated best
- I once worked as an elf at a Santa booth in the mall. This brings back some seriously bad memories...
Have a wonderful weekend everyone :)
Image Credits: 1. Elle Decoration UK 2. Inside Out Christmas 4. Anna Kern


Enjoy Toronto, Anne ~ I hope you find some time to relax!
Posted by: Shell Sherree | December 19, 2009 at 01:58 AM
loving the feel of these images.
Posted by: The Perfect Palette | December 19, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Happy Weekend to you too!
Posted by: laura trevey | December 19, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Anne, happy trails! We have some clear crisp winter whether for you here, and snow is coming on the 24th so you can re-connect with your inner Canuck. If you have time, check out the HBC signature collection - far corner of the main floor at The Bay on Queen st - very chic bits of Canadiana to bring back with you!
Posted by: margot | December 19, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Have a safe trip!
Posted by: Jessica | December 19, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Have a great weekend! I just wanted to let you know I made your Peppermint Bark yesterday and it's FANTASTIC and a HUGE hit among family and friends! Thanks so much for posting it! I've got more batches to make this weekend!!
Enjoy Toronto!
Posted by: lauren | December 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
have a wonderful trip and happy holidays, anne!! xoxo
Posted by: joanna goddard | December 19, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Those Santa pictures are seriously creepy! Yikes. And have to read or heard David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries"? Tell me your experience was more like that - like a fun NPR story and not a 70s Xmas horror movie! :)
Posted by: Vivi | December 19, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Have fun in Toronto, and thanks so much for visiting my blog this week -- yours is a constant source of inspiration for me!
All the best,
Jenn
Posted by: Jenn | December 19, 2009 at 07:48 PM
have a lovely family time at home & happy holidays to you!
xoxo
Posted by: Susan | December 19, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Merry Christmas, Anne! Happy travels too. xoxo
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I really love those shades. It makes me feel so relax...
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