Two for One

INSPIRATION TIME  / 2 VIDEOS. ONE DIRECTOR. 

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Recently I've been spending some time checking out directors. While discovering new talented peeps like London based director Danny Sangra, I found 2 cool videos and 2 cool artists. Double whammy. I love the pastel colour palette of Lianne La Havas's new video for Forget. I'm a big fan of how they layered images within diamonds... ahem! And it's not just because I only eat Diamond shaped Shreddies. I swear. 

Beautifully dark and undeniably British, Baxter Dury's video for Claire reminds me of my past obsession with the group Blur. At the tender age of 19 I was convinced Damon Albarn would indeed marry me. Obviously. Damon, if you're reading this I am still available. Just kidding (wink). In the meantime, enjoy these two music videos. 

1 Lianne La Havas / Forget

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2 Baxter Dury / Claire

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Das Building

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY / MATTHIAS HEIDERICH

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Last year I was thinking of producing a photo shoot in Berlin, but opted for the magical town of Tofino, British Columbia. While doing my oh so German research, I discovered Matthias Heiderich's photography. Talk about an art director's dream. Oh man! Just look at all the incredible graphic lines and minimalist architecture. I love his use of colour, design and landscape. Since the last time I was in Germany I was 21, I'm due for a visit. Back in the day I was more into beer gardens à la Hofbräuhaus and giant pretzels. This time things would be different. To be honest I'm not 100% I'd give up on the beer. There just might be more of it.  Beer and buildings go so well together.

 WHO  Matthias Heiderich   WHERE  Berlin   WORK  matthias-heiderich.de / Flickr / Tumblr

Secret Garden

TERRARIUM LOVE

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Ever since my BFF, Erika introduced me to Score & Solder's most radical terrariums sold at Vancouver's Old Faithful Shop, I have had nothing but plants on my mind. Yes, I officially have a tete de chou. My current obsession is to find the perfect terrarium for my mini apartment. Consider it a moss and fern homage to Lynn Valley. In reality I should just opt for an air plant so I don't kill it with kindness. Even though I'm still on an epic terrarium quest, I adore these four globed ecosystems. Too CUTE! 

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1 SCORE & SOLDER  2 PETIT BEAST VIA ETSY  3 ASSEMBLY / NYC  4 BOTANY FACTORY  OTHER AWESOME TERRARIUMS SEA + ASTERS / TWIG / ARTEMISIA / HOW-TO VIDEO VIA THE AMAZING DESIGN SPONGE

Tropical Storm

RT INVENTORY / TROPICAL 

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I'm feelin' a little fruity. Spring is right around the corner and we'll be living it up Blue Hawaii styles in no time. I have to admit, it's one big fruit salad these days with nothing but pineapples, juicy citrus and botanicals popping up everywhere. I love hunting for trends. Lucky for me a large part of my job is to source what's cool. Which is why I'm launching a new post for RT. Introducing Inventory – much like my colour study posts, but with a little something-something. Today, its a curated mood board of tropical style, photography and design. Check out my top ten picks perfect for any humid day. Sunscreen optional. 

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1 VEGETATION LEVITATION, CONDIMENT MAGAZINE / MUSEUM STUDIO 2 NOWNESS PRESENTS RYAN MCGINLEY'S BEAUTIFUL REBELS VIA THE BYRD HAUS 3 STELLA MCCARTNEY SS12 4 PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE ENGMAN 5 PHOTOGRAPHY BY WYNE VEEN / FRUIT SERIES 6 SURFERS BY TAISUKE YOKOYAMA 7 SUMMER BOHEMIANS BY MITSUYUKI SHIBATA 8 BERGDORF GOODMAN RESORT MAGAZINE SHOT BY CASS BIRD  9 FRUIT PHOTOGRAPHY BY DENNIS WOJTKIEWICZ 10 MARNI FOR H&M / FILM BY SOFIA COPPOLA (LOVE ROXY MUSIC). 

Spa Day

SPA DAY

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Baby it's cold outside. This weekend it's all about a spa day in the comfort of my Montreal apartment. There's not a chance I'm venturing out. Instead, I've collected my favorite products to bring a little warmth to the winter. I picked up Aesop skincare while I was in Australia a few years ago and every time I slather on my mandarin face cream it's like I'm suntanning at Bondi. Well almost. A girl can try, right? To bring a little more hot tropic to the mix, I love love love my Korres guava shower gel and jasmine body butter – nothing smells as delicious. Ages ago, when I was living in Vancouver, I discovered these incredible Japanese bath salts that actually smell like a cedar forest. It always reminds me of home. All I need is a rain shower head and I'm suddenly transported to the salty west. Treat yo self!

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1 KORRES GUAVA SHOWER GEL  2 JAPANESE CEDAR BATH SALTS 3 TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID  4 ULTRA VIOLET NAIL VARNISH (URBAN) 5 ILLAMASQUA FLUORESCENT ORANGE NAIL VARNISH 6 BENEFIT HIGH BEAM AND POSIE TINT 7 AESOP MANDARIN HYDRATING CREAM 8 AESOP SHAMPOO 9 KORRES JASMINE BODY BUTTER 10 KIEHL'S LIP BALM 11 CARGO GLOSS QUAD

Keep It Simple / part two

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY / ANDREW B.MYERS (PT.2)

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I've written about Andrew B. Myers before, but I couldn't resist posting his latest work. I am in love with his lighting and super stylized point of view. Besides, nothing makes me happier than a baby pink seamless and The Bay's iconic blanket print. It's the simple things, I suppose... 

 WHO  Andrew B.Myers   WHERE  Toronto   WORK  andrewbmyers.com

Minty Fresh

A COLOUR STUDY | MINT

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Inspired by candy coated mint. So very winter green and icy fresh.
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