Date Night!

A welcome relax in the "big city" with the hubs this weekend.

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! 

xo

English Paper Piecing

A few weeks back, I took part in a workshop for a little sewing technique called english paper piecing (a very old-school method of quilting which uses a paper template).

Having 2 young boys makes it difficult, if not impossible to escape into my sewing room most days, and so I was in the market for something new, and portable to fill my creative needs. This workshop sounded like it was just that new something I needed. Once the initial step of ironing your template (butcher or freezer paper) to your fabric is complete, you can take it absolutely anywhere!

The workshop was held at The Workroom in Toronto.
It was incredibly tough to concentrate on the workshop with all those shelves of beautiful fabric calling to me. I couldn't imagine "working" here. My earnings would be spent every week before even being deposited in the bank!
Needless to say, I did not leave empty-handed.

English Paper Piecing is fabulous. I have just set about making hexagons with no ideas quite yet of what I'm making. Possibly something small? A pouch, bag, cushion cover maybe?... Or maybe I'll just go full-on and head for a queen size. That's what I really want.

For now, I'll just keep putting these together, all non-committal like, and see where it leads me!

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Playful Grounds Cafe

605 College St., Toronto

I met my sister-in-law, and two nieces at Playful Grounds this morning - a College Street cafe with a play area. That's right folks. A place where, as your children play, you can sit, drink AND enjoy a cup of good coffee, or even a nice cool beer should that be your fancy.

I'm lovin' the hot chocolate in sippy cups, bibs for usage (I forgot one today), and the very kid-friendly menu.

This morning I enjoyed a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese, cucumber, and tomato. My previous visit I had an awesome chicken pesto panini - very yummy.
In their own words they are "Committed to using organic and local ingredients wherever possible".

A place where you don't have to be bashful about your little screamer, or the ridiculous food mess on and under your table - I like it!

Toronto Christmas Market

My big dream is to visit the Christmas Markets of Germany.
Nuremberg, Dresden, Frankfurt,... some day it will happen...
But for now, this weekend, Toronto's had to suffice.

Though a little snow would have made it even better and maybe made it not feel quite as chilly, it had a great atmosphere and definitely added a little something to my excitement for Christmas!

Day Out

Today, the little guy and I joined a few other babes and their mamas for a trip over to Toronto's awesome little island.
I hadn't been in so long, and it really is a lovely place to spend a day.







I love opportunities to appreciate where we live!