{J’aime...Chatelet!}

I think that my sister Marily and I MUST have been French in a past life...we absolutely ADORE everything French. We love the food, the wine (this one is mostly me), the simplicity of their lifestyle, the movies (Amelie is my favourite!), the simple, yet oh-SO-charming decor...I could go on and on. A few years ago, we were blessed with the opportunity to take a little trip to the South of France together, and we always reminisce about the relaxing, soul-soothing time we had and all the beauty that we encountered: the cuisine in Mougin, the fragrant streets of Grasse, and the heart warming scenery in Saint-Paul de Vence...among many other pleasures! That trip has stayed with me and as I spend my days living in a bustling city (where sometimes it’s hard to find a little quiet), I am ALWAYS on the lookout for things that will bring a little bit of France into my life. Enter Chatelet a lovely and charming little store in the Beaches (Toronto) filled with gorgeous French country style! From beautiful furniture and linens, to sparkling chandeliers, to sweetly scented soaps and lotions, Chatelet has everything you need to fulfill your French decor fantasies! If you love pretty, visit this sweet little store and I guarantee you’ll find a little treasure (...or two, or three) you’ll want to take home!

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{A Sunny Day in Toronto}

Well, it looks like spring has finally sprung! Toronto is filled with people enjoying the sun, the patios and the fresh spring air...while anxiously awaiting the heat and fun the summer will bring. One of the best things about living in the city is that we are steps away from a nice variety of things to do on a pretty springy day: iced tea at a patio, ice cream by the lake, flower markets, a ferry ride to the island...to name just a few. And the great thing is that when the sun is shining and the breeze is blowing in your hair, everything you do feels luxuriously relaxing.  Here are some pictures from our latest sunny afternoon by the lake. I hope you have a lovely weekend full of spring pleasures.

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