You’ve all heard of something described as a “show stopper.” Well, this house is a “traffic stopper.” There is usually not a whole lot of traffic in this neighborhood, but you get the idea. I discovered this beauty on a walk while housesitting. I paused to admire it for so long that I inadvertently made friends with the owners. They …
Fall is one of my favorite times of year, and one of the reasons is Halloween. To me, this holiday represents a time to celebrate the miracle of nature while marveling at the dramatic change of seasons. It’s a time to pause and recapture our childlike wonder, to use our imaginations and dress-up like we did regularly when we were …
The Bellevue Reporter asked me to write an article about the recent world premiere of my short film in Toronto. If you’d like to learn the story behind “In Memory Of,” how it came together, and my secret to pulling late-night editing sessions, read this brief memoir… It was a privilege to be featured in the Bellevue Reporter. I have …
You caught a glimpse of this top in my last video, but I wanted to devote a full post to it because the backstory is so much fun. On my first morning in Toronto, I decided to take a stroll around the block before getting ready for the day. Being an avid explorer and adventure-seeker, I couldn’t keep my jaunt …
In this video, I’m showing what I wore the evening I got into Toronto for the first premiere that I attended. The next morning, I went on a stroll before getting ready and stumbled upon an adorable market selling handmade pieces from India. I just couldn’t resist buying some of them. The shop ladies became my stylists. Then other customers …
We were on our way to a Toronto garden party when we were stopped by the sight of this magnificent cathedral with a beautiful garden in full bloom. It seemed to me like Toronto had a stunning cathedral on practically every corner. The people there were so welcoming. They did not mind one bit when we wanted to stop and …
While I was in Toronto, I filmed two videos that I’m very excited about! Right now, I’m in Video Editing Land, sorting through all my travel footage. So I’m not ready to show you that, but I’m excited to post something I filmed as summer was entering its final stretch, and loved doing. Here, I team up with Byanka, a …
Today is Part II of my Toronto Film Premiere Roundup. In my last post, I covered a flick that I love so much I feel like I’ve morphed into a walking ad for it. That is Carrie Pilby, which screened at TIFF. Today, I’m going independent with a feature that I saw at Toronto Indie the day before. This film …
As promised, I’m letting you all in on a few of the films that I saw while attending the Toronto film festivals. I meant to write this roundup last week on my flight to NYC, but I was so excited about planning my adventures there that I didn’t get a chance to do it until now—on the plane coming home. …
Last weekend, my short film, In Memory Of, premiered at the Carlton Cinema in Downtown Toronto. It completely sold out! The manager set up all the metal chairs he had in the back, and that wasn’t enough. So many more people clamored for tickets that he let some of them watch while standing, squeezed into corners, and even sitting on …
The countdown has come to an end!!! Tonight my short film, In Memory Of, is premiering in Downtown Toronto at 7:45 pm. If you’re in town, I’d love to see you there. You can get tickets at Imagine Cinemas. If you’ve never been to Toronto at festival time, come with me on a private tour of the city’s transformation. Hollywood …
It’s official! I shivered today while protesting the cold front coming in by donning my shorts. That dose of reality caused me to change into this summer favorite for the last time. When I take it off, I’ll push it to the back of my closet until the Bluebird returns. Speaking of this dress, it’s currently marked 55% off at …
This dress has stayed prominently placed at the front of my closet from spring through summer. With fall hovering over us, I’m squeezing it into my fashion repertoire as much as possible before the warm weather takes a hiatus. And I’m taking solace in the fact that Baker offers beautiful designs every season. Next week, I’m headed to Toronto for …
I’m posting more pictures from the time when I housesat. These ones were taken at a neighbor’s home. This entire experience made me feel fabulously alive. When I arrived, I had just finished a huge project and felt exhausted. Then, as if by magic, temporarily taking up residence in a place where I was exploring new turf and knew no …
My mom definitely is! She is the head of the landscaping committee for her condo association. On my way to an event, I stopped by to admire her work, and took pictures among the flowers in my new Rebecca Taylor dress. After all, it perfectly matched some of the roses! What I find amazing about my mom is that she …