|Adventures| Sunday at The Leslieville Flea

As I get older, Sunday’s with the bf have become special.  It’s a great day to see the city, try something new and just take it easy.  Yesterday was the perfect day for just such a chill adventure.  It was a seriously sunny day, but not too hot, with a slight breeze.  We headed out to The Leslieville Flea.  

The Flea was a cute mix of vintage finds, local artisans and adorable friends on four legs.  The bf and I wondered around checking out the different wears, while munching on delicious mini donuts.  I also got to meet Jacob, the most precious Frenchton (Frenchie Boston Terrier mix) puppy!  If you know me well, you know that this is my dream puppy, and I couldn’t resist this little guy for a second!

With Zoë at her booth

The main reason we headed out to my old neighbourhood was to check out Zoe Maire Paper Cutting, by my friend Zoë Racovalis.  Zoë, is a super multi talented lady with a serious love of crafts.  When she told me she was making her selling debut at The Flea I was so excited to come check it out and support her!  Her work is so impressive and a little mind boggling considering she cuts everything out with just her hands and an x-acto knife.  Please check her out.  In a super high tech world, sometimes we loose the appreciation for things made by hand, and creators like Zoë, are keeping that art alive and well.  

We finished the day off by walking along Queen Street East.  I pointed out all my old haunts to the bf, from a life before we were together.  It was a relaxed afternoon.  I wore some of my old fall favourites.  I paired my cropped buffalo plaid jacket with my dark wash Biffi for MXM jeans from my collection with Penningtons (before MXM moved over to Addition Elle).  I topped it off with a really comfortable pair of flats and a simple satchel.

jacket - Le Chateau | t-shirt - Old Navy | jeans - Biffi for MXM | shoes - Topshop | bag and glasses - gifts form Portugal | watch and ring - Aldo Accessories | necklace - Addition Elle

|Adventures| Last Days of Summer

Every summer I plan on heading to The Ex for some carnival fun, and every summer something comes up and I miss that small window of CNE opportunity.  Well I may have only gone on the last day of the season, but I went HARD!  

It was a busy day in the city and TTC was not really a girl’s best friend.  When we got to Dufferin Station there was a winding lineup that wrapped back and forth and onto itself for the 511 Exhibition streetcar.  Surprisingly the wait wasn’t horrible and there were only a few angry travelers that voiced their displeasure, loudly.  Once that was over, it took no time to reach the grounds.

The bf and I are not really the biggest ride people (and when I say we aren’t I really mean I’m not).  So instead of spending all our money on rides we spent all our money on food (and a game)!  It’s no shocker that The Ex has an impressive line up of fan favourites every season, and this summer was not about to disappoint.  I did a little research and made a list of all the goodies this baby needed/wanted to sample.  We tried everything from deep fried to seafood and some cold treats to mellow out the heat from a day full of long lines and packed crowds.

The most delicious popsicle I've ever had

Out of all the things I tried today my top favourites were the Lobster Roll (including the coleslaw), from Jake’s Lobster, the Chunky Elvis Grilled Cheese (that’s a grilled cheese with bacon, peanut butter and banana), from Chunky Cheese Café, the French Pear ice pop, from Miami Ice and the Caramilk Crowbar from Hula Girl Coffee.  But keep in mind the Cocoa Infused Chicken bites from Coco’s Fried Chicken, the nibble of pulled pork I had from the bf’s Fry’d, from Pull’d and my Blooming Onion from the Colossal Onion, are all a close second.  

I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was my favourite thing I ate at the EX

A sandwich fit for the king

Chocolate with chicken, who knew?

The bf's Fry'd (Pulled pork on fries)

I did say I went hard.    

The only prize I wanted was this little guy

With the last day of The CNE and the passing of Labour Day, the end of summer is here.  I’m happy to have had one last frolic in the sun, but I’m excited for chilly days and layering.  Fall is almost here!

|Adventures| My [Borrowed] Pet Monster

If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that I’ve been dog sitting this week.  My best friend Sean and his partner Josh headed out on a summer road trip and needed someone to take care of their adorable dog, Max.  I’ve sat for them before, when he was just a baby, but that was only for a couple of nights.  This time I get the little monster for over a week and a half!

Max when he was just a puppy.  That face!

Lately I’ve been feeling my biological clock ticking for a fur baby of my own.  I’ve never wanted children, but I do want a dog.  Lately the want has become more and more of a need.  I thought this Max-stay-cation would be a nice crash course in convincing my bf that we should make the commitment to a lil’ baby (said in the voice of Linda of Bob’s Burgers) of our own.  

Max is a Brussels Griffon/Pug mix.  He’s super playful and loves to chew.  He is a little gentleman though, and doesn’t chew shoes (very happy for that!).  Since he does spend most of his time around men, he instantly gravitated towards the bf.  I would be lying if I said I wasn’t completely jealous.  He may love the rough and tumble Elliot offers, with tug-o-wars and runs, but nothing tops our snuggles and epic chin/belly scratches.  

So I might not be super productive this next week, but I will be enjoying all the furry love I can squeeze out of this tiny guy before I (most likely forcibly) have to give him back.

kimono - Forever 21 | tank top - H&M | jeans - Torrid | shoes - Urban Behaviour | sunglasses - street vendor | necklace - Stella & Dot | dog - MAX!