Re-Blog.

Today is  a writing day and a re-blogging day. A little bit of inspiration as I sit down to ponder Joyce and attempt to do him justice on a new page.  There is little room for a meaningless sentence about Joyce, and so I marvel at how I manage to create so many.  Thank god for editing, balconies, tea (teateateatea) and the tam tam drums in the distance.

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His soul had approached the region where dwell the vast hosts of the dead. He was conscious of, but could not apprehend, their wayward flickering existence. His own identity was fading out into a grey impalpable world: the solid world itself which the dead had one time lived in was dissolving and dwindling.

JOYCE

Happy Sunday people.  

Nostalgia

I was perusing some old photos the other day and came across these from my grade 12 prom.  An incredibly cliche event that we all learn to dread the memory of (whether it be the date or the dress) the further it disappears into our hazy pasts.  My date sure is is history, but fortunately I got some solo photos of the dress that I still surprisingly love a little bit. I haven't been this dressed up in a long while; hopefully this flashy bit of nostalgia will satisfy the craving until my next opportunity.

Happy Friday! This weekend St. Laurent is closed off for fun, just a block from my front door.  Basically it means great music and a great excuse to procrastinate from the serious essay writing that will also be happening over the weekend.

Gabrielle

Sun Showers

Turns out summer school is more demanding in June than it was in May.  Still tons of time to lounge in the park, however my lounging has become very productive.  I'm reading British authors all month and heading to England after my course so it's all working out rather perfectly. Not wishing away the present by any means; I'm living in a city full of green wasting time lost in great writing.  Here's a little taste of my afternoons!

Cheers!

Gabrielle

Are you a Yeasayer, or a Naysayer?

Yeasayer in Montreal tonight!  Very sadly stuck at home with a soar throat, but I take consolation in the fact that they usually play here at least once a year... fingers crossed for next year. These photos were taken a few weeks ago. They show some of Montreal's early spring magic, some contemporary museum public art (who doesn't love musical swings?), and some of my beautiful long lost friend who has fled the city for an indefinite period.  I miss you, and I'll be coming to you if you don't come to me. Although I'm a naysayer tonight, I am truly a Yeasayer. It's time to roam the world indefinitely.  If not now, when?  If you don't listen to Yeasayer check out their newest album Odd Blood (2010). Reaalll good.

                      Almost le weekend!
                       xx Gabrielle

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

 I am in a fit of exhaustion, though all I've done today is sleep, eat, and sit in an air conditioned room for several hours writing until my hand was in severe pain.  Why is exam writing so tiring?  It never ceases to surprise me how pooped I am when I finish, but now I have...4 days of freedom until I start my next summer course on Monday! Woohoo! Because I'm mentally quite dull right now, I won't banter the way I enjoy to so much.  I got both these shorts and little lace top for great prices thrifting around the city last week, and did a little hemming on the shorts.  I loved the color and the buttons.  I hope everyone is having a good week!

Always love looking at this neighborhood with the city skyline in the background.  

Cheers!

Gabrielle

Mumbo Jumbo

Hello little chickens.  This has been a very bad week for blogging.  My boyfriend has a friend visiting from England so our living room (normally occupied by my store photo shoots) is very much in use, and my usually very generous photographer of outfits (my boyfriend) is taking the week off.  I, too, am busy studying for my final exam in Shakespeare on Wednesday and finishing up a term paper. Ah, the joys of summer school.  It's even worse because I've been wearing the most fun vintage things this week from my massive shop on Monday.  I'm going to have to wear them all again next week so you guys can see, and then I'll get them into the store.  Having my boyfriend's friend visiting from his home in England has me excited for my upcoming trip to visit him and his family in July (yes, this means vintage shopping in London), and has us both a little homesick.  It seems like the perfect time to pay a little homage to my home: Nova Scotia, Canada.  Here are a few photos I took last summer of the things I miss most about home.  Also, tomorrow before seeing our English friend off we'll be taking him to Picnik Electroniik.  It's an outdoor electro concert that takes place every Sunday, all summer long, in the wonderfully vibrant city of Montreal.  I can't wait to vibe to some great music in the sun.  If you're ever in the city, don't miss it.

I apologize for this massive jumble, but there are so many things to miss about Nova Scotia... deserted beaches, the country, pastel colored houses, sailboats, friends with GREAT beach style, and most of all the ocean to name a few.  A quick note: if you're in Halifax my favorite restaurant is called The Wooden Monkey, and my favorite (and very unique) shop is called Biscuit General Store.  They're about a block away from one another so check them out! There will be much more of this to come when I head home for a month in August.  But for now, I'll be focusing on getting photos of the new stuff in store.

Hope you're all having a good weekend :)

Gabrielle

Home Grown Corn

Hello everyone! I've been very busy the last couple of days and haven't had time to get a fun outfit shoot together, but I have managed to have some lovely food, enjoy the sunny weather and spend time with friends.  I had a wonderful vintage shopping day today, I came home with two bags I could barely carry. A mountain of pastels, flowiness,  and summery wonders. Many of these things will be in store in the next week or so, and I'll be enjoying them and taking photos in the time being.  For now I'm just going to post a few photos of some of the things I enjoy most about Montreal this time of year: flowers, patios, and good food. Cafe Santropol has one of the nicest patios in the city; it's a fairy-lit jungle garden in a casual, funky setting, with a bright yellow to go window. It makes me smile each time I pass it by.  Also, if you're ever in Montreal and looking for the best selection of speciality meats, cheeses, chocolates and teas you can imagine check out Le Vieille Europe on St. Laurent.  It will have your mouth watering for days! On this sunny day my friend and I decided to make our own food and take advantage of our own back yard.  It was penny-saving and delicious :) 

                                Happy Tuesday!
                                           xx Gabri(elle)