January Candle of the Month

Nothing equates with a Canadian winter in my mind more than Bay stripes. Something about the old wooly jackets and blankets just says warmth and comfort to me during these frigid days of winter.

So the most appropriate candle for January could only be a Hudson's Bay candle (on sale right now for $15!)

It doesn't hurt that it couldn't fit into our living room black and white scheme any better either.

 

I chose the scent Fresh Air, but there are a couple other good ones available. This is a soft, gentle scent and not at all overpowering. 

 

Nothing beats the warm glow of a candle on a chilly winter night!

Have a happy, warm Wednesday.

Neon vs. Pastel

I have been lacking in the inspiration department, in part from all the holiday craziness. I've been feeling so torn between pastel and neon hints of color in otherwise white spaces. Here are the current ideas that have my heart singing, and unfortunately it leaves me no closer to being team pastel or team neon!

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So where do you stand on the pastel/neon debate?

Stripe Love

 

I took a small blog break there. In fact, it was a non-voluntary break from life thanks to a round of H1N1 hitting us hard on Christmas Eve. It was a solid two weeks of sleep and cozying up in bed for all three of us. Not the best way to spend the holidays, but we are just happy to be back to healthy and other than that we had a good holiday. I hope you did too!

Today I wanted to share some of the stripes I am smitten with. I find myself being really drawn to anything from clothes to pillows to plates as long as there are stripes on them. A good stripe just gives off a fun/playful vibe. And we all know I love a little fun!

Here are some of the stripes I am drooling over and would love to see around the house or my closet.

pillows

Spoons

director's chair

Peplum Stripe Top

Custom Pillow

Hudson's Bay Caribou throw

Stripe Phone Case