"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."

Inspiration - childhood 

I was looking through some of my old photographs and I came upon this one. I took this picture when I was in Quebec in 2009. Although I would change the framing if I could retake it, I love the story that this picture tells and the feeling that it conveys. 

inspiration - chunky jewels 

(via goodthingsarewildandfree)

Inspiration - Love in the Afternoon

I absolutely love this photograph it’s from Vogue’s February 2012 issue starting Lara Stone and Aaron Eckhart. It’s photographed by Peter Lindbergh.

Inspiration - J crew

I love these outfits for winter, they are so much fun. And even if you don’t have all of the pieces it’s very easy to replicate with stuff that’s already in your closet. 

Inspiration - gold and black 

(Source: fall-into-oblivion)

Inspiration - leopard & black 

I love how simple this outfit is, and it looks so put together. 

(Source: simplypi, via theamericanlegacy)

Inspiration - new recipe

I found this recipe in LCBO Food & Drink magazine (winter 2012). It’s really good and easy!

Coconut Almond Macaroons

Serves 16.

3 egg whites
1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
2. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or cover with parchment paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until mixture holds stiff peaks.
4. Gently fold in coconut, vanilla and lemon zest just until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
5. Using a spoon, drop about 1 1/4 tbsp batter onto cookie sheet. Gently press 3 pieces of sliced almond into each cookie.
6. Bake for 12 minutes, or until macaroons are golden brown on the bottom, remove from oven. Gently run a spatula under cookies before they cool to separate them from the cookie sheet or parchment paper. Set aside to cool.

Tip: When you take the Macaroons out of the oven they will be white on top, they aren’t under cooked.

Let me know how they turn out.