Music Monday: Austra

For this Music Monday, I thought I would feature an ensemble that is still relatively new to me. One of my fabulous co-workers at the library introduced me to Austra, a Torontonian ensemble that mixes classically trained voices with electronica. Although this isn't usually my musical genre of choice, there is something ethereal about the voice of the lead singer, Katie Stelmanis, that just drew me in.

I thought I would share what is, perhaps one of their better known songs, "Lose It". This is the song that was recommended to me, and it is definitely the song that convinced me to give Austra another listen.

What are you listening to lately? I am always looking for new music, I would love to hear your recommendations!

Friday Favourites v. 1

I've decided to put together a new feature - Friday Favourites! I know I know, it's not like I am the first to ever think of such a thing, but I am always stumbling onto lovely things, photos, people, sites, and I felt like it was finally time to share some of them with you all!

Although not a new discovery - I have been scrolling through the beautiful photos on Jamie Beck's Tumblr endlessly. So much prettiness!

Drooling over a multitude of endless breakfast possibilities

Playing around with my new favourite thing ever - Pinterest

Listening to this playlist on 8tracks.com

The amazing colour of this sofa

Discovering this fabulous new blog from a fellow Maritimer

That PEI's literary heroine (and my doppelgänger) had a hand in drawing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit my humble island , (although I will sadly be here in Ottawa when they are there).

Baking new and delicious recipes from this whoopie pie cookbook - Yum!

This cute dress from Orla Kiely

Hilariously bad books on Awful Library Books (I had to include a little Librarian humour!) This one in particular "How to be a Teen Fashionista"- that wasn't even that old! made me laugh a ton, possibly the worst fashion advice ever!!! Too funny

What are some of your favourite things lately? I would love to know!

Dace

After seeing a fabulous Dace dress on the lovely Danielle earlier today, I took a look at their site and was mesmerized by this beautiful Spring 2011 campaign video. Not only do the clothes look fabulous, but the setting for the shoot is just unbelievably gorgeous. Just what you would expect from a line based in beautiful British Columbia, I suppose!

Although I have yet to purchase my own garments from this Canadian label, a number of classic pieces particularly from the most recent spring collection are on my wishlist. Every item has the feeling of something you would want to pull out of your closet over and over again. There is an ease to the garments, a simplicity that is effortlessly chic. 

Summer wardrobe staple? I think so. Check out the rest of the looks from Dace (and shop online) here.