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Hi. I’m a freelance creative director, digital UX writer, and content strategist who lives in Toronto. These are my musings. I usually review books. Sometimes I write about the things that make me go hmmm.
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Peace Park 2015, Top to Bottom
This video made me happy. I love snowboarding. I’m no expert like each one of this fine crew, but it’s such a freeing, fun sport. This video captures that.
That Place
Haven’t posted in far too long because I’ve been working too much. To start catching up, I want to share some wonderful photography. First are some amazing images by Neal Slavin of Portugal. Really lovely stuff, discovered by Paul. He also sent … Continue reading
Bedrooms of the Fallen
Strong photography by Ashley Gilbertson that pays homage to Americans who served and fell in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A Great Love Story: Birkin and Gainsbourg
Love these photos, and love the love story of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg. Thanks Need Supply Co. They have great clothes and accessories, plus know how to tell a good story on their blog.
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Tagged jane birkin, love story, need supply co., photography, serge gainsbourg
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Delicious Gluten- and Dairy-Free Poppy-Seed Cake
Yes, it really is possible to make one. After Googling and finding no diet-restricted recipes that came close to looking or sounding like the German poppy-seed delicacies I was raised on, I decided the time had come to modify my … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, cake, dairy-free, gluten-free, poppy seed, poppy seed cake
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Comparisons
Want to capture here all of the great photography that’s been showing up on blogs and getting shared on Facebook etc. For the three photography projects shown above, it’s all about comparisons. At the top is a haunting example of … Continue reading
A Typographic Dating Game
Type is so essential and beautiful, and, sadly, often overlooked online. I really like the Type Connection. It’s a Typographic Dating Game that gives a refresher to the savvy, or teaches the basics to the uninitiated.
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Tagged type, type connection, typographic dating game, typography, website
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The Sleep of the Beloved
Paul Schneggenburger, a photographer from Vienna, has captured lovers sleeping. His work is a long-exposure night-time dance. The beautiful photos are featured on CNN’s photo blog.
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Tagged long exposure, lovers, paul schneggenburger, photography, photos, vienna
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Iva Jean
A dear friend of mine (Yes, you, Jules.) told me about Iva Jean – well designed clothes for women who cycle. I particularly like the Daily Blouse and the Reveal Skirt. Très functional and stylish.
Poached Pears FTW
I love pears and I loved them poached, so I figured it was high time I tried making the delicious concoction myself. David Lebovitz’s site, although a tad long-winded, gave me lots of good pointers. I poached my pears with … Continue reading
