it's spring!

And this is exactly how I want to dress.

Above, the inspiration, from The Sartorialist.

Below, variations on the theme by Up the Wooden Hills, Anna Allen, and Loup Charmant.

if only...

... I had $395 lying around, I'd definitely consider spending it on this gorgeous vintage Chloé dress. That neckline! So lovely. 

Photo from Allen Company.  

fay andrada

Aren't these new pieces from Fay Andrada beautiful? There's something very unusual about the delicate, geometric shapes that I love. Fay makes all these pieces by hand, and after taking a jewellery-making course last year, I have such admiration for that—it's not easy!

First seen on Wikstenmade; photos by Fay Andrada. 

million dollar swim at victoire

Hi friends! I know it's been a while since I've stopped by, but things have been busy. Some news for you, though: you can now buy million dollar swim scarves, hats, and mitts at Victoire, in Ottawa. Doesn't the shop look lovely? If you're in and around Ottawa, definitely stop by and say hello to Katie and Regine, the two wonderful owners.

In other news, I'll be selling jam at Puces Pop the first weekend in March! So Montreallers, mark your calendars.

Photo via Victoire. 

shop update

So, ye olde Etsy shop has finally been updated with loop scarves, hats, and mittens. If you're feeling like treating yourself to a post-holiday gift, pop on over to have a look. And happy New Year! I'll be back post-January 1 with some exciting announcements and (hopefully) more frequent updates. 

houston, we have an etsy shop

Bad jokes aside, yes, you read right! At long last, million dollar swim has an etsy shop. It's woefully empty right now, the result of selling out almost all of my stock at last weekend's lovely smart design mart. But I'm working on getting some new things into the shop just as soon as possible, so stay with me, okay? And in the meantime, feel free to contact me via Etsy (there's a link on the left side of the shop page) if you stopped by my booth at smart design mart and saw something you liked.

million dollar swim at smart design mart

Dear friends, I haven't been around here much these days, but I just wanted to swing by and let you know that million dollar swim will be at Montreal's Smart Design Mart this weekend, with lots of cozy knitted things and homemade jam for you to purchase! So stop by, okay? Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 11 - 6, at 160 St. Viateur E., 2nd floor.

reluctantly...

Though I absolutely hate the tendency to begin thinking and planning for fall when I'm trying to cling to the last bits of summer,  I couldn't resist putting together a few things I'm thinking about for that unnamable season.

indoor garden

I think I'm going to have to recreate this cute project in my living room as soon as I get back to Montreal!

pretty

nearly the perfect dress, I think. 

(from here.)

je ne sais quoi

The clothes this girl is wearing are so not my style - would never buy leopard, would never buy orange - but, just the same, I really can't get enough of this photo (from the Sartorialist).

summer veggies

These days I have so been enjoying eating delicious summer veggies (fresh tomatoes! grilled zucchini!) from local farms. I'd like to put this print in my kitchen and look at it all winter long....

i wish i lived...

This house is a bit more modern than my usual style, but oh, that cathedral ceiling / window combination is amazing. 

Happy weekend, all! See you next week.

dishcloths by the seasons

Claudia Pearson makes the loveliest printed sackcloth dish towels, one design for each season. By the end of the year you'll be able to buy a set of four.

pauper voile

Lovely, just-offbeat-enough scarves from Pauper Voile. Via Frances May. 

i wish i lived...

here, taking baths all day long!

Happy friday, all. I'm so happy to be spending a week with my family at our home on Nantucket. Hope your weekends are equally sunny and fun.

(image via Skona Hem.)

monday flowers

from Saipua. Because it's finally stopped raining in Montreal (just in time for me to leave for a week. Ah well).

just to continue this little series...

... I also want to live here, here, and here.

(Nabbed from Design is Mine).

I want to live here.

A lot.

via Joanna.

a new project

Friends, here are a couple quick photos of some experimenting I've been doing recently that might turn into a new project. Mostly, I've just been having fun tinkering around for now. But an Etsy shop may really be on the way this time, so I'll be sure to keep you posted. In the meantime, I'd love some feedback.