i just bought an ipad and have found it hard to track down the right case/bag to tote mine around in.

and then i stumbled upon this luxury bag/case line by versetta.

aren't these awesome? not only do they fit and conceal your ipad, there's also room in the bag for your everyday items (lip balm, a notebook, a pen and a small wallet, in my case).

love!

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quite simply, this is the best shower gift... ever.

if you can find something better, please let me know. but i don't think you will (not cause you're not resourceful, but because this boobie beenie is just too damn awesome).

it makes even me want a child.

via happy place.

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in canada i mean. and, well, living in toronto.

which is why these are the best coasters ever.

designed by the national design collective, these birch cup placemats are laser cut into the shapes of some of canada's best cities: toronto, vancouver, ottawa, winnipeg.

at only $40 (shipping is free!) they make a great gift. you can even contact the company for custom work.

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and the manis/pedis at lux spa!

i was treated to a day of much-needed pampering by cathy crispo mancini (the maven behind the spa) along with two lovely new gal pals -- charise garcia and jacqueline vong.

and look at what happened to our nails -- courtesy of the new Muppets line from OPI. So perfect for valentine's day (or a special celebration!).

check out some of the sparkly snaps (courtesy of charise and jacqueline)!

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what a great way to inflect a little bit of colour into your home. don't you agree!?

speaking of which, i'm moving into my new place mid-march -- anyone want to join in on a painting party at casa sarah!?

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oh, and... i'm finally back and blogging!

to all of you who kept in touch and supported me over the past few very, very hard months: thank you.

bisou, bisou!

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you are here poster by fresh words market, from $15.

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i may have the ugliest laptop case/cover. and it's completely impractical -- though it's a bag, it can barely fit a pen, a notebook and my laptop.

which is why i'm coveting these designer sleeves by marc by marc jacobs. the colour! the waterproofness (they're made of neoprene)! the faux fur lining (i spent a lot of money on my mac, doesn't it deserve the best?).

love.

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marc by marc jacobs neoprene laptop sleeve, $58... also available for ipads and iphones... available at holt renfrew.

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tomorrow i set off on an adventure i never thought i'd get the chance to take: a press trek north of 60 to watch polar bears in their natural habitat and to see the aurora borealis in all its glory.

it's a trip that means a lot to me given i was fascinated by environmental politics and animal preservation during my undergrad (i studied international relations and peace and conflict studies). 

the only question i've been pondering over the past few weeks in the lead-up to my excursion is what the heck does one wear when it's -30?

turns out loads of stuff from canada goose, cougar boots, tilley, brooks (running gear layers!) and burton (snowboarding layers!). thank you to all of the companies who are generously helping me make this a safe, happy and warm trip.

now, i'm off to (learn how to) save the polar bears.

bisou, bisou!

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i have two very dear friends -- jenna and dan -- who always come up with the most creative, fun and lovely ways to mark their relationship together.

this one may be my absolute favourite. the whole thing was put together by one of the best print stores in toronto -- telegramme.

j'adore!

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i absolutely adore the blog all the pretty birds. the street fashion snaps tamu -- the blog's author -- posts are incredibly fun and have me dreaming of making smart sartorial choices with europe's oldest buildings as a backdrop.

for all of this to happen, of course, i'd either a) need to win the lottery, b) marry rich or c) actually move to europe -- all pretty "out there" options at the moment.

so, for now, i'll happily continue to flip through the fun photos on this site.

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so i met leandra medine of the super fashionable blog manrepeller at holt renfrew earlier this morning. she's lovely, by the way -- super candid, kind and intelligent.

one thing she said is you should never own a piece of clothing you wouldn't love to wear every single day.

which got me to thinking, do i love my clothes? does my wardrobe showcase to the world who i am?

and, in both cases, the answer is no.

so now i'm on a mission to revamp my wardrobe and personal sense of style.

know of any great fashion/stylist/wardrobe consultants? let me know!

oh, and this is an image of leandra with my intern -- i opted out of the image because i didn't look nearly as cool. the other is of my sad closet...

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the gap/banana republic/old navy. and i don't expect it will die anytime soon. just look at all of the goodies they have in store for spring 2012!

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i don't know about you, but i'm having a hard time believing it's november. it's been a whirlwind 2011, and no part of the year has moved faster for me than the past three months. it's been that long since i last posted to this, my favourite website (call me biased).

but no more!

finally, the big project i devoted days, nights and weekends to is live.

the site is, perhaps, the most incredible thing i've done in my career to date -- and there are more surprises to come. 

there was also a promotion (i'm now living editor at the huffington post canada), an incredible tiff experience, toronto fashion week, a trip to vancouver and a week in new york city. (big things i can't help but mention.)

so take a look at my "baby" and let me know what you think.

oh, and fill me in on what your three months have been like!

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i'd love to be able to wear cute hair ties again.

you can't tell me these -- by main message -- aren't adorable.

for now, i'll just wear them as cute bracelets.

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i love these -- by the vintage pearl -- as a gift for a new mom!

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enough said. she really is.

and this is the best book idea -- maybe ever.

(i wish i had thought of this concept first!)

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my mom and dad are obviously the best people on the planet (my brother's pretty cool, too).

and today, those two fine folks are celebrating their 33rd anniversary.

for all you've taught me about life and love -- and for all of the things you've put up with from me -- thank you.

i love you both more than words on the internet will ever be able to express.

i love you so much, i'll even bake for you again.

i'm thinking of whipping up these cute mini ruffle cakes via the happy home blog. waddya think?

xo

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i'm headed to visit some of the best people i know in vancouver.

had i had any forethought, i would have purchased some of these travel accoutrements to make my trip super stylish.

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(from left to right: of the fountain custom hand-stamped leather luggage tags, smythson, harlex hand-stitched leather)

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no matter how messy and stressful it gets, life is a beautiful, lovely journey worth exploring.

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i don't know if it's because i've posted about weddings or stationary in the past, but i've had two (two!) requests for cool stationary/wedding invite websites.

so, without, ahem, further ado, here are two of my favourites: minted and betsy white stationary.

each offers designs that are so fun and unique!

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