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Scoot over to The Marion House Book because there is a great new addition to the regular feature Hello Neighbor!

Meet Frances. Sometimes I am reminded what a small world it really is - today was one of those days! I met Frances about 6 years ago while we were both attending the same university. We had friends in common and would occasionally see each other at parties or dinners. I was always in awe of her beauty and personal style . . . not to mention her fantastic British accent. I was shocked today to stumble upon her photo on a small style blog called Toronto Verve. She just looks so gorgeous I had to re-post the photos.

Image captured by Virginia McDonald for Toronto Life


Any person, who truly knows me, is aware of the fact that I love coffee. I suppose it should actually be categorized as an enduring love affair. I love the way it smells, tastes, the ritual of making it and drinking it.

Last weekend I had the best Americano at Manic Coffee at 426 College Street (in Toronto, Ontario). It was so great that I had to do a post about it. One of the things that I liked the most, completely aside from the fact that it really was the best Americano I have ever tasted, is that it was the PERFECT spot to come and get some work done, chat quietly with a friend, etc. The decor and the setup allowed for a relaxed and casual experience - you don't feel like you are infringing on someone else's space while sitting down. So often I find I don't want to stay too long in a coffee shop because it is so cramped. Definitely not the case with Manic.

If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by and have something!!

There is a great store called Neat on Queen Street West in Toronto.

Yesterday, while making the rounds with my sister, I found this awesome wall-mounted desk.

Neat carries a lot of things from the LAX series which has a modern flare in the most classically modern way.

Visit Neat online if you can't make the trip!

From there, be sure to take a look at the LAX Series website . . . .so many great things, even beyond what Neat has to offer!

I absolutely love Smythe. A wonderful label by Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe based in Toronto. Rooting themselves in the area of beautifully tailored jackets, blazers, and coats, they have become very well respected and revered in the fashion world.




Andrea and Christie were featured in Elle Canada Magazine in an interview by Nancy Won. Click here to read more about the women behind Smythe.

Click here to view the lookbook for Smythe's collection last Fall: