Out Like A Lamb…

{My DYT Type One Style  Jacket  Ann Taylor, thrifted and seen here   Shirt  American Eagle Outfitters, thrfted and seen here      Jeans   DG2 by Diane Gilman, thrifted and seen here  Shoes  Aldo, similar here} Good morning all!  I hope everyone had a good weekend.  Here in Vancouver, we were blessed with sunshine and warm temperatures.  I was actually taken a bit by surprise, as I have not yet switched out my winter wardrobe with my other season wardrobe.  What that means is the down filled jackets and winter boots get put away, and the sandals, capris, and sundresses come out to play.  We lunched al fresco twice, soaking up the sunshine and everyone’s happy demeanor as we sat at sidewalk cafes.  As hoped, the spring weather has brought with it a renewed optimism.  A big thank…

DIY: Spring Door Decor…

Today, I have a little DIY for you.  It is a colourful bouquet of tulips to adorn your front door.  I always like to have a little something on my front door.  Not only does it cheer me up when I arrive home, but it is good feng shui to have a welcoming entry.  This is a good time to sweep away any cobwebs and old leaves that have accumulated over winter, wipe down the door and frame, polish the hardware, and shake out the door mat.  Is your porch light in working order?  Are there bits in your mailbox?  We want everything fresh and ready for your handiwork.  One last little word about feng shui and your front entry.  If you do not use your front door on a regular basis…perhaps you enter…

Orange Crush…

DYT Type One, Dressing Your Truth, Type 1

{MY DYT Type One Style   Jacket  Joe Fresh, thrifted  similar here   Sequin Skirt   Joe Fresh, bought on clearance  lace skirt here Striped Cotton Top  Joe Fresh, bought on clearance  similar here Scarf, Sparkly Shoes, and Purse  thrifted} Hello, and good Monday morning!  I’m going to jump right in today and ask how many of you have down-sized your home, but have yet to down-size your lifestyle?  I myself am in a bit of a quandary right now, it seems.  The rambling two level, four bedroom home with formal living and dining room is long gone.  Well, the house is still there, and has been renovated beyond our wildest dreams.  Okay, that’s not true either.  When we sold our home, we passed on architectural drawings depicting a New England style face lift and an addition over…

Spring…

I feel that spring is just over the hill.  Do you have spring in your world yet? Linking up with: Sarah of A Cat-Like Curiosity for Super Handmade Sundays Thank you for following A Colourful Canvas. Please click on title to visit and comment!