20 Below: Art Toronto 2012

Posted: October 9, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Event, Toronto | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

This year’s Art Toronto is sure to inspire. Modern and contemporary art will fill the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from October 26-29th and event goers will enjoy thousands of works of art from more than a hundred galleries from 23 countries. This is Canada’s only modern and contemporary international art fair so, go on, buy your tickets (less than $20)!

adult ticket is $18; via Art Toronto

I attended Art Toronto 2011 and wrote about it here and here.

20 Below: MUJI Lint Roller

Posted: September 25, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I usually buy my lint rollers at the dollar store but I love the fact that this one from MUJI has a home.

lint roller, $6.95, MUJI

 

20 Below: Clear Tape Dispenser

Posted: September 18, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

This would certainly add more pretty to my desk, don’t you think? And it would match the pencil and card holders I already own from Mackenzie Horan’s online boutique Design Darling.

acrylic tape dispenser, $12

20 Below: Old School

Posted: August 28, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Event, Photography | Tags: , , , , | 2 Comments

Who’s ready for back-to-school season? (Ssshh…raise your hand.)

vintage class photograph, $8, via Modern Poetry

20 Below: The Egg Slicer

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Food, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 Comments

To ease the work of slicing a hard boiled egg…

OXO Egg Slicer, $19.99

20 Below: Pillows

Posted: July 10, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

What kind of pillows do sleep on? How much do you spend on pillows? I’m asking because it seems that I buy a new set of pillows every other month. I don’t have problems sleeping yet I haven’t really found a pillow that I find truly comfortable. I usually buy my pillows at Home Sense (I seem to be drawn to Ralph Lauren or Laura Ashley pillows) but is this really the go-to pillow place for people? IKEA carries a variety of pillows at different price points (and several below the $20 mark). Perhaps I should give one of them a try. What do you recommend?

Gosa Pinje pillow, $17.99, IKEA

20 Below: Swim Goggles

Posted: July 3, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Canadian, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment

I almost forgot that today was Tuesday. Oops. I guess I was still in long weekend mode!

Yesterday I learned that there’s a 50m outdoor pool just a 15 minute walk from where I live. Yeah – how did I miss that one, right? (I mean, I knew it was there but I assumed it was a regular 25m pool.) So last night I ventured out and I’m so glad I did because I had a great swim!

One of the things I love about the sport of swimming is that it is quite an affordable sport – all you need is a swimsuit and goggles. These are lightweight and require minimal storage which is an added bonus in my opinion. These look like my goggles except mine are navy (gasp!).

Speedo Hydrospex swim goggles, $19.99, Sport Chek

Another thing I learned – there’s an entrance fee for the public outdoor pools in London, Ontario. I wasn’t expecting this because I’ve always taken advantage of Toronto’s free access outdoor pools. How about in your neighbourhood? Are outdoor pools free of charge?

20 Below: Clearly Clean

Posted: June 26, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

I’ve just added this new Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy shampoo & conditioner set to my rotation. So far so good.

Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, shampoo & conditioner, about $5 each

Personally, I like to have a decent rotation of shampoos and conditioners in my bathroom (but not actually in my shower – that’s too much clutter for me!) and I don’t usually rely on only one brand (I wonder what hairstylists would think of my approach). Are you a one-brand-only kind of person or do you like to switch things up?

Heidi Klum endorses the Clear product line so I figure it’s got to be pretty good. She’s got great hair, right?

Note: It’s kind of ironic that the liquids are actually kind of a shiny sparkly purple rather than clear. Hmm…

Many thanks to Liane L. for passing these items my way.

 

20 Below: StickyGrams

Posted: May 22, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Art, Jordana, Marketplace, Photography | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

I’ve barely had my iPhone for a month and I’ve been loving every minute of using it. One of the first apps I downloaded was Instagram and last week I read about StickyGram, a company that turns Instagram photos into small fridge magnets. Well – I ordered a collection of photo magnets for my brother-in-law’s birthday and decided to order a few for myself.

Here I am with my nephews – a photo of the first time I met each of them.

Me and my nephews (who have all grown since these photos were taken)

I am now reminded of these happy moments each time I look at my fridge.

As far as companies go, I was thoroughly impressed with the ease of uploading, the speedy delivery of my order, and the competitive price ($14.99 for 9 magnets plus free shipping worldwide). I’ll definitely be a repeat customer!

20 Below: A Pretty Placemat

Posted: May 15, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

If you’re anything like me, then you appreciate a beautiful table setting. I generally prefer tablecloths but I do like placemats for less formal gatherings. This one from Anthropologie is so pretty, don’t you think?

Cyme placemat, $14, Anthropologie

p.s. I also think it would look great framed. Have you ever framed linens or a piece of fabric?

20 Below: Perching Owl Wall Hook

Posted: May 8, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

This little guy would fit in perfectly with my existing menagerie. Hmm…something to think about.

Perching owl wall hook, 2 for $12, Urban Outfitters

Note: For all the readers in London, Ontario – did you know that Urban Outfitters is going to open up at the corner of Oxford and Richmond? While I’m not exactly a frequent shopper at Urban Outfitters, I do think it’ll be great for the downtown core. What do you think?

20 Below: Geometric Art

Posted: May 1, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Art, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Looking for inexpensive artwork for your home? Have you checked out Etsy lately? There are some really great paintings and prints. This simple geometric print, for example, could go in so many different spaces, and it’s only $10!

Geometric Art, $10, Fat Eye Design

p.s. Speaking of art, if you have an interest in vintage posters you should definitely watch Troy‘s informative segment on House & Home Online TV.

20 Below: Stoppy Doorstop

Posted: April 24, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I just recently read about Stoppy (the ultimate doorstop) and I’m curious to see if it actually works. The photos online are pretty convincing. Does anyone own it?

Stoppy doorstop, $8, The Container Store

20 Below: Breakfast at The Bag Lady

Posted: April 17, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Canadian, Food, London - Ontario | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments

One of my most favourite things to do in London is to have breakfast with friends at The Bag Lady. The colourful kitschy decor always entertains me, the servers are always smiling, and the food is delicious (try the peanut butter cookies – yum!). The plates at The Bag Lady are always mismatched but on one of my last visits I noticed that a collection of white serving pieces formed on our table. I couldn’t resist snapping a photo.

Breakfast at The Bag Lady, price varies but it’s always less than $20

So if you’re ever in London (Ontario), be sure to stop by for a bite to eat at The Bag Lady. Better yet – let me know you’re coming and I’ll meet you there!

20 Below: Bunny Bank

Posted: April 3, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: 20 Below, Canadian, Marketplace | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Some people like bunnies, some people like money, and some people like both…

White Bunny Bank, $19.50, Chapters-Indigo

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