I ain't sayin.

SYWTBAASIM?!

Top Shop Lovin': So you want to be an arts student in Montreal?! There are essentially 4 schools of thought here, two import & two local. 

You're in Studio Art

You're in Contemporary Dance

You're a Local... you do something artsy somewhere.

You're taking fashion at Lasalle

Tattoo Subjects Part Quatre

(Above) I love the placement of these, the feather crossed with what looks like a butcher knife & the beautiful script. (Below) The detail of this piece just blows me away. 

(Left) Not usually my style but i couldn't resist, this is one of the most beautiful conceptualist pieces I've ever seen. (Right) "May Wonders Never Cease"

(Left) I think the places of the birds in flight is really nice (Right) ...my kind of man. 

(Above) There's a lot of thought in terms of placement in this, it's really beautiful. (Below) The style of this is so unique, I imagine it'd be very difficult.

This Week Be Like...

Brittany is: NOT updating her blog because she is moving into her BEAUTIFUL new apartment with her amazing new roommate in Montreal. 

Wounded Puppins.

One of my many new favorite websites is animalswithcasts.com

It's exactly what it sounds like & i can't get enough of pictures of wounded puppins. 

Solitude.

Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. Sleep alone under the stars. Learn how to drive a stick

shift. Go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. Say 'no' whenever you don't want to do something. Say 'yes' if your

instincts are strong , even if everyone around you disagrees. Decide whether you want to be liked  or admired. (...) Believe in kissing. 

Eve Ensler

Thanks a Latte...

 In the spirit of the quickly approaching fall season & an adorable excuse to ingest a copious amount of alcohol, i give to you my favorite latte / cocktail recipe from the Coup Cookbook:

Coconut Rum Chai Latte

What's involved:

3 oz milk

4 oz good quality liquid chai

4 heaping tsp coconut milk

1 oz spiced rum

a sprinkle cinnamon 

Method of Madness

In a small pot, on medium heat, combine milk, liquid chai & coconut milk

Bring to light bubble (not boil)

Lower heat for one minute

Pour into Mug

Add rum & sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Enjoy Love Munchkins. 

TGIAn Annie Hall Reference!

-Woody Allen, Annie Hall

My French Canadian Fears

Fears I've Developed In the Week Since Moving to 

French Canada: 

PIGEONS a wing grazed my head the other day it was very disturbing & it seems on a sidewalk full of people they have this sick tendency to fly all up in my face, i think they're actually classified as vermin. 

Bed Bugs... thanks Toronto for your dirty fucking microscopic mutant bed insects. What's that observing public? You thought that was only a lullaby goodnight to disturb small children? You were wrong, bed bugs are a gross epidemic in eastern Canada. You can only freeze 'em out or burn 'em out, they get EVERYWHERE, in you hair, every fiber in your clothing, you have to essentially shave your head & get rid of everything you have to get rid of them. Sidenote: there are no goddamn bed bugs in the west.

Screaming Guy: Could possibly be homeless, maybe not. He just walks downtown late at night screaming at the top of his lungs. You can hear him for blocks.
"Fuck You" Lady: She hangs out outside Starbucks & asks people for change & if you don't give it to her she yells "OH FUCK YOU" & then she gets really worked up & starts yelling at people "GIVE ME YOUR FUCKING CHANGE"
Seeing Someone Jump In Front of The Metro: You'd think people would come up with more creative ways of killing themselves but apparently not. People throw themselves in front of the fucking metro every 2 days on average. Every time I'm on the platform i just stare intently at my feet.

Run Pony Run.

Attention anyone living in Montreal...
Boutique Fly is having a sample sale tomorrow for a really feminine, well made line called Runaway Pony, the whole line is going to be 50% off & I'm going to be there. Imagine your luck! I spent all day pricing it, it's beautiful & so inexpensive. Here are some of my favorites, i pulled them off of the website (their model is a little to french looking for my tastes.)

This top is on for $20, you're going to have to wrestle me for it. 

Joygasms. 

ModCloth Apartment Dainties.

ModCloth Apartment Things! So inexpensive & so adorable (I really love the titles too. So cute)

The Way to My Heart Seasoning Rack, Welcome Log Doormat & Cup o' Joy Mug

Cutensils Cutlery Set, Carousel Mug Holder & Make Ends Tweet Book Ends

While we're here let's throw in some adorable, amazing vintage dresses from ModCloth