// CHICKENS

// Location: From the studio 

Babas House, homemade wine, and a table set for 24 people = my Christmas Eve. I didn't put in the 'get as much work done as you can before 6 pm because you have a deadline' part. That just sounds depressing. Who wants to work on Christmas Eve. NO ONE. Anyways, happy holidays from the studio. My latest project got me drawing chickens. Currently working on the finished product, and it's starting to look really cute! 

I can't believe it's already Christmas Eve! Oh, I got my hair chopped yesterday. Feels so lovely to have a fresh new look for a fresh new year! I wish you and your families a very happy Holiday. I hope you're surrounded by lots of love. x -C wait wait, there are new horoscopes up! You can find yours Here!

// TINA'S PJ'S

// Location: Home 

My bedtime outfit usually consists of a baggy t shirt, socks, a sweater if it's cold, and really big sweatpants. My sister's, a put together outfit with matching slippers. In the morning I find her already up before me, coffee made, reading her book [or about some kind of vitamin we should be taking. Today was about Vitamin D] with her cute Burberry reading glasses on. I never look this cute in the mornings. Maybe i'll put this on my new year resolution list. x -C 

// NEW READ

// Home for the holidays 

I like to steal Dan's [my boyfriend] sweatshirts. Men's clothes are sometimes shaped better. I've been living in his blue Polo lately. It's the perfect Saturday morning coffee outfit. I finally had time to get to the bookstore before I flew home. I picked up DVF's new biography. So far it's amazing. Nothing I enjoy more than reading about a strong independent woman who believes that "Fear isn't an option". Highly recommended if you're looking for a new read. Happy weekend x -C

// COFFEE TABLE

// Location: Candice Kaye Studio

I'm a sucker for coffee table books. So much so that I've been sitting in my room for the past two hours looking through them all. I'm two coffees deep and starting to feel the caffeine. I'd love to make one these one day, each post from here can be one page in my book. Let's call it, "The journeys of a Canadian trying to make it as a textile designer in the big bad city". I guess it would only be a sell if it ends in a happily ever after. 

I ended a chapter yesterday, leaving a fashion development company to pursue a life solely in textile and design. Felt nice to wake up this morning and return to my usual routine as a freelance designer. I had a deadline this morning for a very special project I can't exactly tell you about yet. Soon hopefully. Cross fingers. I'm excited for this new phase in my life. What will this new year bring me? New York likes to give me many unexpected surprises, not always the most pleasant. But it's taught me how to be pretty much ready for anything. 

I'm on way future coffee table book. x -C

// HOLIDAY THOUGHTS

// Photos: Garance Dore 

Holiday outfit inspiration. I want that jacket. And those pants. I can't believe it's already holiday party time. I fly home this weekend. Can't wait to get back on Canadian soil. My couch and TV are calling my name. 

// 'THAT' TIME OF THE YEAR

// Personal Post

Christmas time, which means a lot of couch time, which means New Years eve time, which means time to reflect on 2014 time. I've never believed in New Year resolutions. I like to write goals for myself, and then wait until 2016 to see if I was clever enough to make them come true.

So far 2014 has kicked my ass mentally and physically. Best part about it all, it has only just begun. There is so much in store for the new year. This city really is magical if you work hard. I'm in the process of putting together a little 2014 recap. I'll get that up soon with some hard learned lessons and pleasant surprises. Hope you're enjoying the day! x -C

// STUDIO WEEKENDS

// Location: Candice Kaye Design Studio

Woah, Hey Monday. Its been a weekend full of work. Scanning, making, painting, putting portfolios together. Surprisingly I don't feel tired. Maybe it's because I've already had two coffees before 8:34 am. Anyways, above are some recent textures from the studio! I've been putting them on everything lately. Can't wait to show you what I've been working on! x -C