LIFE
// Brooklyn Flea
Searching for fun accessories for Collection N Eleven's launch party Tuesday at the Brooklyn Flea. Found all this baseball stuff right when I walked in. This is a sport that really does make pretty decor.
// Greenwich Village
Doesn't even look real does it. New York is just so good looking when the weather starts to behave and be warm and lovely and sunny.
Fridayyyy. I really do just love waking up in the morning knowing tomorrow is Saturday which means I have full range to act my age tonight and do whatever it is I feel like doing. Lately however it's been staying in with my paints and computer working on the new collection [which is launching TUESDAY], but still - I can totally stay up until like 2 am sipping on Bud Light[s] painting without pants on. See I'm just really crazy like that. Happy TIGF peeps. x -C
// Collection N Eleven
This morning while I was enjoying my morning coffee, I stared at my fabric samples and was like, shit is about to get real. Collection N Eleven launches in just 5 days.
// Preserve.us
Working with the Preserve.us team is like hanging out with a couple of really awesome people. Elisa and I genuinely look forward to our hangouts. About a week ago, we got together to do another DIY - this time with Mother Day Cards designed specially for the Preserve team. Blake liked Peonies, so the Peony they received! Read the full story here, and learn how to paint your very own Preserve Peony from my very careful instructions. The best part about this DIY - you don't feel like painting, print it out fully painted!
oh and PS, new horoscopes are up! If you're a cancer like me it's a good one! x -C
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// Seven days until launch date
Hi! For about six months now I've been collecting iPhone footage of life - my collaboration with Roots Canada, seeing my wallpaper on the walls for the first time at Papa Poule, 6 am photo shoots with Preserve.us at Maman Cafe, nights out with Dan, family time when I get to fly back home to Toronto, late night painting parties - which generally lead to late night dancing parties [alone] to Drake's new album [I am so Canadian, eh] - all gearing up for the launch of Collection N Eleven. This collection means so much more to me than just pretty flowers and watercolor paint. There's a story behind it - a story that sort of sounds like, "follow your dreams, and be authentic while doing it". x -C
// Maman Cafe, Soho New York
Guys, yesterday morning was amazing. Full house, coffee, breakfast, painting, and tasty delights. I couldn't believe how many people showed up! My favorite part of the class - getting to know everyone's story. Some were lawyers and business savvy people who wanted to do something creative, others were illustrators, fashion designers, wedding planners, and book illustrators. There was one handsome fella who was dragged to the class by a friend. Brave soul surrounding himself with 24 ladies. The class went so well, we have decided to do another one. May 31st! Elisa said spots are already filling up, email her at info@mamannyc.com to join us for our next one!
// The 100 most influential people
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// Location: Wythe Hotel, Brookyln
Doesn't that city look beautiful? Filled with dreams, hope, and wonderful parties. Now, let's look closer. Like real close. Doesn't look so magical does it? Well, let me tell you a fun little story about this morning. I woke up around 6 am to get some work done before heading to work. I was putting on some coffee, and then headed to the bathroom to brush my teeths and wash my face. I opened the bathroom door, and found a cockroach chillin' on my rug. So naturally I screamed and shut the door. It took me 30 minutes and a phone call to my boyfriend for some moral support/a secret cry for help to come to my rescue [he didn't], to open the door again. I threw a towel over Mr. Cockroach and stomped as hard as I could. It definitely woke me up. Ladies and gentlemen - the glamorous life of living in New York City. Good morning : )
// Location: Maman Cafe, 239 Centre Street
Soooo, whatcha doin' this Sunday at 10:30 am? Wanna come practice painting with me? Let me explain better - I'm teaming up with Maman and will be doing a watercolor painting class for Mothers Day. Yup! When you leave, you'll have three cards for mothers day all painted by you! I'll be giving you very good instruction on how to watercolor, with already drawn flowers. Think of it as watercolour by number. Click here to sign up! x -C
[ Photos: Bridget Badore]