I am fascinated with the way this city is built. From the way Toronto has been designed to move people, to the architecture of every neighbourhood, it's been such an adjustment in my eight months here. In particular, I am obsessed with the multitude and variety of street art. It's everywhere, and it's beautiful. Take the above Queen West mural featuring the infamous white squirrel as an example!
Read MoreI'm going to be super honest. Summer plus-sized fashion causes me stress. This summer has been no exception. In fact, I've been more stressed than usual with my new job. But as I've explored the options I feel comfortable and confident in, this palm-leaf dress has risen to the top.
Read MoreI studied Interactive Art & Technology at a time where Virtual Reality (VR) was still inaccessible to the masses. It was fun to hypothesize the possibilities and theorize how the technology could be used, but it was not yet in the realm of feasibility to test and execute on the world. Today, not that long after I graduated, the world is a different place. And when my parents visited the other week, I took them to the House of VR.
Read MoreDespite the fact that I don't think anything will beat the love I have for Okanogan wine, we had a wonderful time exploring the vast wine country of the east. In total, we sampled from eight or nine different wineries, and I walked away with a bottle from five of them.
Read MoreI love an simple yet impactful look. And as someone who prescribes to the capsule wardrobe method of fashion, simple yet impactful pieces are vital. Which is why I immediately reached out to Meghan of Vancouver Fashion Truck when she posted this Instagram look.
Read MoreMay-long is the unofficial start to summer, and I wanted to start it off on the right foot! I headed across the street to my neighbours at Greenhouse Juice in order to hit the reset on my mind and body with a two-day juice cleanse.
Read MoreI get a lot of questions about my apartment. Mainly, how is it I manage to live comfortably in 239 square feet? Where a lot of people imagine me living life like Harry Potter, I'm actually really pleased with my tiny studio apartment. To show just how lovely it can be, I have finally photographed it in all it's glory - every square foot (almost, no one wants to see a toilet right?).
Read MoreFrom what little I knew of Toronto, I hoped I would be able to find an apartment in the Queen West neighbourhood. Not only did the west-side connection appeal to my West Coast personality, but the vibe seemed to scream 'Megan'.
Read MoreWhen Torontonians learn I have a passion (*cough*obsession*cough*) for photography, they kept telling me I needed to go to Allan Gardens. Located in the Garden District on the east side of downtown, I took a slight detour over one Sunday afternoon to learn what the fuss was about. I have to say, Allan Gardens did not disappoint.
Read MoreIt has been forever since I've done a style post, and I have wanted to share this look for some time now. This is an outfit meant to lounge in, yet always inspires me to rock some of my #girlboss goals.
Read MoreI have long admired the creepy, abandoned buildings of the world. Derelict spaces are often thought of an eyesore, which is why I love to find the beauty in them. So when I saw an invitation from thisopenspace (you may remember them from The Mindful Pop-Up!) to explore the Lever Brothers Factory for an afternoon, I couldn't pass.
Read MoreI am a closeted Disney fan. I don't scream it from the rooftops, but my whole soul sings when I find myself wrapped up in a Disney classic. I wrote a very critical essay on 'The Disney Vault' in second year university mostly as an excuse to read a whole pile of Disney research. I sang 'Part Of Your World' in my sixth grade talent show - AND STILL HAVE THE WHOLE SONG MEMORIZED.
Read MoreSaturday night I ventured over to The Distillery District in order to experience the Toronto Light Festival. Thirteen acres that blend light art and stunning architecture, the festival is by far my favourite cultural experience of Toronto so far.
Read MoreThree months in this city and I've picked up my old staple of cooking vegan meals for the people I love. Now in 239 square feet, I can't have the epic dinner parties on my balcony that I used to. But I can still create that classic Megan's hosting environment for two!
Read MoreRight now, I am sitting in the Ottawa train station waiting for my 5pm train home to Toronto. This is the final leg of nine busy days of travel all over Canada, using essentially all methods of transportation. The trip included a massive surprise, some French practice, and a whole lot of coffee. I'm exhausted, but I am oh so grateful.
Read MoreFirst holiday in my new home, and I have none of my holiday decor here with me. Overall, this holiday season is beyond weird and out of the ordinary, but I had to do something to make my space feel festive. So this weekend I grabbed a couple girlfriends, style inspiration a la Style at Home, and a couple bottles of Unreserved Wine for a mini-wrapping-and-decorating session to mark the season!
Read MoreIn 24 years I hadn't missed a dinner - this includes a Christmas I had pneumonia and I should have missed the dinner. But with 4,365 KM between us, it's just not feasible to go home this year, and I know that's got to be tough on my loved ones back in BC. So I knew I had to do something special to let them all know how much they mean to me.
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