Snow No Show

Snow - or the lack therefore. I've never seen such the city so naked.

There were light flurries, which turned into a legit snow fall, and by the time I decided to pick up my camera and walk out - it already stopped. Frankly, this is turning out to be an awesome winter. However, I will admit fresh snow lends itself beautifully to brighten the dull winter cityscape. (But is that really enough to make up for the destruction of shoes, slippery sidewalks, and brown slush? The answer: no.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you remember the Bell Canada Campaign a few years ago with Frank and Gordon? I actually worked at Bell Canada during that time. While I don't have any attachment for the brand, I look back fondly on the beavers. Frank and Gordon were littered all over the office in costume, one of which was 'virus doctor'. Now they're retired doctors playing in the snow. (Overpaid slackers? Much like the telecom industry?) But cute, no?

 

 

 What is this, you ask? No clue. It was just gangling on a tree. This is what you get when you live near OCAD.

 

Cheers to a cozy and warm winter in the city,

Jen.

Skating in Nathan Phillips Square

Skating at Nathan Phillips is fun, and not to mention everyone's favorite four letter F-word: Free. =D I love going since it's the only time you can glide under a blanket of Christmas lights. Not to mention, after your toes are frozen from skating, hot chocolate is an excellent treat to warm you up. On a side note, I went with a small group a week ago, and we saw a man proposing to his girlfriend in the middle of the rink. I wish I had a photo of that because it's kind of magical.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope your 2012 is off to a great start, 

Jen.

post-holiday shopping: Hermes, the Greek Messenger flats

Flats with wings, by Jeremy Scott. Available at the Adidas store on Queen.

These are a dream. It feels like you can fly, like Hermes the Greek Messenger.

Just something different to pick up while you enjoy post-holiday sales (Let's all admit quietly that this is one of the best sales seasons of the year. And that you avoid buying stuff all year just to get the price cuts around this time. So you can avoid feeling guilty for indulgent purchases. Just saying.)

Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season *with people you love, 

Jen.

little nickie's cafe: nutella hot chocolate

Even though Toronto won't experience a white Christmas, hot chocolate is still so delicious on a cold day.

The long-story short: Nutella flavored hot chocolate - damn it's good.

The long story: Nutella flavored hot chocolate is a delicious holiday drink perfect after you freeze your toes off skating at Nathan Philips Square.

(from Little Nicke's cafe at Queen Street West. Awesome for a coffee break while shopping.)