Category: coolness

  • Bathroom/Kitchen Reno: Part 5, the Finale!

    Ahh, the long-awaited conclusion to my bathroom/kitchen renovation saga! What began in early December is now 90% complete by mid-February. There are still a few things to be finished (hooking up the radiator, routing the fan to the outside, etc.) but for all intents and purposes, our renovation is finished. Want a refresher on the…

  • 100 Things

    Here’s a list I’ve stolen from Saving 4 Later. I read hers and she’s accomplished quite a bit! Let’s see how I stack up! Everything I’ve done has been bolded. Feel free to steal for your own blog! 🙂 1. Started your own blog2. Slept under the stars3. Played in a band4. Visited Hawaii5. Watched…

  • Lost Wax Casting Results

    In an earlier post I showcased some of my work in my intro to silversmithing class. Well, it’s time for an update! I took a second class at the studio called lost wax casting. The way it works is, you get hunks of hard wax and use little files and gouging tools to shape the…

  • Silversmithing

    I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this on here before, but I’ve been taking some silversmithing classes at a local jewellery studio. Right now I’m learning lost wax casting, which is where you carve your item out of wax, create a mold from it, then pour molten silver into the mold–casting your piece. I’m carving…

  • Ketel One Vodka Tasting Event

    Ahh I have neglected this posting for far too long! Way back in November, I was invited to a vodka tasting event featuring Ketel One Vodka. The idea was to get a bunch of influential bloggers together to taste and compare Ketel One vodka to other brands; in our case it was Grey Goose and…

  • Ginger’s Tip Featured on FruGal

    Check it out guys, FruGal has included a personal finance tip from me over on her blog post: Top Payday Moneysaving Tips. She’s compiled a pretty good list of tips and it’s definitely worth a read! ————— This post written by Ginger at Ginger Won’t Snap. Like what you read? subscribe here!

  • How many countries can you name?

    I love doing this quiz, but it’s much harder than you think! Name as many countries in 5 minutes as you can (the average is 58), and see how you stack up to the rest of the population! I did a craptacular 62 countries in 5 minutes and forgot some major ones, like Germany! Go…

  • Vidal Sassoon: New Look!

    So, I did it! I went to the salon last night and had a pretty good experience. It’s much more posh than I thought it would be. There’s a coat check and assistants to get you drinks and stuff… My stylist was good, turns out she teaches at the school at the salon which made…

  • Product Review: Rockport Boots & Customer Service

    I just had some awesome service, for some awesome boots. I love Rockport for their comfort and quality, I just wish they had more fashionable shoes to choose from! Oh well, they’re better than they used to be! Here’s the letter I sent to customer service about my experience today: To Whom It May Concern:…

  • Somebody *hearts* me 😀

    I am touched and honoured to have received the “I *heart* Your Blog” Award from Mama Bear at I’ve Got A Little Space To Fill. It’s always nice to be appreciated! By receiving this award, I have to pass it on in turn to 7 other blogs that I love. This is going to be…