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The Big Bedroom Makeover!
I’ve been itching for change lately, and now that I have all this spare time on my hands I’ve been working on some “projects” that I’ve wanted to do for a while. My most recently completed one was the bedroom makeover! My old room was awesome, but it was cluttered, busy and not very relaxing.…
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Review: Snakes & Lattes Cafe, Toronto
I have a new favourite cafe where there is rarely a seat, the service is slow and the coffee mediocre. BUT THEY HAVE BOARD GAMES. THOUSANDS OF THEM. I love the concept of Snakes and Lattes, a board game cafe located just west of Bathurst station on Bloor St. In Toronto. A $5 cover…
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A Tale of Two Citrus
Went to the market the other day, hungry for some tasty citrus. I found a couple of nice looking oranges and brought them home. They seemed pretty happy to be here. . . . All was good. . . . . . . . . . . And then I found out she was pregnant.…
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Tea Party Prep
This coming weekend I am hosting my very first tea party for my closest friends. I’ve been mulling over the idea for quite some time now, and with the popularity of Alice in Wonderland bringing the focus back on this tradition, I thought the time was ripe for my own! While I myself am not…
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Clothing Swap FAQ
Are you wondering what the deal is with these new-fangled clothing swap things? Are you thinking of hosting or participating in one? Look no further! I have complied the answers to a few frequently asked questions about clothing swaps. Behold, Ginger’s Clothing Swap FAQ: What IS a clothing swap? Organized by a fashion community or…
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Clothing Swap, FTW!
Ever been to a clothing swap? I just went to my first one ever and had a great experience! I teamed up with some fellow GTA fatshionistas from the fatshionista (plus-size fashion) community and we organized a mid-winter swap on Sunday. I think it went pretty well! We started with a brunch for the organizers…
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Ginger’s Most Wanted
I don’t know what’s gotten into me lately, but I REALLY want the following: Morocco Snake print bathing suit by Monif C Marilyn short convertible dress in fuschia, also by Monif C Blueberry Babe hand-painted heels by Jellyfish Black Diamond Platforms by Iron Fist Flaunt dress (in any colour!) by Kiyonna Fierce Leopard Dress also…
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Random thoughts from people our age
Just got this forwarded in an email to me and I had to share. It’s just TOO true. -I wish Google Maps had an “Avoid Ghetto” routing option. -More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can’t wait for them to finish so that…
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Ginger does the CNE!
Our view while waiting in line Alright, I’ve been putting things off for long enough and it’s time for me to pound out another post. It was a long and exciting week for me. Between lots of things going on at work, the crazy, crazy thunderstorm and sleepwalking and my weekend, I just didn’t get…
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Celebrate the Summer and Win Prizes!
To thank all of my valued and loyal readers (and the new ones too!) and to celebrate my big comeback I decided to pull some strings and call in some favours to do something special. So what does special mean to me? PRIZES!!!! If you’ve been keeping up with my Twitter feed (@gingercorsair, y’all!) you’d…