Banksy goes to the Oscars

This year at the Oscars, Banksy which is the pseudonym of a British graffiti artist, and painter, whose identity is unconfirmed is nominated for Best Documentary for his first film "Exit Through the Gift Shop."  If you haven't already seen it, next time your by your video store try to rent it, and tell me what you think!  Here are a few of his outdoor wall murals;

Adorable little French girl makes up fairy tale

It's Mimosa month!

February is the month for the mimosa tree to be in bloom which means that one of my favourite villages on the Côte d'Azur would be a truly splendid place to be right now.  I can only image how perfect this village must smell these days!  

Valentines ...

Flowers galore

At Mille Fiori Spa I am always in abundance of magnificent floral bouquets.  They are created by Verbena Floral Design truly Victoria's best floral designers, Jenny Dagg and Vanessa Watters.  These two ladies really capture the essence of nature and what flowers should be all about, to open up your senses in every way possible. Verbena isn't just flowers, they are Wedding Floral Stylists and so much more. This team has goes beyond their call of duty for a bride  countless times. They are en essential part of a successful wedding. See Verbena Floral Design at the Inn Love Bridal Event March 5th at the Inn at Laurel Point.

Take a look at a few of their creations for yourself:

A little Autumn feel.

Spring has sprung!

A beautiful bridal bouquet. 

Jenny and Vanessa the incredible designers behind all these divine floral creations.

Get your nails Texafied

O.P.I. has come out with this years Spring/Summer 2011 nail polish collection and once again, I love it!  The colours as per usual have great names; Y'all Come back Ya Hear?, Big Hair...Big Nails and Too Hot Pink to Hold 'Em just to name a few.  The collection ranges from neutrals to vibrant colours which will allow you to find a nail polish shade that suits your every mood.  Come in soon to take a look for yourself at these fun nail polish shades!  

 

Cutest toys in Canada!

Style 28 is one of my beloved new companies which is wholesaling fair-trade soft toys, that are all hand-woven and hand-made by women in Sri Lanka.  All the Barefoot products are one-of-a-kind and include soft toys, backpacks, and pencil cases which Style 28 is exclusively importing into Canada.  Style 28 will be promoting these remarkable toys further at the Canadian Toy Association Trade Show being held in Toronto, January 30th to February 1st.  Check out the website to see an up to date list of where you can purchase these little creatures www.style28.com.

 

Some of my favourites are:

The Thorny Devil who is fantastic as a kids bedroom decoration as well as a unique toy!

Elephant (she even has bloomers on under her dress!)

Blue Surgeon Backpack ... truly the coolest kids backpack!