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// CXBO Chocolates

I'm always amazed with how easy it is to find colourful unexpected inspiration with just a few early a.m. flips of our local morning paper... This new-to-me Chocolate Shop: CXBO Chocolates, nestled in the heart of our Toronto city, offers an award winning collection of handcrafted jewel-like signature chocolates, and other confections created by Chef Brandon Olsen, a self-taught chocolatier, and Sarah Keenlyside, an artist and filmmaker. The magic that happens when creative minds collide... 'Totally smitten and will definitely be indulging in a few must-try flavours later in the week. Click within the images (after the jump) to learn more...

// It's Monday, Have a Laugh

This is so hilarious. Have you seen it? Jimmy Fallon and the Backstreet Boys Cluck "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)". I caught it the morning after while getting dressed and listening to the news. Jimmy really got into it. :) And this week we say goodbye to January. Wow. Our days sure flew by. I hope you've had a good month, and here's to a great week.

 

 

// Daniel Reiter: The Hercules Series

After a winter storm produced huge waves just off the Moroccan coast, photographer Daniel Reiter captured the timeless expanse and many moods of our deep blue sky-reflected seas in a series which he entitled, Hercules. I can't get enough of these minimalistic and yet majestic shots from along the shore of Tamraght. The love for our endless oceans continues and is always a place of calm, quiet reflection, and rejuvenation. Blues be blue be blue. More images after the jump...

// Quotes I've Loved During 2018

(from here; our 2018 Color of the Year - Ultra Violet 18-3838 lived up to all its deeper, in-between-the-layers intentions beyond the self)

 

They often transcend the moment, the hour, the day, the week, the month and our years with their down-to-earth and wise words. A few quotes and sayings I've loved throughout 2018...

// Three Lovely Things

On this our beautiful no-blues Monday after a longer and very well-rested in clean air weekend (anymore and I'd probably be in a coma :)) thanks to our amazing family Doc, here are three lovelies from the wild (in some shape or form) I'm currently loving... First up, The Lion King Official Teaser Trailer from Walt Disney Studios which opens in theatres next year (July 19th), is out and I literally ran from the kitchen, hands wet from washing dishes when I heard the beautiful soundtrack beginnings on the tele a few days ago. The faraway music and precious animals take my breath away each and every time. More things to look forward to in 2019. :) And more lovelies after the jump...

// Serendipity Signs of the Times

SOGGY DAYS

These our days of non-stop drizzles, rain, and foggy landscapes have a way of creating the most beautiful blend of seasonal colours. Three quick snaps taken over the course of three days during recent everyday en route travels to salute Mother Nature, "Noted." Have a lovely week...