fringe.

How adorable right? Here is the super easy DIY from City Cradle Design. I know I'd love a fringe fabric cake topper on my next birthday cake!

happy friday!
x

pine.

This weekend we visited a pine plantation up north with Alicia, my cutie pie step daughter. What a lovely time we had walking in the woods and through all the pine trees. It was so quiet, the smell of pine was heavenly and the mossy earth under our feet was so soft and cushiony. Ali said she was bouncing with every step *smile*. We brought home any stray branches that we came across and filled up every single vase and jar in the house. Well, our home officially smells like Christmas now... hmmm, how soon is too soon to put up your Christmas tree?!

french pastries.

I was quite inspired to cook up a lovely breakfast this weekend but it was rock n' roll at our house, so instead I bought frozen already made butter croissants from a french gourmet bakery, tucked them into the oven, and voila! I also picked up some yummy Madeleine's and along with a big cup of French Vanilla Green Mountain coffee, well, I don't think there could be a lovelier little breakfast.

Hope your weekend was delicious too!

pancakes.

Aren't these photos lovely?  I'm officially inspired for the weekend.

happy friday!
x

fat toad farm.

I love goat cheese so I was super excited to visit Fat Toad Farm, a small family-run goat diary farm in Brookfield, Vermont. Justin and I were welcomed by Boo, the family dog, and we followed the signs to the goats, too cute *smile*! We had such a lovely visit with the goats and we met Siena, an intern at the farm, who took some time away from cooking several big batches of Cajeta, a goat's milk caramel, to talk to us about the farm. The smell coming out of her kitchen was pure heaven, we couldn't wait to try it, and it tasted just as wonderful as it smelled. Their chèvre is also quite incredible, so light and fluffy with a slight tang, it's my new favorite and i'm only sorry that we didn't bring more home with us!

Thankfully Vermont isn't too far away from home and i'm already looking forward to our next visit.

i left my heart in vermont.

No words needed... all those gorgeous colors, fresh mountain air and laid back country living, can you really blame me?

road trip.

The hubs and I are going on a mini holiday in Vermont this weekend and I couldn't be more excited! We've been doing this road trip every fall since we met, and Vermont's beauty and charm keeps us coming back for more. We're taking a new route this time and hope to discover new towns, farms, markets and shops along the way. I'm already planning to bring home Vermont cheddar and goat cheeses, lotsa Green Mountain coffee and any other goodies that I come across!

happy weekend!

hello cupcake.

I'm not much of a baker but I broke out my mixer this weekend and made birthday cupcakes for my mom. I chose a super easy vanilla cupcake recipe, topped them with coconut shavings and sprinkles and *phew* they turned out delish.  My curious cat Shiraz insisted on being a part of the action too of course!

x
tash

happy thanksgiving.

Yay for long weekends! This weekend is extra special because it also happens to be my mom's birthday, so lots to celebrate! Is there anything better than enjoying a festive meal and spending time around the dinner table with the people that you love?

These EmersonMade table linens have totally inspired me, aren't they pretty?  Happy thanksgiving and happy long weekend!

fabulous fall.

The leaves have started to fall here in Montreal, and the colors have changed to brilliant reds, oranges and golden yellows.  It's such a pretty time of year and a perfect reason to throw on a jacket and take a nice long walk.  I had a fabulous afternoon outdoors and feel fully re-charged and ready for the week ahead.

I hope your weekend was fabulous too!