Gypsy & Company Bag Sale!

I had a great girlie afternoon with my friend Erin. We went to Art-Is-In Bakery for lunch, which was AMAZING ( I will be blogging about it soon I promise). Afterwards we headed over to my friend Aria`s awesome store to hit up there bag sale!

The concept is that you get one bag to fill up with all their awesome goods and whatever you can fit in there costs you $35! We both scored some pretty awesome deals. well over $150 worth of project for $35!

Perfect DIY fall pull-over

Super cute kimono style top that is going to be so perfect in the spring time. Stoked it has little pockets on the  front too

SOOOO stoked on my tacky velour Christmas cardigan

Reworked sweater turned into a sweater dress with hidden pockets on either side

Houray for the perfect huge black sunglasses! I lost my favorite pair so stoked to replace them!

If you are thinking of hitting up this sale tonight would be the perfect time top go. As the sale kick off tonight after 8pm is a 19+ booze'n'bags party!With music and 4$ drinks while you rummage for vintage finds!

Retail Therapy: Gypsy & Company Edition

I recently went to my favorite local vintage store Gypsy & Company run by my two awesome friends Aria and Tyler. I found the perfect edition to my cowboy boot collection! Do you know how hard it is top find vintage boots in anything bigger than  a size 6? I was clearly beyond stoked. Dear cool weather hurry up so I can wear these new beauts!

After recently celebrating their 1 year anniversary over at Gypsy & Company, my lovely friends decided it's time to renovate! To kick off the renos they are giving their clients this AMAZING offer!

Gypsy & Company Save It For A Rainy Day Store Credit

These "store credit" vouchers will be available through the end of September only folks, so take advantage of this deal while you still can!

$25.00 : $30 in store credit

$50.00 : $70 in store credit
$100.00 : $130 in store credit
$200.00 : $250 in store credit

The rules are simple : you can use your store credit any time AFTER the day of purchase. You can use it all at once or break it up over several purchases, but it applies to vintage clothing only. (guys or gals.) You can absolutely buy them for someone else.
The store credit never expires, and since you pay tax when you purchase the voucher, you pay no tax on the amount of the card when you leave with your treasures!

 

If youy love vintage and awesome local shops please help kick start their renos!

 

p.s. keep your eyes peeled for an awesome giveaway with Gypsy and Co here on the blog this fall!

 

 

Ottawa Citizen

Hey guys! So a little while back me and Nate put our model hats on and showed off some clothing at Gypsy & Co. The pictures were for an article being written on the store for the Ottawa Citizen which came out today! SO click HERE to take a pic at the pictures and read up on a great local vintage shop!

Gypsy and Cooking

Christmas is almost here! And I have been busy preparing for all the holiday fun! Still need a full view of the tree at night with the lights on but here is a little peak at it!

Monday I spent the night at Collection doing hair feathers and ended up doing some pretty cool ones! A bunch of feather braids which are always my favorite! Afterwards I was joined by some great girlfriends for some drinks!

Tuesday me and Nate had a really fun day! The Ottawa Citizen is doing an article on our friends over at Gypsy & Co. and me and Nate were lucky enough to be asked to model their vintage clothes for the article! Can't wait to see it when it comes out! Afterwards we did the last of our holiday shopping, picked up some stocking stuffers and wrapping paper! Finally we went and picked up groceries for all the Christmas baking and got to work!

I made raspberry cheesecake truffles and nanaimo bars to add to the baking I have already done for my Christmas gift tins. Everyones getting fat this year on me! The truffles are a must try so here's the recipe for all my little foodie friends!

Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles
 Yields about 22 Truffles

Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese, softened slightly
14 graham cracker sheets, finely ground in a food processor (about 1 cup)
3 Tbsp seedless raspberry jam
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
1/2 tsp raspberry ( I couldn't find and so I just added more jam)
6-8 drops red food coloring


1 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips (you can also use bark)
1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable shortening


2 graham cracker sheets, finely ground in a food processor (for topping)


Directions:
In a mixing bowl, using a fork, mix together cream cheese, 14 ground graham cracker sheets, raspberry jam, and powdered sugar. Stir into well combine. Mix in 1/4 cup melted white chocolate chips, raspberry extract and food coloring. Blend well. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and freeze 1 hour, or until firm enough to form mixture into balls.
Remove mixture from freezer and scoop mixture out by tablespoons and form into balls. Place on a wax or parchment covered baking dish or plate. Cover truffle balls with plastic wrap and freeze 1 hour, or until firm enough to dip in chocolate.
Melt chocolate chips with shortening in microwave on 50% power in 30 second intervals stirring after each interval until melted and smooth (if using white chocolate I would do shorter intervals as white chocolate is more temperamental).
Remove truffles from freezer, using a toothpick or fork, dip truffle balls into melted chocolate. Return chocolate covered truffle to wax paper and sprinkle with ground graham cracker before chocolate hardens. Repeat process with remaining truffle balls. Place truffles in refrigerator and allow chocolate to harden. Store truffles in refrigerator in an airtight container.

2 more days of work left till the Holidays and I can't wait! Magical seafood dinner coming our way on Christmas eve and then off to my parents house in the country for a nice relaxing Christmas and I can't wait! Hope everyone is gearing up for an amazing holiday season!