Lilly Pulitzer Backgrounds

Known for bright and whimsical prints, an embrace of femininity, and easy-to-wear cuts, the effortlessly fun and chic late Queen of Prep's birthday is this weekend - and now Canadians can join in the celebration!  With a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store in Greater Toronto , we northern transplants who grew up wearing the beloved brand (and even those new to the Lilly-Pulitzer-for-Life fan club) can enjoy cake and refreshments while shopping for the bold and whimsical prints that are sure to brighten up the inevitably approaching bleak winter days.   I think this sweater says it all for me.... So stop by Island View to stock up on your cheerful resort wear, prolong the start of winter just a smidgen longer, and celebrate the woman who taught us that "anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink!" xoxo,

There's nothing like pulling out your stash of board games to instantaneously take you back to that childhood sleepover, epic cottage rained-out weekend, or frozen winter night spent with your best of friends.  I should confess that I grew up as a board game fiend... my friends and I played each day during our limited lunchtime in high school... and I may or may not have gotten "kicked out" of our games club after being a little too loud and aggressive during a game of Pictionary.  True (and unfortunate) story!   My friends and I had been yearning for another great games night, when Lady Luck (or in this case Mattel) bestowed upon us a box filled with games and the perfect occasion to get us together to compete against one another once again. The kit was personalized according to my Gameology sign, the Wittian (see the here for details and to learn your own Gameology sign!). I came home one evening to find this personalized beauty from Mattel waiting for me. ...