So despite the fact that the warm weather is leaving the northern hemisphere we have been lucky to have a superb autumn season here in Canada.
We did have a ton of rainy days (so maybe describing it as "superb" is a bit over the top) but the sun came out yesterday and everything rainy has been forgiven.
As I mentioned before - I am enjoying taking photos of this vibrant, colour-explosion of a season.
Here are some shots taken right in my neighbourhood.
To sleep in or not to sleep in.
To eat the french fries or to substitute it with salad.
To go out for Italian or Greek.
To watch a RomCom or Drama.
Some decisions are bigger than others.
Like today is a big decision day in the US.
Let us hope that everyone is making an informed decision today (I hope they didn't decide to skip breakfast or worse skip the polls).
Over the weekend my mum and I went out on a MODA date (MOther & DAughter). We watched a movie and went for dinner. Making the decision about what movie to watch was easy... we saw "The Intouchables" at the Kingsway Theatre (because once we saw the trailer we had to see it despite the subtitles... you will see what I mean). After the cinema we decided to go to a french bistro called Merlot. The decision was made based on proximity to the theatre (it was very chilly outside). The restaurant was superb!
So back to the movie... if you are looking for a real feel-good movie to watch - I highly recommend: The Intouchables (2011). Check out the trailer... soooo good!
But if you are headed to the theatre check out: The Sessions (now playing). I am planning to see it this weekend and dare I say I am more excited to see it than 007.
Now the movies are both about quadriplegic men and both movies are based on true stories.
What a coincidence!
The Intouchable (The Sessions I think will be) is such an uplifting movie that reminds you about the value and beauty of life and relationships.
So hopefully I made your movie decision making a little easier this week.
This morning I sent my mum off to the airport in a white Escalade (the airport limo company sent him = quite over-the-top really!). At least it was roomy and comfortable.
While my mum was visiting we finally unearthed her wedding dress that was happily cooling out in my grandmother's storage room for a mere 28 years.
It was time.
My mum had the dress professionally cleaned and boxed up after her wedding day but before the big reveal (28 years later) we had no idea what it was going to look like. Yellow?? Holey??
We are happy to report that the dress is in immaculate condition and only has wrinkles to show for its time in exile storage.
We are also happy to report that the dress will be given to an amazing cause (and no longer waiting in vain).
My mum stumbled upon The Brides' Project: a Toronto based organization that collects wedding dress donations, sells the dresses to new brides and all profits go to cancer research.
How amazing is that?
Before we gave it away - we had to play dress up. It was a little surreal to try on my mum's wedding dress and have it relatively fit.
As much as I would love to say I wore my mum's wedding dress - I am happy to know it is going to a good cause and hopefully will be there for the start of another successful union.
Also the puffy sleeves and satin finish are not my taste. I will cross that bridge when I get there.
Has anyone wore or would like to wear their mum's wedding dress?
Or are you storing your wedding dress for a rainy day?
