New Sketch: cowboy boot

My garden tea towel is on sale

My garden tea towel is now on sale at the Hudson's Bay. 

They're all sold out at the Queen St. store in Toronto but you can buy them online here: 

A perfect gift for your favourite gardener!

2 good quotes for Perfectionists

I really struggle with Perfectionism so keep these quotes on my fridge at all times.  
Photographer Jodi Pudge instagrammed this shot when she was shooting my house last Tuesday. :-)

Covet Garden in the House!

Today the gals from Covet Garden along with photographer Jodi Pudge + assistant Ian were chez moi to shoot my space for Covet Garden's upcoming book. I was thrilled to have Jodi shoot my space as I've admired her work for years. Below some pics from a very fun day.

 Setting up

 

Editor Jessica Reid + Jodi assess the situation!

Jessica, Jodi + delicious scones from the Drake - which Jodi declared the best in the city!

Its true ... very flakey.

Jodi,  Jessica + Editor Lynda Felton in background posing in a classic "Serious Editor" pose.

Hi-larious.

Here she is doing it again!

Lynda is one of the funniest people I've ever met - she kept me cracking up the entire day.

 

Jodi shooting me while I shoot her.

Yes... very Meta.

With Jodi's shooting and Jessica + Lynda's styling + input the photos turned out absolutely gorgeous! Alas I can't show them to you until December when the book comes out. Can't wait!

ps. Speaking of... Have you ordered your copy yet?

My beloved brother Shawn

Shawn Cavanagh

Sept 28th 1965 - August 26th 2012.

Today is the Anniversary of the loss of my beloved brother Shawn Cavanagh.
This photo - taken at the front of his grade 1 class - conveys the very special + gentle soul he was.
He is dearly missed everyday.
Thanks to everyone who keeps him in their thoughts.