Hey there everyone. I'm back! We had a Civic Holiday Monday, and I enjoyed the long weekend. Rudie and I spent some time at my parents' place, and it was great! I'm feeling super relaxed and ready to take on my massive to do list. We spent 4 days in the sunshine. It was so nice to be outside reading a book (I hid my computer for a couple of days).

I just wanted to share some LOCAL LOVE. If you didn't know - I really really love my neighbourhood. There are so many amazing businesses and people around me, and it just feels so great to be part of the community. That's the biggest thing I think - especially when living in the city. I feel really lucky that there is such a strong sense of community. If you ever find yourself in Toronto's west-end, come pay us a visit! You won't be disappointed, I promise!

I recently wrapped up a postcard project with some local businesses for the upcoming Junction Design Crawl. On Friday August 23, come on out to The Junction and be guided by the lights! Participating venues on Dundas Street West (on Dundas, between Indian Grove and Clenendan), will have white lights strung up outside so you don't miss a thing. Check out their website for more information about the event.

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So guys, I was doing yoga on Thursday night and I injured myself pretty bad. I had an old injury flare up (a ligament I tore a few years back is giving me some trouble), and I've been out of commission since Friday. Then to top it all off, my pup bit me last night (it was an accident), on the same foot. So - needless to say, I decided to take today off, because I'm in pain and can't really move around.

What am I doing with my day off? Well right now, I'm enjoying a documentary on the Eames' on Netflix, called, Eames: The Architect and the Painter. It's been in my queue for a couple of weeks now, and I'm excited to finally have the chance to watch it. It's really interesting, and I am enjoying it. James Franco does the narration too - which is kind of cool. I figured that if it's at least a documentary about design, then I am sort of working, right? :P It's research, I swear! I think that it's pretty amazing to see how Charles and Ray Eames worked together to create so many beautiful things, and a lifestyle for a generation. I really like watching artist documentaries, I always feel inspired afterwards. And I could use some inspiration after a pretty dull few days..

So while I take my unexpected day off (and maybe edit some more photos), maybe you should check out the documentary too! Take a cue from Charles Eames, and "take your pleasure seriously." Watch Eames: The Architect and the Painter on Netflix, or stream it from the PBS website!

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