Simply Sara

I truly understand the expression “When it rains, it pours”.  I have found this to be true so many times in my life, sometimes in small ways other times in very meaningful ways.  One of the silliest ways, I’m sure we’ve all experienced, is when you’re shopping for that one perfect item and it’s no where to be found.  And then all of a sudden (usually when you have no money to spend) you see those amazing heels, great dress, or what-have-you in every single window display as you’re walking down the street.

Recently I have been feeling lots of rain, my fridge died, my external hard drive crashed, and I’m convinced my car is making weird noises.  I can’t wait for the sun to shine again.

While picking up a few groceries last night I found myself wondering how I spent $100 when all I needed was a couple tomatoes, and all I can say is that Joseph Mimran is a genius. The Joe Fresh collection is impossible to ignore; cute pieces at amazingly affordable prices.

Here are a few summer pieces I’ve picked up recently (sorry for the poor picture quality)

And of course the cutest item, this bathing suit for my niece Sophia.

I’m still hopeful that the job I’m dreaming of is out there somewhere.

There is nothing I love more than a beautiful loft.  One of my many hobbies is obsessively flipping through real estate ads looking for my dream loft.  In the future I would like to buy a piece of an old building and renovate to my hearts content.

I consider myself very fortunate to have my first home be a loft (the banner on this site is actually my building before renovations).  I love my apartment; it’s a beautiful old shoe factory with floor to ceiling windows (that’s right, I live in a shoe factory!!!), 12′ ceilings, exposed duct work, beautiful old pillars and polished concrete floors.

So from all my browsing I have compiled a list of things I would like in my dream loft:

- 2 levels with the upper level over looking the lower level

- lots of storage space

- exposed brick

- exposed beams and duct work

- lots of windows

but the biggest requirement is that it must be a hard loft…I don’t want a condo designed to look like a loft.

For the longest time I was convinced that I was blessed when it came to finding hair stylists.  I’ve had 3 great stylists but all of which have moved on to other avenues and now I can’t seem to find a stylist who I click with.  Since I lost my last stylist I’ve had 3 bad hair experiences.  The first cost a fortune and barely any hair was cut off, the second took off way to much hair and I spent 2 months looking like I was recovering from brain surgery (they practically shaved one side of my head) and today I received a ‘Mom’ hair cut—all I need are those horrible jeans!!!

Please can someone pass on the name of a stylist in the KW area in hopes of ending my streak of bad luck.

The style I wanted:

The style I received (maybe a slight exaggeration but you get the idea):

I’ve been given advice from so many people in regards to the job hunt that my mind is spinning.  I have had people tell me to do everything from showing up at the office with coffee and donuts (how Canadian, eh!), continuous calling until you get somewhere, and of course positive thinking and maybe a little prayer.

So where do you draw the line between persistent ambition and overzealous annoyance??

(I added the Glee picture since I’m old and not everyone will know who Tracy Flick is)

I decided to check out ‘The Runaway’s” on Friday night, I wasn’t expecting too much from the movie but I figured the music would make it worthwhile. I was right about the music, it didn’t disappoint plus there was some great fashion moments. Overall I’d say the movie is worth checking out but I’d wait for it on dvd.  The story is interesting but it felt as if it had been highly censored.

A while ago my old roommate, Darah, recommended trying Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. This has been one of the best cookbooks I’ve tried so far.  The book is really well illustrated with pictures of every recipe including shots of the steps involved.  So far Adam and I have made about 15 of the recipes and they have all been delicious, my favourite so far is the Beef and Ale Stew. The one thing I most warn you about is you will need to have your laptop nearby so you can look up some of the British-isms.

I heard a rumor the other day that they may be making a movie based on Kurt Cobains life.  Adam and I got to talking about it and I believe he has made a great suggestion on who should be cast in the iconic role, check it out at averageadam.com

Have you ever had something happen that you’re so excited about that you decide not to tell anyone until it is 100% guaranteed only to crack and tell everyone you see? 

I don’t consider myself to be a superstitious person but sometimes I can’t help but worry that I’ve jinxed myself by spilling potential good news too early or revealing too much of my plans. Needless to say when this happens I find myself constantly checking over my shoulder for that proverbial black cat.