Summer in the City - Street Music and Fireworks

One of the perks of being in a city like Toronto, is that there is always something happening and sometimes you get some unexpected wonderful surprises along the way. An evening that started out catching up with a long time friend over dinner turned into a magical burst of delight.

An after dinner stroll in Yorkville was filled with music from a violinist and if this was not enough, an impromptu decision to go for cappuccino and dessert at the Park Hyatt roof top patio - provided an unexpected view of fireworks from Nathan Phillips Square for the kick off of the Para Pan Am Games.

What I wore: top - White House Black Market; jeans - BlueSpice; wedge shoe - Stuart Weitzman; tote - Louis Vuitton; sunglasses - Gucci; scarf - Raj

What unexpected surprises have you encountered on an evening out?

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Afternoon Tea Experience - Windsor Arms & What I Wore

Long time readers of HHL already know I LOVE afternoon tea and the tea room at Windsor Arms is one of my very favourites in Toronto. I have wonderful memories of sharing tea with friends there, over the years. It started out as an after Christmas shopping trip in Yorkville treat with some girl friends years ago; evolving over the years to outings for birthday celebrations, girl friend catch ups on life's ups and downs (lots of laughs and tears have been shared here) and other times for no reason other than we love afternoon tea. 

So, when friend E. invited me to tea at Windsor Arms -

 there was no hesitation, "only when and what time?"

Image Via Windsor Arms

We arrived for our 3:00 p.m. sitting and I was happy to be seated in the purple room. There are three areas where tea is served and this is my fav and preferred choice. Something about the room is inviting, calming and relaxing (I think I have taken tea at every table in this room).

 

The Afternoon Tea Menu...

A choice of our Loose-Leaf Teas

Fresh Scones with Preserves and Devon Cream

A Presentation of Fresh Sandwiches:

Potato Blinis with Smoked Salmon Rosette

Pinwheel Egg Salad

Vegetarian with Sundried Tomato Paste and Dill Cream Cheese

Croque Monsieur

Goat Cheese and Caramelized Shallot Tart

Petits Fours

* neither E. or I are crazy about egg salad - so our waiter kindly replaced them with other sandwiches, without a fuss.

The potato blinis with smoked salmon are my fav!! actually it's a tie between them and the goat cheese and caramelized tart. The scones are always delightful and topped with Devon cream and WA's homemade strawberry, raspberry preserves become a party in your mouth. I'm usually giddy with the Petits Fours - but this time the lemon poppy seed cupcake was a little dry and the chocolate cup a bit bland. E. was quite pleased with the lemon meringue bite. 

Life is good!

E. is a little camera shy ... 

This chandelier always takes my breath away ... 

did I mention how much I LOVE afternoon tea at Windsor Arms? 

HHL Rating (this visit): out of 5

  

What I wore: jeans-Suko; belt- Hermes; t-shirt - Ralph Lauren Sport; jacket - Banana Republic; shoes -Anna Marino; sunglasses - Gucci; necklace - WHBM

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Baubles & Bling - ROM Currelly Society Event

 

As a member of the ROM's (Royal Ontario Museum) Currelly Society I had the privilege of being invited to experience the splendour of spectacular gems and precious stones with Katherine Dunnell - ROM Mineralogy Technician.

This particular August day was one of the hottest we were experiencing ... 

thank goodness for light cotton and linen.

With the humidity levels through the sky ... curly locks won...

Essie pedi ...

Attendees were encouraged to wear or bring along their favourite jewels and share the story of their acquisition, if they so desired.

photo courtesy of ROM photographer..

There were some amazing pieces and the stories ... you had to be there!!!

photo courtesy of ROM photographer

To learn more about the Currelly Society and the wonderful events they host through the year click here .

Photo courtesy of ROM photographer 

I brought along my summertime favourite earrings that I acquired from dear friend Vanessa's boutique  Luxuria Jewellery Boutique . These beauties were the perfect touch of colour with summer's neutrals, whites and creams. If you have not visited the Luxuria boutique you are missing out on some fabulous beauties. Collections within the Luxuria Jewellery Boutique are not massed produced, so you know you are getting a true work of art. I received brilliant compliments at the Currelly event.

Shoes - Manolo Blahnik, Earrings- Luxuria Jewellery Boutique, Pants - White House Black Market, Shirt - Simply Irresistible

I'll leave you with a close up of Dolce as he watched his mama taking self-photos...

What was your favourite summertime jewelry piece? 

Wishing you a luxuriously balanced life,


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