Simply Sienna - Style defined

Spring...is it really here?

2013-05-12T20:43:00.001-04:00

Spring. Waiting for the sunshine, for the flowers to start growing, for patio weather and maxi dress days. Spring also means the start of some of my favourite antique markets. Despite the cool temperature and just a little sprinkling of rain I had a amazing pre mothers day shopping. Although I love strolling the mall, dreaming on Bloor and surfing the internet for finds from far

Step back in time

2013-02-19T05:42:00.000-05:00

A weekend stay at the historic King Edward hotel in Toronto. Coming from London, England A country built on history beautiful buildings, little streets which lead to well places undiscovered. Navigating through Toronto always felt a lifetime away from my hometown days. That is until I stepped through the doors of The king Edward. Draped in history, soaring ceilings architectural detail a

Midnight

2012-12-31T10:02:00.001-05:00

Midnight. A year of living, loving, dreaming doing. Yes. Doing. Each day we wake up and we "do" things. Whether we realise what we are doing or not in so many ways what we do affects others, maybe affects you? Brush your teeth and turn off the running water we together conserve clean water supply for the world we share. Throw a can in a recycling bin together we help reuse, reduce, recycle

Black & White

2012-09-03T10:38:00.003-04:00

I celebrated 12 years of marriage on September 1st, with a trip to Niagara on the Lake. Twelve years of good times, a few sad many many more happy. Twelve years of loving, living and the odd time fighting! I am blessed with the life I live, the angels I share it with and on days like this I'm reminded how life is not always Black & White. True love is compromise and all the colours in between

Long weekend

2012-08-31T09:59:00.001-04:00

Where did the time go? Long weekend is here already. Back to school. Back to work. Well I work all summer, but when the sun is shining, people are smiling. And traffic, Yes there will be lots of traffic. But for today, I am thankful. I look forward to a long weekend to celebrate the summer that just was, and the fall that is about to begin. May all your days be bright and happy ~x~

Bad hair day

2012-07-16T00:03:00.000-04:00

Bad hair day. I hope you know what I mean. I think as women we've all had one of these (or more than a few in my case!) With the humidity recently in Toronto, styling my hair sometimes becomes a hopeless task. Today felt like one of those days. Usually I just want to stay inside, hair in ponytail and work away at my list of to-do's. Today however, sun shining, mid July (already!) I decided the

Behind the scenes

2012-07-09T00:59:00.001-04:00

Wow, its been a while. I cannot even explain where the time has gone. Minutes turn to hours, hours turn to days, days to months, and now 3 months sine my last entry I try to recall what has kept me away. Simply Sienna has already taken me on a journey 6 months ago even I could not have imagined (And imagine I can!). The various stylings have satisfied me on so many levels. The desire to

Of things Past

2012-04-10T00:52:00.001-04:00

Sunday brunch, a ritual treasured in days of the past. A day of rest, family, fun. In our world of 24-7, Sunday is often the new Monday. Friday, Saturday and so on. Between the desire to work, well - the blackberry keeps beeping. Children needing, take them here, take them there. And the never ending list of to do's. Sunday brunch, seems often a distant memory, of things past. This Easter

Purple Passion

2012-03-25T22:37:00.000-04:00

Purple, a symbol of royalty, nobility and spirituality. Hot red and the coolness of blue combined. In nature it has a special place. Lavendar, orchid, lilac and violet flowers considered delicate and sacred. It stands for luxury, wealth and sophistication. The colour of passion, romance and sensitivity. A favourite with creative people. Whether wearing it, living in it, creating with it,

Love Story

2012-02-26T21:00:00.000-05:00

If you've ever been to a Bridal show, or any trade show for that matter - it can be a very overwhelming experience. Booths, samples, promotions, sign-up here, enter this draw, take this brochure, and as you turn the corner, yes - there's more! This week Simply Sienna teamed up with Cakealicious by Reem at The Exclusive bridal show held at The Venetian Banquet Hall in Vaughan. A smaller show

Pink

2012-02-16T09:19:00.000-05:00

Colour, its all around us pretty hues of red, green, orange, yellow and blue. Yet when it comes to wardrobe selection I have a tendency to stick to the neutrals, black, beige, browns. Interesting - all the letter b. Boring maybe? Another b. I don't dislike colour, but in my home surroundings I find it serene and calming. It also allows me to exercise my ability to change decor, mix up the mood

Baby Baby

2012-02-15T11:17:00.000-05:00

Baby. Late nights, early mornings, diapers, feedings, bathings, smiling, crying, screaming, dreaming, hugging, loving Life that will forever be changed. Being a mommy myself, there is no feeling that can be compared to the love, fear, hopes, dreams you have for your child. If you've visited Simply Sienna on facebook recently https://www.facebook.com/SimplySiennas you may have caught a

Arithmatic

2012-02-13T21:40:00.000-05:00

I'm definately not a math star, despite a science background and having a business orientated career for the last 10 years, ask me about numbers (especially if it concerns a personal budget of some kind for my shopping muses) and well lets say- maybe I choose to forget my arithmatic! This can often frustrate the one closest to me (husband that is) and although I work with budgets daily when

Downtown

2012-02-09T10:15:00.000-05:00

Bright lights, buzzing streets, different aromas, (ok not all great!) soaring buildings, people coming, people going, Life. I love downtown. Yes- I live in my suburban home, in our warm community but I'm a city girl at heart. London - love it or loathe it is my favourite city in the world. Am I a little bias Absolutely! I grew up learning to walk in its streets, playing in its parks, eating the

Good-bye wallpaper

2012-02-02T22:03:00.000-05:00

Wallpaper. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to wallpaper. There are some beautiful designers that create exceptional images and patterns to adorn our walls with. One of my favourites is Candice Olson, her wallpaper is stunning and can be sourced through York Wallcoverings http://www.yorkwall.com/ Candice uses this one in her office. However, the wallpaper in the master bath of our home

Beyond borders

2012-01-28T12:07:00.000-05:00

Moving, What are your thoughts? For a girl whose first move from her childhood home was across the ocean from England to Canada, moving again seemed a daunting task. Watching friends move every two to three years amazed me. The thought of uprooting, packing, unpacking, leaving behind walls where in between memories lay. Surprising feelings for a girl whom loves change. Painting a room was

Black Friday

2012-01-21T19:31:00.000-05:00

An envelope arrives in the mail, the allure of the event to come. A wedding invitation. Weddings always evoke happy thoughts. I think. The notion of fairytails, happily ever afters, forevers. And yes - The dress. What will she wear, what will I wear? A reason to shop? Love it! Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. (I always seem to miss the "something blue".)

Mommy "hearts" you

2012-01-15T19:46:00.000-05:00

Have you ever been walking the aisles of a store, and then your little one sees out of the corner of their eye the rows and rows of Valentine's cards? Dora The Explorer, My Little Pony, Transformers, Spiderman, Princesses, Spongebob Square pants. The decision, the decisions. Purchase made - now the attention to writing these little cards, pencil in hand, one, two, three, maybe four are

Love is in the air..

2012-01-11T21:07:00.000-05:00

With Christmas a thing of the past and long forgotten especially in the eyes of retail, shelves are brimming with the next big thing. Yes - Valentine's Day. There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that

Timeless

2012-01-06T22:29:00.000-05:00

2012 is a special year for a company that exemplifies "timeless" Figured it out? Tiffany & Co. Designs coveted across generations and continents, a simple blue box that says a thousand words, a white perfectly tied bow that makes you smile before even pulling it apart. Year by year I hope to add to my own small personal collection, one I dream of passing down to the

Got Candy?

2012-01-04T18:58:00.000-05:00

You've all seen a sneak peak of my decor and I'm sure many of are you are wondering What does shopping, decorating and styling have to do with candy? One of my little girls has a - how shall I put this - attraction, maybe addiction to candy! Conversation in our home is constantly about what foods are healthy, brushing teeth, even a Dr's visit - Who to my horror told me with her in the room, "

Yves Saint Laurent

2012-01-03T01:11:00.000-05:00

"Fashions fade, style is eternal." -Yves Saint Laurent As one of fashions icons from my lifetime said, It is with this quote I envision Simply Sienna Style is unique, timeless and cannot be purchased in a store. Developed over time, comes alive with confidence and remains with us through this journey we call life. As we all embark on returning to routine after the festivities of weeks past -

Introducing Simply Sienna

2012-01-01T23:51:00.000-05:00

New year brings resolutions, new beginnings and hope. January 1st sees the launch of Simply Sienna. Born from a passion (maybe obsession!) for shopping, decorating, party planning and love of all things pretty in life. Mom, wife, career woman. I have three little girls - Gisele, Iliana and Sienna who inspire me everyday to make this world a little sweeter. I welcome you to share in my world.