So Fawned

Fawned Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:30:00 +0000

01. A favourite pastime of mine. Absolutely.

02. I'm always so in awe of this gal's outdoor space.

03. Her shop is always filled with love.

04. I'd like to give this DIY a try.

05. Swooning over all this wallpaper. Wow.

06. Fire escape date.

07. Gift ideas for daddio.

08. The secret to a happy marriage?

09. Awesome greenhouse.

10. I adore this kitchen too.

11. Beautifully written.

12. Can't wait to make this for Gretchen.

13. If in doubt.

14. Copywriter vs. Art Director.

15. This is amazing.

It's Simple

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Excellent advice.

Source.

{Wordless Wednesday} She & I

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Tooth Update 2.0

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:58:00 +0000

Today I had a root canal consult. This means that after my dentist told me I needed a root canal, I had to pay a specialist a handsome fee to tell me the same thing, take a few x-rays, press ice against my sensitive teeth and make me cry.

Needless to say, I'm not having a wonderful afternoon.

The positive side? I no longer have two issues. My dentist believed some of the swelling to be caused by a cyst above my gums, closer to my nose. Turns out it's an abscess, caused by the tooth requiring said root canal. Back to one issue & one solution. One excessively costly solution, but I suppose I'll be happy when it's all said and done.

Sigh.

Say what you will for the benefits of free health care in Canada... none of that spills into dental care, which has such a dear impact on the rest of your well being. But I ought to stop whining about it. If I hadn't let my phobias get the best of me as a teen, I might not have so many problems in this area. I'll just scowl and save my pennies.

Think of me June 21st at 8.10am. And then visit me at the shop... cause that's where I'll be when they're through with me.

I may need a hug.

Image source.

What Are YOU Choosing?

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Source.

Window Love

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:16:00 +0000

Today I might be daydreaming a bit about this space. Can you imagine sipping your morning tea to that view? Stunning.

Part of this actually looks like a painting to me. I'm also maybe wondering how many birds meet their fate against that pane..

Gold Dipped Druzy Love

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Words cannot express what I feel for this necklace.

Swoon.

Fawned Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

You fine cats have been so patient with my lack of Fawned Friday posting lately... thank you for not getting too grumpy! Much love!

01. Vintage sign love.

02. Skully bookshelf sculptures.

03. Tree hooks.

04. Save your food from your fridge.

05. Loving the closeups of this home.

06. Truth.

07. Fabric crush.

08. Graphic print pouches.

09. I adore these bangles.

11. A bit giddy over this wallpaper.

{Small Style} The Fisherman's Pullover

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:28:00 +0000

I have been thinking about this edition of Small Style for a long time now... ever since Iris first told me she was thinking about knitting a sweater for Gretchen.

Isn't it gorgeous? She took the Fisherman's Pullover pattern and knit it to a tunic length so G can get more life out of it (first as almost a dress, then as a sweater). It's cozy and wonderful and Gretchen was so excited to put it on.

Bopping around, post-market, with her paper bag filled with pierogis.

I love how happy she is to receive handmade goodies like this one... her face filled with wonder and curiosity as she pulled the sweater out of the gift bag Iris handed her. Amazing. She's my star.

Sweater: Fisherman's Pullover c/o Bossy Femme // Leggings: Joe Fresh // Socks: Joe Fresh (We've been calling these her Easter socks... they were bought around the holiday AND she thinks they look like Easter eggs... so cute) // Shoes: TOMS via Save Ours Soles

If you've got a Ravelry account you can pop over here to see Iris' project & find the pattern.

Linking up with Mama Loves Papa.

PS. Iris just posted all about the sweater over on her blog. Check it out.. and then keep scrolling through her site because you'll be totally addicted in no time.

{Wordless Wednesday} Downtown

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:35:00 +0000

Tooth Update

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:38:00 +0000

I visited the emergency room for a second time Sunday morning and after a surprisingly quick visit (on a long weekend!), they still think I might have an infected tooth, but now I'm now taking a much stronger antibiotic AND painkiller. It's been a pretty terrible experience, and I'll admit after five days of extreme pain I'm getting a little haggard. My face was swollen beyond recognition yesterday, but thankfully, today I no longer look like Harry after Hermione hits him with that stinging hex. Yikes.

Fingers crossed the dentist will have something positive to say to me tomorrow afternoon!

Green Machine

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:56:00 +0000

I'm trying to get back into the green smoothie swing of things and I'm hoping you'll share some of your favourite recipes! What do you like best? What do your kids like best? Tips, tricks?

Thanks!

PS. Remember when I didn't drink coffee for seven whole months? I might give that a shot again. Something tells me I'll feel better with that out of my system for the summer. Tea it is!

Source.

Run

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:30:00 +0000

This would be so fun to recreate with different quotes or sayings... I'd love to do this at my shop.

Spotted on The Selby.

Friday Afternoon, Post-Daycare

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:55:00 +0000

Oh mommy, look at your necklace! It's just beautiful!!

Do you want to hold it?

Yes!

Be sure to hold it carefully.

Why mama? Is it very fragile?

Yes, it is.

Ok, you hold it. I don't want it to break. Mommy? Can you hold my picture? I don't want Winston to eat it.

I'd Rather Be In Labour

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:57:00 +0000

Yesterday I did something I've never done before.

Oh wait... two things.

The first is that I took painkillers with codeine in them. Not a fun experience... especially when I was supposed to be driving. The second is that I went to emerg with tooth pain, and promptly fell asleep while waiting.

Long story short: At the end of February I had work done... and now ONE of those teeth is possibly infected. My face is swollen and I'm taking more ibuprofen & acetaminophen than I did post-childbirth. Ick. The emerg doc prescribed antibiotics, so my fingers are now crossed that they take care of all this nonsense so I don't end up having to undergo a whack more dental work. I've never HOPED for an infection before... but when the other side might mean nerve damage and a root canal I'LL TAKE ALL THE INFECTION YOU CAN MUSTER, MR. TOOTH.

This is the bag full of ice that I held against my face while waiting in the emergency room yesterday afternoon. It smelled funny.

So now I'm poking mashed potatoes into my mouth since chewing is out of the question, and I'll be smearing my poor tooth with clove oil before bed. My face is completely swollen... just holding my mouth closed is painful and sometimes when I'm speaking I knock a bottom tooth against it and then I feel like I might faint. ICK AGAIN. I'm hoping these antibiotics start to make SOME kind of difference before I teach a seven hour private prenatal course on Sunday. Again... cross those fingers, eh?

Think happy toothy thoughts for me.

Peace!

Lilacs, Tea & Other Miracles

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:00 +0000

Well now, that's pretty darn true if you ask me. I spied this one my new fav tumblr. So much sweetness. And it's certainly been a week of SERIOUS tea-ing. Two births, one just yesterday... and many cups of tea sipped by this doula. Things are going swimmingly at the shop, and I start a new prenatal course session tonight. Busy like whoa, but I like it this way. Every now and then I need to fall down and be still a few hours, but I really can't complain. Life has been wonderful to me and I'm smiling so much lately.. my cheeks hurt!

Yesterday, just before bedtime, Gretchen and I took a lilac picking stroll through our park and marveled at how beautiful life is. As we strolled down the path, she said to me: "Mama, it's just so beautiful. Can you hardly believe it?"

Oh yes babe. I believe it.

Smooches

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:19:00 +0000

For All The Mamas

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:02:00 +0000

For all the mamas, new & old, expectant & birthing... much love!

This morning Gretchen & I paid a little visit to my mama, at her flea market, and now we're rockin' out at the shop together til later this afternoon when we have a Silver Bean coffee/knit love date with one Bossy Femme. A lovely Mother's Day Sunday indeed.

Peace!

Can I Hug Him?

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:06:00 +0000

I'm just a wee bit obsessed with this giant bunnykins. How sweet is he?? Reminds me of this post from March 2011. My gosh they're cute.

Good Morning!

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:17:00 +0000

Just a wee bit of cute for your Monday morn...

Peace!

Day Four

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:11:00 +0000

Today is my fourth day as owner of Tango & I'm having a blast. So busy, so crazy, no sleep, smiling, happy, wonderful! It's all a whirlwind & I'm loving every single moment. Thanks again to everyone who has stopped by over the last three days to visit and shop and give congrats. You guys are making this an amazing experience and I'm so happy to be an official bizgal. I've always thought about owning a shop and now that dream is coming through in a fabulous way.

I've been making orders, reorganizing the shop and getting to know the customers one by one. I'm really enjoying being downtown all day everyday and so grateful that G is still loving her daycare. I'm definitely looking forward to our special weekend plans together too. She's psyched to visit the shop & soon I'll be adding a children's area for my mama customers, so their little ones can colour and play while they shop. It's something I know I always appreciate in stores and so I've decided it might be a nice idea here as well. She's been asking to come to work with me and she's such a great helper.

I've certainly been an absentee blogger for the last little bit, so I'll apologize and promise to share more shop updates as things carry on. Fingers crossed for a shipment from Shabby Apple! Should be here this week!

Peace, love & all things awesome.

Mustard Yellow, Cupcakes & Tango Love!

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:34:00 +0000

I can't even tell you how excited I am see that mustard yellow has no intentions of taking a back seat any time soon... even into the Fall/Winter season. I've been doing lots of ordering for the shop and I'm thrilled about the mustard yellow/navy combos that I'm seeing. Gimme, gimme!

Today I actually have a post up over at Mom Spark featuring a few gorgeous examples of mustard-lovin' outfits... such a this one:

I'm pretty much swooning over this look, especially paired with that bird print top. Love it! This particular image was spotted over on Jennif Hsieh's blog. Visit Mom Spark to see the other outfits I've picked out as well. (And definitely pop over to Jennif's blog to see the shoes she wore with that skirt. Brilliant.)

I'm also excited to tell you that one of the lines I'll be bringing to my new shop this Fall/Winter is Dear Creatures! Thank you so much to one of my lovely friends, Heidi, for pointing me in their direction! I'm psyched. I felt like a kid in a candy shop as I carefully selected items to bring into Tango at the end of the summer. Oh gosh... I'm grinning just thinking about it!

Can I also just say THANK YOU for the overwhelming support these last couple weeks?? After making my shop announcement, I have heard nothing but wonderful things from you guys and I've been in tears reading your messages and emails and DMs and texts. I feel so honoured to have you backing me up. It's a huge endeavour and yet it doesn't feel like I'm doing it all alone. So thank you!

PS. For the locals in the crowd... I'll be having a little opening shindig next week to celebrate my official takeover of Tango! Think cupcakes, treats and coffee! Gluten free options from SheLetThemEatCake.com too! More info to come... so watch your email, Facebook & Twitter. And if you haven't signed up for the Tango newsletter yet, just click here and you'll be set. Much love!!

Beyond So Fawned

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:35:00 +0000

A few things I've been working on over at Mom Spark and Babble!

This post ought to tickle your nerd fancy
I like big bags and I cannot lie
"We never really grow up..."
Des is on the hunt for a swanky new toaster
Hilarious photos of kitties trying to squeeze themselves into silly spots
Might as well face it, you're addicted to wedges

She Makes Me Smile A Mile Wide

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:36:00 +0000

Sunday night found us out at my mom's place... fireside chats, a delicious dinner and G played on her special swing set. She loves that it's just her size... she can push herself on it and everything.

My gorgeous girl.

She's been going to a new daycare lately and I'm SO happy that she ADORES it. When I pick her up, we're not even out of the driveway before she's asking when she can come back. There are few things that make a mama feel more anxious than sending her little one off to a new caregiver. Knowing that she's having a fabulous time is an incredible relief. Makes my days at the shop much more enjoyable when she's in good hands.

Can you believe how grown up she's looking? My heart! She's chatty and brilliant, she sings, she dance. I can't get enough of her!

My sassy gal. So smart, so fun, so sweet. And just 25 minutes til I'm off to pick her up!

I hope you're all having a wonderful Monday!

It's All About Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin

noreply@blogger.com (Desiree Fawn) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:36:00 +0000

Shabby Apple is one of the new brands that I'm bringing into my shop. I've adored their line for years and their dresses are so simple to wear. They are all about no fuss, no muss dresses -- throw it on and go! So many stylish pieces, basics and fun prints to choose from. Above are just two of the designs that will be available at Tango this Spring.

Another factor which led me to bringing in Shabby Apple -- they run sizes 0-16. One of my main goals for Tango is to create a space where women feel comfortable -- in their skin, in their clothing & in their soul. I want customers to leave feeling amazing about the pieces they've chosen, and so I'm broadening the current size range of the shop.

This might be where you lovelies can lend a hand! If there are any clothing lines you truly believe in & feel wonderful about, I'd love to hear about them! Please leave a link in the comments and I'll visit each and every single one. Brands in my shop now are mostly Canadian, however, I am looking to expand, including more and more international brands, with attention to detail, sizing & the social awareness of the brand.

One of the things which actually drew me to Shabby Apple, is the fact that they donate a percentage of their net proceeds to charities supporting women and children.

I'm so looking forward to taking over the shop May 1st!

Stay tuned for more details and to see my space! You can also keep up with my shop via Facebook, the blog or by following @TangoWomensWear on Twitter.