We should all do this more often!

Alison xo

Marni + Jason's wedding

This wedding holds a special place in my heart. Congratulations dear darlings! Enjoy!
Alison xo















all images by Joseph+Jaime

Home Lovin'

Mondays are always a favourite because we get to pack up a bag and head for the country. Our home/converted church has truly become a sanctuary for us.



Much like going to the cottage there is no TV, no phone and up until last week, no internet. Part of me wishes I could go without but I have too much work. Even though the point of coming here is to work less and have balance I need it for the fun relaxing stuff too like writing blogs! Here's the thing, we didn't get internet hooked up, we're in the middle of no where and found a signal! Thank you Bassman! I think that's bass like a fish, not like the guitar, or is it? Why do I assume he's an angler and hunter? I'm going with odds. Now, morally, I know it's wrong to jump on his or her signal, possibly slow down their connection or worse, cost them money but it's so temporary until Shaw media comes next month. The funny thing, we can only get full bars... in the bathroom. So really, the jokes on us people.



We've been sleeping by the fire as the back addition only has baseboard heaters and that's a small fortune.



Harry found his favourite cozy spot too, right in front of the fire on the warm stone.



Alison xo

Hydration ~ Why does it matter?

Hydration ~ Why does it matter?

Hit the ground running

Well, 2012 is proving to be one heck of a year so far! As I said in the last post, we received the keys to the new store and over the next few weeks we have to bust our little butts to make the space fabulous all the while trying to keep Coriander Girl up and running. I don't want to have to close at all during the move. If we have to close it might be for the first week of February but I'll keep you posted.Part of me wishes I could stay in my little charmer forever but if you look at the pictures below you'll understand why the move has to happen.

Here is an early shot of the interior of the shop before we got busy. The store size was perfectly cozy and then...



this happened!!! Wedding central! Can you see a flat surface to work on, let alone stand!?



Here is an exterior pic of the new shop. Very exciting!



Courage my love. I saw my doctor today for the first time in forever. I had a complete physical. They could barely draw blood because I was so dehydrated. So, I'm pledging to you as my witness, I will drink more water starting right now so that my blood can start coursing through my body with vigour! Who wants slow pathetic blood?! Not me. I can picture my blood cells having a conversation and it goes something like this, "She's walking isn't she, who cares if I take a nap?" "No Morty! We gotta get up! This girl has important things to do!" "I set my alarm, I'll see you in an hour." "But she's in a coma!" One sip of water down only a thousand more to go!
Alison xo

2012 Shake it up, shake it off! Bits 14!

It's been quite the year. What can I say? The greatest year of my life is an understatement. We're so blessed and so grateful. Our families and our friends continue to amaze us with their love and support. I'm looking forward to the year ahead. Today I picked up the keys to Coriander Girl's new home across the street. A larger space with a backyard and a full basement. 2012 is looking pretty exciting so far. I have many goals, resolutions aren't really my style so I'll keep it simple.

In no particular order,
1. Shake it up, shake it off.
2. Shake it up, shake it off.
3. Shake it up, shake it off.

That'll do.

Let's make waves people! Shake it up!
If you're actions come from a place of love, you can't go wrong. Surround yourself with loving, supportive people and let go of the painful relationships that stifle your joyful heart. Shake off the negative experiences that drag you down and lighten your heavy heart with a good dance break. Take bigger risks because life is too short to sit back and watch other people live their dreams.
Happy New Year my darlings! Wishing you a year filled with good things and triumphs o' plenty!
Now dance with me!
Alison xo


Florence and the Machines~ Shake it up, shake it off

Toronto Life Wedding Guide 2012!

photos of the wedding and of the magazine by Joseph + Jaime

Our wedding is featured in the 2012 Toronto Life Wedding Guide! Harry is famous! Thank you Toronto Life Magazine! Thank you darling Joseph and Jaime, our incredible photographers and a big congratulations to you both for having a second wedding in the album. Coriander Girl did the flowers for three out of the seven weddings featured! What?! Congratulations to Gwendolyn and Joshua (July 3rd wedding) and to Kelly and Murray (August 21st wedding).
We are beside ourselves with glee. Shock!!! Amazement!!
What a year! I am so blessed and endlessly grateful for the press Coriander Girl has received and then to see our wedding included in the magazine, well it's all just so lovely! Thanks again to Bonnie of BE Catering, Edward and Amy of The Merrill Inn(Dessert Table), Janis from Elm Hill Cookies(gift bag cookies), Shira Leuchter, Maybelle, and Momento Design for their beautiful work on the invites, Brandon Corke(DJ), Rachel Smith(hair and makeup), Willow Rutherford and Kelsey McNulty (musicians), Erin Candela(art for gift bags), Thompson Tents, Jaime Dobbs (The Sassy Lamb), Aly and John Barber(MC's), Brittany Smith(my maid of honour), our families for their generosity, love and support and our amazing friends who rocked it! What a blast. I'd do it all again tomorrow.

Alison xo