om is where the heart is...

Happy Friday, friends! Sorry for the long delay in posting. I didn't realize how kookoo busy the beginning of September would be for me. To deal with the hectic'ness of my schedule, I've decided to leave it all behind and head into the wilderness this weekend for a yoga retreat.  I'm very much looking forward to three days of relaxing, yoga, delicious food (there's a chef!) and making new friends. The best part? My mama is joining me!

The Fall Soul Yoga Retreat is organized by my writer friend Jenn, who, in addition to being a Yoga Alliance certified instructor & one of the most calm and sweet people I know, blogs over at 1000 Ways to be Happy.

Take a look at my lovely ladyfriend practicing yoga on the shores of downtown Oakville.

Isn't she simply amazing? 

image via 1000 Ways to be Happy

Who knows? I may just pick up some poses of my own this weekend but mostly, I'm going to embrace the calm and serenity of our surroundings and revel in the spiritual mix of body, mind, soul, intellect and breath.

Namaste.

Dajana  :)

a tale of two trenches

Hey ladies, can you help a sister out?  I've got a clothing dilemma on my hands.

Here's the dealio. My heart is torn between two lovelies - Anthropologie's Pansy Corset trench and Banana Republic's Mad Men Leopard Print trench. They're both currently in my cupboard awaiting their fate. Sad, but such is life.

I'm smitten with each of them, but for different reasons. The Pansy Corset trench, made of heavy cotton canvas, is a bold statement piece with its quirky and whimsical print and fun striped lining, whereas the Leopard Print trench is subdued, chic and sophisticated, made of polyester (blech!) and has a nondescript lining. Both have a classic silhouette. Neither is waterproof.

Take a look:

So, what do you think, friends?  Pansy or Leopard? I want "trenchgate" to be over soon so I can focus on other fabworthy fall fashion finds.

I hope y'all are having heaps of fun this Labour Day long weekend.

Dajana (:

p.s. Please do come back and visit this week. I'm finally revealing my backyard oasis! I got to use a fancytastic camera so it's going to be a good'er.