acquired

since my mindful consumption post last week i thought i would share some of the things i acquired prior to writing it.  thoughtful, worthwhile purchases?  i think some are.  

i am kind of obsessed with mugs of all kinds and had to buy these i love you mugs.  they are available here but i contacted the artist directly to to ask if she could make a dutch and italian version.  thank you ginny, they are awesome and my new favourite mug!

i just love all the new products inspired by the iconic striped blanket.  i picked up a gift for stefan, who loves candles, and a tote for me.  i use it daily and it gets a ridiculous amount of compliments.  i will need to buy their mittens for next season, too cute.

i have picked up a few things from aritzia last year and my favourite is this blazer.  i have worn it tons since purchasing it a few months ago.  it's perfect and am thinking about getting it in other colours for springtime!

i recently noticed that a handful of my blouses purchased over the last year all come from vero moda.  i love their prints.  i wear them under the above mentioned blazer, alot!

on the way home from whistler last december, i picked up a couple of home accessories, both definitely impulse purchases.  a cute love is all you need pillow for the bedroom was meant for kai's room but he doesn't want it (i wonder why?). and, a pretty hourglass, or more specifically a 20 minute timer.   i was thinking it would be perfect to time after school homework/reading (i have used it once for such a purpose).  i love the tassel on it, a perfect little detail.  

remember this necklace (i posted about it here).  as soon as the cute little package arrived i started wearing it immediately, and do so most days.  love it. 

another home accessory, this time from ikea.  a green vase providing much needed colour in the entrance way. not a long term purchase and probably will be replaced in the near future.

don't know where image is from, anyone?

free people is one of my favourite brands to shop at the bay.  this sweater is light-weight and loose, perfect with skinny jeans and boots.  it receives tons of compliments too. 

and finally, we did purchase the cat bed (posted here).  the cats love it and are sharing nicely.