week·ly round·up #6

vancouver is such a tease, especially at this time of year. a few weeks ago i tried to make "the switch" to iced americanos, but i've been hopping back and forth between hot and cold ever since as the weather changes. thankfully, they're both so darn good at matchstick. see below for a new york magazine article on cold coffee vs. hot. speaking of new york, a kind neighbour dropped off a stack of issues at my door last week. which is why it's important to be nice to our neighbours. lesson of the week, y'all!

1. always hilarious blog of the week :: eject {kelly oxford}
2. coffee article of the week :: why does iced coffee cost more than hot?
3. most anticipated new show of the week :: girls
4. etsy shop of the week :: victory shop
5. album of the week :: the lumineers
6. video rental {download} of the week :: young adult
7. vancouver shop of the week :: the board of trade
8. solar eclipse photos of the week :: burning love los angeles
9. boyband news of the week :: backstreet's back all right
10. classic film of the week :: vertigo

november in new york

i love new york, even though it isn't mine.
- truman capote

i went to new york and i forgot to tell you all about it. a long weekend in november over american thanksgiving with gorgeous weather, delicious food, visits with vancouver expats, sister/sister time and a christmas spectacular.

where we STAYED

• ace hotel

where we ATE & DRANK

• coffee: stumptown, the back patio at saturdays surf
• brunch/lunch: freemans, cafe cluny
• dinner: august, abc kitchen, eataly, the breslin
• drinks: the john dory

where we SHOPPED {PS. more shopping suggestions in my trip styler column}

• meatpacking: rebecca taylor, levi's made & crafted
• nolita/soho: aritzia, creatures of comfort
• west village: marc jacobs, jonathan adler
• brooklyn: brooklyn flea, steven alan

where we SPENT OUR TIME

• walking the high line
• visiting the guggenheim
• exploring central park
• watching the rockettes at radio city music hall

oscar fashion smashion 2012

beyond the allure of women in couture and men in tails, i have a theory about why oscar fashion is so huge: it's because no one watches the films anymore. the nine films nominated for best picture this year brought in the same amount of money at the box office as the only five films nominated 10 years ago. we're paying more, but going less, which is why sunday's oscars attempted to remind us of the magic of the movies. so if we can't discuss the movies, and the telecast is a snooze, what's left to judge besides angelina's right leg? {did i say judge? i meant discuss.}

in what has become an annual tradition {2011 & 2010}, here's my compilation of oscar night trends and favourites. who did you love? who did you love ... less? 

urban outfitters home

when am i too old to shop at urban outfitters?

that's a valid question, since they carry a lot of hipster crop tops and neon jammers. but i'm a rules-shmules kind of girl, so i say "never!" especially because they have great home items that don't all scream "college dorm!" or "first apartment!" they are, however, made for small spaces, and draw on mid-century design. furniture quality varies, so thoroughly read the online reviews or visit the nearest store with a home section {ie. three stores in seattle}.

here are a few of my favourites...

velvet tufted headboard {various colours} $349

zigzag curtain {various colours} $39 / zigzag duvet cover {various sizes} $69-99 / zigzag wood base dress form $300 / zigzag printed rug {various colours} $39-74 / zigzag shower curtain {various colours} $44 / ziggy chair $279

rocky mountains wall mural $140 / marquee alphabet light $179 / woven wall hanging $99 / marquee arrow light $199

ikat duvet cover {various colours} $79-99 / indigo ikat slipper chair $329 / reversible ikat pillow $44 / ikat rug {various colours} $59 / ayana storage bench {various colours} $299

vintage floor lamp {various colours} $119 / brimfield bookcase {various colours} $79 / coil side table {various colours} $79 / loop de loop side table {various colours} $49

madeline chair {various colours} $349 / mid-century sofa {various colours} $479 / mid-century rocker chair {various colours} $289 / night and day convertible sofa {various colours} $589

draper media console $199 / hairpin coffee table $129 / industrial rolling side table $99

week·ly round·up #5

things always seem to get messy before they get better - both figuratively and literally. i often joke that i should be an unlicensed therapist, similar to jason schwartzman's unlicensed craigslist private eye  character on bored to death {RIP}. i think i'd call it "telling it like it is with heather". i'd be tough, but fair, and quite reasonably priced. plus, it would be the perfect excuse to buy a chaise lounge. you know "for my patients." if this whole production and writing thing doesn't work out, thank goodness i have a back-up plan, you guys!

i promise i didn't bring up the life is messy stuff to get you down; i was just thinking about how much i love compiling my week·ly round·up posts - they really cut down on the messiness that is my excessive number of open browser tabs. that's the problem with being a curious soul - a lot of open browser tabs. and a degree in journalism. and a desire to tell it like it is ... and get paid for it under the table. {any takers?} just kidding, let's get on to the roundup!

1. favourite blog of the week :: heart explosion by courtney lewis
2. brand new neighbourhood coffee shop of the week :: matchstick coffee
3. music mix of the week :: gotye's best of 2011
4. bon appétit travel guide of the week :: nashville: the coolest, tastiest city in the south
5. quirky & inspiring film of the week {psst. it's on netflix} :: tiny furniture
6. beautiful vancouver concert posters of the week :: everything is easy by lindsey hampton
7. creative motion graphics video of the week :: 29 ways to stay creative
8. pretty darn useful home & cooking ideas of the week :: 25 clever ideas
9. human portrait video of the week :: my friend maia

10. necklace obsession of the week :: verameat wishbone {available at vincent park}