tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90070395732534160012024-03-05T21:45:37.952-07:00[insert]calgaryChelsey.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10530160998406983049noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-16865564437612414752012-02-09T22:33:00.003-07:002012-02-10T07:51:16.677-07:00Birks The Core: Kwiat Launch<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's been a while since the last post, so I thought what better to write about than <i>things that sparkle</i>!? It's become more and more obvious (especially to those of higher education) that the world is a better place when <b>everything</b> sparkles...or maybe it's just me. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thursday night and I had no plans! Realizing that everyone was already tied up with other obligations I came across a very comforting event (set up). If you ever feel lonely and you need someone, there's no place like <a href="http://www.birks.com/" target="_blank">Birks</a> at <a href="http://www.coreshopping.ca/" target="_blank">The Core</a>; after all they do say "Diamonds are a girl's best friend". Diamonds are one of the many things they do not fall short of at this high-end retailer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tonight the team at Birks shut down early to put together a beautiful presentation for the launch of their Kwiat boutique. <a href="http://www.birks.com/en/featured/vendors/kwiat.htm" target="_blank">Kwiat</a>, a family owned company since 1907 wich has been passed down through five generations focuses on the sheer comfort along with the most impeccable quality of their timeless pieces. These jewels are more than just a one-time statement, they're an investment, a family heirloom that will be passed down for decades and decades to come. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the event tonight, Birks brought in a number of jaw-dropping looks from the Kwiat collection. Among the showcases were exclusive previews of the collection designed for Hollywood celebrities including A-Lister's: Natalie Portman, Megan Fox, and Carrie Underwood. </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Circa 1960, 15.52 carats of diamonds...need I say more? </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite earrings, (ahem..Valentine's Day gift..ahem)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A hundred years in the making..for every decade Kwiat has been, a specialty piece (shown above) has been designed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My FAVOURITE piece of the whole collection! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Circa 1970; this 4.51 carat orange sapphire ring is set in 18k yellow gold and embedded with 11.65 carats of diamonds. What pretty penny will it take to be the proud mother of this diamond ring? Only $60,000 ;)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The way these diamonds just rest against your skin is remarkable! It's like wearing silk when your body temperature is perfect - not too hot, not too cold.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Birks, despite my self control and my wallet, I'd like to thank you for your incredible hospitality and customer service!! I'll be by soon to register for all of the above.</div>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-76644136021057397132011-10-24T21:36:00.002-06:002011-10-24T21:36:46.989-06:00Blo For Hope<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thursday night, Chelsey, Jamie (Jason's sister whose in town for the hair show) and I went down to Sociale for a charity event <em><span style="color: magenta;">Blo For Hope</span></em>, in hopes to raise money for breast cancer research. The host for the evening was none other than <a href="http://www.blomedry.com/">Blo Blow Dry Bar</a>! The ambiance was great - pink EVERYWHERE! The venue was filled with balloons, yummy treats like cookies, cupcakes and donuts, blo-tinis (which were fantastic!), even tiarras and blo-buttons!! The DJ was mixing the beats keeping the vibe alive while the entire first floor started to pack with people flooding in. The Blo girls had a small station set up where you were able to get your hair styled for the evening, and they had a photographer snapping photos of guests on the gorgeous pink carpet outside, as well as inside the party. We were lucky enough to run into most of the local bloggers, including <a href="http://binzentovincente.blogspot.com/">Vincent of Binzento Vincente</a>, and <a href="http://www.karolinas-style.ca/">Karolina of Karolina's Style</a>. We also ran into <a href="http://web.me.com/darylwhite/dwfashion/welcome.html">Daryl White (D.W. Fashion)</a> and <a href="http://www.banoeemee.com/">Aleem (Bano & eeMee)</a>. It was a fabulous night, and all for a good cause! We're more excited then ever to try Blo for ourselves, and hats off to them for a fantastic fundraiser! </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Blo-tini love <3 </div><br />
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</span>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-92103072090362295712011-10-22T21:25:00.002-06:002011-10-22T22:27:34.031-06:00Calgary Woman's Show (for women, of course!!)<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The cool fall days tend to send us inside, and today it sent myself along with (2/3 of my sisters) Jem and Phillies to the BMO Center for the Calgary Woman's Show. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I thought we'd take a quick peek and browse around, little did we know we'd be spending our day there! The booths were endless and full of so much to look at, eat, try on and buy! </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our very first stop was the Blo/Smashbox station where I met up with Anna and stocked up on more Moroccan oil! Next was the Zenobia fashion show. I'm not too sure if you guys are familiar, but Zenobia is located in Fashion Central and focuses on enhancing your image by working with what you've already got! They're a great place to go for good quality, classic pieces that will last you a long time. The best part? Everything is custom to your measurements!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDungYTwuYEdngkrmYaJPPY4cMBbnwt72uufmZA_2EdE8OEfNQz5pwVO1hkyxrjbzWKq8lnvqp4RhatYGhurofw4Y18X7oW3Bikeg0hlVFkGv7dEfhf5FGk-J0cPbnpb98dD12KmPYKeO/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDungYTwuYEdngkrmYaJPPY4cMBbnwt72uufmZA_2EdE8OEfNQz5pwVO1hkyxrjbzWKq8lnvqp4RhatYGhurofw4Y18X7oW3Bikeg0hlVFkGv7dEfhf5FGk-J0cPbnpb98dD12KmPYKeO/s640/3.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Our following destination was Aleem's <a href="http://www.banoeemee.com/index1.php">Bano & eeMee</a> booth which was full of his new collection. I managed to get fitted for my tuxedo jacket today =D can't tell you how stoked I am! Aleem has really built his brand on being both ethical as well as sustainable. Because Bano & eeMee is true to being fair trade, this label is more than just a clothing line - it is the livelihood of the producers (currently in Pakistan). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8dQh5T1CfyGxDRjnanL_Tp_Tg39aMW6BOTGKJXH2NG7-S0LiTMbRB_K9NjQibjX68T5Xj8EMFu3PNlPs8x3FsQH57dbB-M1fX2lC11AFLAt02vsbqx1n7ITyg9dviDzejSWFEU2ZBbKx/s1600/4bano.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8dQh5T1CfyGxDRjnanL_Tp_Tg39aMW6BOTGKJXH2NG7-S0LiTMbRB_K9NjQibjX68T5Xj8EMFu3PNlPs8x3FsQH57dbB-M1fX2lC11AFLAt02vsbqx1n7ITyg9dviDzejSWFEU2ZBbKx/s640/4bano.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Then..we hit up the food aisle! FREE samples of potatoes, salad, yogurt, hummus, bubble tea, Thai, BBQ, honey... need i say more? </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Phillies and I were graced with the presence of Will and Kate while we got our photos taken at the <a href="http://calgary.virginradio.ca/">Virgin 98.5</a> station.</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">The highlight of my show were the sexy firefighters raising money for Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Heading out! Thanks for having us!</span></div>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-22271306066197336322011-10-18T22:51:00.000-06:002011-10-18T22:51:23.549-06:00Bano & eeMee<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just a couple mobile device shots from our night at Eleven Eleven Boutique!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our good friend Aleem of </span><a href="http://www.banoeemee.com/index1.php"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Bano & eeMee</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> put out a fantastic line for the fall, and needless to say.. I WANT EVERYTHING! Lucky for me, Aleem agreed to do a custom blazer for me, seeing as how it's impossible for me to find something with such structure off the racks! So excited for this piece, I might pee my pants! It's public now Aleem..there's no turning back! =P</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Eleven Eleven, thanks for having us!</span>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-4987767771742333732011-10-17T23:11:00.000-06:002011-10-17T23:11:09.673-06:00Eleven Eleven Designer Shopping NightThis past weekend Ivanka and I went to<a href="http://www.elevenelevenboutique.com/"> Eleven Eleven Boutique</a> for their Designer Shopping Night. The shop had a ton of great deals, and lots of local clothing and jewelry designers. They had wine and appetizers set up in the gallery upstairs, while the guests mingled and browsed the clothing downstairs. The fashion show was completely different than anything I had seen before, but it was a refreshing change! The models walked through the shop casually, there was no set catwalk, and they weren't in any kind of rush. They took the time to pose for photos and let you get a really close look at all of the amazing pieces they were showing. It was the first time we seen <a href="http://www.rubyellendesigns.com/">Ruby Ellen Design</a>s, and we were extremely lucky to see the collection she just showed at Boston Fashion Week. We were especially looking forward to seeing our friend Aleem, designer of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bano-eeMee/116908198390488?sk=info">Bano and eeMee</a>. He just recently started selling his collection in Eleven Eleven and has amazing pieces at reasonable prices. His work has taken off in Calgary and it's almost impossible not to see one of his pieces at local fashion events. We're definitely coveting a few of his items!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Us [insert]calgary ladies, and the much taller Karolina of <a href="http://www.karolinas-style.ca/">Karolina's Style Blog</a> </div>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-29464944723034210732011-09-27T22:33:00.000-06:002011-09-27T22:33:33.913-06:00Fashionsign Magazine Launch<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Saturday night Ivanka and I attended the </span><a href="http://www.fashionsignmagazine.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fashionsign Magazine</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> launch party! It was fantastic. The whole party took up the top floor of Art Central, and in part was hosted by </span><a href="http://www.stoneworxgallery.com/index.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Stoneworx Gallery</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> where they had pieces from the Dong Show, and a table full of the yummiest/most adorable cupcakes ever! We were able to mingle with some of the most fashionable people in Calgary, as the whole place was packed! We were also lucky enough to speak to </span><a href="http://chanteltraub.com/Chantel_Traub/Home.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chantel Traub</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> about her amazing collection, which she was showing in the fashion show later that night. Host of the evening, Sabrina May (Of </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SabrinaMayPublicRelations?sk=wall&filter=2"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sabrina May Public Relations</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, and also of Fashionsign) looked stunning in one of Chantel's hand painted dresses. The fashion show featured looks from Art Central retailer </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-Intent-boutique-gallery/219916224696210"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Studio Intent</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and, as previously mentioned, Chantel Traub. You can buy your own digital copy of Fashonsign Magazine on their website, and hard copies will be available at a later date for order as well. If you pick one up make sure to keep your eyes open for our Facebook page photo, which was selected as a top 5 photo of Calgary and is featured in the issue! (Cue Chelsey squealing like a little girl)</span><br />
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</div>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-27988306645600283882011-09-09T15:17:00.000-06:002011-09-09T15:17:52.271-06:00The Dong Show(Sorry for the delay!)<br />
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Don't get your minds out of the gutter, you read right and it's probably along the lines of what you're thinking. Chelsey and myself went to Stoneworx in Art Central for a couple art shows, specifically - the Dong show. Five local artists got their heads together and came up with an interesting concept surrounding the male reproductive organ. The notion began with the realization that art in the form of a male's anotomy is very rare and hard to come by. You see a woman's figure portraied in very sensual and artistic ways, but not a man's. Each one of them created their own take of the penis using their medium of choice. There was every style of art; photographs, paintings, sculptures, and carvings. Luckily, we scored an interview with one of the artists, Lisa Heinricks. The meduim that she is most familiar with is Acrylic, and occasionally she'll use mixed mediums like in her "Freddy Flowers" compostition. You can find her work at Stoneworx, Jerry Thomas, and Harrison (in Vancouver). Stay tuned for updates on other shows coming up!<br />
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<b> CP</b>: I look up to Canadian designer Denis Gagnon. His business went bankrupt a few years back, and has now rebuilt a very strong company. He is an inspiration to never give up, and to know that it is ok to go backwards to get ahead.<br />
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<b> IT</b>: Where does your inspiration come from for this collection?<br />
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<b> CP</b>: The inspiration from the FW2011 collection is Victorian Goth. It is a very dark, edgy collection and needs a confident women to fill the clothing.<br />
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<b> CP</b>: Extremely busy and chaotic! If it's a couple days before the show, I won't have had much sleep, and working 14-16 hour days just to make sure everything is finished! At that time I'm usually still sewing garments, and waiting for outfits to come together. I would love to get to a time where the week before a show I can relax and work on small details...one can only dream!<br />
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<b> IT</b>: If you could have dinner with someone dead or alive who would it be and why?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CP</b>: Alexander McQueen. It would be life changing just to be blessed with his presence!<br />
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<b> CP</b>: What I've learned lately is to just believe in myself and my designs. I've had a lot of feedback from buyers about "toning down" the pieces to make them more wearable. I'm still listening to their feedback, but not letting it have too much influence on the designs. I don't want to loose myself as a designer just to satisfy a buyer. Be confident in you work, make sure you love what you do, and don't listen too much to outside critiques.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks Caitlin!</span>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-47501080330758358802011-08-31T23:22:00.004-06:002011-09-01T12:15:22.884-06:00Lounge Burger<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mmmmm! After a meeting with the <a href="http://www.livecosmo.com/">livecosmo</a> crew (Mike and Daniela), Chelsey and I headed down to <a href="http://www.loungeburger.com/">loungeburger</a> to satisfy our month-long craving for what is said to be the best burger joint in the city. As first timers we didn't really know what to expect, so we tried as much as we could to allow ourselves a solid experience! First up was the poutine (Chelsey's very first poutine adventure!) which was quite yummy to say the least, and I think Chels would agree because we inhaled that bad boy to the bitter end! Next up was our burgers! C.Bass had the chicken burger which consisted of: marinated chicken breast, house made bruschetta and swiss cheese served on a red pepper onion bun - thoroughly enjoyed! I.Tanafranca had the aaa beef southwest burger that had guacamole, jalapenos, jalapeno jack cheese, double smoked bacon and chipotle ranch on a brioche bun - two messy thumbs up! The jalapenos were a little empowering, but still good! Last but definitely NOT least was dessert! There's always room in our dessert tummies! It was a different take on your average cheesecake with a chocolate cupcake layer and amaretto icing on top, drizzled with vanilla bean and chocolate sauce and of course, whipped cream and strawberries on the side! definitely something I would order again! Cheesecake cafe..watch out!</span><br />
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</div>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-4368069822291189122011-08-17T13:01:00.000-06:002011-08-17T13:01:39.936-06:00Taste of Calgary! 2 of 2Last Friday Jason, my sister and I headed down to Eau Claire to sample a few of the fantastic stands the Taste of Calgary festival had set up. The weather was perfect and we were even luckier to beat the crowds! Jason was the bravest when it came to trying new things, but we did manage to sample a lot. We started off with some Ginger Beer and Jerk Chicken from a Jamaican stand, and then moved onto the very yummy Lounge Burger (conveniently located right across from my apartment!) After that it was some Lamb and Tzatziki Sauce on a pita bread. Turns out we aren't fans of lamb. Moving right along, we headed for the Sushi and Deep Fried Green Tea Ice Cream and some Jugo Juice (things were getting a little wild for my sister's tastes, we needed something a little more regular for her) So, to round off the afternoon we spent the last of our tickets on classics: Perogies, Garlic Sausage and Chocolate Covered Strawberries! All in all, tastiest festival yet!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Deep fried Green Tea Ice Cream....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-57113788769838240182011-08-17T13:00:00.000-06:002011-08-17T13:00:10.661-06:00Taste of Calgary! 1 of 2<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Here we go again! I think I've missed my calling, or maybe I was a food critic in my past life, because every last bit of The Taste of Calgary was thoroughly enjoyed! I ventured downtown with my famjam (minus Manila) on Saturday after a morning of berry picking (@ Kayben Farm's) and checked out all the different vendors handing out sample sized portions of their most popular concoctions. The very first thing I tried out was the Lounge Burger - AAA Slider, and I was so sad that it was only a slider, I wish i lasted longer than 3 bites. The patty was topped off with grilled onions, cheesy cheese and crispy bacon! Next up was Rick's Grills GINORMOUS rib - DELICIOUS! Enough said. After that we found the China Rose kiosk and picked up some ginger beef, probably the second best ginger beef I've had in the city...I'm pretty critical when it comes to my Chinese food. Almost last, but not least was Caribbean Choice's Jamaican patties, and all I can say is that I'm a big fan. Watch out Joycee's it's a toss up whose are better! The icing on the cake was a white chocolate mousse by La Vita e Bella - YUM. I love white chocolate, and this mousse reminded me why. It was the perfect way to leave my taste pallet. Thanks for the good eats!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I loved this sign that Swoon had up. And this is a small sampling of their amazing stand! One day, that green bag will be mine!</div><br />
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[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-1696323572348889642011-08-11T16:47:00.000-06:002011-08-11T16:47:27.419-06:00Finally, Food Trucks!It feels like forever since we've posted (Aside from the yummy looking Salsa Fest post Ivanka did yesterday!) And, while we're on the topic of food I thought it would be appropriate to mention the Food Trucks! Stephen Ave was filled with hungry bystanders, who waited for their chance to try the latest and greatest to hit the streets. It was packed, to say the least. Those who didn't mind the wait said it all tasted great, and by late afternoon some vendors were even sold out. I, sadly, did not get to eat the vendor goodness (Jason was<i> far</i> too impatient to wait in line. I kept trying it tell him it was for "work". He didn't fall for it) From the looks of the pilot run, the food trucks are here to stay though. They will be parked along the River Walk Friday for those who couldn't make it today. There's a huge variety among the trucks, fit for whatever you may be craving on your lunch break, whether it be tacos, burgers, pizza or gelato! You can read about each truck or get all the latest news on the YYC Food Truck <a href="http://www.yycfoodtrucks.com/">website</a>, where there's also links to each trucks Twitter or Facebook pages!<br />
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[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-44976895948358253902011-08-11T00:03:00.001-06:002011-08-11T17:08:40.905-06:00Salsa Fest!<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Free all-you-can-eat salsa?? Say no more, I'm there! The sun was shining, the streets were jam packed and the music was very welcoming, so I rounded up 2/3 of my sisters and was ready to feast. I couldn't believe the amount of people that showed up for this event, all i could think was "OH NO! they're going to eat all my salsa!", but there was plenty to go around. You gotta love the friendly competition between all the different vendors and companies battling to the death for the best salsa in town. There was every kind that you could think of from your most traditional tomato salsa, to a version completely composed of fruit, to a salsa made from cream cheese! You couldn't have asked for a sunnier day, a greater atmosphere, a better crowd nor a vibe more exciting. I have to say, the result was a very full Ivanka! Salsa Fest, we'll see you next year!</span><br />
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<b><u>[I]C</u>:</b> You are so supportive of local artists and designers. What do you love most about the arts culture in Calgary?<br />
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<u><b>Lana</b></u>: The arts culture in Calgary is just like any other city. It flourishes only when people give it room to grow. Art and creativity are the tools all societies need to move forward in new ways and to lead, in terms of innovation and problem solving. Art is the ability to look at problems, issues, from a different perspective. To truly create a sustainable city artists need to be free to do their job of expressing, bringing to light things that may normally be passed over in day to day life, asking questions and encouraging our society to think in new ways. I think Calgary designers are burning with a desire to do just that. Shake things up a bit.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">[I]C:</u> Not only are you an entrepreneur helping local artists get noticed, but you're also one yourself! Where do you draw inspiration from? And what's your favorite medium to work with?<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Lana:</u> I draw inspiration mostly from the range of emotions and desires from within myself. At this point, when I create art, I'm mostly trying to teach myself about who I am. So, really, I'm inspired by the events that happen in my life, and my reactions to them. Also by people, I think people are beautiful. I mostly work in Acrylic and mixed media collages.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">[I]C:</u> You're passionate about sustainability, and designers using organic or recycled fabrics. What tips would you give to new designers looking to make their line more environmentally friendly?<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Lana:</u> There are so many ways to take environmental concerns seriously. Pesticides are a huge concern...so choose to use only organic cottons, and do the research behind how fabrics are made and grown. It is absolutely up to us to shape the future of what is acceptable and what is not. If you think your choices don't matter...well that's how we ended up in this mess. Also, it would be great to see more Canadian made fabrics being used, which would cut down on the fuel needed for the transportation of fabrics. This is for all you artists out there: how often do you invest in a locally made piece of clothing? How often do you invest in other artists' works of art? Ask yourself honestly, and if the truth is not very often, that is something to at least think about. Change starts with you. We all need to support each other.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">[I]C:</u> What tips would you give anyone else looking to reduce their carbon footprint?<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Lana:</u> It's really amazingly simple to start to change the way we consume. Concerning the clothing...try to skip the dryer and conserve energy. This also allows your clothes to last longer. By choosing to buy clothing that is made with love, and a little more expensive, you can consume less clothing over the years, throw less away, spend less money long term and feel wonderful about the pieces you buy. It all starts with you and me and all of us choosing to care about the history behind the things we buy. Cheaper is not better for the economy and does not foster sustainability.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">[I]C:</u> You opened in 2008 and seemed to have accomplished so much already between the gallery and the boutique. What are your goals for Eleven : Eleven and Resolution in the next 5 years?<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Lana:</u> My goal is to become more authentic and true to who I am, and to my vision. What form that is going to take...well...I'm busy creating that at the moment :)<br />
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Visit our Facebook page for even more photos from the night![insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-39535854332395346722011-07-11T17:54:00.000-06:002011-07-11T17:54:07.767-06:00Stampede BreakyWho doesn’t love free breakfast?! <place><placename>Chinook</placename> <placetype>Center</placetype></place> hosted the biggest pancake breakfast in the city, feeding thousands of mouths on Saturday, July 9th. The line ups seemed forever long, but somehow I managed to surpass the crowds and land a spot right in front of The Food Network's very own Ned Bell! All decked out in Stampede gear, Ned was flipping flapjacks for everyone that attended. The live band was the perfect entertainment for dancers, loungers, young, young at heart, tourists and locals! Tones of family fun surrounded the mall; bouncy houses, fire trucks (and fire fighters!), 'horse' racing, games, balloon animals and virtual chuck wagon races! Thanks to everyone who made it out! And, to those who didn't, it's not the last one! Click <a href="http://www.country105.com/events/pancakepatrol.aspx?AlbumID=1007744"><span style="color: purple;">here</span></a> for other Stampede Breakfasts coming up! <br />
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To see more photos from the show follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/insertcalgary/115012975256927">Facebook!</a>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007039573253416001.post-78967809855887439982011-07-06T22:52:00.000-06:002011-07-06T22:52:34.705-06:00Yehaaaw - Stampede Kickoff @ Harry Rosen TD Square<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last minute events never disappoint! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who would have thought that a work related event would be such a hit?! After an 11-hour shift of running around, moving tables, rearranging furniture and gearing the mannequins up for Stampede (at Harry Rosen TD Square) the last thing I wanted to do was stick around for the party. Good thing I did, because I got to enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, imported beers, bourbon and wine (provided by Red Tree Catering) and of course good company! But we can't forget the icing on the cake..a live performance by the one and only Aaron Lines!! </span>[insert]calgaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939480603289283715noreply@blogger.com0