HELLO TORONTO

While I've been away a lot lately (every weekend for the past 5 weeks) I'm super excited to be back in Toronto even if it's only for a minute.  Be sure to follow along on social media @shortpresents to see what I'm up to! 

xx 

Short Presents

{EVENT RECAP} #SHOPPERSLOVEYOU

When four bloggers pile into a car and head on a road trip adventure together: amazing things happen. If you follow any of these lovely ladies above you know that we were just in Moncton for an extraordinarily inspiring weekend with the incredible Shoppers Drug Mart team.

{CONTEST} SMALL TOWNS EQUAL BIG LOVE FOR MUSIC

Last week I chatted about the influence of music on my style (read post here) and having grown up in a small town I know the struggle of attracting A-list musicians is definitely real.  While road trips are fun, and traveling to another near by city gives us something new to explore it would be nice to not have to make the arrangements or take the time to have to go somewhere else (or incur the cost).  I think there's also something to be said about sharing the experience with people you know.

In my experience small towns can be the most lively and accepting bunch. Because it happens so infrequently that when it does happen that a big name musician stops by we kind of go bananas which is why I am SO excited about the AIR MILES DETOUR music program.

NIKON 1J5: A REVIEW

If you're a new blogger, a frequent traveler, or you really want to up your instagram game the upgraded Nikon 1 J5 camera is so great, not only is it compact it connects to wifi, so you can automatically post your images directly to instagram, facebook or twitter in a matter of minutes. Meaning your instagram can still actually be instant, but also beautiful and high res at the same time. And the upgraded features from the J4 to the J5 are everything I could hope for and more to getting those perfect snaps.

WHAT'S PLAYING WEDNESDAY: TYLER KEY

Recently I attended a 40th birthday party for a relative and Tyler was playing live at the Argyle. The party was super fun, and it was so great to see everyone together, but I was seriously blown away by this guy's voice! Give it a listen, and if you're local be sure to check him out in person.

Enjoy, 

xx 

Short Presents

WHATS PLAYING WEDNESDAY: LIANNE LAHAVAS

I am ob-sessed with this girl's voice. Sometimes with music I need to hear it a few times before it gets to me, but this girl is an instant love, and I can't stop listening to her beautiful voice. Check it out you might feel the same.

xx 

Short Presents

WHATS PLAYING WEDNESDAY: CHET BAKER

Looking for the perfect record to play while you make a romantic dinner this weekend? 

#BTS IKEA ANNOUNCMENT FOR FULL SIZE STORE IN HALIFAX

START THE CAR!!!!!! As I'm sure you're well aware Ikea announced its coast-to-coast expansion would include opening a full size store right here in Halifax, and I had a chance to see it all unfold. Catch a glimpse of the beautiful set up from this mornings press announcement, and whats in-store for the Halifax Store.

MALICE STRIKES THE KEITH'S BREWERY

'In the recesses of an ironstone tavern, Alice Arden is trapped in a life that she longs to escape. Deciding to murder her husband and free herself, she engages an unlikely pack of oddballs to do the deed. But despite the best efforts of her greedy lover, a nervous servant, a mysterious painter, and a vicious cutthroat, Thomas Arden’s luck seems to be holding out – for now. Join the Villains for our new, site-specific adaptation of Arden of Faversham', 

If you follow me (shortpresents) on snapchat you're probably wondering what I was doing strolling through some dark cobblestone hallways a couple weeks back. Well I was actually catching the last showing of The Villian's Theatre production of "Arden" catch the review below.

#GIVINGTUESDAY

With the holidays just around the corner it can feel like you have a million and ten things to do to get yourself and your family ready. The holidays are bananas at best, but they're also a time to remind us to give back or pay it forward. There's nothing I love more than giveaways, but sometimes a bottle perfume, or a new brand of hair spray just isn't necessarily what that person needs right now. 

HALIFAX EVENTS: #SHOPTHEHOOD

Are you busy this weekend? Because there's a really great event happening right here in our city that you should DEFINITELY check out. I am super excited to announce that I've partnered with Shop The Neighborhood a small business initiative with Yellow Pages to help support our local businesses! This Saturday Nov 28 I'll be taking over ‪#‎shopthehood‬ and I couldn't be more excited to explore the city and be the first to represent Halifax!! 

#MYPARMNIGHT

In honor of celebrating Parm Night, I decided to make a gluten free sharp cheddar mac and cheese served with the delicious parm crisps recipe from Sobeys as a garnish, and of course some vino.  I mean the cheese is Italian, so it's only right there's wine.

If you're a little late the party, here's a post to help you get caught up! The cliffnotes version is that parm night is basically a sweet online party for cheese nerds like me, and a super fun way for you to win a $250 gift basket from Sobeys. FIY if you like cheese you best go read that post, so you don't miss out. And make sure to use the hashtag #myparmnight when posting your recipes.

WHATS PLAYING WEDNESDAY: NEW MISSY ELLIOTT

And she's backkkkkkkkkkkk.

WHATS PLAYING WEDNESDAY: ADELE COVER

Let the covers begin. This gal is pretty great tho! This Lionel Richie and Adele mash up one is pretty funny too be sure the check that one out.

WHATS PLAYING WEDNESDAY: DASHBOARD

Current mood and currently on repeat.

WHATS PLAYING WEDNESDAY: ADELE

This song is EVERYTHING.

WHAT'S PLAYING WEDNESDAY

I cannot for the life of me get this song out of my head, so now I'm forcing it to be in yours.

SUCKA

xx

Short Presents

7 TRENDS TO TRY THIS FALL

It's always difficult to see summer go buh-bye, but having fun exciting trends to look forward to definitely does help. I mean we do still technically have some nice weather left, so you go ahead and hang on to what's left girl, and when you're ready here are some trends to try this fall.

3 PRODUCTS FOR THE PERFECT RED LIP

There's something about wearing red lipsticks that instantly makes me feel dressed up, and put together, but it's maintaining it that's the trouble.  Here are three of my tried and true products that I use to get the perfect red lip (and keep it).  Oh and did I mention each product is all under $10?

WHATS PLAYING WEDNESDAY: DAVID GILMOUR