tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258826434662959082024-03-20T04:30:32.705-04:00Simply Sienna - Style definedSimply Sienna was born from a passion for design, shopping, elegantly styled events, tablescaping and candy! My three angels Gisele, Iliana and Sienna inspire me to create beautiful settings to make the life we share a little sweeter.Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-33144588600517169952013-05-12T20:43:00.001-04:002013-05-12T21:07:02.775-04:00Spring...is it really here?Spring.
Waiting for the sunshine,
for the flowers to start growing,
for patio weather
and maxi dress days.
Spring also means the start of some
of my favourite antique markets.
Despite the cool temperature
and just a little sprinkling of rain
I had a amazing pre mothers day shopping.
Although I love strolling the mall,
dreaming on Bloor
and surfing the internet for Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-4058362300516987432013-02-19T05:42:00.000-05:002013-02-19T05:42:04.853-05:00Step back in timeA weekend stay at the historic
King Edward hotel in Toronto.
Coming from London, England
A country built on history
beautiful buildings,
little streets which lead
to well
places undiscovered.
Navigating through Toronto
always felt a lifetime away
from my hometown days.
That is until I stepped through the doors of The king Edward.
Draped in history,
soaring ceilings
architectural detail
a Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-53506019186887709652012-12-31T10:02:00.001-05:002012-12-31T10:17:12.747-05:00Midnight
Midnight.
A year of living, loving, dreaming
doing.
Yes.
Doing.
Each day we wake up and we "do" things.
Whether we realise what we are doing or not
in so many ways what we do
affects others,
maybe affects you?
Brush your teeth and turn off the running water
we together conserve clean water supply for the world we share.
Throw a can in a recycling bin
together we help reuse, reduce, recycle Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-88292311780467403272012-09-03T10:38:00.003-04:002012-09-03T10:48:59.791-04:00Black & WhiteI celebrated 12 years of marriage
on September 1st,
with a trip to Niagara on the Lake.
Twelve years of good times,
a few sad
many many more happy.
Twelve years of loving, living
and the odd time fighting!
I am blessed with the life I live,
the angels I share it with
and on days like this
I'm reminded how life is not always
Black & White.
True love is compromise
and all the colours in Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-56624405754082409082012-08-31T09:59:00.001-04:002012-08-31T10:12:50.485-04:00Long weekendWhere did the time go?
Long weekend is here already.
Back to school.
Back to work.
Well I work all summer,
but when the sun is shining,
people are smiling.
And traffic,
Yes there will be lots of traffic.
But for today,
I am thankful.
I look forward to a long weekend
to celebrate the summer that just was,
and the fall that is about to begin.
May all your days be bright and happy
~x~
Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-11864601746905214122012-07-16T00:03:00.000-04:002012-07-16T00:03:22.081-04:00Bad hair dayBad hair day.
I hope you know what I mean.
I think as women we've all had one of these (or more than a few in my case!)
With the humidity recently in Toronto,
styling my hair sometimes becomes a hopeless task.
Today felt like one of those days.
Usually I just want to stay inside,
hair in ponytail and work away at my list of to-do's.
Today however, sun shining,
mid July (already!)
I decidedSimply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-59276668207518617712012-07-09T00:59:00.001-04:002012-07-09T01:14:45.829-04:00Behind the scenesWow, its been a while.
I cannot even explain where the time has gone.
Minutes turn to hours,
hours turn to days,
days to months,
and now 3 months sine my last entry I try to recall what has kept me away.
Simply Sienna has already taken me on a journey
6 months ago even I could not have imagined
(And imagine I can!).
The various stylings have satisfied me on so many levels.
The desireSimply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-32040921810302471912012-04-10T00:52:00.001-04:002012-04-10T01:00:31.910-04:00Of things PastSunday brunch,
a ritual treasured in days of the past.
A day of rest,
family,
fun.
In our world of 24-7,
Sunday is often the new Monday.
Friday, Saturday and so on.
Between the desire to work,
well - the blackberry keeps beeping.
Children needing,
take them here, take them there.
And the never ending list of to do's.
Sunday brunch,
seems often a distant memory,
of things past.
This Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-64208670004106581222012-03-25T22:37:00.000-04:002012-03-25T22:37:19.211-04:00Purple PassionPurple,
a symbol of royalty, nobility and spirituality.
Hot red and the coolness of blue combined.
In nature it has a special place.
Lavendar, orchid, lilac and violet
flowers considered delicate and sacred.
It stands for luxury, wealth and sophistication.
The colour of passion, romance and sensitivity.
A favourite with creative people.
Whether wearing it, living in it,
creating with it,
Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-34322285653311591962012-02-26T21:00:00.000-05:002012-03-19T21:53:53.901-04:00Love StoryIf you've ever been to a Bridal show,
or any trade show for that matter -
it can be a very overwhelming experience.
Booths, samples, promotions,
sign-up here, enter this draw,
take this brochure,
and as you turn the corner,
yes - there's more!
This week Simply Sienna teamed up with Cakealicious by Reem
at The Exclusive bridal show held at The Venetian Banquet Hall in Vaughan.
A smaller show Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-29037912111616441922012-02-16T09:19:00.000-05:002012-02-16T09:25:29.032-05:00PinkColour,
its all around us
pretty hues of red, green, orange, yellow and blue.
Yet when it comes to wardrobe selection
I have a tendency to stick to the neutrals,
black, beige, browns.
Interesting - all the letter b.
Boring maybe?
Another b.
I don't dislike colour,
but in my home surroundings I find it serene and calming.
It also allows me to exercise my ability to change decor,
mix up the mood
Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-77033380127056423882012-02-15T11:17:00.000-05:002012-02-15T11:40:06.100-05:00Baby BabyBaby.
Late nights, early mornings,
diapers, feedings, bathings,
smiling, crying,
screaming, dreaming,
hugging, loving
Life that will forever be changed.
Being a mommy myself,
there is no feeling that can be compared to the love, fear, hopes, dreams
you have for your child.
If you've visited Simply Sienna on facebook recently
https://www.facebook.com/SimplySiennas
you may have caught aSimply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-66728371900638913462012-02-13T21:40:00.000-05:002012-02-15T11:35:41.752-05:00Arithmatic
I'm definately not a math star,
despite a science background
and having a business orientated career for the last 10 years,
ask me about numbers
(especially if it concerns a personal budget of some kind for my shopping muses)
and well lets say-
maybe I choose to forget my arithmatic!
This can often frustrate the one closest to me
(husband that is)
and although I work with budgets daily
Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-4104654669433807712012-02-09T10:15:00.000-05:002012-02-11T15:11:24.687-05:00DowntownBright lights,
buzzing streets,
different aromas, (ok not all great!)
soaring buildings,
people coming, people going,
Life.
I love downtown.
Yes- I live in my suburban home,
in our warm community
but
I'm a city girl at heart.
London - love it or loathe it
is my favourite city in the world.
Am I a little bias
Absolutely!
I grew up learning to walk in its streets,
playing in its parks,
Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-37563292447528390132012-02-02T22:03:00.000-05:002012-02-11T15:22:27.197-05:00Good-bye wallpaperWallpaper.
Don't get me wrong,
I am not opposed to wallpaper.
There are some beautiful designers
that create exceptional images and patterns to adorn our walls with.
One of my favourites is Candice Olson,
her wallpaper is stunning and can be sourced through York Wallcoverings
http://www.yorkwall.com/
Candice uses this one in her office.
However, the wallpaper in the master bath of our home
Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-88005724611280824952012-01-28T12:07:00.000-05:002012-01-28T12:59:56.966-05:00Beyond bordersMoving,
What are your thoughts?
For a girl whose first move from her childhood home
was across the ocean from England to Canada,
moving again seemed a daunting task.
Watching friends move every two to three years
amazed me.
The thought of uprooting, packing, unpacking,
leaving behind walls where in between memories lay.
Surprising feelings for a girl whom loves Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-56933748784640688462012-01-21T19:31:00.000-05:002012-02-11T15:26:06.327-05:00Black FridayAn envelope arrives in the mail,
the allure of the event to come.
A wedding invitation.
Weddings
always evoke happy thoughts.
I think.
The notion of fairytails, happily ever afters,
forevers.
And yes - The dress.
What will she wear,
what will I wear?
A reason to shop?
Love it!
Something old, something new,
something borrowed,
something blue. (I always seem to miss the "something blueSimply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-65247639122531279082012-01-15T19:46:00.000-05:002012-02-11T15:28:32.745-05:00Mommy "hearts" you
Have you ever been walking the aisles of a store,
and then your little one sees out of the corner of their eye
the rows and rows of Valentine's cards?
Dora The Explorer, My Little Pony, Transformers,
Spiderman, Princesses, Spongebob Square pants.
The decision, the decisions.
Purchase made - now the attention to writing these little cards,
pencil in hand, one, two, three, maybe four areSimply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-18298212448042783262012-01-11T21:07:00.000-05:002012-01-11T21:15:41.636-05:00Love is in the air..
With Christmas a thing of the past
and long forgotten
especially in the eyes of retail,
shelves are brimming with the next big thing.
Yes - Valentine's Day.
There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-37379451633726620732012-01-06T22:29:00.000-05:002012-01-07T02:10:21.675-05:00Timeless2012 is a special year for a company that exemplifies "timeless"
Figured it out?
Tiffany & Co.
Designs coveted across generations and continents,
a simple blue box that says a thousand words,
a white perfectly tied bow that makes you smile before even pulling it apart.
Year by year I hope to add to my own small personal collection,
one I dream of passing down Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-87082099001922066192012-01-04T18:58:00.000-05:002012-01-04T19:58:33.583-05:00Got Candy?You've all seen a sneak peak of my decor and I'm sure many of are you are wondering
What does shopping, decorating and styling have to do with candy?
One of my little girls has a - how shall I put this - attraction, maybe addiction to candy!
Conversation in our home is constantly about what foods are healthy, brushing teeth, even a Dr's visit -
Who to my horror told me withSimply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-61382689516673107512012-01-03T01:11:00.000-05:002012-01-03T02:00:15.796-05:00Yves Saint Laurent"Fashions fade, style is eternal." -Yves Saint Laurent
As one of fashions icons from my lifetime said,
It is with this quote I envision Simply Sienna
Style is unique, timeless and cannot be purchased in a store.
Developed over time, comes alive with confidence and remains with us through this journey we call life.
As we all embark on returning to routine after the Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125882643466295908.post-77597137556400086912012-01-01T23:51:00.000-05:002012-01-01T23:51:40.427-05:00Introducing Simply SiennaNew year brings resolutions, new beginnings and hope.
January 1st sees the launch of Simply Sienna.
Born from a passion (maybe obsession!) for shopping, decorating, party planning and love of all things pretty in life.
Mom, wife, career woman.
I have three little girls - Gisele, Iliana and Sienna who inspire me everyday to make this world a little sweeter.
I welcome you to share in Simply Sienna-Style definedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655608271457603079noreply@blogger.com2