http://www.suitablycool.com/blog finding the cool in everyday Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:45:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_159" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The lovely front windows at Sideshow Cafe."][/caption] It is hard to believe that a year has passed since Suitably Cool launched with the Sideshow Café post- the little café where I spent many afternoons teaching myself blog software over Americanos and coffee cake. It was exciting to be ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7296 [caption id="attachment_7285" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Bed bath and book= a big day."][/caption] I have been thinking a lot about the final two posts for suitablycool. I would like to go out with a bang; write about some really cool adventures, gorgeous crafts, mind blowing recipes and throw around some new ideas brimming ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7283 [caption id="attachment_7233" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="The Mason jar"][/caption] Yes, today I am writing a whole post devoted to the Mason jar! I do love them so! Mason jars were invented in 1858 by John L. Mason and remain a staple around our house. [caption id="attachment_7220" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Di sold these lovely vintage mason ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7218 [caption id="attachment_7173" align="aligncenter" width="237" caption="These days biking is easier than walking."][/caption] June is bike month in Toronto and to bike you need energy so I thought it was a good time to make some sweet more bars. Michael has been hitting the trails and mountains on his bike as much as possible ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7165 [caption id="attachment_7098" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="The beginning of the project- a month ago."][/caption] Happy June!  A few months ago I wrote a post about getting a nursery together for the fresh baby on the way. Cut to a few months later and I am realizing that the nursery is really more for ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7082 [caption id="attachment_7056" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Planting season is here."][/caption] It’s that time of year again: time to get your hands into dirt and make things grow.  Not sure where to start? I can think of nothing better or easier to grow than your own little herb garden. [caption id="attachment_7060" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Pretty tarragon."][/caption] Whether ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7052 A couple of weeks ago I turned 40. There is a long running joke in my family that I was born at the age of 40 because of my serious and pragmatic nature as a child and for the most part I would agree. So to be actually turning 40, ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7031 Thanks for popping by! Suitably Cool is away for two weeks. Check back next Wednesday (May 19th) for the regular weekly post. http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=7023 [caption id="attachment_7007" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The market."][/caption] Last weekend I found myself in Kitchener-Waterloo at the Bloomin Arts Festival with Diana and a touch of vintage. We were there alongside 60 other artisans on the steps of the Kitchener Farmer's Market. [caption id="attachment_7004" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Almost set up..."][/caption] After set up I had a ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=6989 Last August I bought a composter for the backyard and was very excited to start my own compost program at home rather than just relying on the city green bin program. I noticed immediately that we had about an1/8 of the compost to send to the city on any given ... http://www.suitablycool.com/blog/?p=6951