tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52201094730288215982024-03-09T20:47:31.223-06:00The Little Shop of ElleSeeElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.comBlogger830125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-59463889395409662122023-04-16T17:07:00.004-06:002023-08-21T17:35:46.121-06:00The Newest Member of The Family: Casper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEhlYqK5W6cbcZ2ZVm7RnKhTht-dyB-DdX_NkLBDZgjY5iS5aPy793gevA3hD11ShlLtEVPQ5aydcSEvHeh3PAaZBXn_EYf4S1nG7hvHcMxv7ijv4Y1iEVSSkFAMzYwAd96KVpVsrcB2P6TzBN3SY6LqPGf3HjJVNUQrG8DBQtwSD65W9iEWm2nzwHcM1/s1000/52.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEhlYqK5W6cbcZ2ZVm7RnKhTht-dyB-DdX_NkLBDZgjY5iS5aPy793gevA3hD11ShlLtEVPQ5aydcSEvHeh3PAaZBXn_EYf4S1nG7hvHcMxv7ijv4Y1iEVSSkFAMzYwAd96KVpVsrcB2P6TzBN3SY6LqPGf3HjJVNUQrG8DBQtwSD65W9iEWm2nzwHcM1/s16000/52.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/another-nap/361?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10" target="_blank">Another Nap art print</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Inspiration comes from a lot of different places, but if you've been around for a while, you know that one of my greatest inspirations was <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/search?q=ivan" target="_blank">our dog, Ivan</a>. He passed away at the end of 2019, and two years later we added another member to our family, Casper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I just realised that I have never introduced him to you, so I thought the perfect time would be when I shared my latest art print with you. It's a tribute to the <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/curled-up-pup-enamel-pin/322?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=20" target="_blank">curled-up pup</a> that you have come to know and love, and it's called "<a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/another-nap/361?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10" target="_blank">Another Nap</a>". I love that both of my little buddies enjoy making such a tight little donut shape with their bodies. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It felt like a nice tribute to my little pup, while making Casper curl a different direction makes the art print distinctly him. Perhaps I should make a pin of him as well. What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEJKiw89NFj47TANK0-NP6PAVuczszh2aPlJriKYzbmux_W_7JRXgm1cBhP30ovCnfsSSngpwz_yxb3MAJKPhU7KGSbPCjkaP-zZ5taWMVZoWNUoDSuihQykF3HAxV7Z1Jm9B6qBqkwbOYLeppbbAyZphOzISKcQ9G3R2VIRDgqHaM6pCe0sKyVqhOYOg/s1100/casper%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEJKiw89NFj47TANK0-NP6PAVuczszh2aPlJriKYzbmux_W_7JRXgm1cBhP30ovCnfsSSngpwz_yxb3MAJKPhU7KGSbPCjkaP-zZ5taWMVZoWNUoDSuihQykF3HAxV7Z1Jm9B6qBqkwbOYLeppbbAyZphOzISKcQ9G3R2VIRDgqHaM6pCe0sKyVqhOYOg/s16000/casper%201.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-4558875488587433902023-02-12T16:03:00.003-06:002023-08-21T17:07:13.694-06:00My Korean Skincare Routine: Protect<p style="text-align: justify;">The last two products in my Korean skincare routine as layed out <a href="https://sokoglam.com/pages/the-korean-skin-care-routine" target="_blank">here on Soko Glam</a> are moisturizer and sunscreen: the protectors that seal in the moisture and goodies from the <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2022/06/my-korean-skincare-routine-nourish.html" target="_blank">nourishing steps</a>, and prevent further damage from the elements. There are a couple of products that I will make another post about because my routines differ between morning and night.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p>THE MOISTURIZER </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBViv9Uq4NTYwTtf4QWsD6zx-je6jGusRxERi4eAYZ_TinY5D1gs25fCMOUWY4BWNINWM-ivrq0mTiTpYN6-h3HMhFLx_clrWvJGDaFjlfFAkBfVMkBJOpUSxdP5PbW8kXi6xNJb0CZo55u0r-DONnrXsu9ZmxaoFj658vnktrkZiyVots33BkYcVhFi8/s1400/moisturizer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBViv9Uq4NTYwTtf4QWsD6zx-je6jGusRxERi4eAYZ_TinY5D1gs25fCMOUWY4BWNINWM-ivrq0mTiTpYN6-h3HMhFLx_clrWvJGDaFjlfFAkBfVMkBJOpUSxdP5PbW8kXi6xNJb0CZo55u0r-DONnrXsu9ZmxaoFj658vnktrkZiyVots33BkYcVhFi8/s16000/moisturizer.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I originally had been using the moisturizer from Cerave, but switched to <a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/the-ordinary-deciem-natural-moisturizing-factors-ha-P427414" target="_blank">The Ordinary</a> when they started making the bottles significantly smaller. It has a lot of similar ingredients to Cerave, including ceramides.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have never had many issues with moisturizers, as long as they are fragrance-free, and, essentially, a basic lotion that doesn't clog my pores. Cerave was originally introduced to me by my family physician after I had some <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2021/09/healthy-body-beginning-of-my-korean.html" target="_blank">issues with using a face oil</a> as a moisturizer, so I continue to stay away from those kinds of products.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p>THE SUN PROTECTION</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7B0AsOTGU1Fr3B7Bq9bFZgQ_sQKPNi53x7GcXX7Puqu5V0mCvRfaP_CrL7sAXt2hRe7ZNjLbgOrocgYZHVIbuHYtjtAaw_2r2WsMdQe_UgVETaYv9IWqEZ4wFGwX2XOgAL7j1FxzjlXGc5-kliZxNnMrrJPJwTXu-5pUl7_cqTMUsGYGyWoVPZABDazN0/s1400/sunscreen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7B0AsOTGU1Fr3B7Bq9bFZgQ_sQKPNi53x7GcXX7Puqu5V0mCvRfaP_CrL7sAXt2hRe7ZNjLbgOrocgYZHVIbuHYtjtAaw_2r2WsMdQe_UgVETaYv9IWqEZ4wFGwX2XOgAL7j1FxzjlXGc5-kliZxNnMrrJPJwTXu-5pUl7_cqTMUsGYGyWoVPZABDazN0/s16000/sunscreen.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Sunscreen was a difficult thing for me to find, but after some searching, I settled with Play Everyday Lotion from Supergoop. I originally tried a tinted formula and it left a film on my face that I didn't like. It's hard to find something that doesn't leave either a thick white film that pills, or a greasy film, and so I chose to go with the greasy film. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I will say that I am very happy with this sunscreen, and while I tend to have a little bit of a shine from it, it does soak nicely into my skin, and I have not been irritated by it at all.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2022/01/my-korean-skincare-routine-cleanse-prep.html" target="_blank">My Korean Skincare Routine: Cleanse & Prep</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2022/06/my-korean-skincare-routine-nourish.html" target="_blank">My Korean Skincare Routine: Nourish</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2021/09/healthy-body-beginning-of-my-korean.html" target="_blank">Healthy Body: The Beginning of My Korean Skincare Routine</a></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-14043477173164111422023-01-15T09:10:00.004-06:002023-08-21T17:10:33.273-06:00My Curly Hair Journey: 2.5 Years<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYADQAxYsdaWyLi_E4cT9_ukDbtUkZXyXVQgy2NNBYKTAMs1N-5pfH8FRkbzLf4F0Vlq_ZpS4RBCkdnhEbbwGOGjLaSjrIxJyFUwfPBFhQV4bYhdPr5mAPy7yydx4NLY26qIjIgd5r9SONcMMo9VXJmhphLp1Ym26vaSek1Lfz0zGqWCgaKCuc6l__Vw/s1400/January%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYADQAxYsdaWyLi_E4cT9_ukDbtUkZXyXVQgy2NNBYKTAMs1N-5pfH8FRkbzLf4F0Vlq_ZpS4RBCkdnhEbbwGOGjLaSjrIxJyFUwfPBFhQV4bYhdPr5mAPy7yydx4NLY26qIjIgd5r9SONcMMo9VXJmhphLp1Ym26vaSek1Lfz0zGqWCgaKCuc6l__Vw/s16000/January%202023.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">This winter, I started to add some stuff to my routine, as well as change the way I do some things (<a href="https://curlmaven.ie/10-winter-haircare-tips/" target="_blank">thanks to this blog post</a>):</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">1. I stopped scrunching out my hair once it was dry, and started letting it naturally crunch itself out during the day. This helped to keep the moisture sealed into my hair, as I had started to noticed that my hair was a lot more dry by the end of the day at work.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. I started giving myself a scalp massage with some oil once a week, and then clarifying it with apple cider vinegar.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. I have been drying my hair completely instead of letting it air dry for the last little bit of time.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. I have been applying products and squeezing out extra water in the shower (while my head is upside down) and have not been plopping.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Through these four things, I have noticed that my hair is able to retain moisture a lot longer, as well as keep the curl a lot longer before I wash it again. It's been quite surprising, but I it's the best kind of surprise!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-32601421905270942022022-12-30T18:33:00.002-06:002023-08-21T17:11:11.677-06:002022: The Year In Numbers<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNm6Ustg1zAy7QPaYahLQu0OT9ubORktGZgdiIMm-GgAvUeQI1DOobCTp8IzzNQWWaOMv0m4RXqCa6DhtP1SjS0WCy28AIo54fGTzW8qWlJ3J1ohrLxfzcWx-uAJENa6I4Z80ch2ajW7mK4n-EVQRJtsM5ykpSoXD8YmkbCHl2PmMnpvX2WDMtHV2UaQ/s1000/Ivan%20Pin%20-%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNm6Ustg1zAy7QPaYahLQu0OT9ubORktGZgdiIMm-GgAvUeQI1DOobCTp8IzzNQWWaOMv0m4RXqCa6DhtP1SjS0WCy28AIo54fGTzW8qWlJ3J1ohrLxfzcWx-uAJENa6I4Z80ch2ajW7mK4n-EVQRJtsM5ykpSoXD8YmkbCHl2PmMnpvX2WDMtHV2UaQ/s16000/Ivan%20Pin%20-%201.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For the fourth year in a row, you have made the <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/curled-up-pup-enamel-pin/322?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=20" target="_blank">Curled-Up Pup</a> pin the most wanted item in the shop! As always, we continue to donate $1 from every purchase of the <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/curled-up-pup-enamel-pin/322?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=20" target="_blank">enamel pin</a>, <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/feel-better-ivan/12?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10" target="_blank">art print</a>, and <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/feel-better/8?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=6" target="_blank">card</a> to our local SPCA. <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2014/08/shop-announcement-help-support-local.html" target="_blank">Since 2016</a> we have raised nearly $150 thanks to you!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1OBCMLMGAZytUK1pfXL6dwmYPHRQlsEQt2H2_Bhnf5iEEXhByGgTMAdHbA3JFW8B6lXheyEhhifQMb_eMcFvBgKhi1aMi56rifTTaiAyTXtm0-xiqbpbKLVbdmmNf6MRL25BudIBlQZJGpjMiYdCzPAZD_fpxx9z-R_JkHB3-Tjs_2jdMEG5dwgm5A/s2000/2022%20end%20of%20year.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1OBCMLMGAZytUK1pfXL6dwmYPHRQlsEQt2H2_Bhnf5iEEXhByGgTMAdHbA3JFW8B6lXheyEhhifQMb_eMcFvBgKhi1aMi56rifTTaiAyTXtm0-xiqbpbKLVbdmmNf6MRL25BudIBlQZJGpjMiYdCzPAZD_fpxx9z-R_JkHB3-Tjs_2jdMEG5dwgm5A/s16000/2022%20end%20of%20year.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">For the fan favourite cards of the year this year, <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/chosen-mom/52?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=8" target="_blank">Chosen Mom</a> was in the top four for the second year in a row, along with <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/moon-of-my-life/305?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=7" target="_blank">Moon of My Life</a>, <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/sun-stars/340?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=7" target="_blank">Sun and Stars</a>, and <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/hanerot-halalu/38?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=9" target="_blank">Hanerot Halalu</a>. I love that the Game of Thrones inspired cards are still standing out!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8BiKrwqngpDlmflYobeS3j7MipDon24fWnh69OZHDQGHn5e59ht2gSeITupwHSJg5QBbunFKcg-5Di0CzODQr984j3J4LfBHqCe1ZfwciT5_zOT0flgd30vOEbevoUVfYcJ_GUrgdSD_9usqk9-EgW5t48dIAAdDvdqR8LQKrBDSxrO_IYU3Ka5NhA/s1000/22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8BiKrwqngpDlmflYobeS3j7MipDon24fWnh69OZHDQGHn5e59ht2gSeITupwHSJg5QBbunFKcg-5Di0CzODQr984j3J4LfBHqCe1ZfwciT5_zOT0flgd30vOEbevoUVfYcJ_GUrgdSD_9usqk9-EgW5t48dIAAdDvdqR8LQKrBDSxrO_IYU3Ka5NhA/s16000/22.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/feel-better-ivan/12?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10" target="_blank">Feel Better, Ivan</a> is the top art print this year! I feel so blessed that this little fellow speaks to so many people, and that it connects me with so many different dog lovers. I never would have guessed that this little drawing of my sweet pup would resonate around the world.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkdhKyK9Ith07C_vkzcRfvmGg9OCngH3psBDuMISDFh6GJ4QEHt_8Swnw3dvbaXz2h1m1mPVKaexnLEG8oQfL1iJz2x68IS0BW45t3AqhCBZuf04xKipSQo_Ur_U4RxlOx2VlLIgHNfpHS5UO2-7btHKPF9nxAmNhUSnntO3tai5kORFzlhj48vWWsw/s1600/cleansing1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkdhKyK9Ith07C_vkzcRfvmGg9OCngH3psBDuMISDFh6GJ4QEHt_8Swnw3dvbaXz2h1m1mPVKaexnLEG8oQfL1iJz2x68IS0BW45t3AqhCBZuf04xKipSQo_Ur_U4RxlOx2VlLIgHNfpHS5UO2-7btHKPF9nxAmNhUSnntO3tai5kORFzlhj48vWWsw/s16000/cleansing1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">This year's top blog post was about the <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2022/03/curly-hair-my-cleansing-products.html" target="_blank">cleansing products</a> that I have been using recently during my curly hair journey. It took me a long time to find what worked best for me, and I hope that people will be able to take some of the information that I have gathered to help them along on their journey as well.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Take care in 2023! I can't wait to see where the year will take us :)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-41897367182395784952022-12-03T17:02:00.014-06:002022-12-11T17:31:46.091-06:00Last Minute Christmas Gifts 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Sometimes we run out of time to order a gift online, or even forget about one person on our list, and that's okay because I have made a small list of last minute gift ideas that will hopefully provide some inspiration for you. All of these items can be found at London Drugs, but I'm sure they can be found in any little shop that you check out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KDfu_Ibdy4V0B-fWfuRnA4JCHTNCemIF_2vK6MnLK1GPBcBXf2Av-aKFDBvEUzBWst6OM7lA1PK7vuwS3DU0-CupqxzS_b6jsf6SfmYPiXSq5OlRyOHidf_FnEj4JtxPBmSe_SdrCDmcBFeTYIFgXOhgkaL1EK6Rdi2Ub30WucRCiHE8Pnx_zTjh0g/s628/slippers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="569" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KDfu_Ibdy4V0B-fWfuRnA4JCHTNCemIF_2vK6MnLK1GPBcBXf2Av-aKFDBvEUzBWst6OM7lA1PK7vuwS3DU0-CupqxzS_b6jsf6SfmYPiXSq5OlRyOHidf_FnEj4JtxPBmSe_SdrCDmcBFeTYIFgXOhgkaL1EK6Rdi2Ub30WucRCiHE8Pnx_zTjh0g/s16000/slippers.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">These <a href="https://www.londondrugs.com/squishland-adult-slippers/L2028600.html" target="_blank">squishy slippers</a> are absolutely adorable, look sooo soft, and would be perfect for the person in your life that is always complaining about having cold feet, but also hates socks (though you could totally wear socks in these if you so desire).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4lUJZh3ygdk6XDVz_81lRGIikcoDAnec257aVAY-tC4Stll16R1-sWIYpWUDS-O-mCUlSBHnxzTa3qKDXttRX293I9SuYO1ER9y1dBOjmzmPWQksCu3kyVVVpozbUuY0QXvWwbUQcA9ktkS6lMrHhjNv28eCuccNYP8MURemQ2kC1V4ORnkcg5RCx0g/s633/moon%20lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4lUJZh3ygdk6XDVz_81lRGIikcoDAnec257aVAY-tC4Stll16R1-sWIYpWUDS-O-mCUlSBHnxzTa3qKDXttRX293I9SuYO1ER9y1dBOjmzmPWQksCu3kyVVVpozbUuY0QXvWwbUQcA9ktkS6lMrHhjNv28eCuccNYP8MURemQ2kC1V4ORnkcg5RCx0g/s16000/moon%20lamp.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I personally have one of these <a href="https://www.londondrugs.com/collection-by-london-drugs-led-colour-changing-moon-lamp/L1063681.html?cgid=house-decor-lamps" target="_blank">moon lamps</a> and I love it so much. This version has many more colours than mine does, but it lights up a room nicely with a soft glow while also looking super cool and totally like the real moon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0axcRnI04y1pVoiBbtyxzrBXzC5bZTbpMIwn9dxjLK6NtJRfkSHmeXw_phS95HPxHRedzr7k2smKgnU3I00g52QyEsotybxqpzarv3sfZb8xrtuggI9aVYJC4xWEL8-BxtJasusqdF79apYRqsLEfrKW0HmFPtiEC1q1aNx3LhIEJwV2Np6PAe8GfKA/s622/water%20bottle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0axcRnI04y1pVoiBbtyxzrBXzC5bZTbpMIwn9dxjLK6NtJRfkSHmeXw_phS95HPxHRedzr7k2smKgnU3I00g52QyEsotybxqpzarv3sfZb8xrtuggI9aVYJC4xWEL8-BxtJasusqdF79apYRqsLEfrKW0HmFPtiEC1q1aNx3LhIEJwV2Np6PAe8GfKA/s16000/water%20bottle.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Who doesn't love a nice <a href="https://www.londondrugs.com/asobu-superb-sippy/M0010674.html?dwvar_M0010674_color=Pastel%20Teal&cgid=#" target="_blank">water bottle</a>, and I'm talking like nice complimentary colours with a sleek design kind of water bottle. Yes, this one does have a straw, but I chose it for this list because it is larger than 500mls, and, let's be honest, it's annoying to have to fill your water bottle that much throughout the day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA8GEi901nf5eh2LAKD-7C4bQhykPNHV3Pf8XjB_6iSQVbwrfScE6pM_vMKScDt-xQlKgmPrCYx1Sp9IBlhiZHoaUu5RyxiXvql4YpthusxT5CCPPYvSYbo_jN3B23aHHdcusj1HDubMyQ-P8NRLk9VdrQ8iWM95JFIaVV2bsjyb-LMmoGulQSaoRvw/s645/instant%20camera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA8GEi901nf5eh2LAKD-7C4bQhykPNHV3Pf8XjB_6iSQVbwrfScE6pM_vMKScDt-xQlKgmPrCYx1Sp9IBlhiZHoaUu5RyxiXvql4YpthusxT5CCPPYvSYbo_jN3B23aHHdcusj1HDubMyQ-P8NRLk9VdrQ8iWM95JFIaVV2bsjyb-LMmoGulQSaoRvw/s16000/instant%20camera.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Yes, an <a href="https://www.londondrugs.com/polaroid-go-everything-box-instant-camera---white---prd006036/L1516860.html" target="_blank">instant camera</a> is a gift that can also be considered in the days before Christmas. There's something really fun about watching the photos develop and having a physical reminder of a moment. I find that this kind of camera makes me really think about the moments I want to save.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2RGeRuoIq8nv48WeXy1GU9jjXpbZ-7fuwy7bDk9mjKw8C2BXPvuETS7F_ooEBNiN4arhF4CuSkLF4CEpcy5DYPG8UyWMw1G5M7juEUDwq6TQof-KOXJYcEVZj3kHg6nmejF1Gi5hKkas1a6XV5gzpxx2OowXEnhjvIM_Fy9S7NG3O00ri2mMTf6oD3Q/s686/heated%20blanket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="686" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2RGeRuoIq8nv48WeXy1GU9jjXpbZ-7fuwy7bDk9mjKw8C2BXPvuETS7F_ooEBNiN4arhF4CuSkLF4CEpcy5DYPG8UyWMw1G5M7juEUDwq6TQof-KOXJYcEVZj3kHg6nmejF1Gi5hKkas1a6XV5gzpxx2OowXEnhjvIM_Fy9S7NG3O00ri2mMTf6oD3Q/s16000/heated%20blanket.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Seriously, if you live anywhere where it stays below 0 Celsius for longer than 4 months, a <a href="https://www.londondrugs.com/sunbeam-heated-throw-faux-fur---cream/L2043690.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">heated blanket</a> is an amazing gift, especially if it is also an incredibly cozy blanket without the heat turned on that can be utilized for the rest of the year.</div><p><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-67844251216818012282022-11-26T15:51:00.006-06:002022-11-27T16:05:12.161-06:00What We Love: Christmas Edition 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYiZ3ooinAkes5pZfCNAlItpcdH2yny_USP51npvw19Fs__nRk3vNRQsO5YsUr7euSnEvRL1WUTRh-G6eakiorvuOYg7-iaShUDQYk3u3A1kGcWiW8XIAkJCcN6GqV1XYWorILn4Jsf9B3wN6KvDjV47sLYTtaTmOQJNY_IuWS9o3dnyHJUU81Ds7fg/s631/diy%20ornaments.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="631" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYiZ3ooinAkes5pZfCNAlItpcdH2yny_USP51npvw19Fs__nRk3vNRQsO5YsUr7euSnEvRL1WUTRh-G6eakiorvuOYg7-iaShUDQYk3u3A1kGcWiW8XIAkJCcN6GqV1XYWorILn4Jsf9B3wN6KvDjV47sLYTtaTmOQJNY_IuWS9o3dnyHJUU81Ds7fg/s16000/diy%20ornaments.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1119115327/diy-mini-ornaments-christmas-ornaments?click_key=c44470b0b3f18ab223ed247e69d36ec27fe3aa82%3A1119115327&click_sum=50637b0f&ref=user_profile&frs=1" target="_blank">DIY Mini Ornaments</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I purchased <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1119115327/diy-mini-ornaments-christmas-ornaments?click_key=c44470b0b3f18ab223ed247e69d36ec27fe3aa82%3A1119115327&click_sum=50637b0f&ref=user_profile&frs=1" target="_blank">these mini ornaments</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SundayHummingbird?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1119115327" target="_blank">Sunday Hummingbird</a> as a gift this year, and they are so sweet. They are perfect for the person (child or adult) that enjoys painting and doing little craft projects. I can't wait to wrap them up for Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>
<center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lCpXMy5GalI" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: justify;">I thought I'd share <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCpXMy5GalI" target="_blank">this classic</a> from Bing Crosby and David Bowie this year. If you don't feel like watching the whole thing, just fast forward to where they are standing by the piano and you'll hear the song, but I highly recommend listening to the banter (especially if you are a fan of Crosby or Bowie).</center><center style="text-align: justify;"><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8aq2IdV9VYMaEhHjglAmYSYe9BA_7AqR9i7DArNaIy96LxHQ_GhxlxVlpk1HXPoby8lxtTE5UuN0PYtHdF9YSUk3b8Ju0EQlVh0cmIImtZsrFaS9sYr_NgAHmrgO2D1XLSCR5r9a4uqHwwL5b9WqRHVVjI6HAVdxgSzj56JmimETh-gxYEr3hYbdtg/s1100/pink%20castle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8aq2IdV9VYMaEhHjglAmYSYe9BA_7AqR9i7DArNaIy96LxHQ_GhxlxVlpk1HXPoby8lxtTE5UuN0PYtHdF9YSUk3b8Ju0EQlVh0cmIImtZsrFaS9sYr_NgAHmrgO2D1XLSCR5r9a4uqHwwL5b9WqRHVVjI6HAVdxgSzj56JmimETh-gxYEr3hYbdtg/s16000/pink%20castle.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1309869948/christmas-at-the-winter-palace-art-print?click_key=7dd3bdbf808547f00014890da7c846dcd6e968d1%3A1309869948&click_sum=11fa6b32&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">Christmas At The Winter Palace</a> art print</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This gorgeous <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1309869948/christmas-at-the-winter-palace-art-print?click_key=7dd3bdbf808547f00014890da7c846dcd6e968d1%3A1309869948&click_sum=11fa6b32&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">painting</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/janethillstudio?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1309869948" target="_blank">Janet Hill Studio</a> captures the feelings of Christmas beautifully. From the warmth of being together, the sugary sweetness of the castle, the wonder of the lights and decorations, to the emotions each piece of the painting evokes. There's something so magical about this piece of art that brings back every memory of Christmas, while at the same time feeling so modern and new. It's simply wonderfilled.</div><center style="text-align: justify;"><br /></center>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-74755216431381193942022-11-05T20:31:00.003-06:002022-11-22T19:31:57.874-06:00A Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2022: For Animal Lovers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hand-drawn-animals-enjoying-christmas-holiday_11563947.htm" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hand-drawn-animals-enjoying-christmas-holiday_11563947.htm" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hand-drawn-animals-enjoying-christmas-holiday_11563947.htm" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hand-drawn-animals-enjoying-christmas-holiday_11563947.htm" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_U4QAyHbCS_plt4r4iGuEyNkW5o9ylup0gmwRhJ8Xoe1NgFMNio6ZHn-TEhlloF4n9qtfpFc3fA78KzNBohApJ2L9qBHWQ3fopDIGZmDh4n2iYsXxmod67-rebtTVCBEU_LhqWgkUeLGbY1uuroGYgdSCw-hRiLtC4xRT2erbbeXk0lldgCgbDibkpQ/s1200/banner-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_U4QAyHbCS_plt4r4iGuEyNkW5o9ylup0gmwRhJ8Xoe1NgFMNio6ZHn-TEhlloF4n9qtfpFc3fA78KzNBohApJ2L9qBHWQ3fopDIGZmDh4n2iYsXxmod67-rebtTVCBEU_LhqWgkUeLGbY1uuroGYgdSCw-hRiLtC4xRT2erbbeXk0lldgCgbDibkpQ/s16000/banner-2.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hand-drawn-animals-enjoying-christmas-holiday_11563947.htm" target="_blank">source</a> </div></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Every item on this list is either on my favourites list, or from a shop on my favourites list. I have purchased items from some of these shops, plan to make a purchase, or just love the items in the shop so much that I want to share their work with you. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There is something so special and unique about handmade items that you simply can't get anywhere else. It's not just the care and attention that goes into creating something for someone else, but there's something so wonderful about purchasing an item that someone else has created from their imagination with their own hands that makes each item one of a kind. A rare piece of another person that they wanted to share with you. That's beautiful, and, to me, the meaning of this holiday season.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>FOR THE HOME</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbqeZsX0ulsIQR3w1zWQUD54vvC5tacsRdjVaQ9ppOjlfhWJXi19t9znRgE5QRSbxSKMrckA4y27ByBDJv9NjWdLlkBNjXXpm_MG4D5QDL2mvO6xFXwa4TEhXBstbcBREAvgi5tBDNVZGMjwKLIfjH8uH4L4sgzUykV-bzTLlnnDARJBtV-yGdks36Q/s1112/Ceramic%20Giraffe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="1112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbqeZsX0ulsIQR3w1zWQUD54vvC5tacsRdjVaQ9ppOjlfhWJXi19t9znRgE5QRSbxSKMrckA4y27ByBDJv9NjWdLlkBNjXXpm_MG4D5QDL2mvO6xFXwa4TEhXBstbcBREAvgi5tBDNVZGMjwKLIfjH8uH4L4sgzUykV-bzTLlnnDARJBtV-yGdks36Q/s16000/Ceramic%20Giraffe.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/578430008/miniature-handmade-ceramic-giraffe?click_key=f87fc0b2461a96b8e3913415e6feca2c68ff6de5%3A578430008&click_sum=5eee757e&ref=shop_home_active_36&pro=1" target="_blank">Miniature Handmade Ceramic Giraffe</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/VanilyaCeramics?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=578430008" target="_blank">Vanilya Ceramics</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/470821606/funny-christmas-card-christmas-tree-cat?click_key=eb9302500981df3272292b51de9ca2f56ab1fbf5%3A470821606&click_sum=24c2c2ff&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">Christmas Tree Cat card</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/jamieshelman?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=470821606" target="_blank">Jamie Shelman</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-63276317790847962972022-10-29T16:22:00.002-06:002022-12-04T16:38:28.197-06:00Behind the Art: Let us Eat Cake<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOFzWg_NeBJ8jxXVjCCg6nfXdRgNRS4aZ_4s0BuERLXWIsd5HCxkvDEfy53EgpEPhXdidCzFXOKpbl6C8Mq_c8WnyKchAh4gMmKhkQBGf9-s9XYhzb6kqbrQJyS8olDaBCmLulpdRXWH12kGn_L85vS6vN5-bp5JBdHz_wvQ7psXiWJXvDKLFaJ_0Gg/s1000/93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOFzWg_NeBJ8jxXVjCCg6nfXdRgNRS4aZ_4s0BuERLXWIsd5HCxkvDEfy53EgpEPhXdidCzFXOKpbl6C8Mq_c8WnyKchAh4gMmKhkQBGf9-s9XYhzb6kqbrQJyS8olDaBCmLulpdRXWH12kGn_L85vS6vN5-bp5JBdHz_wvQ7psXiWJXvDKLFaJ_0Gg/s16000/93.jpg" /></a><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/let-us-eat-cake/28?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5" target="_blank">Let Us Eat Cake</a> card</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had the infamous words that <a href="https://www.britannica.com/story/did-marie-antoinette-really-say-let-them-eat-cake" target="_blank">Marie-Antoinette probably did not say</a> in mind when I created <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/let-us-eat-cake/28?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5" target="_blank">this card</a> as a fun play on the phrase -- kind of like a turning up of the nose at what was said. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have to say that eating cake is one of the best parts of having a birthday (though as an adult you really don't need a reason to eat it), and I want it to be known: "Let Us Eat Cake!!"</div><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-48049459646947511312022-10-01T18:54:00.001-06:002022-12-04T16:19:26.081-06:00What We Love: Fall 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBWh-TptzzeR1xeqUdLf2kbrm96MvFo5_byZnf4f244Ga04Culdi8bD-m4cJ2ibrtBNcJqSGP3oWhROA1zMyBPidK_iGtE167pPg6F6GQfefdKJ9Gdnov3IOZbK0mzYJbxjI9vLJV2Qv9b_Ov7KwRm7NH1XHXzCdV3LlWxmIMTOuR-sxvsYzSKwGX_g/s773/carebear%20sweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="587" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBWh-TptzzeR1xeqUdLf2kbrm96MvFo5_byZnf4f244Ga04Culdi8bD-m4cJ2ibrtBNcJqSGP3oWhROA1zMyBPidK_iGtE167pPg6F6GQfefdKJ9Gdnov3IOZbK0mzYJbxjI9vLJV2Qv9b_Ov7KwRm7NH1XHXzCdV3LlWxmIMTOuR-sxvsYzSKwGX_g/s16000/carebear%20sweater.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.peace-collective.com/collections/care-bears/products/cheer-bear-hoodie-pistachio" target="_blank">Carebear Hoodie</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been loving the two hooded sweatshirts that I purchased from <a href="https://www.peace-collective.com/pages/canada-c" target="_blank">Peace Collective</a> this year, and they are now a staple underneath my jacket as the weather is getting colder. Mine are a chicken nugget hoodie that was available on McHappy Day earlier this year, and a Blue Jays hoodie that I purchased while in Toronto back in June. What I love about Peace Collective is that they <a href="https://www.peace-collective.com/pages/about" target="_blank">pick social causes</a> to support either with specific collections like the McHappy Day collection, or in general with a lot of the other items available in the shop.</div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AsO-6XuIi98" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></center>
<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Like most songs that I share on here, I heard <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsO-6XuIi98" target="_blank">LAst dAy oN EaRTh</a> by Tai Verdes on the radio, and instantly fell in love with it. It seems happy-go-lucky with it's upbeat beat and simple lyrics, but the more I listen to it, the deeper it goes. I love when a song does that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPC7S_Wx6gVjka2l9HlPXam6wzIzKcfeTXiP1lrtx0Le4P_i40IaVytGQHrZ7P9KIHbnEdfZ1nNxKU-YUNpleZDc2jbb0n94c2NJY2THJw12w9UuH93dXOLQPzy4XV2o5Gsy8caQVsbfrg8YnZVanY7IjQYylKPkguZvol7a6Wjppk5wA4DPkPXf3Cvw/s1000/poppy%20pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPC7S_Wx6gVjka2l9HlPXam6wzIzKcfeTXiP1lrtx0Le4P_i40IaVytGQHrZ7P9KIHbnEdfZ1nNxKU-YUNpleZDc2jbb0n94c2NJY2THJw12w9UuH93dXOLQPzy4XV2o5Gsy8caQVsbfrg8YnZVanY7IjQYylKPkguZvol7a6Wjppk5wA4DPkPXf3Cvw/s16000/poppy%20pin.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/683986419/beaded-poppies?click_key=0f96a15535198a2cf4da282b8645aa5025d786e9%3A683986419&click_sum=c567a4b2&ref=user_profile" target="_blank">Beaded Poppy Pin</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/683986419/beaded-poppies?click_key=0f96a15535198a2cf4da282b8645aa5025d786e9%3A683986419&click_sum=c567a4b2&ref=user_profile" target="_blank">this beaded poppy pin</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/NitaDesignsCA?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=683986419" target="_blank">Nita Designs CA</a>. Not only is a portion of proceeds donated to military/veteran funding, but each purchase in the shop supports an Indigenous artist. Lindsay creates beautiful works of beaded art (check out the beaded Santa earrings...they are adorable!).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-7331293700032728272022-09-17T17:42:00.013-06:002022-12-18T19:33:49.869-06:00Behind the Art: Sail Away<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyd43X1lcT6dsgl76kXk6thp9B3TWA_PAxagOkXgMgLU-yNqvqR6XyJjsmdH0yH-XqPHG4YqfqEQAoPP3aSpfLoMYub3-YaYi3FMrtNvFqREN8Zn14d2lGFpDzxf1-SHoDLV29Z0GGVIEP_owJpPSXu-sKJiZNCm0zHWDfB_eykrcMRnnx5TQGF0cnQ/s1000/27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyd43X1lcT6dsgl76kXk6thp9B3TWA_PAxagOkXgMgLU-yNqvqR6XyJjsmdH0yH-XqPHG4YqfqEQAoPP3aSpfLoMYub3-YaYi3FMrtNvFqREN8Zn14d2lGFpDzxf1-SHoDLV29Z0GGVIEP_owJpPSXu-sKJiZNCm0zHWDfB_eykrcMRnnx5TQGF0cnQ/s16000/27.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/98191085/simple-sail-boat-line-drawing-limited?click_key=3b235fec7f2dad0c0b5e27d1ffb876d9487d2448%3A98191085&click_sum=e3032db4&ref=shop_home_active_10" target="_blank">Sail Away</a> art print</div> <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have honestly never been on a sail boat, but I love the water and the way that you feel when you are doing something in it or on it. I was inspired by my son's board books when I made <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/98191085/simple-sail-boat-line-drawing-limited?click_key=3b235fec7f2dad0c0b5e27d1ffb876d9487d2448%3A98191085&click_sum=e3032db4&ref=shop_home_active_10" target="_blank">this drawing</a>, as well as my love for the water; the simple lines combined the idea of the wind in your sail carrying you away on an adventure relaxes me.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-74032215325125825742022-09-03T14:53:00.006-06:002022-09-03T14:54:08.192-06:00World Alzheimer's Month 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYs-ZBhnvXu4EEFi7Ijr-wwV3nt4HX-UT7_6hzADdmXwC94tOwDiagLfpftpnNA8-Q1Q1Ag_ZgCynYUoRPafEbM0TAAunpuZgKsx7E0X9azkAUQNger3iN93FLfOsH0tOzS_kByduC0DFEGFBuY4p-ci06BDNnB9dcKfi2QK0KRbdOJPMtrpJfHgLog/s934/forget%20me%20nots%20watercolour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="770" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYs-ZBhnvXu4EEFi7Ijr-wwV3nt4HX-UT7_6hzADdmXwC94tOwDiagLfpftpnNA8-Q1Q1Ag_ZgCynYUoRPafEbM0TAAunpuZgKsx7E0X9azkAUQNger3iN93FLfOsH0tOzS_kByduC0DFEGFBuY4p-ci06BDNnB9dcKfi2QK0KRbdOJPMtrpJfHgLog/w528-h640/forget%20me%20nots%20watercolour.jpg" width="528" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/611931598/forget-me-not-art-print-created-as" target="_blank">Forget Me Not art print</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ChristineWiegelmann?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=611931598" target="_blank">Christine Weigelmann</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is the beginning of September, once again, marking the beginning of World Alzheimer's Month. As in years past, we are donating 15% of proceeds from all sales in the shop for this month to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan where they programs and services, awareness, advocacy and research where they seek to "[empower] all people to live well with dementia while funding research into prevention, cures and quality of life."</div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Over <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/search/label/alz?&max-results=20" target="_blank">the last eight (8) years</a> we have donated $190 to the Alzheimer Societies of Saskatchewan and Canada in honour of my <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2017/09/forget-her-not-world-alzheimers-month.html" target="_blank">Grandma</a>. Please visit the shop (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LittleShopofElleSee" target="_blank">Etsy</a> or <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/" target="_blank">Square</a>) to make a purchase in support of World Alzheimer's Month. Let's get past $200 this year!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-56079779849885122642022-08-20T17:42:00.008-06:002022-12-04T16:38:52.776-06:00Behind the Art: Mrs + Mr<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNBrmfcW5Vwjo1wUVg6dsIiTIl_IIS0WjBpomclUuIQp91KvHUiB-Wk9heVohMXpgpXOSQYT_uE_7Qm9CcSWhRkP9eAsJS4lhENjpTxwt0fIb2yhl77PZb7W7DbT4uIuSA5-WnaDTiy63n9if1w459QnaEz7DqM_GkDudxk1LOTOsMomK6VRXIvuhpw/s1000/145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNBrmfcW5Vwjo1wUVg6dsIiTIl_IIS0WjBpomclUuIQp91KvHUiB-Wk9heVohMXpgpXOSQYT_uE_7Qm9CcSWhRkP9eAsJS4lhENjpTxwt0fIb2yhl77PZb7W7DbT4uIuSA5-WnaDTiy63n9if1w459QnaEz7DqM_GkDudxk1LOTOsMomK6VRXIvuhpw/s16000/145.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/personal-titles/335?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3" target="_blank">Personal Titles</a> card</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had been seeing a lot of letter blocking around in other forms of media and wanted to make a new wedding card using a vastly different font than I normally do (ie. my handwriting and printing), but the biggest thing for me while making this card was to put the Mrs in front of the Mr as it is typically the other way around when addressing a hetero couple. I really felt I needed to put the woman first in this instance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was also important to me that I make the card available as Mrs + Mrs and Mr + Mr, while also keeping the option open to have a different personal title made up if anyone has chosen to use something other than those two that I have used already.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-25959524650765931702022-08-06T16:01:00.001-06:002022-09-11T20:18:21.769-06:00Why We Should Move Beyond Just Saying "Good Job"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSeG87-fM_Tikyrn2ue3Twkxvz5xc-fLnaaM_3B39-um0_YLYP_FHagrusQpin4czcRXz2xAxoqnU7zMjLYMz9MVXyzghEHt1nejONGRDr3sJ5qa4B0nGRHME-KWaTwVUyf9EtY4qQUOdLz7hdqomf6YJsp_DuUah4pUQcYw4CyhcVfNMZ7h1-6_IXQ/s1920/high%20five.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1053" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSeG87-fM_Tikyrn2ue3Twkxvz5xc-fLnaaM_3B39-um0_YLYP_FHagrusQpin4czcRXz2xAxoqnU7zMjLYMz9MVXyzghEHt1nejONGRDr3sJ5qa4B0nGRHME-KWaTwVUyf9EtY4qQUOdLz7hdqomf6YJsp_DuUah4pUQcYw4CyhcVfNMZ7h1-6_IXQ/s16000/high%20five.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.wthr.com/article/news/education/mrs-brinker-shares-the-best-ways-to-praise-kids-parents-teachers/531-a855ae67-be65-4080-8e04-65fbbbd1dc8a" target="_blank">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">It's quite common for parents, guardians, and other adults in the lives of children to want to cheer them on, especially when they are trying to tackle something that they haven't done before. What's even more common is the phrase that is used when congratulating a child for being successful: Good job!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There is nothing wrong with wanting to praise your child for stepping out of their comfort zone and doing something new, or for completing a project that they have been working on, but repeating two words over and over does not have the impact on our children that we think it might.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The truth is, we all need to hear that we are doing a good job, but it is more effective, and it feels better, when it's more specific. If a child I'm working with makes a tower, and is really proud of what they have done, I will make a comment on something specific related to the tower, and one to make them think about further possibilities: "It's so tall! How did you get all of the blocks to be that tall?" </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If a child has been working on a piece of artwork and shows it to me I will make a comment about a shape or colour and ask what they are working on so as not to assume I know what it is: "Oh wow! You added a lot of colours to your paper. Tell me about what you made."</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes I don't make a comment at all, but will focus on the emotions of the child: "You seem really proud of the tower that you built. What are you going to do next?". If they ask me if I like their artwork, I will turn the question around and ask what they think about their own work, after which I will add my thoughts.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Really, the conversation is more about making general observations, especially about the effort that the child put into their work or activity, or how they are feeling about what they have done, rather than hollow praise for certain behaviours. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">These kinds of comments make no assumptions about what the child is doing, show them that I value them for more than what they have done, and that I'm genuinely paying attention to their actions. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The ultimate goal is to get children to help people, complete a task, or try something new because they genuinely want to, not because they are going to be rewarded.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For more reading: <a href="https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/five-reasons-stop-saying-good-job/#:~:text=In%20short%2C%20%E2%80%9CGood%20job!,we%20praise%20them%20some%20more." target="_blank">Five Reasons to Stop Saying "Good Job"</a> by Alfie Kohn</p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-69056270176975895182022-07-23T13:12:00.012-06:002022-08-14T14:46:04.069-06:00What We Love: Summer 2022<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgO6nsV0ZqsdblzBRuwNVX0lBJMgN8T4G0SqnOSG1HGUkn-hD1Z36AOuOavJ1Za2zPrv5OT6DAvRXpiZtsOct67Q8jpJBomKx0ZiuFMJM0FEgkHwuFFYPD5JRgaAGJVGefzBMoUIWkAupYH-oQbzZ6OOR1jms8O8pIHaV9OE5g-AxlZIlKX-DAPUtcg/s1200/hammock%20chair.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgO6nsV0ZqsdblzBRuwNVX0lBJMgN8T4G0SqnOSG1HGUkn-hD1Z36AOuOavJ1Za2zPrv5OT6DAvRXpiZtsOct67Q8jpJBomKx0ZiuFMJM0FEgkHwuFFYPD5JRgaAGJVGefzBMoUIWkAupYH-oQbzZ6OOR1jms8O8pIHaV9OE5g-AxlZIlKX-DAPUtcg/s16000/hammock%20chair.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We purchased a <a href="https://www.hammockuniverse.com/collections/hanging-hammock-chairs/products/colombian-hammock-chair-with-universal-chair-stand?variant=32017828413545" target="_blank">hammock chair</a> from Hammock Universe last year and it has quickly become my favourite place to be in the garden. I love eating breakfast while sitting in it, or reading a book, and then being able to turn around and watch the bees collecting nectar from the lavender. It's so relaxing, and when I close my eyes it feels like I am floating on water.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UanCNATZrgw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Helsloot Petal Dance has such a chill space-y summer vibe to me, and I love how smooth and relaxing it feels with a softer driving beat. It's the perfect song to listen to while sitting in my hammock chair, giving me the feeling of floating.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GLVVh646Y7ckDjndpqyGsHsE07LTKSCTtLLTCFJZz4bmbUOG-q-N2Rt3HEWd6lAC196ULTHR8sr1VxstYrI-EZs7osgkfCjlrfF3FIQYwMKnlIp09DBfphpyhtFbEizFOuwbQ-sx2z8Dg2QEnaI2X_qbE4Y_UEjyECF1OxH7EaBSkWfWVwfUFJHlCA/s814/egg%20animals.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="736" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GLVVh646Y7ckDjndpqyGsHsE07LTKSCTtLLTCFJZz4bmbUOG-q-N2Rt3HEWd6lAC196ULTHR8sr1VxstYrI-EZs7osgkfCjlrfF3FIQYwMKnlIp09DBfphpyhtFbEizFOuwbQ-sx2z8Dg2QEnaI2X_qbE4Y_UEjyECF1OxH7EaBSkWfWVwfUFJHlCA/s16000/egg%20animals.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1242427510/ceramic-egg-blobs-figurines-blob-animal?click_key=89c8025ad6e556e563db537db6c2cdf16e2c868d%3A1242427510&click_sum=e204cd62&ref=shop_home_active_4&sca=1" target="_blank">ceramic egg blob animals</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RollingDesigns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1242427510" target="_blank">Rolling Designs</a> are hilariously adorable. Andrew and Marty are so creative in the designs and colours that they use. I don't think I could pick a favourite!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-73451774486074100292022-07-16T16:12:00.001-06:002022-11-27T16:19:00.480-06:00Behind the Art: Fredrick Stands Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXRIf8ypbMZzb6Ebv953PnauY3LO96okmYnNuuFcuYLPXds81Y2swKFnqwnGTj0LXudjR7jimeDtw4WcH8gUmhxu0j5ISoEwXJZwN2RiO5ZJNsQ01vXVxgXqxDRWQzWFqP9_ONoQQkq6fR39Rrjm-4hbPiA3VJtRqz0cx--pgowB-hBEnl3I6QBrfvQ/s1000/29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXRIf8ypbMZzb6Ebv953PnauY3LO96okmYnNuuFcuYLPXds81Y2swKFnqwnGTj0LXudjR7jimeDtw4WcH8gUmhxu0j5ISoEwXJZwN2RiO5ZJNsQ01vXVxgXqxDRWQzWFqP9_ONoQQkq6fR39Rrjm-4hbPiA3VJtRqz0cx--pgowB-hBEnl3I6QBrfvQ/s16000/29.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/fredrick-stands-out/49?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10" target="_blank">Fredrick Stands Out</a> art print</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The idea for this little art print came from a thought about how schools of fish are full of all the same fish (obviously) and how funny/cute it would be to make a drawing of a school of fish where one of them was slightly different than the others. Fredrick is still the same shape and has the same patterns as his companions, but the colours are just different enough for him to stand out. Hence the title: Fredrick Stands Out.</div><br /><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-18732539019279563492022-07-09T13:11:00.002-06:002022-08-14T16:08:06.919-06:00The Summer List 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_H2st7MzZysGe39dHyxffuw0Vx08EQhFQRQlkDwmVVl-KWULs6EsQvZhOXaSMDYHH0dScBY2JIDZFYaimG7wuI6QWf-2CQN482CBoLG91km27oXG007ByblcoxXWQfRyZu_hWy12cjt2LjxIOV4DAL0bnvrzcnHI2456WP2X56etZEmv4Zgt17mML1A/s1200/summerlist-2022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_H2st7MzZysGe39dHyxffuw0Vx08EQhFQRQlkDwmVVl-KWULs6EsQvZhOXaSMDYHH0dScBY2JIDZFYaimG7wuI6QWf-2CQN482CBoLG91km27oXG007ByblcoxXWQfRyZu_hWy12cjt2LjxIOV4DAL0bnvrzcnHI2456WP2X56etZEmv4Zgt17mML1A/s16000/summerlist-2022.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As my son gets older, I have realised that a lot of what I have planned for us in the past is no longer age appropriate, or something that he is interested in. This year, I have included our favourte things from past years, but he has been spending a lot more time with friends riding bikes and exploring the neighbourhood -- which I love</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I also have noticed that we have been doing a lot of things from past years, but they have become so much of a tradition that we don't even really need to include them anymore. This year's list is made up of things that I really don't want to forgot to do, or miss out on.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-36683759735726634932022-07-02T13:08:00.001-06:002022-10-22T14:21:56.851-06:00My Curly Hair Journey: 2 Years<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-C9Rk_0PE6lf-N7uQhGNhS4YPsmPD_911eYz6fB33ENxndond6eyiiksd2t1Kojav7apw15_BAuBnSPEdFnMtsZPQhfuJ1ZZlZzCZo3Fo3TpewsM6l3s25DIMfEwmYuzh3hGM7xl4bhXHl8gnWAZfndZLu2x8OU9FtxSebLlsVu9uhfb9oEfkONIAQ/s1300/July%202022%20-%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-C9Rk_0PE6lf-N7uQhGNhS4YPsmPD_911eYz6fB33ENxndond6eyiiksd2t1Kojav7apw15_BAuBnSPEdFnMtsZPQhfuJ1ZZlZzCZo3Fo3TpewsM6l3s25DIMfEwmYuzh3hGM7xl4bhXHl8gnWAZfndZLu2x8OU9FtxSebLlsVu9uhfb9oEfkONIAQ/s16000/July%202022%20-%202.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">It just amazes me that there can be so much growth and change in hair in a short period of time. As I was looking back at <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/search/label/curly%20hair?&max-results=20" target="_blank">previous posts</a> to prepare for this one, I was once again blown away by the amount of growth there has been on the sides of my head. There's a lot of filling in going on, and I notice baby hairs all along my scalp-line all the time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have recently started doing all of my after shower work upside down, from applying my gel and mousse, to even brushing it out after a wash (yes, I have started brushing again sometimes), and have noticed a difference in the lift from the roots.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have also noticed that the top layer of my hair has done a lot of healing from when I first began (two years is a long time), and have started to see more curls starting at the root on the top layer. I'm excited to see what other changes happen as I'm starting to get some really good spirals of curl in my bottom layers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I now understand the concept of the curl journey even better: I remember when I first started, I read a lot of blog posts that would talk about being in different places in the curl journey, and not to compare your first month hair to someone else's seven year hair. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's difficult in the moment, but so important to remember that your curl journey is unique to you, and you've got to research, experiment, and try many different things to help your hair become healthy without thinking you'll be the exact same as someone else. Hair growth isn't the only growth that happens on this journey.</div><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQmPPDqZmVJ7WJLgdqFmYHWnnLbarpMNzRsq4_iR_BuDL57UjHCD6_jMzQVfdsVUKYD47dGjA4ZryqyIoPWkKvAFyt6sH0qJ6mrcT47tcdQ-Tw6nSVRhPBhRZoF0kTh_IDvLvalxDL1qOowdw1jPiwHNfFbJaXMqtmWlUPVsErnY_wHD3nCWcBXh3LQ/s1300/July%202022%20-%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQmPPDqZmVJ7WJLgdqFmYHWnnLbarpMNzRsq4_iR_BuDL57UjHCD6_jMzQVfdsVUKYD47dGjA4ZryqyIoPWkKvAFyt6sH0qJ6mrcT47tcdQ-Tw6nSVRhPBhRZoF0kTh_IDvLvalxDL1qOowdw1jPiwHNfFbJaXMqtmWlUPVsErnY_wHD3nCWcBXh3LQ/s16000/July%202022%20-%201.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-38962517382233619932022-06-25T17:42:00.024-06:002022-10-01T18:28:52.769-06:00Behind the Art: Meow's It Going?<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PyNrsNSVMPQTW6D6Qx6mYGn-qYjReoB91UBdZKg7mZkHsERiSMyOiLNEexv3qp49gXzWWXaHmz9SREVvcf4jvcWgKHuIuEu6xPX3kxEmW2oEY4yPFo9Wkf96Wg63h_pIZApVXaqFCV2uObenKpuPKfKf-8e2p8CfNDRTzpY0A15jbC3nShJNXRw3jQ/s1000/153.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PyNrsNSVMPQTW6D6Qx6mYGn-qYjReoB91UBdZKg7mZkHsERiSMyOiLNEexv3qp49gXzWWXaHmz9SREVvcf4jvcWgKHuIuEu6xPX3kxEmW2oEY4yPFo9Wkf96Wg63h_pIZApVXaqFCV2uObenKpuPKfKf-8e2p8CfNDRTzpY0A15jbC3nShJNXRw3jQ/s16000/153.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/93057637/cute-cat-card-meows-it-going?</center>click_key=ef466f2b0ba78a27df0ad7863f23b53378fa624b%3A93057637&click_sum=0f04391c&ga_search_query=meow%2526%252339%253Bs&ref=shop_items_search_1" target="_blank">Meow's It Going</a> card</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I drew this simple little cat face one night after coming home from doing a market, but never had an intention for it. There were no words or purpose to it, I just drew it up. Sometimes I like to look back through my sketchbook pages to find art that I created without intention to see if there is something to inspire something new, and I stumbled upon this little face.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I originally made this into a card with just the words "hello friend" and later decided to add the words "meow's it going" because I felt it needed a little bit more to push it over the edge, and indicate it's purpose a bit better. For a few years it was just going around the market circuit with me, but I recently added it to the shop as well!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-86007280713863153702022-06-11T13:09:00.010-06:002023-08-21T17:04:28.631-06:00My Korean Skincare Routine: Nourish<p style="text-align: justify;">The next steps in my Korean skincare routine are all the products that <a href="https://sokoglam.com/pages/the-korean-skin-care-routine" target="_blank">nourish my skin</a> -- which means that they not only hydrate it, but also provide nutrients that help with acne, anti-aging, and enhance my complexion. These include the essence, treatments (which can include serums, boosters, and ampoules), sheet masks, and eye creams. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I had never used any of these items before, and so I had to do a lot of research to not only learn more about them and how they would help my skin, but also to find the best ones for me. Initially, the most difficult product to find was the essence as it is not a common product to use in North America. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>THE ESSENCE</b></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHad8bSUPtDMaID-hD35z5GO1M9Bow2-5-Po2NCBLwKeyIwQb3ujix9q_MjfhE26RBPJIE5XgKJhnkeHl5SGDqoTcs9Y0_BQl9kQNAz_d6aOmq53BTDfzVTL0RCrcaN9504p07fNduavupMVe5OJVsBAy_5q7fjCZz2qXOTh9RLxrEnSSFUWxUxtxSNQ/s1300/essence.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHad8bSUPtDMaID-hD35z5GO1M9Bow2-5-Po2NCBLwKeyIwQb3ujix9q_MjfhE26RBPJIE5XgKJhnkeHl5SGDqoTcs9Y0_BQl9kQNAz_d6aOmq53BTDfzVTL0RCrcaN9504p07fNduavupMVe5OJVsBAy_5q7fjCZz2qXOTh9RLxrEnSSFUWxUxtxSNQ/s16000/essence.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The essence is a pivotal part of Korean skincare, and I have to say that it is my favourite item in the whole routine, and I don't know how I lived so long without it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There weren't a lot of essences to choose from as I was building up my skincare routine, so I went with <a href="https://www.origins.ca/product/15349/40274/skincare/treat/treatment-lotion/original-skin/essence-lotion-with-dual-ferment-complex#/sku/69535" target="_blank">Origins Original Skin Essence Lotion with Dual Ferment Complex</a>. I almost instantly noticed a difference in my face once I started to use an essence. The red in my cheeks started to diminish and what acne I had started to clear up.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When it came time to purchase another essence, I decided to buy one from one of the Korean brands that I really like, as I had already found the <a href="https://www.chuusi.ca/" target="_blank">online store</a> that I use for purchasing Korean skincare products in Canada, and I had an even better experience with that one. I have since tried many others, including the <a href="https://www.chuusi.ca/products/benton-fermentation-essence?variant=382835392535" target="_blank">Benton Fermentation Essence</a> that I am currently using, and they have all been fantastic.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>THE TREATMENTS</b></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6YRSHOagOEc6sq8jz5XTEviMqRUs6OPf__cXfSUb1rRpKdBX4y2HdoHq7C4a7aDA0gewhF15hK8H6s7UwZDYc_cX6cKlj4avHfQQUOD48MIsMhGkelAZUpH4GMFrqfXJPAWs7je0gc9bBkEfiB4zC3ZfzB9HFxlY-UyfuWeKdCiJbXkREpZRN9M67w/s1300/serum.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6YRSHOagOEc6sq8jz5XTEviMqRUs6OPf__cXfSUb1rRpKdBX4y2HdoHq7C4a7aDA0gewhF15hK8H6s7UwZDYc_cX6cKlj4avHfQQUOD48MIsMhGkelAZUpH4GMFrqfXJPAWs7je0gc9bBkEfiB4zC3ZfzB9HFxlY-UyfuWeKdCiJbXkREpZRN9M67w/s16000/serum.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A serum is the only treatment that I currently using in my skincare routine. While there are many other options that can be added in, I never felt I needed any targeted ingredients for my skin, so the serum seemed the best option for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Much like the essence, I have tried many different serums that I have enjoyed. I have a list of favourites on Chuusi that I select from when one is sold out. I am currently using the <a href="https://www.chuusi.ca/products/benton-deep-green-tea-serum?variant=31683195306007" target="_blank">Deep Green Tea Serum from Benton</a>.</div><br /><p><b>THE EYE CREAM</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1JwZCJzp8fDMuhBZbAdwijdWigiX8djDpYJ3IxDy9rocw24q4J5zL_Y4FjHYTVthMGBJiq2w5YxhbfonRIHPa66_vEsrM_yGqh9e408affSFDQ9sne-W-ekA7uVRClfbpKJcOVuLTVv4gdfhk2GBuaZ4ikHPnKEFS4E6sqEY1r0t_bEuMKCi8pGs_5Q/s1300/eye%20cream.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1JwZCJzp8fDMuhBZbAdwijdWigiX8djDpYJ3IxDy9rocw24q4J5zL_Y4FjHYTVthMGBJiq2w5YxhbfonRIHPa66_vEsrM_yGqh9e408affSFDQ9sne-W-ekA7uVRClfbpKJcOVuLTVv4gdfhk2GBuaZ4ikHPnKEFS4E6sqEY1r0t_bEuMKCi8pGs_5Q/s16000/eye%20cream.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I absolutely love my eye cream! It's the <a href="https://www.chuusi.ca/products/purito-centella-unscented-eye-cream?variant=39784579334167" target="_blank">Centella Unscented Eye Cream from Purito</a>, and it has so many amazing ingredients in it that I often use it on other parts of my face if I want to target a pimple, or have had a bit too much sun. It has also done a fantastic job of diminishing my dark under eyes (I'm sure getting more sleep would help too).</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2022/01/my-korean-skincare-routine-cleanse-prep.html" target="_blank">My Korean Skincare Routine: Cleanse & Prep</a></p><p><a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2023/02/my-korean-skincare-routine-protect.html" target="_blank">My Korean Skincare Routine: Protect</a></p><p><a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2021/09/healthy-body-beginning-of-my-korean.html" target="_blank">Healthy Body: The Beginning of My Korean Skincare Routine</a></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-58973178146281508342022-05-28T13:34:00.003-06:002022-09-04T21:23:47.650-06:00Curly Hair: My Conditioning Products<p style="text-align: justify;">I have two products that I use for conditioning: <a href="https://www.adwoabeauty.com/collections/blue-tansy-collection/products/blue-tansy-reparative-conditioner" target="_blank">Adwoa Blue Tansy Reparative Conditioner</a> is my go-to at the moment, but I also have Shea Moisture's <a href="https://www.sheamoisture.com/raw-shea-butter-restorative-conditioner/764302280217.html" target="_blank">Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Conditioner with Sea Kelp & Argan Oil</a> -- though the one I currently have is the leave-in conditioner. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzpoEiejUWwCWq-xOdpKamYqVjYo4sIWk434WujbaKeknRdlk-QUcgXG7GyKfTXDnJuPTZRlYMLcJw9LuvMjQTgk58yJ1Ct67OEGNBENMv35kwHVNmdJHcgoODa7LPN9DbvBN4SELbnf713Ku1_5aiceo11waj1BIQqLj97xJjGCqI8bMvN9bsDQb7w/s1300/Moisturize%20-%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzpoEiejUWwCWq-xOdpKamYqVjYo4sIWk434WujbaKeknRdlk-QUcgXG7GyKfTXDnJuPTZRlYMLcJw9LuvMjQTgk58yJ1Ct67OEGNBENMv35kwHVNmdJHcgoODa7LPN9DbvBN4SELbnf713Ku1_5aiceo11waj1BIQqLj97xJjGCqI8bMvN9bsDQb7w/s16000/Moisturize%20-%201.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I like to be able to alternate between the two when I notice that my hair may be a little brittle from too much protein from the Adwoa one, I will use the Shea Moisture one for a little bit. Neither of these products have coconut or aloe vera in them, and I like that they are the source of protein for my hair as none of the other products that I use have any protein in them. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic49p2yf5dDwcbNxaiUDZrs0vHj47-rYkfbNnTVyWCpup3nOYFPVS_mdXJ0vfcy9-5c2RpAHNihgNJ-HQ3UG1FbGf-Oi_OkliOwbL0J7ZCEDJlc-8AQ7WTa2NCTozRZHCmS5aEcmnZGouhLQhHFz-ZCFPhTCOLhlicSKRNd_cZlNxHplxGulo4qfRXeQ/s1300/Moisturize%20-%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic49p2yf5dDwcbNxaiUDZrs0vHj47-rYkfbNnTVyWCpup3nOYFPVS_mdXJ0vfcy9-5c2RpAHNihgNJ-HQ3UG1FbGf-Oi_OkliOwbL0J7ZCEDJlc-8AQ7WTa2NCTozRZHCmS5aEcmnZGouhLQhHFz-ZCFPhTCOLhlicSKRNd_cZlNxHplxGulo4qfRXeQ/s16000/Moisturize%20-%202.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have learned that though my hair needs it, I do have to be careful about how much protein it gets, and it has been a difficult balance to figure out. This does get easier over time as you get to know your hair better after being on your curly hair journey for a little while.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-54285995717355794232022-05-21T17:41:00.001-06:002022-09-17T17:59:04.353-06:00Behind the Art: My First Wish<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vSZYnTsu6F_kq-HsQvIQEddwXTWIU_kkSs4Ch0kxZ8KfXK4ABWmU-Z7m10aboFNj9VP9QczDIM8uDEQzzwWJe9wkPreUcfJm3z7morEb-uap4VBKUdaNax15zzrNVI0GYCPqPu9UtnX_75wxjtS7voO-ksIm35D5wPeVDTSBqLnivJkF83QH4UdQXw/s1000/17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vSZYnTsu6F_kq-HsQvIQEddwXTWIU_kkSs4Ch0kxZ8KfXK4ABWmU-Z7m10aboFNj9VP9QczDIM8uDEQzzwWJe9wkPreUcfJm3z7morEb-uap4VBKUdaNax15zzrNVI0GYCPqPu9UtnX_75wxjtS7voO-ksIm35D5wPeVDTSBqLnivJkF83QH4UdQXw/s16000/17.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/98677799/simple-dandelion-drawing-black-and-white?click_key=b58c2e920fbef1a1862ba37c878f728c7d5ac6fa%3A98677799&click_sum=543e8faa&ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">My First Wish art print</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">This little drawing was created many years ago when my son was <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/search/label/little%20boy?&max-results=20" target="_blank">still a baby</a>. The inspiration came from a book that I would read to him called <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/826215.You_Are_My_I_Love_You" target="_blank">You Are My I Love You</a> by Maryann K. Cusimano. There is one line in the book that I absolutely love that says: "I am your dandelion, you are my first wish" </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the book for all of it's beautiful, yet simple, ideas of expressing your love to your child, but also explaining the relationship between parent and child in such deep phrases. Even as I'm writing this, there are echoes of the lines in my head. I love how a book can sit with you like that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div><p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-89112464551755290952022-05-07T17:20:00.001-06:002022-11-27T16:45:08.153-06:00Weight Update: A Reflection on the Past<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJlVugwnokn4JT4rqG_pMRivDDhhuyUmdQiCLEO_GMGqGETAqA_HKx2sK2GO0b1hMizNIDLecfY0QOoFzj8r1IR3_DxkuenARvb_ek4Rv9GvH6ls2nbZvkENa0XQAvGMTzx5nwopnqENRWvy8Y_zycf-fSbyMFJqcZYTW6OWCY6i3xSwf-oXkTcw8rw/s1300/weightloss4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJlVugwnokn4JT4rqG_pMRivDDhhuyUmdQiCLEO_GMGqGETAqA_HKx2sK2GO0b1hMizNIDLecfY0QOoFzj8r1IR3_DxkuenARvb_ek4Rv9GvH6ls2nbZvkENa0XQAvGMTzx5nwopnqENRWvy8Y_zycf-fSbyMFJqcZYTW6OWCY6i3xSwf-oXkTcw8rw/s16000/weightloss4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">As I have wandered the new leg of this path, I have looked back at the <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/search/label/weight%20update?&max-results=20" target="_blank">blog posts</a> that I made during the beginning, and realised how toxic they are. I know that the world has started to change in how we talk about our bodies, and are trying to change in how we look at the bodies of others, but that does not negate the way that I talked about myself throughout my blog posts, and quite possibly made others feel while they were reading them. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I apologize to anyone that felt lesser than, or bad about themselves while having to read about me complaining about being thin my entire life. This is not an apology related to anyone holding me accountable for anything that I have said or done; it's an apology related to what I have made myself aware of in the things that I have written, and the privilege that I have always had because of my body shape and size. It is not the kind of person that I want to be moving forward, and I vow to do better. I will be keeping the old posts up, though, as I don't like the feeling of erasing what I have said.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Somewhere along the path of my journey I started to care less about weight loss, and more about building a stronger body. As my weight increased, I had to come to terms with the fact that I was not going to weigh 125lbs ever again, and be a healthy person. Part of what has helped me is very rarely, stepping on the scale, and trusting what the fit of my clothes were telling me instead.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">My goals at this point involve preparing my body for the aging process, and making sure that I am not doing things that are going to harm me in the long run. Physical Therapy has been an important part of my journey the past couple of years as I have learned how to adjust what I am doing based on when my body tells me there is a problem that needs to be fixed. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I feel like I am the strongest I have ever been, and that helps make me feel really confident in myself. I don't know where the future will take this body of mine, but I hope that I can keep it going to be able to enjoy the special moments that occur throughout life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-82214079057498831412022-04-24T16:25:00.004-06:002022-05-28T17:01:58.117-06:00Behind The Art: Safe Place To Grow<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOoEW62X2i8Z0pWllGoPTDsqQ3PUuQIayxh8lohEWf_JjUw8JT4KGff-rDk653pcSsLaSq5_cQCxdLhMEqsRm73alcJayaHZFpfwpxOsA5blaje2-4emSvUUnMdwlpO4iHKnUy-qowkxhLa-7e_Cz4FXFLgijdoFvuHvg-7CeS_vTo_bTAXu33iUNBg/s1000/148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOoEW62X2i8Z0pWllGoPTDsqQ3PUuQIayxh8lohEWf_JjUw8JT4KGff-rDk653pcSsLaSq5_cQCxdLhMEqsRm73alcJayaHZFpfwpxOsA5blaje2-4emSvUUnMdwlpO4iHKnUy-qowkxhLa-7e_Cz4FXFLgijdoFvuHvg-7CeS_vTo_bTAXu33iUNBg/s16000/148.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/safe-place-to-grow/329?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=8" target="_blank">Safe Place to Grow card</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the same idea in mind that I had with the <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2018/11/the-shop-empathy-cards.html" target="_blank">empathy cards</a> that I created back in 2018, I wanted to continue to design cards that recognise feelings and emotions that aren't always recognised by card companies that look for humour and band-aids.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made the <a href="https://littleshopofellesee.square.site/product/safe-place-to-grow/329?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=8" target="_blank">Safe Place to Grow card</a> with the intention it be used for Mother's Day or Father's Day as another way to acknowledge the people in your life that <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2016/04/shop-update-cards-for-honorary-moms.html" target="_blank">take on that role</a>, but are not necessarily your biological parents. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Through my work with children, I have seen that there are so many different ways for family to, well, family, and it doesn't seem fair to continue pushing the narrative that those days are only meant to honour the people that provided you with their genetics.</div> <p></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-13791405142041970122022-04-17T17:43:00.002-06:002022-05-01T12:39:07.126-06:00What We Love: Spring 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi626KsLcx0u1OeawYC1NAB6pR3bPK5GESMFNWPSwOIj-jtIFc4pJiwlbp1Z_vOJp2zO9U04r1-qBmGP3nG1pu5-Rm_WHRTMkc4M7fsDdrRJ2PVqXewgddrg9UdZ7bmCvaWwxvgoowmR2_OM6x0dA-OR0dlR7sGuPSsvgt-ghkpvFTjBB0Po4RzK5-LhQ/s1166/backpack.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi626KsLcx0u1OeawYC1NAB6pR3bPK5GESMFNWPSwOIj-jtIFc4pJiwlbp1Z_vOJp2zO9U04r1-qBmGP3nG1pu5-Rm_WHRTMkc4M7fsDdrRJ2PVqXewgddrg9UdZ7bmCvaWwxvgoowmR2_OM6x0dA-OR0dlR7sGuPSsvgt-ghkpvFTjBB0Po4RzK5-LhQ/s16000/backpack.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I asked for this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/948633616/jute-backpack-diaper-backpack-laptop?click_key=805f6e6e9bdc5a8ba70d28649a70f0c9794cf529%3A948633616&click_sum=038911f7&ref=user_profile&frs=1" target="_blank">backpack</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TerraOrganica" target="_blank">Terra Organica</a> to be one of my Christmas gifts last year as I was looking for a new bag that I could wear on my back and was made in Canada with more conscious materials. I have used it a few times already this year, and love not only the depth of the bag, but the depth of the pockets inside. There are two that are perfect for a cellphone, one zippered pocket on the inside, plus another zippered pocket on the outside. I look forward to using it this summer while exploring and travelling.</p>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I first heard this song on the radio while I was driving to work one morning. As I'm sure you've experienced before, the drive to work can be a hard one knowing you have a whole day to get through before you get to be at home again. But when this song started to play, it was so beautiful and calming, and I felt like I started to notice little things that we often don't see when we're so focused on this drive. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It gives me the vibe of when a protagonist finally completes their task at the end of the movie, when they step outside and lift their chin up to feel the sun on their face for the first time in a long time. Or when you ride a bike down a long hill and feel the wind on your body. It's such a beautiful creation of sound.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrQgydgxLmKa6_pModMpNQ2H8uy8aHrlrQmtl0Z1DN3kGgTBjccX07vM3rFa1_ytS5AazKLUa6jfM4z2C9_9NSfiWcBZH6KujlS7yJ3BnM73y0jzE6_3rkwZaW1ruCZHFmSchxA7injU-jIwN_uyOEVdf6TQ5UHqmFX_-aCBXtyK0brTT2aW94M6Lrg/s1107/tiny%20dog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="1107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrQgydgxLmKa6_pModMpNQ2H8uy8aHrlrQmtl0Z1DN3kGgTBjccX07vM3rFa1_ytS5AazKLUa6jfM4z2C9_9NSfiWcBZH6KujlS7yJ3BnM73y0jzE6_3rkwZaW1ruCZHFmSchxA7injU-jIwN_uyOEVdf6TQ5UHqmFX_-aCBXtyK0brTT2aW94M6Lrg/s16000/tiny%20dog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/983796188/golden-labrador-tiny-stuffed-animal-dog?ref=user_profile" target="_blank">tiny crotchet dog</a> is by no means the only adorable creature available in the shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/FairyToysWorld" target="_blank">Fairy Toys World</a>, and I am in absolute awe of all of them. Anna has an amazing ability to create such tiny items, and their little faces will make it so difficult for you to choose just one. I am drawn to this little fellow because he reminds me of <a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/search/label/ivan?&max-results=20" target="_blank">Ivan</a> :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220109473028821598.post-78647896514435137102022-04-10T16:07:00.002-06:002022-05-28T16:25:11.303-06:00Inspired By Reggio Emilia: Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpU5J8MPI678xUbeTrA6Hooro_xsUe7xIIKwK-JRn2WvjEASOlqcw7cZjE8Tab-9gl1IAjm2cSUqswFVz63hrjs6zAf4SJ13rWvVnKQC-Q0iTi3yEsT_6AmLZ1WafL1fambXehE0lJ6_2WMonCWvAVfbg3c1Ir8IbO_iIxbQe4PUpydxg0tYjUjgPRA/s1200/reggio-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpU5J8MPI678xUbeTrA6Hooro_xsUe7xIIKwK-JRn2WvjEASOlqcw7cZjE8Tab-9gl1IAjm2cSUqswFVz63hrjs6zAf4SJ13rWvVnKQC-Q0iTi3yEsT_6AmLZ1WafL1fambXehE0lJ6_2WMonCWvAVfbg3c1Ir8IbO_iIxbQe4PUpydxg0tYjUjgPRA/s16000/reggio-6.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.searchingforsuperman.es/the-hundred-languages-children-reggio-emilia/" target="_blank">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Since we have begun implementing the strategies and philosophies of Reggio Emilia in the classroom, my partner and I have started to undo some of the biases we were taught about how children learn, and how we as educators can cultivate a love of curiosity that will hopefully continue to grow. The following (which I have broken into two parts because it was getting to be too much text to go through) are some of the basics that I have taken away from my reading. Of course there is always more to learn!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>View children as collaborators, not just telling them what to do and learn:</b> This idea of children being their own teachers has been a game-changer for us. Instead of just telling the kids information, or deciding what we are going to learn based off of an old curriculum, we have started having the children answer their own questions and consider what they think the answer may be if they are unsure.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have come to understand that preschoolers already have a lot of information about the world, but because they are often provided the answer by the adults in their lives they continue to look to us almost as if to confirm something that they already know: when my partner leaves for the day, someone might ask where she went and I respond with "Where do you think she went?" (don't read that with sarcasm) and they will come up with the response of "She went home for the day" or "She went to the bathroom". We confirm their answers, but encourage them to come up with their own ideas.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In most instances, the children are come up with some great responses to the questions that we ask them, or that they ask themselves and we prompt them to think about what the answer might be. We often do some probing if we are looking for a specific response beyond what they have already come up with, and we will provide our thoughts and ideas as well, but we want them to think about it first. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm really enjoying this aspect of the approach because it is making the children more thoughtful in their responses, more inquisitive with their questions, but also comfortable with helping each other and working together to come up with ideas. We have explored some interesting topics, and they have shared some incredibly powerful thoughts that I never would have expected from people their age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Documentation and collaboration work together to form the curriculum:</b> Observing children as they play, and creating unbiased documentation makes the collaborative process that much easier. Through documentation you are able to understand what is important to the children at the moment, and what themes, ideas, and questions keep popping up.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At one point, my partner and I started to notice a lot of play surrounding death, so we asked the children what they knew about death. The responses that they came up with were incredibly beautiful and thoughtful. Children are aware of more than we think, and they are watching and understanding more than we realise. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">After our initial discussion about death, my partner and I were then able to source books from the local library to make it a part of our Circle Time, or morning meeting, with the children. Since then, we haven't noticed as much play around death, and when it does come up we can use some of the talking points we discussed during Circle Time.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Documentation can also be used as a way to communicate with families about what is taking place in the classroom. Sharing your findings can show parents and caregivers what the children are interested in, how they explore and use the space, and what they have been learning from their explorations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This approach is less about sitting down and learning the alphabet, and more about expanding a child's curiosity and understanding of the letters and numbers that we see in everyday life. The way you set up the experiences and environment offers lots of opportunities for early literacy and math without sitting down and doing worksheets.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The environment should be ever evolving:</b> One thing that really stood out to me while reading about the Reggio Emilia Approach this time is that you should be open to changing what is in the environment and how it is organized and arranged based on the group of children that you currently have. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is something that I have always unconsciously done after noticing that a space is not being used at all, or the way an area is being used has changed drastically, but now I am much more aware of it and how the power of observation can support learning. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Documentation and collaboration can help a lot in this area as well. Once you know what the children are interested in and curious about, you can adapt the environment to reflect the areas of interest, adding items or taking away items, or even switching areas and making something completely new.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.littleshopofellesee.com/2022/02/inspired-by-reggio-emilia-part-i.html" target="_blank">Inspired by Reggio Emilia: Part 1</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Inspired by Reggio Emilia: Part 3</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>ElleSeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.com0