ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Dec 6, 2011, 12:27 pm
Why should Santa enjoy the comfort of his reindeer drawn sleigh while we circle parking lots, brave crowds and bah humbug over gas prices? This winter we want to erase those ghosts of holidays’ past and replace them with a memorable gift shopping experience. Every Sunday until December 18, Shop S...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 24, 2011, 9:59 am
I’m DYING to get my hands on some of these unbelievable Versace dresses that will be available starting on November 17th at H&M. Great design…great prices…sounds like my kind of offering! It’s the usual UBER-SEXY Versace style, which will come in sooo handy for all the holiday parties! He...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 22, 2011, 11:45 am
Recently I stumbled upon this gorgeous pic of Jennifer Aniston’s dress that I was crushing huge for! It turns out the dress was originally a long and flowy metallic dress by KaufmanFranco, but the designers re-released a shorter and sexier version exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue. LOVING IT! P...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 20, 2011, 1:19 pm
We’ve got something new, fabulous and unique just for you! Elle Hardware is a gorgeous accessories and jewellery boutique in Toronto AND the fabulous ladies over at Elle Hardware are offering up a $100 Gift Card for one lucky Cashmere Clutch reader! This store has some gorgeous, unique and reall...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Sep 23, 2011, 11:02 am
We’ve been doing loads of yardwork at the farm to try and get ready for winter, and to make sure that next years yardwork is much, much, more manageable. Mostly we’ve been trying to learn how to cut our lawn properly. You laugh, but it’s about 3 acres and takes me 5 hours to mow on the riding...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Sep 22, 2011, 10:41 am
Recently our new furniture arrived a the farm! We had a bit of a debaucle at first. We bought furniture from Pottery Barn last March, and they delivered the wrong furniture to us! Through a long and confusing (surprising for the Pottery Barn, I know!) process we had to re-order new furniture and th...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Sep 20, 2011, 10:29 am
As we’ve mentioned in the past, we’ve been building a great little marketing company over the past two years. Business has been going great, and we’ve gotten some great clients, cool projects, and an unbelievable lifestyle. It wasn’t until this summer that I made a fantastic realization �...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Sep 16, 2011, 11:13 am
Nothing beats farm fresh produce. The rich flavours, divine aromas of fresh produce, and the pleasing process of farm to table. This summer we’ve been making a big effort to support the local farmers. We stop by the farm stand a few times a week, and peruse their offerings before picking up a few...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Sep 14, 2011, 11:04 am
Recently we’ve been on a bit of a landscaping spree at the farm. We wake up at 530am or so, have a quick coffee and breakfast and then head out to do yard work before the smoking hot sun gets too hot to handle. One of the best parts about waking up so early is to welcome the day properly. Seeing...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Sep 12, 2011, 11:40 am
Ok, we’ve been pretty absent from the blog recently…and not that it’s much of an excuse, but we’ve been busting our chops on our business, and getting the farm in order, while also trying to manage keeping up with life in the city. As you can imagine, that leaves little time for blogging…b...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Sep 10, 2011, 4:25 pm
This summer has flewn by! When we’re not up at the farm, we’re normally travelling, or visiting friends at nearby cottages. One of my friends has a cottage in the Thousand Islands that is just to die for! And when I say cottage, I really mean private island. You can see the sunrise, sunset, an...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Aug 2, 2011, 8:58 am
Last year I started my own business. It was tough to start, and of course there was that little voice of doubt in my head. The one that says “what if it doesn’t work out, what if nobody wants my services, what if I make no money, what if people think I had a silly idea”? All of these doubts s...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jul 27, 2011, 7:13 pm
I have a confession. I have become OBSESSED with Martha Stewart’s farm and have spent the last few nights until the wee hours of the morning reading every blog post ever created about her farm, Cantitoe Corners, in Bedford, New York. I’ve read about her: donkeys chickens sheep horses peony...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jul 6, 2011, 10:02 am
I’m a reality tv buff – which is kind of funny considering: - I don’t have a tv - I really don’t enjoy/don’t have any drama and gossip in my life - my life is pretty “real” But after a long day of working, exercising, and doing daily errands, there’s just something wonderful abou...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jun 15, 2011, 8:55 am
As I mentioned earlier in the year, my husband and I bought a house in Niagara on the Lake. As entrepreneurs we have some flexibility with our work schedules, so we took that as a sign to start living the life we always wanted and live part time in the city, part time in the country. Splitting life ...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jun 10, 2011, 12:15 pm
A SLURPEE! There’s nothing that reminds Canadian youth of hot summer days more than a big slurpee form the local convenience store. My favourite flavour was always a mix of orange and cream soda, sometimes with a dash of Coke. What was yours?
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - May 31, 2011, 3:05 pm
Living in Niagara on the Lake is great. The air is clean, there are trees all around, we have so much space, and there are great local restaurants nearby. But when it comes to fine dining the options are limited. You can go to Peller Estates, again and again…or maybe their sister winery Hillebra...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - May 15, 2011, 5:31 pm
Today I travelled to Vegas. And it was not that easy of a travel day! For the first time ever in my life I MISSED MY FLIGHT! I’ve taken probably 100 flights and I’ve never missed my plane! My flight was at 8am, and I set my alarm for 5am to make sure I had enough time to shower and get to th...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - May 10, 2011, 4:47 pm
Next week I have to go to Las Vegas for a work conference. I’ve always wanted to go to Vegas – it’s always talked about, it’s a big party place, and there’s just something about it! So, when a work conference came up it seemed like the perfect reason to go – not only could I build my bu...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Apr 26, 2011, 1:08 pm
This Spring has been pretty crazy – just when you think the weather is about to turn warm and lovely we get another spell of 10C weather with snow and storm warnings. This, of course, makes spending time outdoors, planting pretty flowers and other “nice” gardening things a tad too uncomforta...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Apr 20, 2011, 10:13 am
This Spring fashion is all about prints and florals…and I couldn’t be happier! During the last two years (with the tough economy) the fashion options were basic, and well….boring. But not this Spring! Colours, patterns, florals, bold prints…all of my favourite things to express some perso...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Mar 24, 2011, 3:28 pm
Recently I decided to do a fun little thing for my over-worked husband who has a taste for everything fancy. So, I went to the specailty Italian shop, and bought 50 grams of each of their prosciutto’s. When he woke up after sleeping like a bear he was pleasantly surprised by a “Prosciutto Tate...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Mar 14, 2011, 2:43 pm
Ugh, winter. That’s all there is left to say about how grey and long this winter has been. But….the great news is that it’s almost over!!! And the even better news is that Pink Tartan has the most unbelievable Spring lineup, and we’re dying to pick it up at their new flagship location. Not...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Mar 8, 2011, 2:15 pm
Recently one of the most fantastic (smart, beautiful, giving) woman I know asked me to help promote an event that is near and dear to her. Being a site that helps woman get what they want out of life we jumped at the chance to help raise awareness for something that could make a big differene in oth...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Mar 2, 2011, 2:06 pm
This Spring the dresses are truly unbelievable! Colourful, sexy, fun and flattering – just what every girl needs! Here are our top 5 picks for designer spring dresses this year: 1st Pick: MaxMara – Edwige Cotton Dress Easy fitting, soft Italian cotton in a subtle balloon silhouette that’s ...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Feb 23, 2011, 12:20 pm
Club Monaco has some great and natural accessories this season that we’re really loving. They’re chunky and strong and have great textures. They can go with everything from a white suit for work, to a fancy dress, to a weekend outfit. Might just have to go pick a few pieces up!
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Feb 21, 2011, 12:17 pm
I’m in a full blast fashion rut. I’m so tired of wearing heavy jackets, winter-proof boots, scarves, mittens, and thick sweaters. I’m just so tired of it! I want to wear Spring dresses, open toed shoes, bright colours and fun patterns. Unfortunately the -10C temperature, snow flurries and win...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Feb 9, 2011, 9:17 am
Recently things have been a bit hectic. Work has been busy, life has been busy, and everything in between has been busy. But it felt like I was spinning my wheels. I guess I had already forgotten to live by my New Years Resolution. And, to be totally honest, I had to deal with a really b*tchy and...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jan 12, 2011, 10:14 am
I’m not really into animal stories, but I came across this picture on I am Chiq and almost fell over! This is HUGE! The rabbits name is Darius, but I think he needs a tougher name. The family that owns him should get rid of the Rottwiler and just keep Darius at the door. Robbers would be so fre...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jan 10, 2011, 11:32 am
In the fall we moved to Niagara On The Lake – now we’re country bumpkins! Except…the first thing we did was set up a high speed wireless connection. Moving from a 577 square foot condo to a 3500 square foot house is amazing – now we have a place to put all our stuff, and our guests can actua...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jan 6, 2011, 12:53 pm
This morning after picking up my Starbucks coffee, I felt hungry. Since Starbucks has such terrible tasting food I decided to walk across the street to a small grocery store to pick up a small yogurt. One yogurt – that was all. I walked into the store…and saw some nice looking organic blueberr...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jan 3, 2011, 10:18 am
2010 was a crazy year. A year of massive changes, and totally organized chaos! Here’s a recap of the insanity: I Sold My Condo Got Married Took A Trip To Argentina Started My Own Company Moved (Twice) Phew! Here’s hoping 2011 is A LOT more relaxing!
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Jan 2, 2011, 10:05 am
Every New Years loads of resolutions are passed around – eat less, exercise more, take your lunch to work everyday….all sorts of promises that don’t typically live for longer than 2 weeks. For real, have you heard anyone who actually kept a resolution for a full year? I don’t think it’s a...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Dec 21, 2010, 7:09 am
This year why not give gifts that are budget wise AND actually make you feel good? 1. Water.org’s “Camelbak Water Bottle” Promoted in part by Matt Damon this cool water bottle gives 100% of the proceeds to support nearly a billion people in the world who lack clean water. The bottles are $1...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Dec 17, 2010, 6:59 pm
I’m not sure that I’m fully in the grinch category…but Christmas does not excite me at all, which means I wait until the last possible moment to buy gifts and do all the preparations necessary. I’m not into complaining, so I’ll leave the long list of things wrong with Christmas off this p...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Dec 8, 2010, 3:28 pm
Women are famous multi-taskers. You know the kind. She’s having a shower, brushing her teeth, planning her outift for the day, and sticking one hand out of the shower texting her client to confirm their meeting time. Sound familiar? Chances are if you are a woman, that’s what your life is like....
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Dec 2, 2010, 11:35 am
There’s a new TV show coming to E!, the Entertainment network, which promises to be as disturbing and ridiculous as it sounds – Bridoplasty. The show promises to award women on the show plastic surgery for winning weekly challenges in order to look “perfect” for their wedding. The craziest ...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Nov 24, 2010, 3:27 pm
Makeup is one of those tricky things – new colours and looks come out every year, but if you’re not careful you will stick to your regular routine and before you know it your look will be dated and ill fated. So, to keep up to date we regularly peruse the magazines and makeup counters to see wh...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Nov 18, 2010, 10:09 am
Kevin O’Leary is one of the most famous folks from Dragon’s Den. To put it mildly, he is definitely not afraid to share his opinions on pretty much everything – whether you asked him or not! But, it’s that same brash personality that has made him a millionaire many times over. So when some...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Nov 16, 2010, 10:31 am
We don’t really follow celebrity weddings, or royal weddings, or really anyone’s wedding, but we have to confess we’re thrilled about the wedding between William and Kate! Why? We’re so tired of all the crappy news about the economy, about rising debt, about bombs in Mexico and every other...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Nov 15, 2010, 9:40 am
This fall colour is in and a look through any fashion magazine, designer boutique or local mall will showcase the basic colours with a strong dash of statement colours. Here’s what we’re loving Red This fall red is everywhere – from bright red accessories, to gorgeous red jackets, to shocki...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Nov 9, 2010, 11:51 pm
Wow, would be one word that would describe this fall. It has been totally crazy, and I love it! Here’s what’s been happening: - The business that I started 1 year ago has really taken off. When I started working for myself I was worried that I would make almost no money in the first year. So, ...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Nov 3, 2010, 11:41 am
If you’re like most women, you naturally want to please people, and hve a hard time saying “no”. This monh, we’re going to say “no” more, and we hope you join us. 1. Say no to anything that will not benefit you, your business and achieving your goals. 2. Commit to `no more’ procras...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Nov 2, 2010, 3:37 am
But not this year! I went super duper girly with my fairy princess costume!
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 28, 2010, 12:28 pm
If you are looking for a quick and dirty – and incredibly easy to follow – diet and exercise plan we have just the thing for you! It’s easy to follow, relatively painless, and works for every woman, no matter how busy her schedule is! The plan is simple – start every week day with 20 minut...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 22, 2010, 4:25 pm
As the nights get cooler and a little more crisp, it’s time to abandon transitional trenches and embrace warm wool coats for the winter nights ahead. The good news is you don’t have to settle for the safe, or sacrifice high style. Here are Tamika Auwai’s (from Shop Socials) are five gorgeous w...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 20, 2010, 4:15 pm
That’s right, there’s ONLY 2 MORE DAYS TO WIN 1 OF 10 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO THE NATIONAL HEALTH SHOW on October 23rd and 24th at the Direct Energy Centre In Toronto! HOW TO WIN! Go to the Cashmere Clutch Facebook page and post on our wall why you want to win a pair of tickets to the National Hea...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 20, 2010, 2:45 pm
Recently we heard from many of you that you would like to start your own business. Being an entrepreneur is amazing – you have control over your own destiny, you reap the rewards of your success instead of the big corporation you work for, and you manage your own schedule. But according to Scott...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 18, 2010, 2:12 pm
WIN 1 OF 10 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO THE NATIONAL HEALTH SHOW on October 23rd and 24th at the Direct Energy Centre In Toronto! HOW TO WIN! Go to the Cashmere Clutch Facebook page and post on our wall why you want to win a pair of tickets to the National Health Show. Canada’s National Health Show is ...
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ingrid m. posted an article on Cashmere Clutch - the smart girls' guide to living well - Oct 13, 2010, 11:29 am
Congratulations to all the lovely ladies who completed the 30 Day Fitness Challenge! Our final challenge – to complete the challenge survey – got a gazillion responses, and 7 lucky ladies were picked randomly as the final winners. The big winners are: Allison McManus – winner of the Burts ...
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