Fab Brunette

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To Proust, Or Not To Proust....

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 1:47 am
Many years ago, I used to be a magazine fiend - I would buy anywhere from 10 to 20 magazines a month - and out of all those magazines I would buy only a few have become regular reads: Vogue, Vanity Fa...
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Paranoid Procrastinating

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 12:14 pm
Today is one of those gorgeous days in Vancouver. I think the reason the rain doesn't seem that bad is that, well, it's not that bad. Get some rain boots and carry around an umbrella and you&#...
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Modern Emotive Stationery & Paper Goods

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 7:26 pm
If you follow my blog, you may know that I'm a little obsessed with greeting cards, stationary, paper notes, and anything customized with my name on it! I also read The One Hundred by Nina Garcia,...
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Rain, Rain, Come to Stay

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 1:37 am
Before I moved to Vancouver, I had always thought that the rain would bother me. It's quite surprising, putting yourself in a new and different situation, and realising that all the things you pre...
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It's Coming!

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 11:23 am
It's
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A Week in Bullets

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 7:42 pm
The end of another busy week... on the edge of a sugar coma, tired and excited and with so much news to share, let me bullet it for you all so we don't get too confucious! Princess is in Preschoo...
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November 09 Goals

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 1:22 am
Goals for November: 1. Make 5 New Cupcakes or Remake Past Cupcakes: What I mean is, I need to revamp and tweak some of my recipes - currently on the list are: matcha cupcakes, chai tea cupcakes, appl...
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Halloween with My Princess

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 1:27 pm
2006: 9 months Minnie Mouse 2008: 1 year, 9 months Belle, Beauty & the Beast 2008: 2 years, 9 months Ariel, The Little Mermaid As you can see by the pictures, my Princess is super cute and...
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This Saved My Life

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:03 am
Alternate titles to this post include "Where Have You Been All My Life?" and "How Did I Manage Without You?". When you reach a certain level of despair,it is quite difficult to even pretend to feel ...
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Gratitude & Food

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 3:40 pm
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! After my last blog post where, I'll admit, I was a little pissy, you guys still brought it. IT. The love. The appreaciation. The joy and fun of blogging at its...
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Hoping For a Fresh Start. Now.

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 4:27 pm
I started this blog about
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Double-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 9:41 pm
How would you like to come home to fresh double chocolate chip muffins on the counter? Yummy, warm, gooey and chocolatey - these muffins are the best, simple to make and you really can't mess it u...
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I need friends and hair help. Please.

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 12:07 pm
Things I need: an electric mixer, a babysitter, and some friends. Things I have: socks slipping off my feet, laundry in the dryer, and a hangover and an annoying 3 year old who won't be quiet but...
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Social, Edible & Sweaty Points

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 2:20 am
Vancouver, Beautiful Vancouver Having J around makes stuff more fun, it simply does. Vancouver is a city full of pubs, chic resto-lounges, and dimly lit bars that I am looking forward to discovering -...
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Rainy Tuesdays

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 8:43 pm
Today is the first rainy day I've seen in Vancouver. It is a Tuesday. J finally made it down yesterday, he drove, with most of our possessions in tow - along with my beloved Miss Sixty boots, whic...
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The One Hundred

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 10:52 pm
I have long been a fan of Nina Garcia's style books, starting with The Little Black Book of Style, which was chockful of cute tidbits, fashion quotes, and secrets of the fashionable, it is a book ...
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And In Other Unrelated News...

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 10:17 pm
I Have
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Granville Island; or: Where I've Been Hiding

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 9:09 pm
Princess & I arrived by plane last Friday morning into Vancouver. The first day was spent as a blur, the second as a day of discovering. Using only my iPhone's map app, we took a walk to Granville...
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Blur

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 1:06 am
Last Friday, Princess and I boarded a plane for Vancouver. The plane ride went smoother than I expected - Princess was well-behaved for a three year old on a five hour plane. When we arrived, our lugg...
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The Fab Brunette Has Landed...

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 12:59 pm
I am here, in Vancouver, and I must say, it's amazing. The city is gorgeous. There are so many things to do, to see, to experience. And there's Starbucks on every corner. Like seriously, this ...
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Confessions, Regrets, and Omissions...

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 9:29 pm
I leave for Vancouver in 2 or maybe 3 days. I am not done packing. Not nearly done packing. Sometimes I need to get off the computer and fall asleep with my man, like he always wants me to. Tonight is...
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Weekends Are For Debauchery

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 12:51 pm
Packed and threw out stuff and packed. It's amazing how easy it is to throw out things when faced with the concept of moving across the country, having limited amount of stuff you can bring. It...
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Fashion Is The Healthiest Motivation For Losing Weight

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 11:08 pm
I first saw this
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Just Call Me Sniffles

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 10:32 pm
I've been sniffing and sneezing, holding my hand, urging my sinuses to clear up and my ear to pop and my head to stop feeling so heavy. When Princess got an ear infection last week, I didn't t...
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The Likability Factor

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 8:23 pm

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Rebel diamonds cut out of the sun...

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 8:02 pm
There are moments in life that don't go perfectly. There are times when your days go by smoothly, little hiccups here and there within te timeline, but generally smooth sailing. You may even thi...
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Bonjour!

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 2:17 pm
Welcome to a fresh new look - sorta! Please bear with me as I'm updating the changes and let me know how you like it!
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Fabulously Grown Up

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 9:33 am

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Wednesday Weigh-In #7

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 8:12 am

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Vancouver, Here I Come!

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 2:01 pm

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Funny how things work out!

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 7:04 pm
A few weeks ago I received a job offer, do you remember I was super excited for the interview? And then I actually got the job? After 4 months of looking for a good job, I finally got one that had dec...
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This Deserves a Trip to Starbucks

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 7:33 am
The disgust and disdain I have for my current living situation grows with each coming day. Everyday I wake up, and I think to myself, Hmm, let's get this place in order, clean it up, make it sligh...
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Currently Seeking Rehab

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 12:57 pm
My name is Fab Brunette. And I am a Shopaholic. There was a reason that when Confessions of a Shopaholic first came out in paper form that I was obsessed with all of the novels. All 5 of them. There&...
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Wednesday Friday Weigh-In #6

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 9:07 am

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Loft Living

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 10:10 pm
I was parked illegally, covered in dust, and wearing ill-fitting yoga pants when I discovered that the floors of my soon-to-be-moved-into loft were yellow. They weren't supposed to be yellow, and...
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A Wonderfully Long Weekend

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 10:45 pm
I had the most amazing weekend. I wrote all about it, and it turned out that my internet connection had disappeared and I lost the whole post. :( So as I'm so tired, I will do my best to rewrite i...
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Guest Post @ A Day in the Life

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 5, 2009, 9:15 am
I may be a little MIA this weekend (it IS the long weekend after all!), but if you miss me too much go check out Lisa's blog, A Day in the Life, where I am a guest poster. While Lisa lives in the ...
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C'est Moi

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 7:40 am
... 39;ll have a little shop by the end of next year! Christina asks: If you could marry one celebrity and have his child, who would it be? Would it be weird to say George Clooney? I mean, Bradley C...
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What flavour is my medicine?

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 6:07 am
Have you ever wanted to go back in time and take back what you say? I'm sure you have, everyone makes little blunders every once in a while. But I made a big blunder. Huge. (is blunder even a wo...
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Wednesday Friday Weigh-In #5

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 5:56 am

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Over The Top!

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 9:00 am
I received an award from Pink Flip Flops & Wine - make sure to check out her blog, it's amazing! Here’s how this one works: USE ONLY ONE WORD! It’s not as easy as you might think. Copy and cha...
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September 2009 Goals

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 5:00 am

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August 2009 Recap

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 9:59 am
Enter the Iron Cupcake: Earth Competition Wouldn't you know it, the month I decide to enter they went into hiatus until October. No joke. So I joined TheDaringKitchen.com and will do the challenge...
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How to Make a Chic Diaper Cake

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 7:29 pm
My friend's baby shower is coming up, and I love getting my friends unique gifts, something different that stands out a bit. So I bought an item off her registry and decided to also make a diaper ...
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Right Now

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 9:06 am
...I am drinking coffee to rid me of my emotional hangover... ...I would get married in this dress, if I were getting married... I lean more and more towards a short wedding dress after each wedding ...
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Let's Be Realistic Here

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 9:21 am

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Wednesday Weigh-In #4

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 7:54 am

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It Feels Like a Countdown

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 3:46 pm
My current living situation consists of a basement apartment. Low-ish ceilings, 'open-concept' room (meaning kitchen area/living room/bedroom all in one), bad lighting/small windows, and stuff...
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Inquiring Minds Would Like To Know

Fab Brunette posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 11:07 pm
I get so many questions about things that I thought I'd open it up to everyone and put all the answers in one big FAQ post!! So, what would you like to know? Ask me anything, from child bearing, t...
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Fabulous mum of one who blogs about things that are chic and fabulous. Also blogs about her upcoming move from Toronto to London, England!

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