Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014!

My, my, my... where has the time gone! I can't believe we are already saying goodbye to 2013 and are about to start a new year. I know it happens on the same day every year, but it sort of tends to sneak up on me! And I probably say this every year, but this past year has felt like the best one yet (graduating from university and deciding to chop off my hair definitely top the list)!  Two thousand and fourteen sounds like a good year, doesn't it? I am already looking forward to graduating again (but hopefully for the last time), going on an European adventure, and starting my career! So bring it on 2014! 

In the meantime I am reflecting on my most dearest moments, and the word thankful is not enough to describe how I feel about this year! Here are some my favourite moments, on and off the blog. 

Thank you so, so much for reading and following along on my Pastels and Pastries journey! Exciting things are to come. 

xx
gabriella 

A Classic New Year's Eve

I do love any excuse to celebrate, but the whole New Year's Eve routine has got to be a bit repetitive over the past few years.  In order to avoid all the unnecessary pressure put on this one evening (that just tends to end up with expectations unfulfilled) I told myself I would not be buying a new outfit for New Years Eve. 

That was until I saw this dress. I spotted it back in October in the Dynamite window, and I was surprised by how much I loved it. Still unsure how it would look, I ordered it online when they were having free shipping and I thought that even if I have to return it, so be it. I love that even though it's classic black and white, it is definitely unlike anything I own, which I am thrilled about. I mean it's basically a turtle neck, has long sleeves  and as my boyfriend says, "resembles a carpet"- which I am totally okay with! However, I couldn't say no to a little sparkle, so I'll be pairing it with my red pumps and KSNY glitter clutch. 

What are your New Year's Eve plans? 

Christmas Kindness

The past few days have been complete chaos around here. In case you haven't heard, Toronto and the GTA were hit with a freakish ice storm three days ago, and many are still without power and heat. We only just received power, heat and water last night and the amount of love and kindness I have experienced during our outage was remarkable. We really thought we would have to cancel our Christmas dinner! From friends who gave me a warm place to sleep and shower, to the hydro workers who came to our house at 5:00pm on Christmas Eve to ensure we would have power for today, thank you! Merry Christmas to all, and enjoy this day with your loved ones because without them there would be no light in this world!