Guys, We Need To Talk About Your Texts

  This post has been brewing for awhile. Today we’re going to talk about text messages. Gross, disturbing, overtly sexual, inappropriate, creepy and uncalled for sexts. But, before we get to that we need to talk about The Actor. I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned him, which now seems like a…

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DIY: How To Customize Your Denim Jacket With Pins

  Unlike Christian Grey, no one has ever referred to my interests as “singular.” I love Tupac Shakur, The Muppets, Ta-Nehisi Coates and 80’s kitsch in equal measure. I’m fairly well read. I can quote Foucault and the movie Wayne’s World – sometimes in the same sentence. My dream Jeopardy…

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7 Things I Regret Spending Money On (& what I don’t)

  Looking back on the past year, I definitely spent more than I saved. It was a year of travel, putting money back into my business and of course, buying lots of art. (FYI: reducing your alcohol intake doesn’t save money if you channel it all into a growing art addiction.)…

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My Bummer-Proof Guide to Getting The Most out of 2017

  The world may be going to hell in a knock-off handbag, but I’m determined to make the most out of 2017 no matter what. In December I participated in Molly Mahar’s Stratejoy Holiday Council for the 4th year in a row. I love the Holiday Council – it’s  a great…

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Hold the Schmaltz: a V-Day Guide for Badass Ladies

My name is Simone and I’m a single woman that loves Valentine’s Day. I’m not even sorry about it. Without a partner to attend to, the pressure is off and I sit back, relax and enjoy this special time of year when everything magically colour coordinates with my blog layout.…

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