Watch- out!

I don't know about you but my watch went by the way-side once I started carrying a cell phone like a fifth appendage. Recently however I'm finding I will leave my phone at home (for a couple of hours of uninterrupted bliss) or am simply too lazy to dig around in my purse to find it. I also subscribe to the school of instant gratification so when I want to know the time, I want to know the time right now! Cue the wristwatch!

I have also found it difficult to find a watch that matches my personal taste and style. When I started to see the latest in ceramic watches popping up I just couldn't resist the little beauties! Right now I'm salivating over the gold and white models but after seeing the purple Michael Kors I think I might have just found my new holy grail. Check out the watches below that fit the bill for something cool and unique.

See what I mean about the Michael Kors? Pure genious- until now I have not understood my mother's perpetual drive to have a watch for every (and I mean every) outfit. The gold is divine with all skin types.

Oniss does it right with all the bells and whistles.

Juicy! It'll add just the right amount of colour to any outfit!

This Nixon watch keeps things suave and sleek.

When picking a watch, you can rarely go wrong when staying within the Swiss Border.

Tag Heuer.

White polished high-tech ceramic. Steel notched unidirectional rotating bezel equipped with a graduated 60-minute sapphire disc, with a luminous marker at 12 o'clock. Matte rubber strap, self-winding mechanical movement. 42 hour power reserve. Water resistant to 300 meters.

All you need to know is how good Chanel looks on you though, right? The new Chanel J12.

Summertime Picnic

Summertime picnics are simply the best. Nothing beats wandering to your favourite park, kicking off your shoes and wiggling your toes into the soft, lush grass. Settle in for a long, lazy picnic. So grab a couple of friends, your family, your pet, and take a peek at some of my picnic staples.

This wicker picnic basket has side storage for wine bottles. What more could you ask for? The deluxe picnic blanket below has a plastic underlay so even if the grass is wet, your bum won't be.

The best spanakopita in my town can be found at the local bulk cheese warehouse- don't forget the hammer sauce!

Smoked meat sausage from Dean & Deluca.

Australian reds are light enough to drink in the summer but hold their own against strong cheese and cured  meat.

Stop by your local farmers market before heading to the picnic spot to stock up on fresh produce.

These are absolutely the BEST cupcakes out there. In fact, if you're bringing them along on your picnic you might not need to bring anything else, just cupcakes, because they'll be the only thing you want to eat. Crave Cupcakes in Calgary. Below is my personal favourite, the Dirty Blonde.

This bicycle with its low-ride seat and basket, is perfect for cruising to the park with. http://www.summerbicycles.com/