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I wasn't supposed to include an ootd but I was able to ask a friend's fiancé to take shots of me with his new camera. His name is Kelvin. He lives in Toronto. And, you can see more of his work here.


Last Friday, the boy and I went on a double date with our friends, Arianne & Kelvin. I was looking for something to do in the city since Kelvin was just visiting from Toronto. I figured since he hasn't been to the Exchange District, it was the perfect time to join the First Fridays walking tour. The basic idea here is that artists open their studios to the public and art galleries have extended hours during first fridays of the month. You can download a map from their site and visit the spots on your own or you can join a guided tour that meets up at 7pm in the Peasant Cookery Bar.

For this particular one that I attended, we were able to see four artists/studios
1. Dave Krindle - Pigeon Alley Pottery
2. Sue Gordon - Encaustic (resin, beeswax & pigment)
3. Karen Schulz - drawings, paintings
4. Noel Bebee - digital paintings

Every month, there would be some variation with the galleries featured or the artists that would be part of the guided tour. So if you find yourself here in the city, free on a first friday of the month, why not check this out (hit me up if you want company, yes?). 

100 comments:

  1. Wonderful outfit! It also sounds like a really nice double date ♥
    Have a lovely weekend
    Amy xx

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  2. Sounds like a fun idea for a tour! Lovely way to spend some time with someone new to your city!

    The snow looks beautiful too, so magical in the streetlight! :)

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  3. Such an interesting post, you live in a very interesting place!! The pictures are great!!

    Rosa
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  4. That gallery is stunning! Very beautiful photos, and you look great! <3 Thanks for sharing.

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  5. the coat really looks cozy,
    and i love the shots in this post.
    :)


    Ms. Kei

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  6. As always, I love your outfit and the places you go!

    besos,
    M
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  7. I've had a look at Kelvin's black and white photos and they look amazing! Have a great weekend.

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  8. The picture looks so beautiful! I love the snow. xx

    Sara Wallflower

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  9. What a cool thing to do, I love checking out gallwries as well, especially in winter! Very cute pics x

    Love,
    Whitney

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  10. aww your second photo, i loved it!!!!
    looks cold there eh! pretty photos :)

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  11. Beautiful pictures! I love the coat!
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  12. Nothing better than a spontaneous OOTD photo shoot :D And that gallery looks really gorgeous!!

    Elleosophy

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  13. Great date idea! Your city seems filled with so much to do! I want to visit! LOL

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  14. so cool you doing stuff like that!! x

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  15. I also love going to galleries and these looked awesome. Plus I love that coat, you look great.

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  16. You look so cute! I love your coat! Beautiful color!

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  17. That is such a great idea for a walk! And how nice you got some photos taken, too, that coat is beautiful!

    Have a great day,
    -Kati

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  18. This was a such a nice idea for a double date! I may try and make way down there when it is warmer your outfit shots look so cold, I have not gotten used it it yet (really I never do!)

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  19. Beautiful images!
    Edita
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  20. I love visiting art galleries, too! It's a great initiative.

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  21. LOVE that jacket! The bow is so cute, and it looks like that gallery is great! Hope you’re having a good 2015 so far!

    xo katie // a touch of teal

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  22. Great pictures! I need to get out and explore the art like you have. Love it!

    <3 Shannon
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  23. Love First Fridays! Need to go to more of them!
    xoxx, Monica
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  24. I can't really see from the picture, but if I guess right you're talking about Uniqlo leggings that look and feel like pants..aren't they the best? I've received a gift package last autumn from Uniqlo when they've opened in Los Angeles, and these leggings were inside, I can't get enough of them though I am not a leg gins type of girl, if you know what I mean:)
    But I love great ceramics...;)

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  25. Looks like a cool night! I love that coat :)
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  26. This looks like such a fun show!
    xo
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  27. I love your coat Liby! very chic! Great event and pictures!
    ♥♥♥
    Jeanne
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  28. what a great way to enjoy the arts with friends after hours! you look totally adorable in your cute, cozy coat. ;)
    love, liz
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  29. Love the coat and you have such a gorgeous smile!

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  30. I would be positively gleeful to tour their studios! That is so cool :D
    Haha, and glad you could round up someone to take your ootd!
    Your coat is so chic, great choice for a snowy night out

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  31. Beautiful jacket, love the snow!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
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  32. Such amazing photos. Looking stunning. Love the snow shots, absolutely amazing. Mel
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  33. Awesome post dear!
    Lena
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  34. Ooooh snow! I've never tried actual snow in my entire life. :)
    All that art and pottery though... they look amazing!

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  35. I love your camel coat and the show too!!!!
    Happy New week!
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  36. This seems such a fun way to view some art :) I love your coat too!

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    :)
    x

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  37. Nice post!! Love your coat!!!
    Kisses from Spain.
    Xoxo, P.

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  38. Lovely. Beautiful jacket
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  39. I wanna learn pottery so much - it is on my list of things to do this year! xx

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  40. Beautiful photos!! Love you coat :)

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  41. very very nice pictures sweety! ;)
    kiss from italy.
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  42. Love your coat! I can't get enough of camel this winter!

    - Sarah :)
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  43. Amazing post! Looks like you had an incredible weekend! =D

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    xoxo,
    Jessica

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  44. friends with cameras are the best kind of friends :) and i love that coat - gorgeous!

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  45. Adorable winter look. I love your coat. Hope you and your friends had a great time at the gallery!

    xx glamdevils.com / miradevils.blogspot.com

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  46. Great pictures, and you look adorable.
    xoxo
    Christy

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  47. YOU SMILE EVERYTIME AND I LOVE YOUR SMILE!!!
    HAVE A GREAT DAY
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  48. You're absolutely stunning! I love everything about this look!!
    xoxo, Vanessa
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  49. Looks cold, but beautiful! We have First Friday's here in Phoenix that is basically the same idea....it's always a fun event!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  50. looks like a super fun night!

    xo, liz
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  51. As always, you look adorable! I love your coat!

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  52. Ah, I love these photos especially the ones of your OOTD, beautiful photos and I'm loving the weather - here in the UK it's cold but no snow - yet! :)

    Layla xx

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  53. Ah I love Uniqlo jeggings! And your blog!

    Milan
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  54. Sounds like such a fun art walk and loving your coat!!

    xx 365Hangers

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  55. Such a fun post! Hope you have a wonderful week! xx Pam

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  56. Love this fun post and your coat is so lovely!
    xo, Jane
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  57. Such a cute post! I love the pictures of your outside!! :)

    xxx
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  58. Nice blog! Check out mine? xx

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  59. I love the photo of you looking up into the snow! Your coat looks so warm and comfy! :)

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  60. I love this! There is something similar in my hometown which started just a few years ago. It's so cool to walk around the town for a few hours checking out galleries, stores and restaurants that I never usually venture into!

    Ashley
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  61. I wish we could find something like this here in Courtenay but I don't think there's any. It's lovely to get the chance to see the artists and their work.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  62. Heee, I love a good snow shot! The double date sounds great, you always seem to go and visit awesome places! I need to visit more galleries :)

    Corinne x
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  63. It must have been so cold, so beautiful to have snow on the background!
    I love that you always have a big smile on your photos!
    Have a nice week!
    x
    Stella from a A Shiny Place

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  64. Gorgeous coat :) xo

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  65. I LOVE your ZARA coat! I wish Nashville had events like this every month. It seems very fun!!!

    XO,

    KayElle

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  66. your face is alway too cute.... we love your coat
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  67. Looks like a nice way to spend the evening!

    xo
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  68. You always attend the coolest events, I need to be more adventurous! Love your cold weather style :)

    Brooke
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  69. These pictures are so cute!

    - Deniz
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  70. Awesome photos! I wish we had a First Fridays Walking Tour in my town! And love the outfit!

    xo,
    Jessica
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  71. You look beautiful and so cute! Looks like a fun evening

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  72. The snow looks so magical dear! You look so cozy in that coat! I hope one day to experience snowfall :D

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  73. Perfectly inspiring <3
    wish you a great week ahead…
    Borka
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  74. Love these pictures with snow! That jacket is adorable as well
    xo Jaime
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  75. So fun!! I love this.

    xo Caroline
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  76. Love this :)
    I love that coat and also how awesome you are!
    I love venturing into art shops and exhibits :)

    <3 Emma
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  77. I see a lot of great paintings in this gallery, I see that you spent amazing time there :)

    Have a great day, dear,
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  78. Nice post and photos! Lovely coat!

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  79. What a great way to discover new artists! Looks like so much fun :)

    — Michelle | MXP STYLE

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  80. Ooh this sounds super cool. Too bad a large body of water separates me from you otherwise I'd be so on it!

    Sxx
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  81. I love wandering around art galleries, so I'd love to go to an event like that. Looks like you guys had a fun time!

    Claire // Technicolour Dreamer // Bloglovin'

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  82. It's so beautiful outside when is snowing! Lovely photos.

    Domestic cleaning Brixton

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  83. Ahhhh snow!
    Great photos as ever!

    Jennifer Jayne xx
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  84. Look at you- so cute in the snow! Hope you're staying warm! :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  85. We have 1st Thursdays and they are so great! What a fun night!

    xo

    Michaela

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  86. ooh that bobble hat at the begining of the post is so lovely and that food looks amazing (currently writing this while waiting for food lol) haha :) x x

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  87. looks great! it's never snowed here in australia before!
    xx
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