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Last week, I was invited to check out Pandora's Restyling event at Polo Park Mall. To be honest, the last time I entered a Pandora store was a few years ago, in NYC looking for a gift for one of my cousins. This time around, the lovely ladies from Pandora Polo Park showed me some of the store's latest styles -- from rings, necklaces, bracelets and charms. I personally gushed over the Winnie the Pooh charms, which were exclusive here (Winnie the Pooh was named after my city, Winnipeg!). Aside from that, if you're like me, still figuring out what to give for Mother's Day, Pandora bracelets make for a lovely gift. They're customizable and provide quite the sentimental value when received. One of their specialists, Chi, showed me some of the prettiest charms that would be perfect for all mothers out there. I can't wait to show my mom what I got for her! Thanks, Pandora Polo Park! For the latest in Pandora jewelry, check out their website here.  

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Thanks to Arianne for taking these ootds and accompanying me at the event! 

Last Saturday, I was fortunate to be a part of Table for 1201, a cool dining and architectural event in the city. Table for 1201 is one of the longest public dining experience in the world. There is also a table design competition incorporated within the event. Let me break it down for you. There are 1201 diners grouped to 8 per table; each of them has a captain responsible for table design; everyone wears white; the dining location is only revealed a couple of hours before the event; the food is prepared by renowned Winnipeg chefs Mandel Hitzer & Ben Kramer; wine & beer is quite abundant and basically, everyone has a wonderful time! This year, Table for 1201 was held at the Legislative grounds, encircling the fountain in the south side of the building. I was seated at Table 21 and the table captain was Caleb McGinn and Eric Arnason, who designed a wooden wine dispenser in the shape of the historical Red River. Kudos to them for winning second place! After the delicious dinner, the Winnipeg Art Gallery also hosted an after party for the sea of white-frocked guests. If you get the opportunity to attend Table for 1201 next year, take it! It's seriously one of the most epic experience ever!

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The weekend was not only full of sunshine & warmth but also an abundance of pop up shops all over the city. It was impossible to check all of them out but I did manage to drop by my faves. 

Friday, May 1

 Food Truck season is on! The Red Ember Calabrese pizza never disappoints.

Local Artist, Kal Barteski had her pop up exhibit where I got some prints & Macarons by Holly

Saturday, May 2

Much awaited, Third + Bird Market was a blast! Managed to get a number of things like:

- Emma's Doll Party Rainbow/Purple doll - 

- Utoffeea chocolate & toffee treat - 

- Northlore facial serum -

- Coal and Canary candle - 

- Shelmerdine Spruce tree - 

Sunday, May 3

Prep Cares Cut-a-thon, a fundraising event for rescue dogs with special appearance of new summer must try, Pop Cart Winnipeg.

Last stop, the Normandy x Originunknown pop up shop where I got a customized comb