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Me Time At Milk Crate

June 20, 2019 By Kari Leave a Comment

poppy barley summer-1I always feel like a whole new mom when I get a few hours to myself. It’s an added bonus if I’m able to explore a new coffee shop, boutique, or restaurant in my city. Having a couple of hours to “check out” while somebody else watches our little man Wyatt is pure gold for me. I love to swap out my mom uniform for an outfit in which I feel fabulous, and head to a coffee shop solo, sipping on a beautifully-crafted latte, with no interruptions. After an hour or two of that, I can’t wait to get back home and hang with my family! I know I’m a better mom when I’m taking care of myself.

poppy barley summer-2My most recent “Me time” was at Milk Crate – a new cafe in Epcor Tower opened by Steve Brochu, formerly of Chartier. I indulged in one of the best almond milk lattes I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a ton), and a delicious, freshly-baked scone. Milk Crate offers coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and (most recently) homemade ice cream sandwiches! As an added bonus for every visitor, you can’t help but enjoy the aroma of made-in-house Sourdough bread when you walk in.

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What I Wore

poppy barley summer-6 The Perfect Handbag

It’s sure nice to sport something other than my Mom Bag every once in a while. I’m in love with The Perfect Handbag from Poppy Barley – one of my favourite brands – designed in Canada and ethically made. This 100% leather bag comes with the perfect amount of pockets to store your laptop, phone, and headphones. The centre console (as I like to call it) is a zippered pocket in the middle for those personal items you may not want to flash when you open your purse (y’know, loose receipts, kid snacks, etc…just like that one room of the house with the door closed every time company comes over)! The Perfect Handbag comes in black and sand pebble. Shop it here.

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Gold Shoes

You’ll probably wear gold shoes more than you think you will. The colour really does go with everything! Poppy Barley’s Summerland Sandal is stylish and comfy with a 3″ natural stacked heel. You can rock these at the office, with a cute dress to a patio date, or to a summer wedding. The shoes are super versatile and come in three different colours. Shop here. 

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Dress | Minimum Blazer From Bamboo Ballroom (sold out) Check out a similar jacket here | Earrings

Photography + Makeup: Elizabeth Segura

 

Pin this to your Explore Canada and Canadian fashion boards and follow me on Pinterest here.

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Thank you to Poppy Barley for teaming up in this product for post partnership.
As always, thoughts and opinions are mine. 

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xx

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Lifestylist + Blogger: KariSkelton.com
Mom to Wyatt, Moses🐾 + Monroe🐾
Babe on the way! (06/22)
❤ @ryanjespersen
motherhood | style | recipes 👇

Kari Skelton | Motherhood Community
Favourite features of the Bugaboo Fox Three! (chec Favourite features of the Bugaboo Fox Three! (check my stories for a few places to shop this on sale today).

We love this new and improved all-terrain stroller. We're out for walks a few times a day - with the dogs, school runs, shopping, etc. This one fits the bill for all of it!

- so easy to maneuver. It's seriously the smoothest ride ever. 
- 4-wheel spring suspension and large puncture-proof wheels let you glide over bumps and tight turns without disturbing babe.
- customizable colours 
- the bassinet has a great ventilation system to help babe regulate their natural body temperature.

📍 Save this reel, share with a friend or to your stories to help someone else out & follow @kariskelton for more everything motherhood.

#bugaboousa_partner

@bugaboousa 
 

#stroller #strollerreview #strollers #babymusthaves #newbornmusthaves
#beststroller
the litte things are truly the big things. 😭 F the litte things are truly the big things. 😭

Feeling so grateful today. So much love to you and yours. ❤️🙏

Merry Christmas!
@ryanjespersen 
#siblinglove
Everyone is looking! I cannot believe it! 🤣 @bl Everyone is looking! I cannot believe it! 🤣 @blakeloates working her special magic again. ❄️

Last one is a video of Noah and SC - totally adorable. 🎅

Two weeks until the big day! 🎅❤️
#santapics
#firstsantapic #familychristmasphoto #familypjs
took a second, and a little reassurance from his b took a second, and a little reassurance from his big bro, but it looks like Noah enjoyed his first time meeting Santa. 🎅

Thank you to our friend, @blakeloates for another memorable Santa session! I'll share more this evening 🤗

@ryanjespersen ❤️❤️
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