You may have heard about http://sixitemsorless.com/
It challenges people to wear only six items or less for 30 days and blog about their experiences while doing it. (the six items do not include shoes, accessories, undergarments or outerwear) This inspired us to come up with some tips on how to do this at LIV.

For our six items we chose a pair of black leggings, dark wash skinny jeans, a black blazer, a long sweater, a dress and a long sleeve top to mix and match for the 30 days. We were able to come up with 10 different outfits using these pieces. It was important to choose items which were solids and didn’t have much pattern, so they would be less memorable when worn over again. We also tried to pick pieces that could be layered so that we weren’t just matching 3 tops to 3 bottoms. Of course, we used different accessories to create visual interest and diversity for day to day wear (which is allowed) and shoes would help achieve this as well.

Here’s what we came up with:

Overall, it’s a great little experiment to try out in your own closet. It forces you to get creative with what you have and helps to determine what you might need to complete some awesome new looks. With our sale still going on, the total cost of the six items selected for our experiment was $552! For 10 new outfits thats a great deal! Who’s up for the challenge?

At our Holiday event in early December, Suzanne entered a draw to win a $500 shopping spree and won!!! She made quick work of it, using it to spread some holiday joy for herself and others when she came to collect her prize just before Christmas.

Congratulations Suzanne!

We are often asked at Liv the best way to care for our beautiful Au Lit linens. Since the white sale is in full swing, what better time to let you know the best way to care for your linens. Here is what we recommend:

Machine wash your linens in cold or lukewarm water using a mild detergent. Avoid detergents that contain bleach, ammonia or enzymes as they may cause discolouration. Cotton satin linens should be washed in cold water before use to set the fibres and prevent pilling.

Hang to dry. Do not use the dryer as the heat destroys the natural fibres and will considerably shorten the life of your linens. Press, if necessary, while damp. Be aware that skin creams and beauty products may stain or discolour your linens.

Follow this and you will be enjoying your Au Lit linens for years to come!

We love jewellery, and the Talisman line from Pyrrha must be shared!

A Canadian jewellery company, the line is made using 19th century wax seals. Each piece is unique and made by hand, and each pendant has a meaning behind its symbol. They come in a variety of metals and sizes and are a great addition to any jewellery collection!
See more on their website! http://www.pyrrha.com

Happy Shopping!

Thanks for another amazing year to my wonderful staff! And thanks to BIFF’s for a great night! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

See you in 2011!

Our early bird sale is in full swing, and we still have lots of great pieces to complete your perfect holiday look!

Amanda Richard dress, on sale for 30% off of $245

Love this TWENTY8TWELVE by Sienna Miller dress, on sale for 30% off of $609

Bordeaux dress, on sale for 30% off of 196!

Happy Holidays!

Introducing the newest contributor to our LIV blog, the multi-talented Jenn Creede! She’ll be keeping you up-to-date on all the latest happenings and new arrivals at LIV. Stay tuned for her first blog which will be coming soon.

It’s finally LIVE!! My personal website is up and running, thanks to the talented Mr. Jeremy Watt. Please check it out…I LOVE IT!!

You can find it at www.joannagoodmanauthor.com, or www.joannagoodman.ca, and www.joannagoodman.co.

As for my next novel, The Seed Man’s Daughter, I am just making some final edits and waiting for a release date. Stay tuned for more details and thanks for bearing with the shameless cross promotion!

Season’s greetings, Liv’ers! Just a reminder, tomorrow is LIV’s annual holiday shopping event! All furniture, clothing and linens are 25% off…and lots of clothes have even been marked down to 30-50% off. We’ll be serving hot cocoa, sweets and hot cinnamon buns, as well as giving away a gift with purchase over $100. You can also win a $500 shopping spree if you enter our draw! The store looks beautiful and now is the time to get some holiday shopping done!

Hope to see you tomorrow…

You won’t want to miss our Annual Holiday Event this weekend! You’ll enjoy 25% OFF ALL CLOTHING, FURNITURE & LINENS, a gift with purchases over $100 , hot cocoa, yummy treats, and if that wasn’t enough, the chance to win a $500 Shopping Spree! It’s going to be loads of fun and it’s a great excuse to get started on your holiday shopping (+ a little something for yourself, of course). We hope to see you there!