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It's that time again my friends. Today it's Sunday and that's reason enough to make me happy, but here are a few other things I'm loving right now:

Do: Sunday grocery shopping with Paul

Sundays are blissful. Being the the only day of the week that is reserved for spending time together doing lovely domestic things, Paul and I adore them. Along with laundry and sleeping in, Sundays were made for grocery shopping. Well, maybe that's not entirely true seeing as there are typically massive line ups at the store, but such is life. There's nothing quite like starting the week off with a full fridge and plentiful pantry. Yay food!

Listen: The Decemberists - The King is Dead

I love the Decemberists and I love their new album even more. It is mellow and heart-felt and makes me feel strangely nostalgic for things I've never experienced like dusky barnyard dances and stolen kisses under starlit corn fields. Colin Meloy's voice is so distinct and this album seems more pared down than their last few. It is honest and beautiful and you all should hear it.

Click: Hellodenj.com

Not only is my good friend Danni Dengerink an extremely talented textile designer (the above image is one her new creations), but she is also an adorable fashion blogger. Check out her pretty and colourful site for fabulous outfit posts, sartorial inspiration and more of her beautiful patterns- click click!

Watch: Winter's Bone

If you haven't already seen this gritty Oscar contender, add it to the top of your to-do list. Although not a feel-good movie by any means, Winter's Bone will certainly make you feel good about being in a warm and cozy living room. The film's setting is utterly bleak and its palate consists of dreary greys and cool blues. Yet, the riveting plot and point-on acting make this movie one for the books. Jennifer Lawrence 's performance as Ree Dolly is compelling as she manages to capture her character's strength and desperation in equal measure. Although I agree that no one can hold a candle to Natalie Portman in Black Swan, it's a shame that Lawrence likely won't win the Oscar for this one. She is amazing and so is this movie!

photos by pwisenberg, pattern by ddengerink

Buy: Kuhn Rikon can opener

I know, it's just a can opener. But it's like no other can opener you've ever known! Swiss company Kuhn Rikon has hit the nail (can?) on the head with this one. Gone are the days of prying jagged-edged lids from half-open cans, this ingenious little gadget does all the work for you. There are no sharp edges in sight and there's a handy hook that does the prying for you. It also doesn't hurt that it comes in lime green and has a handle resembling the nose of a basset hound. Yes... I'm excited about a can opener.

Well folks, I'm off to endure Ty Pennington's incessant yelling on the television gem that is Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (I mock, yet somehow wind up watching each week). Happy Sunday to all!