Who are you? Who the heck are we? Let's dive in over a coffee!

Who the heck are Picky & Fancy?

We're fabulous old friends. Our lives crossed paths back in our 20's starting out in advertising. Exploring the world of concept design, photography, art direction, and many a local bar and late night shoot. We've shared motherhood as moms of daughters and moved about in creative posts from coordinators, artist's agent to creative director.

Recently while selling one of our homes we decided to stage it ourselves and save the fee. So we dove into it room by room. That was fun, a lot of work - but we are not interested in becoming home stagers. It's too temporary. We want to help style up your life. Not just 30 days of it.

Of course, without a doubt we love shopping.

Not just regular shopping, but serious kick-ass sourcing. We don't mess around. We get into the details and set a criteria for every piece from the perfect ankle boot, to the best fall coat to cultivating our spaces from homes to condos with furnishings, housewares and art that make your guests ask "WHERE did you get that?!"

So it kinda occurred to us - since we love doing this - let's just do this. And Picky & Fancy was born.

Why did we call ourselves Picky & Fancy? Actually it came about from us poking fun at each other. One evening during a wine tasting one of us was so picky about the wines, it was like rejecting suitors left and right. (a.k.a. Picky.) Meanwhile, the other whipped out some fancy-schmancy kitchen gadget that sees the light of day once in a blue moon. (Meet Fancy) Who incidentally, has some fabulous finds. But that's Fancy for you. Oh, did we mention the shoe collection? And don't get Picky started about "lunch plates", you probably do need them. But hey, let's get back to you...

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Let's meet up at your fave café

So where's your go-to hotspot for that liquid magic?

Let's rendezvous at that chic café that has you written all over it and chat away about your vision and dreams over a frothy latté. We'll sip, chat, and dive into your big dreams and brilliant ideas. Sound like a plan? Send us a note~

Here are a few cafés we're keeping in business these days. Just let us know your fave spot.

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  Ideal Coffee

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  Gateau Ghost

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  Found Coffee

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  Pilot Coffee Roasters

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Oh by the way, if you're looking to try new brew at home...

Here's a few of our brewed and tested favourite beans you might enjoy.

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  Found Coffee

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  Sam James Coffee

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  Detour Coffee

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  Lavazza Super Crema

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How picky are you about a fresh grind?

We all know that picky person who says, "I grind my own beans every morning."

(Eye roll, anyone?)

Whether you do or not, it's no biggie.

But eff that, if you want to silence the coffee snob next time, grab one of these grinders and stash it in your cupboard. (Insert wink here).

Shardor Adjustable Grinder

Shardor Adjustable Grinder

For your beans, your spices and your nuts. There, now you're getting fancy.

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Getting tired of your old mug? treat yourself to a beautiful cup...

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  So At Nature mug & bamboo saucer

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  Oliver Bonas Elio Ceramic Mug

Not all mugs are created equal. There's something about the feel of the right mug in your hands, warm and familiar, that just quietly makes a moment complete. Years ago I had big beautiful mug my daughter hand painted for me at a clay place. The day it broke I was so sad. But I picked up the pieces and we just went to the clay place and made not one, but 2 entirely new ones for each other that we still enjoy today.

So make your own or treat yourself to something new. The joy of choosing these little things is so simple yet often so overlooked. Go on - fill your cup!

We look forward to sharing a cup with you!

Book a coffee with Picky & Fancy today!