Just a few more photos from our weekend getaway. I hope that wherever you are, the sun is at least trying to make an appearance. XOXO
salt spring island.
read.
Despite the fact that I can't make it to book club in May because of my cousin's wedding, I read two books for it! Perhaps I have some underlying guilt about not finishing the last book I set out to read. Anyway, in the last week, I read two books on this month's theme: food. …
happy birthday nana and auntie jackie.
{Helen during a visit to Vancouver in 2009.} My nana is 89 today. 89!! And doesn't she look amazing?! She's pretty incredible. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and immigrated to Edmonton when she met my Gramps during World War II. She was in the war herself, and met my grandpa driving trucks. (How rad …
on my way to …
Salt Spring Island! As I mentioned on Thursday and yesterday, Nick and I went to Salt Spring this weekend for a little Easter getaway. We took our bikes (though we've decided the stress of getting the only two bike spots on the bus to the ferry, might not be worth it next time) and hopped …
small joys.*
1. Raspberry frozen yoghurt with real frozen raspberries pressed through it. Hello summer! 2. Knitted flowers in a shady planter on Salt Spring. How cute are they?! 3. Nick made us a very delicious lunch of salmon and veggies on Saturday. We had a little Salt Spring Island wine to wash it down and ate …
friday. sort of.
{One of my favourite places for a solitary Friday drink between work and meeting friends is the café at the Vancouver Art Gallery.} We are off to Salt Spring Island for part of the Easter long weekend. I've also taken Monday off and am looking forward to relaxing at home and getting a few things …
easter eggs.
I thought that Tuesday's post from Reading My Tea Leaves was lovely so I was especially pleased to find these beauties on my desk when I arrived at work, the very same day. They come from a few East Van chickens that belong to my friend Norm's daughter-in-law. We had fried eggs with toast and avocado this morning and …
the best guacamole. ever.
I believe I have mentioned before that I love avocados. Love probably isn't a strong enough word. I actually didn't know how much I loved them until I tried guacamole made by my friend Laura, two years ago. (The sunny weather on the back balcony and the cool beer didn't hurt, either.) After professing my …
something to think about.
{Found at A Cup of Jo, via stay fancy free.} I just saw this on A Cup of Jo. Great advice! The first one is an especially good remind for me. It reinforces the great feeling I had this morning when I woke up without an alarm before 7:30! Great way to start the week!
small joys.*
1. My parents had a short layover in Vancouver on their way to Hawaii. Just long enough for a pint and a catch up. It was so great to see them, but I must admit, it made me miss them more! Can't wait to see them again at the end of next month. 2. Bought …
Kate Moore Hermes 