Paris exists to remind you that dreams are real.. It’s Sunday. The last day of June. The sun is high in a clear blue sky. After the oppressive 35 degree heat in Italy 2 days ago, 21 degrees had me pulling out a light jacket to wear when we stepped out for lunch. We’re…
What I’m Loving – April 2019
Shauna Rae Youtube channel It sounds strange, even morbid to say I am a “fan” of true crime so I’ll just say it’s a topic that has interested me for as long as I can remember. I came across this Youtube channel recently and was pleasantly surprised at how Shauna Rae conducts her investigations on…
Loaded Hummus Dinner
The sun is setting and the sky is all blue and orange with streaky clouds. Today was warm, too much for my jean jacket and I removed it while I shopped on South Granville. I picked up a soft track suit at TNA for the flight to Europe in June. Time is passing quickly, before…
How To Be A World Traveller When You Have Anxiety Disorder.
“When in doubt, book that ticket and go!” (Photo by Jennifer Pedraza Richardson) Today I wanted to talk about something that took me a lot of time to overcome. Anxiety Disorder is something I’ve lived with for over 30 years. I’ve learned tools to manage it but most of the work came with finding the…
What’s In My Makeup Bag – (My 5 Minute Makeup Routine)
If you’ve visited my home and have been inside my bathroom, you will have quickly realized that when I say I love makeup, it’s no joke. My husband and I have separate bathrooms. His, practical: One body and face wash in the shower. Toothbrush, hand wash and cologne on the counter. Let’s just say my…
A Weekend Catch Up – (And Recipe for My Vietnamese Salad Rolls)
Sunday. Blue skies and big white fluffy clouds. The storm has passed. On Friday and Saturday we got more rain than all of March. We drove through the storm, my sister, mother and I, along country roads to the town of Langley where we found the perfect dress for my sister’s upcoming wedding, then…
What I’m Loving – March Edition
It is a gorgeous sunny Saturday. The sun streaming through my library window feels warm on my bare feet. Merlin, my cat, is perched on the chair behind me and he nuzzles my neck seeking attention. The Basil has flourished in the past week; it’s happy on the window sill. Once it’s big enough to…
A Vancouver Tag – My favourite places and what I miss the most when I’m away.
What’s the first place people should visit when they land in Vancouver? On a sunny day: Go for a walk along the seawall, enjoy the views of the city and stop for a drink on a patio then head up to Grouse Mountain to see the sunset. What are your favourite restaurants in…
Roadtrip To The Kootenays British Columbia – A Photo Essay
I think road tripping is my favourite way to see the vast country that surrounds this amazing province. The open road with miles of mountains, rivers and endless forests. This weekend we packed the truck and drove 7 hours. Destination: Rossland BC. Nestled in the Koootenay region of British Columbia, Rossland was discovered in 1890…
What I Loved In February
It’s 9pm and I’m seated in my living room. My black cat Salem sleeps peacefully next to me, face nestled on a soft chenille throw, purring contentedly, kneading the air. Out the window below the street lights cast a yellow light on the wet pavement. There’s another snow fall in the forecast for tonight. I’m…
