What comes to mind when you hear ‘Japan’ mentioned? Is it some old and tired image of samurais, ninjas, geishas and tea? Of course these are all a part, but there is more to the intricate weave of Japanese culture … Continue reading
When my beau took me to Victoria two weekends ago, the last on our to-do list was to go and have afternoon tea at The Empress hotel. After checking out of our room, we had an hour to while away … Continue reading
Last weekend, my beau took me for a little weekend getaway in Victoria, B.C.. The capital city of British Columbia is one of my favourite places to visit –it has almost everything one could wish for: waterfront views and pathways, … Continue reading
VisitBritain has a fabulous competition –click here for info & to join!– in honour of London Fashion Week and I am just barely squeezing my post in in the nick of time! Thank you for letting me know, Sarah! (If any of you are … Continue reading
After a lovely two days in Ottawa, we drove down to Quebec City to take in some old world charm together –with A playing the part of tour guide perfectly. After checking in at the Hôtel Château Bellevue, Little Man … Continue reading
This past Wednesday-Friday, I was in Aylmer/Gatineau, which is a city quite close to Ottawa. It wasn’t the best few days to choose to drive in as the weather was unbearably hot, and either very dry or humid –I … Continue reading
Last Saturday, I went to Tulip Town –a bulb farm in Skagit Valley and one of the growers participating in the 2012 Tulip Festival. Here are a few pictures from that day… The flowers were a bunch of riotous colours … Continue reading
It has been a while since my last post, but there has been no shortage of fun and excitement – I have been a frequent passenger on the BC Ferries lately, and enjoying every excuse to travel! Last week, I … Continue reading
I am tremendously excited: I have decided to take the plunge (alright, splash) ‘back’ into the world of beauty. Just a little bit. Those who know me personally know that I can live without makeup. Personally, I find it is … Continue reading
