winter

it definitely looks like Winter out there. especially up on the mountain here.

It's cold but I think I'm okay.  Looking forward to a fun night out tonight.

Joe Hisaishi

this is so amazing. 

absolutely loved watching Howl's Moving Castle this past weekend.

need to read the books that the movie was based on!

Concert night

Had lots of fun at the Lumineers concert! They were so great live! Amazed at how much music can change the mood & atmosphere.

December

Looking forward to all the festivities this month.

Landlocked Blues

do more

i want one

rain

infinity

fall

..

time to go somewhere

been itching to go on a longer trip somewhere.. 

looking forward to my two weeks off and going away even though it won't be vacation.

you know me best

years built on sand. 

it's getting cooler

sad that summer's coming to an end..

but treasuring all the good times so far. 

Treats

from my lovely sister when she was visiting :) love the lavender coffee!

cutie

I can only pick Tiny up when he's sleepy! 

feeling like this

With the girls

<3

my favourite night of the week

Steak night!

first time trying dry aged prime striploin steaks.

spoiling ourselves. and they were soooo good.

had dinner out on the balcony - enjoying the nice weather and some music :)

also had to eat outside since the entire place was smoky from cooking on the cast iron pan.

really liked this Australian wine we picked up

colourful pots

I want to get these cute fabric bowls for my plants.

a night off from whatever else I would have done

dinner, napping, reading, and then a late night frosty treat :) let's just not make this a habit.

short trip away

random photos from a nice trip away w/ la famille to Seattle.

the acorn

went to try this vegan restaurant.. well we really only dessert and drinks but our neighours' entrees looked pretty good. 

cute imprint on their menu

 trying out some parallel 49 beer

loved their honey lavender creme brulee!

we'll need to go back and try their food next time.

music

i love my new turntable! love coming home and putting on a record.  it's very calming.. especially with the last few stressful days...   how sweet of J for finding it and setting it up for me :)

cliffside

cliffside hotels. 
would love to stay at one of these places one of these days!

now that it's all set up

Breakfast at home

if only all days are simple and enjoyable like this one was. But then I wouldn't know to really enjoy days like these.

Platform Bow

hmm..thinking about buying these.

At my favourite restaurant

for brunch on a sunny saturday afternoon. I just love relaxing weekends brunching and walking around town.

lion clutch

awesome clutch.

all 4 of us

Lobster dinner with my mom and pop :) thanks to J. It's nice to have dad visit. And Milly will be here this Friday! Family reunion :)

time flies when you're having fun

been sick the last 2 weeks but there were so many things happening and happy moments I couldn't not enjoy my week :)

dinner with friends at Au Petit Chavignol.  my favourite cheeesssy restaurant.

home cooked meal - scallops and fresh cod

really fresh sashimi @ Octopus Garden. 

Macbeth @ bard on the beach.  the weather was perfect!

had such a wonderful day.

 loved Merchant's Oyster Bar. need to go back soon!

cute cupcakes at Steph's wedding.  what a perfect wedding day for them :)

new drumstick mcflurry!

with Angela at Lena's wedding.

yum. i have such a sweet tooth.

More cooking at home

Chuck's cookbook is out! And I have a copy courtesy of my best roomie :)

French toast with Brie

Brunch at a golf course we drove by last week. Loved the Brie with the cinnamon French toast. Would have been even better if it was a bit "toasted" on the outside. Would love to have weekend brunch everyday.