kittens and knitting

These photos are gorgeous of a cat and a knitting project from the blog wikstenmade. I'm actually attempting a sock project right now as well, but have been stuck on the heel for a week...hoping to finish the socks before Christmas! We'll see if that happens. Here are some pictures of my adorable cat Max too.

I wish I was in Amsterdam...

Trying to stay upbeat is a bit challenging in Vancouver right now with the dark mornings, early evenings, ice coated sidewalks and the sudden blizzards of snow. While waiting at a dark cold bus stop on the corner of Burrard and Georgia at 7:30 am this morning, I reminisced about the fabulous trip Heather and I went on two years ago to visit Carolynn and John in Europe. We flew to Amsterdam where we stayed at Carolynn's flat for a couple days before road tripping down to Megeve, a small ski village close to Mont Blanc on the Switzerland France boarder. Here are some pictures of the adventures we went on that I wish I could travel back in time and re-enjoy (even the jet lagged moments!).

 I found heaven!

 mmm cheese heaven

 view from Carolynn's friend's apartment at dusk

 She looks like a local with her adorable new shoes bought from a boutique down the street

 Had a picnic in a town called Beune on the way to Megeve

 happy place

 view from the mountain!

frosted mountains

this is what Vancouver's mountains looked like this afternoon when I was driving across the Oak Street bridge. So so beautiful! Makes me want to go skiing or snowboarding right away. Can't wait for the ski season!

knitted and button accessories

these pieces by knits all knight on etsy are so glamorous creative and fun. great winter knitting project ideas

morning cheerup

I don't know about you, but I am NOT a morning person and this would be the best way to wake up with a cup of coffee

rainy day mood boost

a good mix for a rainy day from Care

Home is Wherever Im With You

Have a relaxing weekend!

This weekend, Ross and I are going to Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa for a getaway! My parents bought a gift certificate at a silent auction for 2 nights stay in the 'East Wing,' a couples massage, dinner in the 'Copper Room,' and breakfast buffet both mornings! Oh and unlimited access to the adult pool!! I am unbeleiveably pumped! Its our early christmas present :)

Care took me out for lunch in Kerrisdale yesterday afternoon and surprised me with a manicure appointment afterwards. Th place we went to was  called She to Shic,an eco-friendly salon and their nail products are all vegan. I am getting so so spoiled by my family! What a start to a great weekend.

I hope yours is just as relaxing and enjoyable!

Here are some cool sites around the web:

50 best cookie recipes on the web

At home cold remedies (for Heath)

no plans for this weekend? you should go backyard camping!

eco-friendly home decor

can't muster the strength to get on your bike this fall? 10 Essential Fall Biking Accessories

gorgeous turqoise jewlery by steven alen I wish I could afford

xox

Music as Medicine

This is a great talk on how music can help people who are suffering from schizophrenia and other mental disabilities. I also love how he plays Bach's #1 Cello Suite Prelude at the end of the talk, one of my favourite cello pieces, which sounds better on the cello of course :)

Sound of Music at Saints

Fiona is in Saint Georges' Musical the Sound of Music which is performing this week. The whole fam went to see it last night and she was fabulous! She played the mean nun Sister Berthe and had an amazing dead pan expression I couldn't stop laughing everytime she came on stage. I especially liked her line calling Maria "A flibbertijibbet!" in the song, 'How do you solve a problem like Maria.' Way to go Fif so proud!! I love this Musical and it was so awesome seeing it live in the theatre. Saints did an amazing job at the set it looked so so professional. It was also nice to go back to Saints and to the theatre where Heath and I performed in Oliver and the Fiddler on the Roof back in our high school days. 

birdy wallpaper

adorable wall art

COZY LAYERS

I LOVE these cozy layers by Ruche!

Sitka Halloween Party

Although Ross and I were exhausted from Pender, we decided to go to the Sitka party on saturday night as we planned. It was so so fun and everyone had the most creative costumes!

teleporter machine please?

wish I was here instead of rainy Vancouver!

These gorgeous photos are taken of the town of Hallstat in Austria by photography getaways