My sister got married last Saturday! And last week we hosted a bridal tea for her. My other sis made little succulent arrangements in teacups, as giveaways. I hope I manage to keep mine alive. We went to Secret Garden Tea in Kerrisdale. They have renovated since my last visit, and it was nice and… Continue reading Bridal tea
Month: October 2022
Calm before the weekend
Here is a little lovely pic from my sister's balcony. So serene! It's been great having such nice, warm weather into October, but there is definitely a chill sneaking into the air. And this weekend my (other) sister is getting married! So here is a little bit of calm before the chaos.
Wine cozy
This week's sewing adventure: wine cozies! The pattern I used is from All People Quilt. I made up a few and will save them for Christmas presents. So much better than the paper wine bags that you see in dollar stores and everywhere else. Also: wine!
Friends
Yesterday an old friend Clare was in town and we had some dinner at Earls. It ended with this pumpkin pie. You know I love taking pics of my food! Clare was off on a ship contract, out east doing her masters, plus the pandemic - and all that means I haven't seen her in… Continue reading Friends
De Dutch Date 2022
Time for me and my mom's annual date to De Dutch. We couldn't get our schedules to line up so it was delayed this year - but worth the wait!