double chins & garbage bins

top: Anthropologie

boyfriend jeans: American Eagle

necklace: Aldo

booties: H&M

This lady right here, she knows how to be classy.  Back alleys are a girls best friend.

I really enjoyed Thanksgiving weekend.  It actually felt long, and all the food was amazing.  And I must say, for our first time ever cooking a turkey, it couldn't have been more perfect.  

Mind you, I think we put garlic in absolutely every single dish, so forgive me if I keep my distance, I feel like the smell is just radiating off me!

Oh, and the best feeling after eating the amazing meal....unbuttoning my jeans.

there's no shame in a second piece of pie

 A wise woman once told me that.  And well, it's true!

Especially when the pie is bigger than you head! And I have a big head, ask my sisters.

So, remember how I told you we're moving? It's all happening next week, and it just so happens, I'm off work for a week of vacation that same week.  I do really wish I was going somewhere different or doing something fun, but it's just not a reality right now.  So between packing and moving, I plan on spending time outside, sleeping in, playing with Kea, and I may squeeze a massage in there too.  

It'll be a big week, but a good week.  Can Friday come any faster?!

p.s. the pis is from Aphrodite's Cafe & Pie Shop on West 4th

freshly baked: white bread

And by oven, I mean breadmaker.  We've had it for so long and I kept saying 'let's make some bread', then, well, just didn't make any.  And I may have become a bread snob, freshly baked bread is the only way to go.  Just wait till I figure out to make all kinds of fancy breads.....garlic, olive, rosemary...oh my!

I want to thank all of you for your support and kind words from my last post.  Whether it was comments, facebook messages or tweets, I am truly touched and feel so well supported.  Thank you.

taste of summer

This summer I've been addicted to all things fresh fruit.  There's nothing that tastes better than in season cherries fresh from the market.  I think I could eat the whole basket in one sitting (don't judge me, you do it too!).  I've been finding that when I'm really craving something refreshing on a hot summer day, my go to is whatever fruit we have on hand, and it cools me down and fills me up.  On their own, or mixed with yogurt or salad, makes for a meal.

cherries, strawberries, peaches...oh my!

Look at me, being all healthy and not even knowing it!

I'm off to the market to get some more fruit!

guess what i ate today??

CUPCAKES!!

Right from the original location of the 'cupcake girls'

I had the cookies & cream and the Bf had buttercup.

I had a bite of his too! yummy!

Actually, I didn't eat them today. On the weekend.....so yummy!

new addition

We've got a new addition to our little family, and no, its not a baby, its a BBQ! My new shiny baby sits on our fire escape, cooks burgers, hot dogs, grilled veggies, and anything else that should have grill marks on it. The fun part is that its portable. The legs fold down and you can wheel it around where ever you want! *cough, the beach, cough* BBQ's are so great to have during the warmer months. Summer foods just taste better on the grill!

Now all I need to do is figure out how to use it, so far, I've only been successful with Hot Dogs. And yes, the Bf turned it on for me.

beach bbq

The other night I had a little reunion, American Eagle style! One of the girls that used to work for me back in Ontario was here in Vancouver and we had the chance to get together and catch up. Another fellow AE-er joined as well. We had a beach bbq and let me tell you, this was the first of what will hopefully be many more all throughout the summer.

Blanket, drinks, hot dogs on the bbq, strawberries, beach, and sun = AMAZING!!!!

hearts to all

Happy Valentine's Day Everybody!

I'm a bit of a holiday junkie. I love any excuse to share the love with those I love. This holiday in particular, gets a lot of positive and negative reactions. To all those negative-y's (and I'm not calling out single people, there's a whole bunch of other folks too!) out there, Love doesn't always mean being in love. Its all those in your close circle, family and friends. Today is just another lovely excuse to tell how much you care, how much you appreciate their support, and how much you love them.

I made breakfast for my love this morning, Toad in a Hole....I mean Heart!

I'm dedicating this week to all things LOVE!! and a my first giveaway!! Keep track of how many times I say "love" within all posts till the end of the week (mon feb 14-fri feb 18). You will have till Monday, Feb 21, 2011 to enter. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011

1. Leave a comment with your guess.

2. Become a follower for an extra point!

*prize to be announced tomorrow! I gotta try to lead you on a little bit....