Mar
28
My So-called-Life is one of my all-time favourite TV shows. For those of you who’ve never had the privilege of seeing it, it was a short-lived series that aired from ‘94-’95 that followed the emotional trials and tribulations of several emotional, self-aware teenagers. Claire Danes played the lead role of 15-year-old, insecure Angela Chase and [...]
Nov
23
Bub and I recently discovered Eagle Tree Lodge B&B while hunting for a wedding venue, and I’ve been dying to tell you about it ever since! It’s absolutely spectacular. The stunning private, waterfront post & beam B&B / Lodge is located on a secluded tributary of the Fraser River in Agassiz, BC, approx 10 mins from Harrison Hot [...]
Nov
9
Was very happy to see signs up and things moving along for the new Bed Bath & Beyond opening in Abbotsford’s West Oaks mall. I’m a big fan of BB&B. They have such a great selection of everything you need for your home!
Other locations in the lower mainland include their stores at Central City in [...]
Oct
7
A very cool new shop will be opening its doors Abbotsford this weekend!! I’m like shaking with excitement for this shop…I can’t tell you how much I love stationary! I’m hopeless at crafts, but I have a weird obsession with paper, pretty pens, cards, stickers and all other crafty things. I sort of feel like [...]
Oct
1
This sounds fun! Suites at the Morgan Crossing development in South Surrey are about to get a facelift thanks to BC’s Best Young Designer competition. Participants will compete for the title and a trip to the design mecca of New York City by applying their creative design skills to decorating and furnishing newly built suites in the [...]
Mar
1
I’ve had my head down, focused on the 2010 Games for the last month. Sorry! My full-time job was 24/7 Games activities. But I appreciate all you fabulous readers who have stuck it out and are still emailing me, checking-in, etc… Love you!
I did find a little time recently to take a quick poke around [...]
Feb
22
Montage will be closing February 21 , 2010 and will re-open Saturday, March 6th. During this time, the whole store will be totally renovated and refreshed. We are presenting a whole new look and will be developing further relationships with local suppliers like 18Karat and Karyn Chopik.
The concept is “product with provenance”. Our focus will [...]
Dec
14
Another fabulous shop I should have written about ages ago! Stella Bleu should definitely be in your hit-list when out and about holiday shopping…or just perusing the stores for a personal treat!
This adorable boutique in White Rock is filled with all things sparkly, deliciously-smelly, pretty, bejeweled and unique. This tiny shop is packed with sophisticated and fun home accents, glamorous decor [...]
Nov
30
It’s no secret that I love to shop. I do. I really, really do. But that doesn’t mean spend a fortune. Quite the contrary actually. Believe it or not, I’m an excellent the bargain shopper. Nothing I love more than finding a great deal! I keep my eyes out for good sales, often opt for [...]
Sep
21
Do you have friends or family coming into town for an extended stay, but dread the inevitable take-over of your home that will happen they they arrive?
Or maybe you work for a company that brings clients or co-workers in from out-of-town for long periods of time?
Whatever the reason, most of us have either needed to [...]