Author Archives: Jane

Week Forty-five: How to Plan for a Trip (My London Strategy)

Step One: Travel Books We are taking a family vacation to London this month, and so naturally, my planning/list making has kicked into turbo. I love serendipitously random discoveries too, but I have to do it from a base of knowing that, if it doesn’t happen, there will still be plenty to do. For a […]

Week Forty-four: Snippets from Vancouver – Butter Baked Goods

One of my favorite stops from our Vancouver visit had to be Butter Baked Goods. Ironically, it was also our last stop, as we pulled up to the bakery on our way out of town (en route to Seattle). I’m so glad we made it. The space charming + welcoming, and we were able to […]

Week Forty-three: Samuji Clothing

Brilliant fashion concept: Samuji, based in Helsinki, puts out a classic collection and a seasonal collection each season. I am 100% behind this and wish I could pop in to have a look. (The cuts and construction look gorgeous + I’d love to feel the fabrics.) Until then, I’ll have to rely on the Samuji […]

October Flickr Faves

Happy Halloween! The candy is bought, my buddy figured out his costume (ShamWow guy), and now, we wait for 4pm and the first wave of trick-or-treaters. Have fun out there and stay warm! Some of my October favorites at Flickr: habanero tequila + grapefruit Port Stanley, Ontario Landscape – Lake Ontario #13 as it cooled […]

Week Forty-two: Coco Cake’s Tiger Party

Am in love with this 1st birthday party theme: the tiger cake + cupcakes are too cute! Wishing I could turn back the clock for an afternoon to have a tiger party for my buddy. See more from Coco Cake at baker Lyndsay Sung’s blog. She’s quite the talent. images courtesy of lyndsay sung