not your grandma's cookies

We're all warming up for the "marathon" that is Christmas baking.

My sisters and I had so much fun. I decorated these two.

I'm the broken one, and the naughty red one is supposed to be my sister.
Besties.

Countdown to Christmas!

the flower eaters

Hardly Van Gogh-esque.

Just wasting time with my lovely cousin, while my sister takes Lomo photos of us.

Pretending to eat or stick flowers up our noses...you know, normal stuff.

fair-weather friend

I came across this old photo the other day, and couldn't believe I'd forgotten about this day.

Was this Grade 8? I'm so young here!

I was so into chunky knitwear then, especially Fair Isle, and still am.

This is the perfect pic for today's post as Cowichan and Fair Isle knits are big this fall/winter.

As the weather gets colder, bundle yourself up in a chunky sweater for an effortless look.

Other knit accessories such as scarves, boots, and handbags are another way to incorporate a little nordic-chic into your look.

unicorn shoes

Aren't these gold heels kick-ass? Perhaps even a little too whimsical?

The three year-old fairy princess in me is coveting them.

And the nineteen year-old me really wants them too.

She She Shoes in Trounce Alley is my kryptonite.

Whenever I walk by, I alwaysalwaysalways fall in love with something which I can never afford.

But hey, a girl can dream.

street style

Besties spotted in LoJo.

Don't these two make a very stylish duo?

These ladies make it look easy to be chic, and their complimentary outfits are
a great mix of wardrobe staples and fantastic accessories.

Love the purses, Ladies!

letters from mayne

More photos of beautiful Mayne Island.

I was sad to leave after such a great weekend.

Last night was the big Reunion Barbeque at Dinner Bay.

Dinner Bay at dinner time. ha ha

We played badminton on the lawn, walked the enormous Japanese garden and sang the night away. Great food, friends, and family!

I can't wait to come back!

mayne time

Lighthouse at Georgina Point

This weekend we hopped the ferry to Mayne Island, B.C. for a family reunion.

It's a beautiful little island squeezed between Saturna, Pender and Galliano in the Gulf Islands.

On the way over, I saw my first wild orca!

Friday we did the tour of all the beaches and parks, my favorite beach being Georgina Point (above).

Being such a small island, it really didn't take long.

But the weather was just perfect - not a cloud in the sky.

If anyone happens to make their way over to Mayne,

just make sure you bring lots of friends or lots of stuff to do (or lots of booze).

soft blush

One of the best shades of pink. Hands down.

(Though, unfortunately it didn't photograph very well...)

Outfit:

Top, Jeans, Heels - Old Navy

Cardi - Joe Fresh

Bag - Ardene

Necklace - Aldo

Photos by Bonnie

girl gone plaid

It's hard to say goodbye to old friends, even those of the cotton and polyester variety.

I bought this plaid cami five years ago, and unfortunately it just hasn't retained its novelty.

But I still couldn't bring myself to give it away.

I'm just a sentimental girl at heart, I guess.

Outfit:

Cami - Gap

White tank top - Dynamite

Heels, Jeans - Old Navy

Tote - Betsey Johnson

Photos by Bonnie