borrowed pearls

One of my two Halloween costumes.

This was the dress I wore out dancing last night.

(Above are my dancing shoes, slightly worse for wear after being trod on by many-a-clubber).

I started out with the concept of a "Gone with the Wind" gown, but that dream died along with several crinolines, and yards of tulle.

Pearls and photos from Bonnie

give thanks

I hate to admit it but I. Am. Full.

I've definitely had my fill of pumpkin pie (for tonight, anyways).

And my mom makes the best pumpkin pie ever, so you can trust that I've had a few slices.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cardigan - Smart Set

Tank - American Apparel

Lemon necklace - Ted Baker

mementos from barkerville

Some conventional, some less conventional photos from our trip to the historic town.

Finally a chance to showcase a bit of my obsession with photographing doors to nowhere...

trailing along

I must shamefully admit that it has been many years since last I rode a horse, fond as I am of them.

We found a ranch just across the lake that offers great trail rides,

though I am much the worse for wear (and rather saddle sore!)

This is Babe (or Babygirl to me) complete with a heart-shaped cutie mark on her forehead!

Top -  (old) American Eagle, Sunglasses - Aldo

Photos by Bonnie

green green

Weather has been intensely beautiful here on Day Three of Green Lake.

It's a hidden beauty, about a six-hour drive from Vancouver, but well-worth it.

This is our first family trip up this way, and we're loving it.

Sky of blue, crystal waters, and no need to go anywhere, do anything we don't want to.

Ahhhhh.

Tomorrow's agenda: Trailriding!

On my playlist:

Lana Del Rey - Born to Die

Bat for Lashes - Pearl's Dream

Arcade Fire - Sprawl II

Marina and the Diamonds - I am not a Robot

Goldfrapp - Dreaming

Feist - Bittersweet Melodies

PJ Harvey - White Chalk

Photo by my sister Bonnie

close of day

Sittin' on the dock (of the bay) all coy...watching the sunset

In Green Lake, in B.C.'s rustic Cariboo region.

(not spelled like the animal "Caribou").

There's this great atmosphere up here, some authentic Canadian outdoors.

(I swear I even heard loons calling).

There are lots of wide open spaces to roam, and so, so many ranches.

Seriously, there must be about 10 horses to every human up here.

Tee - American Eagle

Sweatpants - from high school (...not like anyone's wondering)

tulips

I just received my Asos order, a beautiful tulip-printed Ted Baker dress. 

Here are some trying-on photos. 

It looks fine from the back, but the front doesn't work on my figure (curse this damned bosom).

Tulip Dress - Ted Baker

Belt - (old)

Mary Janes - Aldo (old)