Admiral and Tea

Woven colours

When I was in Mexico, I (along with all the other girls and women I was with) became totally obsessed with all of the colourful friendship bracelets for sale everywhere. We would spend forever browsing through the neverending piles, searching for ideal colour combinations and patterns, then layering them up our arms. In high school I used to layer woven bracelets on every summer, but I hadn't worn any for the past few years. There's just something about friendship bracelets that is so nostalgic- for warmer days and time past. They are actually a really cool way to add colour, and can look much more sophisticated than you may think when layered with other bracelets. We all found them really inspiring while on vacation, and now that I'm home I'm looking for new ways to wear them with my non-holiday cold-weather wardrobe. I definitely like them with some simply metallic strands or thin bracelets in solid colours, to create a unique combination. American Eagle has a cool selection of woven bracelets with a bit of a twist. I love the one in the middle below, and I think it would look really good layered with the other simple bracelets. 

1. From Banana Republic: $12.99
2. Shashi from Singer 22: $28
3. From American Eagle: $12.50
4. From Madewell: $19.99
5. From Kitson: $68

*(you can find some really great, inexpensive woven bracelets on Etsy, like Embroidery Floss)

Weekend in Ottawa

I just got back from a great weekend in Ottawa with my best friend. It is so beautiful there at this time of year. I love walking through Byward Market- there is so much to see- that's where I took these photos. We saw the Pop Life exhibit at the National Gallery which I loved. We browsed at Victoire and Road Trip, got chocolate croissants at The French Baker, and drank margaritas at Ahora. I miss you already Sim! 

The Island and the Desert

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

 Joshua Tree National Park, California 

Summer 2010 disposables. It's been golden. I'll be back soon with some fall fashion posts, enjoy the remainder of your summer! 

Ottawa Weekend

     I had such a great trip to Ottawa- filled with lots of laughter, catching up, exploring the city, and making and eating delicious food. I found some of my favourite jam in a local store and was quite excited. Symmetrical displays of things always catch my eye.

 High tea at the Chateau Laurier was so much fun, and the sandwiches, tea and scones were so good. They brewed the special tea blend from the Empress in Victoria which made me very happy because I love that tea! 

    It was a welcome shelter from the freezing cold to sit inside the cozy and beautiful old hotel.

Back to school this week! I am slightly excited... but slightly not. 

A Little Bit of Summer

 This past weekend I was down in California visiting family, and the weather was so gorgeous. It was such a change from the chilly and rainy weather back home! We made it down to the beach and it was a wonderful day that felt just like summer. 

It was bittersweet because it was so fleeting, but hopefully this little taste of summer will tide me over for the cold winter months. 

High Tea at the Empress

Last week my family and I went to high tea at the Empress hotel on Vancouver Island, one of our favourite things to do when visiting. It is so much fun to get all dressed up and sit in the gorgeous old dining room. You can just feel the history of the 100 year old hotel all around you, and imagine all the people who have sat and enjoyed tea as well over the past century. Their own special blend of tea is incredible- I bought some to take home and enjoy. The little sandwiches, scones, and deserts are so delicious. And I love their china- so pretty!

Oh my goodness, how crazy is it that it is September!? Sad that summer is ending, but also so exciting. I love fall, and I can't wait to head back to school next week, see all my friends, and start a new year of classes. (We'll see how long that excitement about classes lasts- I may be complaining in just a few weeks :)). I am also incredibly excited about fall clothes! I will be back soon with some posts about fall fashion trends, and how to incorporate them into your wardrobe! Happy September everyone!