This photo was taken on a family holiday to France in 2009 – the same trip that undermined a subsequent trip to England two years later – for my kids anyway. Having been to Paris, London seemed a little less impressive. (Sorry, London.) If I had it to do all over again, perhaps I’d reverse the … Continue reading
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DAY TRIPPIN’… Granville Island
“From Industry to Artistry… From a declining 37-acre industrial wasteland in Vancouver’s False Creek, to one of the most successful urban redevelopments in North America,” reads the “Island Heritage” tab on the Granville Island website. True story. Remnants of Granville Island’s past are obvious and abundant. It is still the home of a fully operational … Continue reading
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PHOTO FETISH FRIDAY
It’s possible (read: probable) that the grey skies here in B.C. are messing with my head as the only shots that appeal to me today are sunny ones. Today’s photo was taken on a blistering hot day (is there any other kind?) in Rome. We opted out of the three hour line-up for the Colosseum, … Continue reading
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Very Inspiring Blogger Award!!
Okay! This is crazy awesome. First, I’d like to thank the Academy… No? Sorry. Wrong award. I’d like to wholeheartedly thank Rara over at her frightfully wondrous blog, rarasaur. (See what I did there, Rara??) She is quite often responsible for making my day so for her to give … Continue reading
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DAY TRIPPIN’… Chinatown
This – the second entry in the “day trippin’” series – was a long time coming, I know. My apologies. Damn rain and all. Our field trip started with a ride downtown to Vancouver’s Chinatown, which in all my years here I had yet to visit. I was expecting something like Victoria’s Chinatown, but I … Continue reading
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The Liebster, lieblings!
Yesterday – as probably none of you were aware – was Diary of a House Elf’s one-month-iversary. I have to say, I couldn’t be happier with how the month has gone. I’m still finding my groove and hoping to round out my blog with additional content/interests, but such is the way of life… a new … Continue reading
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PHOTO FETISH FRIDAY
As this photo was taken on a girls’ getaway to NYC, it is only fitting that this mini-post is dedicated to all of my girlfriends – both the ones that joined me and the ones that will join me in the future. 😉 I love you all. Continue reading
WEEKLY WANT
Within the last year or so, the existence of a small, centuries-old candle-making shop in Paris was brought to my attention. It is within this petit shop that lies my heart’s weekly desire (besides world peace, an end to hunger & homelessness, you get it)….. a candle. That’s it. One candle. Cire Trudon has been making … Continue reading
PHOTO FETISH FRIDAY
With grey skies and looming clouds, I often daydream of Italy. The colours are deeper, the air is thicker, the ruins are… well, they’re ruins. We don’t have ruins in B.C. When I look at our trip photos, I can taste the pasta, see Nick’s face light up at the sight of yet another gelato … Continue reading
PHOTO FETISH FRIDAY
And another series is born… While I am indeed a happy house elf, I am forever looking forward to my next vacation. The photos shared on Fridays will be my favourite photos of my favourite places. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed taking them. TGIF!! Continue reading
