Grad Seven Grad

First published on July 7, 2011

Marking one of life's milestone's... the journey from elementary school into high school.  Congratulations on graduating with excellence!

Patty's Patisserie

First published on June 25, 2011

My friend Patty is a fabulous baker (and cook too!)  Every time I visit, her kitchen smells of chocolate and sugar.  My eyes are always peeled for any little ends to pop in my mouth, or spoons to lick!  She has been baking up a storm in preparation for her table at Ivory Vintage Market tomorrow... find her there and pick up some homemade baking for yourself... cinnamon buns, cupcakes, rustic tarts, lemon bars, date squares, yummy cookies and more!

Pink Peonies

First published on June 25, 2011

Pink peonies are the ultimate girly flower... the unapologetic color, the layers of frills, the heady scent.  Love 'em!

Vintage Polaroid

First published on June 15, 2011

On second thought, my brother might not appreciate the blog title of "Vintage Polaroid"... seeing as the camera is from the same year he was born!  He's a good sport though, always patiently posing for pictures for me!

Loren is back in Vancouver only briefly, before returning home to Sydney.  He's just completed a 5 month motorcycle journey from Vancouver to Buenos Aires.  Steel Horse Tour is where you can read all about his adventures.

Location: Vancouver, E 5th Ave near Terra Breads
Prop: Polaroid camera found in our father's camera collection.

Amble Green Cherry Blossoms

First published on May 19, 2011

Cherry blossoms in Amble Green - May 2011

Lilacs

First published on May 19, 2011

Beautiful lilacs growing in a friend's garden... I had taken many close up shots of the flowers... then came inside and saw the flowers through the window.

Apple Tree

 

First published on May 10, 2011

Apple tree in bloom... May 2011

Baby Zara

 

 

First published on May 2, 2011

Zara surprised the world by showing up 6 weeks early!  There was excitement to be had and she wasn't going to miss a moment of it!  At her photo shoot at 5 weeks old, she was still tiny newborn size... and had none of those pesky pimples that can plague babies at this age.  She is just perfect!

Hyacinth's

First published on April 28, 2011

Hyacinth's are top heavy... as soon as they come into full bloom, over they tip.  Place them in a trifle bowl... the glass sides hold them up and you can enjoy their blooms a while longer.

Royal Wedding Fever

First published on April 28, 2011

Being young and impressionable when Princess Diana was married has left it's mark!  I've long been a fan of royalty; following the numerous European royal families in Hello! magazine, and Royalty as well.  Needless to say, I'm looking forward to "attending" the royal wedding of William and Catherine.  In the honor of tradition, I've made mom's scone recipe to eat with jam and whipped cream, and tea will be taken in my grandma's Royal Albert Blossom Time teacups.
Best wishes to the happy couple!

Sip and See

 

First published on April 26, 2011

Detail shots of the sip and see afternoon tea for baby Zara.  Beautiful touches by 'V' that I was happy to photograph.  (Just have to remember the next time to take an overall picture.  I get so caught up in the details, I forget to step back and take a look at the big picture!)