The Allure of Earrings

Violette VeldorIn my opinion, there’s nothing like a new pair of earrings to rejuvenate one’s spirits and one’s wardrobe at the same time.  They can add sparkle or drama to an outfit, make you feel sassy, uber-trendy or sophisticated, or add a layer of fabulousness [...]

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Tasty Asian Street Food in Downtown Victoria

I love it when you can go out for a seriously delicious meal that’s quick…and it’s even more exciting when you can eat for under $10.  Since FOO Asian Street Food opened a few months ago, I’ve found myself there over and over again for dinner or for lunch eating happily out of my little white [...]

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Looking back on a Winter Vineyard Journey...

Brian Storen - TrellisSurely exploring vineyards in winter promises to be more like a Mars expedition than an epiphany. Rather than a vast green immensity palpable with expectations of low slung grapes bursting with fruitfulness, there is an all pervading silent stillness. Or [...]

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Rainbows, Helicopters, Golf, Wine & Food!

In September we played the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club near Victoria on Vancouver Island and caught some video of an amazing rainbow from the patio. Then we saw a group of golfers fly off in a helicopter! Must be nice.

The views from clubhouse and golf course are fantastic. You can see the ocean and nearby [...]

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Spring is blowing into Victoria

Cherry Blossoms in Victoria

Cherry Blossoms in Victoria

Like a ray of sunshine through a cloudy sky a few hours opened up in my day. I grabbed the time and went looking for a ride to fill the morning before one meeting or another loomed over my [...]

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