


WHISTLER audain art museum
Nestled in the forest next to the Fitzsimmons River facing Blackcomb Way, the Audain Art Museum is a worthy visit next time you are on the mountain.

arthur ERICKSON architecture west van
Arthur Charles Erickson (1924-2009) – Vancouver Architect and urban planner – internationally known for his futuristic designs and commercial architecture – Monteverdi Estates in West Vancouver was one of his […]

SKEDANS haida gwaii
Skedans Haida Village, Gwaii Haanas Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site

sweeping VIEWS + local art
Views of English Bay, Vancouver’s North Shore and Spanish Banks, this terraced garden sprinkled with exquisite BC Native sculptures + art. A highlight of the Heritage Vancouver annual fundraiser garden […]

12 GARDENS 5 hours – heritage Vancouver garden tour
Heritage Vancouver (heritagevancouver.org) has hosted a fundraiser Garden Tour for five years, people generously open their gardens, this is my third time enjoying. From the grand to cottage, there was much […]

Wickaninnish Inn
Tofino and Ucluelet BC are a little piece of paradise, and I love to visit as often as I am able. The internationally renowned and award winning Wickaninnish Inn is […]

FESTIVAL of lights – vandusen gardens
A continuation of our stay – cation in Vancouver (from yesterday) was a long overdue visit the Festival of Lights at VanDusen Gardens. Today, I am sharing some pretty photos […]

HOLIDAY good times
Feeling the need to do something festive, I booked a night at the Granville Island Hotel, made a reservation at the Shaunessy restaurant and headed into Vancouver from the burbs. […]

is it TREE DAY for you? my visit to a favorite nursery.
this wreath was my favorite

WEST COAST classic – Tofino
Rustic stone fireplace, wood mantle, and a natural palette are all classic elements of West Coast Style.

WEST COAST contemporary – Ucluelet
Taking inspiration from the Oceanfront landscape and the rainforest, the interior and exterior of the resort are seamless with the surroundings.

happy CANADA day!
A mermaid and a beaver for an afternoon til the tide rolled in.

MOTHER’S DAY High Tea, Hatley Castle Garden, Abkhazi Garden and Ferries
It was wonderful to see a castle garden that at one time was cared for by 120 gardeners in contrast to the intimate, private garden cared for extensively by two people.