Be- My friend?

Aren't friends awesome? I miss mine. Especially after I watched this funny video found on A Cup of Jo. Check it out:



How cute are they?

And where are my girls anyways?! I miss you ladies! You rock and I love you eventhough we are far apart. Hey! wanna get together on skype and watch episodes of Downton Abbey at the same time with wine and everything? :)

Love and Hugs

Do- Christmas party fever!

Do you guys have it? This year is a little over the top with invites and especially this weekend. Holy moly it's nuts! Last Sunday we were invited to a Christmas open house at Alison Ann and Jack's house and it was just lovely!

Alison is my Mom's coworker's sister. Both her and her sister are fond of octopuses and so am I! She is also an artist so needless to say there were a lot of funny felted and knited Octopi squiggling through their Christmas tree which made me feel right at home!

They are also vegetarians so no worries on the food front for me. They had glazed nuts, blue cheese and sage filo pastries, mini quiches, cheese and crackers and home made meringues and marshmellows!

There were a few special hosts of the kitty kind named Opti and Parka. Opti is normally a very shy fellow and surprised us all but coming out from under the bed for a visit. Everyone agreed it was a Christmas miracle.

The sisters were enjoying East Dell pinot grigio which was fitting because....

They hail from Windsor Ontario! Well not Niagara and not even close but you know!

Thanks so much Allison and her lovely other half, we had such a great time at your gathering and felt so blessed to be invited!

Now tell me girls what great Holiday shindigs are you invited to this season? And if you need a little inspiration for what to wear I've got you covered right here!

Have fun sillies!

Love and Hugs

Freeforall Friday- The Nicknames of our Bichon/Maltese Puppy

Are you guys nickname lovers? We are and it's getting out of hand. Our favourite little person to nickname is our doggiedaughter. Isn't she a cutie?

Her full name is Sunny Strawberry Klein but most people must think she's called Monkey cause that's what you can hear us call her the most often, with a few small substituions such as: Monk, The Monk, Monka, Monkaburninglove or just MonkaMonk.

Although when we first got her we called her Snoop Strawberry you know cause of her middle name and her being a dog and everything. And then that turned into my Dad's favourite: The Strawb. But my Aunt Ann likes to call her just Strawberry. She can also be seen being called HRS here on the blog wich translates into Her Royal Starwbyness of course.

My Mom likes to call her the Muttrag cause she thinks I never wash or brush her and wants to get her Grandmother hands on her to clean her up all the time. This has since turned into Muttie or raggie.

Vince calls her Boukie or Boukyness and also BoukBouk. When we are out for a walk I find myself calling her My Tiny Missus or just The Missus. But lately it's been mostly Boo and Booboo and Booboobear and now Le Bearoniss.

But when she's being bad (rolling in poop, jumping up on people, running away) it's always just a very loud, SUNNNNNNNY!!!!!!!

What about you? Do you have nicknames for your pets or loved ones? I remember my Sue used to call her cat Momasita. (The cats real name was Beers). She has a very handsome Bernese Mountain Dog named Ringo who now goes by the nickname ShiShi. Cute eh?

Tell me! Tell me your nicknames!!!

Love and Hugs

Wear Wednesday- Signature Fragrance

What's your favourite scent to wear? Or are you still looking? At 32 years old I have finally found mine in the way of Versace Crystal Noir. It's a ultra feminine oriental/floral based on gardenia and amber and fits me perfectly.

My second favourite has to be Stella by Stella MacCartney which is a blend of rose and amber. So there you go I am truly an amber and flower lover.

But it took awhile to figure this out while trying everything under the sun. I used Insolence by Guerlin for a while because Vincent loved it. Apparently it's a fruity/floral with a mix of red fruits and violet. Which makes sense cause Vince loooooves red fruit anything. I'll admit it is pretty but too sweet for me. (Made me feel sick after awhile).

My Mom absolutely loves Acqua Di Parma Iris Nobile which is a soft floral scent primarily iris and mandarin flower. It's really lovely and I always spray some when I'm at her house and I even wore it on my wedding day but it's more if a special occasion fragrance for me not a guilty pleasure everyday one like my Crystal Noir.

I could have saved a lot of time and money if I just would have looked at my very first favourite perfume: Tribe by Coty (another oriental/floral). Do you remember it? It came out at the Pharmasave up town in and around 1990 and if you went to Musquodoboit Rural High school in the 90's it was all you could smell in the hallways.

But if you didn't love Tribe no worries there was always Exclamation to fall back on. Also made by Coty and came out around the same time (1988).

I find scent a very powerful memory receptor. Anytime I smell Light Blue or Hypnotic Poison I'm immediately back with my BFF's April and Sue and I love that. All I have to do when I miss someone is go to Sephora, spray a little on my wrist and have them with me all day!

I could talk about perfume all day but now it's your turn. What do you wear? What scents are you in love with?
And if you're still searching maybe these quizes and links can help you out.

Love and Hugs

Freeforall Friday- Around my web table

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Happy Friday my friends and family! I wanted to share a few links from around the web of little things I thought you might like to read to make the clock tick faster to 5 pm!

Looking for some treehouse mojo?

The chicest bar in Paris.

And a battle of the best crossaints

Speaking of which, what makes you hungier?

How to look cute.

What are you making with pumpkin this weekend?

Well if you're not cooking pumpkin what about squash?

Holy shit that's BIG!

Kasia's new collection handmade in the city of love.

What to wear in St. John, the island not the town in N.B. you cheeky monkeys.

While you're at it, slap on the prettiest lipstick.

How to show and keep the love man.

Already made this three times last week!

And finally, what to see this weekend.



Have a great fall crispy Thanksgiving weekend my loves and we'll see you back here on Monday!

Love and Hugs

Whoa we've been busy!

Wozers this is the longest I have ever been away from you guys! I'm so sorry! I've been in Toronto for the last week and a half and it's been chockablocked full of fun! There was my wedding dress pick up, my shower, my stagette, my Aunt Lyn's play, a knitting workshop and more!!!! The above pic is from my lingerie shower that my family and friends so graciously and tirelessly put together for me last Saturday. It was the funnest shower I have ever been to if I do say so myself! ;)

I hope you have been having a great first few weeks of spring and I promise I will start posting regularly from now on.

Love and Hugs

AMBERLIE!!!!

Panna Cotta and Spanish Tempranillo soaked berries!!!! What!What! I nearly spit out my coffee when I found this recipe! Amberlie I know you're going to love it! Two of your favourite things! (and me too!)
I miss you honey! Can't wait to see you in 3.5 weeks! AHHHHHHH!

Love and Hugs

P.S. Thanks so much to Khali's talented mom Cathy for coming up with this glorious recipe! I can't wait to try it myself! Cathy all of your recipes always look so divine!

What about you? What are you thankful for?

I feel so grateful and humble and thankful these days. Sometimes I am overcome with love for the people, places and things it my life it makes me stop in my tracks. Like just now. I was making my bed (I know it's 3pm, anyways) And I glanced at a book on my bedside table that helped me so much. It was given to me by a dear friend. And I just felt so thankful and happy! I wanted to let you all know how thankful I am for you.
I sat down right away and made a quick list that I will continue to add onto for the rest of my life.
Here's the first page:

Thank you list

Amberlie for saving my life with ‘The Power of a Praying Woman’

Shelly for coming to visit right after I lost the baby and helping me get outside again and never questioning me if we had to go back inside.

My mom for not panicking when I called from a pay phone in Athens and told her I need 100 bucks to buy a ticket to Cairo and live out one of my lifelong dreams.

My Dad for driving to and from the airport to pick me up and drop me off for 10 years at various times of the morning and night. (my 4 :30 am shifts my 12 :30am shift…etc)

My Brother for still loving me even after all that sand castle bullying I put him through.

Silke for introducing me to The Art of Living.

Vince still loving me despite my drunken fits of rage and weirdness

Sue for coming with her car after I found out Larry cheated on me and offering to put everything in it and run to Dartmouth

Mom for saving me with ‘The Heart of The Soul’

Tanya Corbin for driving me home from work no questions asked after I broke down when my Grandma was dying

Skype for letting me see my funny parents faces every morning! And my brother on the weekends!

April for taking me in after not really knowing me and feeding me grilled trout after I was dumped.

Brooke for taking me in and helping me see optomism in everything. I never forget that Brookie!

My Grandmas for writting me every month for years even if I never wrote them a single letter.

My Aunt Ann for not being the slightest bit pissed all my belongings are in her basement for the last 3 years and beyond.

God for loving me wholly and without question and always being there to lean on when I am weak.

My Aunt Jane for her support and optomism about our joint weight loss project. I could never do this without her emails telling me I can. Never!

Pranic Healing for showing me that I actually like to do something

My baby for being miscarried so that I could accomplish all this and be a better Mommy when she or he decides to come back into our lives

Malta for providing me with a place to heal

Sorry I know it's long but honestly this is like a needle in a haystack. Thankful thoughts come to my mind and heart several times a day...new ones old ones and I want to let you know!!
What about you? Do you feel thankful? And for what?
Okay gotta get back and finish making that bed!

Love and Hugs

Shelly's Halloween

Good Afternoon Guys! Aren't these spooky eyeball jelly shots awesome! I first saw a version over at Khali's blog Boots and Cateyes and was intrigued. They remind me of my friend Shelly and her trays upon trays of jello shots she would bring to every party! I miss you Shelly and your jello!
I'm going to a small halloween party this weekend and thought I might throw these together in her name! What do you think? Will I be successful? Head over to Jelly Shot Test Kitchen to see all the lovely recipes and cool stuff you can make with a little vodka and gelatin!
Love and Hugs

Guess who's 29 today?

It's my beautiful friend Amberlie!
My little fiesty Libra always making sure things are leveled and fair. She is sensitve and overly emotional! I love that about her. She never holds back and feels everything so deeply. She also has impeccable taste in design, food, wine and everything else! We share a deep love for Paris, when I tell her that walking the back streets of Paris makes me feel so heartbroken with love she really knows that exact feeling.
She's an amazing mother and wife always putting her families happiness first. She is spiritual and shares a birthday with Confucius. She can be found praying and meditating.
But most of all she's mine and she loves me back! I am so lucky to have found you Amberlie! You are much loved and I hope you have the birthday of your dreams!
Love and Hugs.
P.S. See you in Paris! ;-)

Whooohoooo today is Sue's birthday!

Check it out homies! It's Budha SueSue's b-day today! 29 short years ago the prettiest little baby was born and taken home to live and grow up in Lemington, Ontario. I count my lucky stars that she made it to N.S. and into my life. I would be no where without the strength and steadfast loyalty that my best friend has shown me. I love you so much girl! You are so perfect and special to me and I hope you have a fab day doing everything you love to do!
Love and Hugs

Anniversary pie for Sue!!!

Hi Guys, If I was home I would whip up this delish Key Lime Pie for Sue and Frankie to eat on their anniversary today. It's Sue's favourite but I'm pretty sure she would also accept a Sour Cream Peach Pie if you wanted to try that out instead.
This photo and recipe is from Camille at Svelte Gourmand. Any one feel like trying it?

Key Lime Pie
-1 (14 oz.) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
-1 (8 oz.) package of reduced-fat or fat-free cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup lime juice (or juice of 3-4 small limes)
-1/2 tsp. vanilla
-lime zest (grate the peel directly into the mixture)
-1 9 inch graham cracker pie crust.
-Fat-free Cool Whip

Blend condensed milk, cream cheese and lime juice with mixer. Add lime zest. Mix on low-med speed until smooth. Add vanilla and lime zest, then mix again. Pour mixture into pie crust. Chill in freezer for two hours. Top with Cool Whip. Note: reduced-fat cream cheese is softer than regular, which means that the pie batter is slightly softer, too. If you like a firmer pie–as I do–store it in the freezer.

Viola!!!! Delicious Anniversary limey goodness!

Love and Hugs

4 years for Susan and Francois Légaré!!!!!

Here's a picture of all of Sue's girls looking smokin' waiting for the Bride to arrive.
Good Morning Everybody! Four years ago on this day we walked down this boardwalk at Conrad's Beach to Sue and Frankie's wedding. It was so sunny and beautiful and warm and perfect. The most relaxed and emotional wedding ever. Sue was stunning and Frankie's shirt was loved. After the ceremony, surfers came in from the water with a chilled bottle of champagne for the couple! It was truly magical! Just like their love! Congratulations and heres to many many many more years of love and bliss!!!! We love you guys and miss you desparately!!!
Love and Hugs

Happy Belated Anniversary Brooke and Whit!!!

Oh my dear buddies! Two years married yesterday! Wozers!!! Gosh it was such a beautiful wedding and we were so honoured to share the day with you! We wish you another year full of love, happiness, babies, house making and all that good stuff! Lots of love and big bear hugs!
Love and Hugs

She's here!

She's here in my living room right NOW! Sitting all safe and sound drinking pink champagne and talking to me! I am so happy!
Love and Hugs

Sue Update

Sue's flight TCX082L landed in London Gatwick from Halifax at 06:18am this morning, a little over an hour late. She is probably wandering around listenting to the funny British accents and drinking coffee and shopping at Boots in the terminal. Her next flight KM0117 is still scheduled to leave ontime at 11:55am for Malta! YayYayYay!

Okay, gotta calm down. I still have 7 long hours to wait. :( Boooooo!

Love and Hugs

SueSue is coming!!!!

Oh my gosh! Sue is coming in on Friday! I can not contain my excitment. I am washing duvet covers and geting my toes done. I am buying champagne and beer. I am cleaning the floors and toilet. I am walking around in circles giggling with a big smile on my face. I just can't believe in 72 hours she will be mine! Here in my kitchen, sitting on my couch sipping wine and chatting and EVERYTHING! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I can't wait! Travel safe buba! See you soon! I will be waiting at the arrival sliding doors patienly for you on Friday!
Love and Hugs

No more Shelly

Goodmorning everybody! Well Shelly went home yesterday. It was a pretty sad day in Malta let me tell you. It's hasn't been the same since...The sun isn't even shinning today which I can't believe since it's been so beautiful and hot here for the last 10 days.
Back to normal life I guess....although I still can't look in the spare bedroom and not tear up hoping to see her! :(
Love and Hugs

Day at the beach

Hello Every body! Sorry I am hit and miss with the blog but Shelly and I have been busy! Sge rented a car and we have been driving around the island seeing as much as we can. The weather has picked up and is so sun shinny! We went to Golden Bay beach yesterday and got some great pictures. I hope you enjoy them!
Love and Hugs

Shelly's Here!

Goodmorning Everybody! Shelly's here and we are having a great time. She arrived late on friday night on Saturday we headed to Rabat for a nice lunch and an afternoon underground in the Catacombs. Pretty spooky! Yesterday we walked along the waterfront in St. Julians and got some great pictures of the sea. I hope you like them!
Love and Hugs