Foodie...Flying Pig

Recent dinner...

Beef Steak Tomato & Bocconcini Duo

Lobster and Prawn Risotto

Andrew's Pulled Pork Poutine

Bone Marrow Cheesy Bread (this really is devine)

Pan Seared Halibut Cheeks

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I've been meaning to try Flying Pig for awhile now but they don't accept reservations so I end up passing. This time I popped by on a Monday night and enjoyed an early dinner. The food is really to die for, very rich in flavour. Highly recommend...

Flying Pig

1168 Hamilton Street

Vancouver, BC

604 568 1344

Foodie...Whet

Recent lunch at Whet...

bocconcini flatbread

fish tacos

southern corn bread

baked mac & cheese

First time at Whet, very pleased with the service. Food was ok, nothing special but worth trying out for the atmosphere. Great shopping and views in Granville Island.

Whet

1517 Anderson Street

Granville Island

Vancouver, BC

604 696 0739

Casual Birthday dinner...Banana Leaf

Highlights from a recent birthday dinner...

Just a few starters...

First time trying the mussels Delish!

My favourite dish...Crab with black pepper

Dessert: Deep fried banana and vanilla ice-cream...

Banana Leaf
820 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
604 731 6333

Doma Mini Speaki...

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I purchased this about 3 years ago and it's about time I mentioned it. (he's so dirty the marks actually look like a smile lol) This little guy stays on my vanity and keeps me company whilst I put on my mask each day...

Found this at Nood on sale for $19.99, comes with attachments to plug into your iPod or the like and one to plug into your computer to charge. The top attaches to a string you can hook onto anything...

He's quite tiny so I sit him on top of my hand cream. Surprisingly he packs a big punch and you can really crank him up!

Purchase here, the new ones wear sunglasses! How kawaii!!!(cute)

I found this on the Nood website...

Details

Small size, big sound

Small enough to fit in your pocket, Mini Speaki is a powerful portable speaker which can be connected directly to your iPod, MP3 Player, computer or any device with a 3.5mm audio jack. Enjoy up to 6 hours of music.

2.5 x 1.75 x 3 (WxDxH")

Includes:
- Rechargeable Li-Battery
- Audio 3.5 line jack
- USB cable for charging
- Keychain clip
- LED indicator for battery

Specs:
- Loudspeaker output: 2W
- Sensitivity: 82 +/-3DB
- Loudspeaker impedance: 4Ω +/-15%
- Distortion: 0.5%
- Li-Battery output: 3.6V input: 4.2V+/-0.05V

In Action...

What I wore for dinner and shopping...

Talula Babaton sweater (old, last seen here)

Forever 21 top (old)

ZARA jeans

Sam Edelman shoes

I'd wear it without the sweater for Summer...

Winter Nails...

Nails I did for a recent trip to San Diego...

Alessandro LAC Sensation in Red Cherry

Two coats...

(pardon the nasty gash on my finger)

I love deep reds for winter, Red Cherry is more purple-red...but still a lovely colour nonetheless

In Action...

I have worn these Zara trousers to death...

Burberry Top (sale find from last year)

Zara Trousers (on sale now)

Sam Edelman flats (last seen)

In Action...

What I wore recently for dinner at Minami...

Juicy Couture Sweater (old, outlet find)

Theory tank (outlet find, current style)

J Brand 811 Mid-Rise Skinny Leg

Sam Edelman Flats (last seen here)

Burberry Puffy Jacket (not seen)

Minami...

Calamari

Ebi Fritters

Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish and Shrimp Crab Dumpling

Kale Gomae-ae was delish! (seen on the left)

Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi

Shrimp Crab Gyoza

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. Overall the food was very tasty! Highly recommend...will be returning to taste the Wagyu beef wrapped pan seared scallops with mushrooms. Sounds yummy! 

Minami

1118 Mainland Street

Vancouver, BC

604 685 8080

Aritzia Boxing Day Finds...

I actually popped by 2 Aritzia's on Christmas Eve, they have the same sale offered on Boxing Day...

I picked this blouse up in blue(sold out online, check the stores) and ivory...

And the Channing pant to replace some old work trousers...

I love Aritzia trousers, the fits are perfect and surprisingly they wash well and last a really long time...

I wanted the CIEL pant, but my size sold out way before the sale.

If you can't stand shopping in store during the holiday season, they've launched their online website. Grab your size before it gets picked over...small sizes are hard to find!

Boxing Week Finds...

For boxing week I popped over to my fave store Homesense and spotted these...

Coffee Table books...

Dress form...

Dress form...

Love the pattern and colour way...

I managed to find more note cards and amassed quite the collection...post to come...

Items found at The Village at Park Royal Homesense 
1000 Main St. Unit 2
West Vancouver
604 913 2990

Up next...Boxing Day Aritzia finds...

Welcome 2013...

Hello 2013!

Hope everyone's New Year's celebration was enjoyable, now back to the grind:(

I forgot I purchased this memory book last year, and now I finally can update it with positive notes...

One Line A Day

Tiffany's purse pen (that I got as a souvenir from my last NYC trip)

Back in the day I was an avid journal writer, looking back now most of the entries were quite silly

(ah to be young and have many crushes LOL)

So excited to find this as it forces you to write something short, no long essays here...

I leave a short note reflecting the day's events...trying my best to put only positive notes

Bc 5 years from now I'd rather remember the good stuff no matter how little:)