Wednesday, October 31, 2012

happy halloween!




carvers: stefan and kai


sparkly pumpkins inspired by this diy tutorial
kai threw together a last minute costume from his dress-up basket (to my family: i will update with a pic tonight). he will join some friends for trick-a-treating tonight and then he and i will devour large quantities of candy... can't wait (candy bars, chips, gummies... i do love the stuff for just one day)!
 
update: after a wet tricking and treating...
 
 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

kinfolk + gatherings


images from volume 5
growing up, my my parent’s backyard would be full of our neighbours and friends.  spontaneous gatherings eating watermelon in the backyard or whatever my mom happened to have on hand.  it’s a lovely memory.
 
when i came across kinfolk magazine, it happily reminded me of those childhood memories and sadly reminded me that nowadays such gatherings are far and few with people leading 'busy' lives.  i would love to make a commitment, at least in my little abode, to gather with our friends more often with a cozy meal, game playing, and conversation.  i love when it happens and i would love more of it our life.
 
now a word about kinfolk... it is a magazine that celebrates small gatherings and the joy of cooking and eating together.  read their manifesto here.  there is something so amazing about this magazine. it is full of gorgeous writing, photography and inspiration; really soulful and artful. it makes you think.  it makes you daydream.  it makes you hungry too! 

although the fifth volume is ready for purchase, i am patiently awaiting the online version.  i think i might have to break down and purchase a subscription... it's not a cheap magazine but because it comes out with the seasons i'll have time to save my pennies.

it really is the perfect read.

Monday, October 29, 2012

weekend pics

despite feeling under the weather (i was better for a few days and then wham... sick again!) i made the most of my 24 hour galiano island get away with stefan and kai.  
  • hiking the bodega ridge... in the rain!
  • eating the best rice bowl dish in a charming tent thanks to the flying black dog food cart
  • hanging out at the inn... in our cozy room, by the water, and at the spa (i managed to carve out a couple of hours for a massage and facial... exactly what this sick birthday girl needed)
  • strolling the 'village'
  • exploring pebble beach and cable bay once we traversed rain forest goodness to reach them

bodega ridge trail



 
  
 
the promised spectacular view was obscured by the rain clouds and fog
 
 

 

 flying black dog food cart yumminess



 

 
 the galiano inn and spa... and the village

 
 
 
 
morning photo taken by stefan (i was at the spa!)
 
 
 pebble beach and cable bay... gorgeous spot to explore with a view of the mainland
 
 
 
 
  
 
 

can you spot the little frog jumping from kai's hands?

 
i would happily revisit galiano island... there is so much more to explore.  hope you had a fabulous weekend too!