covet garden

i think i must have been an interior designer in a past life, why else would i spend too much monies on home decor magazines?  yes, the cat is out of the bag, i am a bit of an interior's magazine junkie.  that's why when i came across covetgarden, an on-line magazine (for free!) i was happy.  the magazine showcases the every person's home, untouched by an interior designer.  you get a peek into people's lives. this idea appeals to the peeping tom in me (why didn't i think of it?).  the magazine also chats with the people who live there about what inspires them and they talk about their favourite things. check it out.

perseverance

stefan and i went snowshoeing today up grouse mountain.  the weather was very wet and cold.  i am not sure it even fun yet it still felt awfully good to accomplish the climb.  what else is there to do on a rainy day, right?

monkey business

i returned from my spin class tonight to find a mobile dangling in the kitchen.  stefan and kai were busy boys. very cute!  they used the usborne big book of science things to make and do.

i covet...

i have always wanted a globe, for as long as i can remember.  i have yet to find 'the' one. although any of these vintage beauties would be lovely.

a portrait of kai

the afterschool look

chocolate

my boys love their chocolate.  i, on the other hand, am not so fond of chocolate.  however, if you put some nuts or mint or chai into it, i will try it.  i must admit that i do keep a bar of thomas haas' chai chocolate in my purse.  every so often, i take a nibble.  it feels indulgent and makes me happy.  stefan's thomas haas' bar lasts only days in his purse but for those who know him, that is of no surprise! thomas haas is vancouver's lovable chocolatier.  if you are ever visiting vancouver, his cafe must be on your to see list, the ceiling is a replica of chocolate molecules!

cars!

kai loves his cars.  when he was just 3 he could name the different makes of cars. he spends many hours playing and sorting his hot wheels, he always has since he was a toddler.  he has amassed quite the collection over the years and continues to add to it. he will gladly spend his toonie from the tooth fairy on another hot wheels car.  and his aunt mary helps him out in this department.  i often find cars laying about the house, it's one of the living hazards of having a car obsessed boy!  a metal car underfoot doesn't feel too good.