Month: July 2012

Since Vancouverites love to paddle board, do yoga and be outdoors anytime they can THEN:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone knows our grass is greener so this makes even better sense.

 

Basically what I’m saying is that we’ll take our yoga in any way, shape or form.

On average, jumping rope burns about 11 calories per minute. If you crank up the intensity of your jumps, you can burn in the neighborhood of 20 calories per minute.  It’s easy to see why this exercise is easily one of the best cardio activities you can try.

Take a lesson from us!

 

 

OR;

MAYBE YOU’D RATHER DO SOMETHING CLOSER…..to home.

**I can’t locate the photo of hula lessons (not hula hoop – hula as in grass skirts) at Sunset Beach but that looked like fun too.  Until next time…………..enjoy your day!

TRANSFORM THIS:

What to do with that rusty old ladder?

This ladder is an antique (which sounds better than just plain “old”) and used as a stand for potted herbs or plants in buckets that were just lying around.  You can clean it up but  the seasoned patina gives it a vintage look.  Drill a hole in the bottom of the bucket so plants can drain.

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Fill the inside of bucket with decorative rocks or shells to make it more solid.  This is cheaper, more imaginative & more attractive than an original weighted stand.

You can double it for your Christmas tree stand.

I have three of these bamboo ladders which are used to  display magazines.  They work better and are more imaginative than an ordinary magazine rack.  They would  look as good in your bedroom with scarves or throws hanging from them or used as a towel rack in the bathroom.

Our FEATURE PRODUCT of the week – the Garbe bra top!

This is THE PERFECT bra top & here are some reasons why it’s a top seller:

Finally someone has come up with a practical, stylish bra top made for any activity.

Fabric is seamless lycra/spandex which holds its shape & offers support.

Fit to size XS-XL

Feel is extremely comfortable

Form is very attractive

Function is for anything athletic whether running, biking, hiking, yoga or simply worn underneath a tank or t-shirt

Available in two styles with adjustable double straps:

Short racer back in peony pink or black (shown below)

Long “dancer” in black or battleship grey (shown below)

**When ordering an additional 20% will be applied if you mention this blog.

Tuesday is Recipe Day.  On Tuesday’s i’m going to post something i’ve personally made which has been worthwhile and very tasty. If you love cooking with herbs you’ll love this  one. What do you do with leftover herbs you don’t want to waste or fresh ones from your garden?

HERB BUTTER

8 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tbsp. chopped shallot

1 tsp. chopped garlic

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 tbsp. each chopped chives, sage, thyme and tarragon

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend.  You can also freeze this butter and use as needed not only on breads but corn, rice & pasta.  The recipe can also be varied.  For instance I made a cilantro, lime & chili butter for corn on the cob – yummy!

I’ve been collecting coffee mugs from different countries for a while now.  Every time I drink out of one it feels a bit exotic & reminds me of the place visited.  What about you?            What happens when a handle breaks, they get chipped or cracked on the inside but you still want to enjoy them?

Here’s an idea for your no longer of use coffee mugs.  Planting an herb or flower makes them useful again and looks so pretty.

Or what about that Latte or Cappuccino Cup you never use?

So you may not be able to drink out of them but you can sure still enjoy looking at them.

With an ever changing view it never gets boring.

 

After a wet spring hiatus this blog is back on track for summer with some fresh tips on how to enjoy yourself.  Actually I don’t have time to tell you now as I have to get back out there.  Summer took forever to get here this year and it disappears all too quickly.  I can’t believe my August magazine subscriptions have now arrived.

The Jazz Festival (not just jazz) is now over and enjoyed another great success.  Looking forward to more upcoming Vancouver annual events like the Folk Music Festival (not only folk music), with all the vendors along Jericho beach, Kits Days (30 bands this year on 4th Ave.),  Caribbean Days, Celebration of Light Fireworks & the Pride Parade and Festival.  Enjoy your summer but stay tuned for more updates!