And I mean the “perfect” scoop of ice cream with the best homemade waffle cone I’ve ever tasted. I’m not just saying this. You can trust my expertise as a pretty good judge of mouth watering delectables such as this – but everyone else who tried it agrees. Everything is made locally on the premises including the waffle cones. I tried the salted caramel and London fog but was torn between that and the blueberry balsamic, honey lavender & coconut chocolate chunk. Guess I’ll have to go back.
The good news: it happens to be conveniently located in my neck of the woods here in Vancouver. The bad news: I have virtually no willpower!
Did you know?
Rain or Shine (that really is their name) ice cream is made here in Vancouver using fresh, natural and sustainable whole ingredients sourced locally, seasonally, and organically whenever possible.
Everything is made from scratch because they know that everybody loves ice cream and they believe it tastes better that way – it does! So eat up Rain or Shine!
Located in beautiful Kitsilano (Vancouver) – 1926 W 4th Ave.
These natural images taken from the air by Rock Whitney, a renowned Commercial Pilot, Filmmaker and Photographer, are some of the coolest things I’ve come across in a long time.
They can be framed
From images seen above the lower mainland of Vancouver, British Columbia. They make great gifts.
Have your name framed
A portion of Alphabet Earth sales are donated to environment and animal causes that are dedicated to protecting the earth’s wildlife and their habitats. Protecting life on Earth – protects our own. Visit link: http://www.alphabetearth.com/
You’ve heard of the Love Boat…this is the Love Bus!
back of the bus
On Sunday I will be one of several people (except for the bride) to be escorted to an afternoon wedding at the Vancouver Yacht Club in the Love Tuner bus. The bus with a message:
One Journey
In Music, tuning refers to adjusting the pitch of the tone
In human beings, it means adjusting your emotional and physical state to align yourself with your environment
Literally tuning in and harmonizing with the world around you
THE LOVETUNER IS A MINDFULNESS TOOL
A SINGLE TONE FLUTE THAT ALIGNS OURSELVES
WITH THE 528 HZ FREQUENCY
THE SO CALLED LOVE FREQUENCY
Roc Multi-Correxion 5-in-1 Perfecting BB Cream is a new lightweight single shade BB Cream that’s infused with Roc Retinol. It’s formulated to protect skin with an SPF 25 and while it claims to fight fine lines & wrinkles while improving dark spots, smoothing, evening, and brightening skin tone….it was the high SPF & tint that was the selling feature for me. It goes on light and doesn’t cake which some tinted formulas tend to do – something you definitely don’t want for under your eyes.
It’s a self adjusting formula which offers sheer coverage that evens out skin tone, hydrates, and gives a nice hint of colour. It might help for when the rest of your face is tan but you have that sunglasses whiteout thing happening under your eyes which is not so attractive.
Available at drugstores and pharmacies that sell ROC. Cost: approx. $25.00
When you need to take a break from sky-high heels, go out for a stroll or run around town (but not literally because that’s an entirely different shoe) – check out these CHIC SNEAKS:
Crudités anyone? I love that word!Okay you guys, we’re in the midst of summer now. This is where we okay, I tend to get lazy. Maybe I’m just speaking for myself but I don’t really feel like cooking until Fall. Well at least nothing major and nothing that involves turning on the oven. This is the time when I start to throw things together last minute or just barbeque.
So how about those party platters? You know…the usual cheeses, dips, olives, nuts, cold cuts. I had deviled eggs at one barbeque – an almost forgotten but welcome addition. Doesn’t everyone have a party finger-food specialty? How about arranging a great cheese platter? Here are some photos that will give you a few arrangement ideas. Don’t forget the grapes.
What’s in a name? Obviously something that attracts to get your attention. Something that gives an impression of gliding on like a silk stocking or wears invisibly like a second-skin, like lingerie itself.….which appeals to me. A good marketing tool? I had to check it out.
Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Invisible Skin Fusion Foundation SPF 20 – Product Review.
I said I’d never buy foundation but then I came across this one. I think the name “lingerie” appealed to me at first and the fact that Guerlain products are “top-notch”so I had to sample it. The application felt really lightweight (you hardly need any) with a natural-finish and a light to medium coverage. I like that it can be used even as a cover-up for trouble spots only. It’s one of the most natural-looking foundations that still allows for adequate coverage for minor skin imperfections. If you have just a couple of small areas to cover, it is workable to build up coverage on a spot-by-spot basis. The consistency is thin, not so thin it’s watery, but thin enough that it blends out easily and feels weightless once applied. I apply it with my fingers, but you can use a sponge or brush if you prefer.
Its secret: hyaluronic acid, encapsulated in the Bio-Fusion micro-mesh, continuously captures and maintains water on the skin’s surface. The unbelievably silky formula creates a natural radiance that captures and reflects light to reveal the look of naturally perfect skin. Let’s FACE IT…it sure takes a lot of work to look Natural!
It is Formulated without:
– Sulfates
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan – Probably some other things we can’t pronounce
Available at Nordstrom and Sephora – approx. $65.00
Shopping after hours –the way it “should” be…at least in my dreams.
In my DREAM I picture myself getting dropped off in front of the CHANEL Rue Cambon headquarters in Paris when it is closed for business to everyone else. A dutiful sales assistant anxiously awaits me, then escorts me upstairs so that top models can one by one parade around and model the Private Viewing Pre-Fall cowboy-inspired Collection for my eyes only.
In the short video (link below) by Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld I am played by *Lady Amanda Harlech (Lagerfeld’s real-life muse and right-hand woman), who undoubtedly has a fair few Chanel wares of her own. I think she does an amazing job. This gives an insight into the exclusive world of one of the brand’s VICs (very important customers). Top American model Jamie Bochert plays the sales assistant.
The Cowboy-inspired collection, which is rich in waistcoats, bow-tie blouses and gold tweeds, was first shown in Dallas last year and the range is dropping into Chanel stores throughout the current month. Please click on link below to get a glimpse: (NOTE: the video might start somewhere in the middle so just scroll right back to the beginning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5qrQoea-2U#t=194
*Disclaimer – It’s really not supposed to be “me” – remember, it’s just my dream! I can be whoever I want in it. Oh, did you think it really was me???
A perfect daytime eye cream:
from Italy…
Okay you guys, we’re in the midst of summer now. This is where we
turning on the oven. This is the time when I start to throw things together last minute or just barbeque.
Doesn’t everyone have a party finger-food specialty? How about arranging a great cheese platter? Here are some photos that will give you a few arrangement ideas. Don’t forget the grapes.
Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Invisible Skin Fusion Foundation SPF 20 – Product Review. 
In my DREAM I picture myself getting dropped off in front of the CHANEL Rue Cambon headquarters in Paris when it is closed for business to everyone else. A dutiful sales assistant anxiously awaits me, then escorts me upstairs so that top models can one by one parade around and model the Private Viewing Pre-Fall cowboy-inspired Collection for my eyes only.
In the short video (link below) by Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld I am played by *Lady Amanda Harlech (Lagerfeld’s real-life muse and right-hand woman), who undoubtedly has a fair few Chanel wares of her own. I think she does an amazing job. This gives an insight into the exclusive world of one of the brand’s VICs (very important customers). Top American model Jamie Bochert plays the sales assistant.
Girl Who Would be KING on Life, Style and INSPIRATION. 
You must be logged in to post a comment.