Happy Canada Day

It's Friday!!!!

And for us Canadians, it's the start to our long weekend :)

Rachel and I are so excited to road-trip it north to visit our sister 

Melissa and her fiance Chad this weekend. 

There will be outdoor picnics, beach time, and nights out on the town, 

it's going to be fab!

Monday we'll be back at home celebrating Canada Day with friends and fireworks.

We hope you have a lovely weekend!

xoxo

PS- Here's a song to kick off the weekend!

It's a bit random, but it's got cartoons ;)

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Girl on the go

As you may know, Rachel and I have some traveling adventures in store this summer.

And we couldn't be more excited :)

Because such said adventures will be on the more "rugged" end of things.

Meaning...

*Backpacking* 

We're planning to pair down our beauty routines and embrace a more relaxed care-free vibe. 

With this in mind, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of my favorite go-to 

hair styles in a series called a Girl on the Go.

First up...

 Milk Maid Braids

Thanks to Liz of, Late Afternoon, here is an easy 5 minute milk maid braid for those of us who want to embrace our inner Heidi {minus the alps of course} :)

Cute, simple, fast, and fresh. 

Just what you need when you only have moments to assemble a cute do, while on the road. 

xoxo

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The beginning

And I can't wait for it to begin!

It's going to be a great one :)

Happy first day of Summer!

xoxo

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Time to dance!

Lovelies, it's FRIDAY!!!

Hallelujah!

And because everyone needs to do a little happy dance when Friday comes, 

here's a song for you to do just that :)

xoxo

Hello friend

To our lovely readers, yes, we have been away for a while.

Life has been full, in the best way possible.

Weekend adventures to the cabin, outdoor concerts, catching up with long-lost friends,

 and leisurely evenings spent with family.

Yes, indeed, it has been good.

We hope to share with you some snap shots of what we've been up to in the coming weeks,

as well as our recent musings, inspiring quotes, and upcoming travel plans :)

It's less than 10 days till summer solstice and the beginning of a wonderful season filled with adventure.

Hooray!

xoxo  

Christina and Rachel

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Rain, rain, come to play

I don't know about you, but I adore Spring and her unpredictable temperament. 

She's feisty and gloriously spontaneous.

Just the other night, after a long stretch of sun filled days (12 days to be exact), the heavens opened and we were greeted with a sweet spring time showering. 

As anyone who has lived in Vancouver can attest, 

we know rain. 

We're right up there with the Londoners and our neighbors to the south in Seattle. 

Because of this, I consider myself a bit of an expert. 

And in my opinion, nothing, beats a spring time shower.

Something about  the mixture of warm muggy temperatures and a cooling rain fall, is just delightful.

As I walked along on Monday evening I was glad I was appropriately clad in my favorite red rain jacket and rubber boots.

And of course jumped in a puddle or two ;)

And on the subject of rain, the MOMA has opened it's Rain Room exhibit. This installation is interactive in the best way possible. As you walk through the room, the rain ceases to pour wherever you walk, allowing you to move freely through sheets of rain without getting wet.

As long as you don't move too fast ;)

How cool is that?
I wish I could see it in person!

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

xoxo

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"There is a season for wildness and a season for settledness, and this is neither.

This season is about becoming."

Shauna Niequist

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The three amigos

"Sister. She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is you witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark.  She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink.  Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child."

Barbara Alpert


Oh, how true that is ;)

Fortunately for me, I have two.

Two conspirators,

soul-mates,

and best friends.


We're like the original three amigos.
Only cuter!

*wink*

We're about to embark on our own little adventure,
a weekend away at the family cabin.

Hooray!

There will be copious amounts of vino, fire-side chats, late night movie marathons,
and delicious food, courtesy of my lovely sister Mel.
{She's a whiz with whipping up gourmet food}

I'm so excited!

There really isn't anything better than a girls weekend away :)

So my lovelies, what are your plans for this weekend?
Anything fun?

xoxo

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Because it's Friday!!!

And this is how I feel when Friday finally rolls around ;)

Have a glorious weekend lovelies!!!

xoxo

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Wistful Wednesday

As we inch closer to summer, and spring slowly settles upon us, 

I can't help but be filled with anticipation....

For rope swings and watering holes....

For farmers markets, and vintage bicycles laden with wild flowers....

For trips to the cabin....

For camping in the great outdoors....

And of course the long and lingering fireside chats, with friends and family.

What are you wistfully day dreaming about?

Happy hump day!!!

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We're going to Croatia!!!

We are absolutely over the moon about our upcoming trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia!

We've been dreaming of the Dalmatian Coast for quite some time, and we are still stunned that this will be our reality in August.

{A week and half ago, we didn't even know this would be an option}

*Whoopee!*

Our flights are booked, and our Airbnb accommodations are set.

Now it's time to ask all you lovelies for any suggestions you may have :)

Do you have any favorite restaurants, activities, or places we just have to see?
We would be so appreciative of any tid-bits you can send our way.

Happy hump day!!!

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These are a few of my favorite things...

Josh Ritter {boyish, charming and crazy talented} at the Commodore Ballroom.

Vietnamese Pho at our favorite local restaurant. We go so often, they know our order!

Dutch blitz on cozy weekends with my little brother.

Sunny Saturday mornings in bed that easily stretch into Saturday afternoons, still in bed.

Fresh air. And days spent in the garden.

The most tasty sushi. Sister dates. And camera phone battles.

Rambling walks on gorgeous, blustery days. 

Lingering spring afternoons on patios around Vancouver. Delicious beer. And the best company. :)

These girls.

Whole tubs of Ben & Jerry's best.
Going for a scooter along the Sea Wall with the babes that I nanny.
And very milky tea.


That's all for now. :)