Showing posts with label Longchamp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Longchamp. Show all posts

Saturday, January 17, 2015

The best laid plans...

Sometimes even with the best laid plans...things beyond our control can necessitate change, which fortunately can be fixed for a price...
After the Paris tour I am going to visit friends in the Midi Pyrenees and have purchased my train ticket but it turns out that I cannot return to Paris on that same train as they are performing annual maintenance on the tracks so the two days that I would have opted to travel I am unable to go by train...so I have called my travel agent to see what she can do to get me on a flight back to Paris or change my flight home.
Fingers crossed she can make it work.

"Planning a trip" just like in life, one needs to be flexible, patient, and not expect that "everything" will go according to plan!



Thank you all for the constructive advice and feedback on my Paris wardrobe...
"3 weeks in a carry on" the first list of things I thought that I would take with me.
I have amended my list already!
I've ordered some light capri length underthings from Lands' End from their thermaskin line and I am pretty sure that...unless the weather forecast drastically changes, the sandals are staying home and my Barbour vest is coming with me!

I've decided to take a long sleeved black dress wrap style instead of the sleeveless Banana Republic dress and may or may not take the print dress...I think my basic look will be black pants or jeans with a tee or a tank and a cashmere sweater, vest and scarf, short boots and trench coat.
I think I'll pack a beret as well as my "texting gloves" and umbrella.


I bought some packing cubes and will use a few of them.
The local pharmacy has been a great source for small sizes of Avene face cleanser, moisturizer, serum, masks and the La Roche Posay 60 spf sunscreen
I've also found wee bottles of Tylenol, hand sanitizer and toiletries.
Zip Loc bags will be used for the liquids and I'll pop in a couple of extra
 just in case my laundry does not dry in time.

I've got several lists in my file with a few more things to find.
 A light Fossil black leather cross body bag was purchased at the consignment shop.
 I will put that inside my Longchamp bag.
I've been so immersed online checking out things to see and do, reading blogs and checking out Pinterest that time has flown by...
 It was way past my lunchtime by the time hunger pangs started so I whipped up an easy egg burrito and brewed a pot of Lapsang Souchon tea.



It tasted delicious.
I was satisfied with the taste and the way it looked.
 (within my daily WW point count)


Tea Time...one of the joys of my afternoon routine.


which is great because the Country Living UK awaits


and Louise Penny's The Beautiful Mystery is on the table too.

Now which one shall I read?

Thoughts and comments are welcome...
you are helping me SO MUCH!

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Shopping in Vancouver...

Mr. HB had a conference in Vancouver last week and asked me if I would like to tag along...
I said 'Yes!"
He said "Will you be able to amuse yourself while I am at the Conference Centre?"
Smiling broadly...I say "Absolutely!"


We boarded the BC Ferry and enjoyed a relaxing scenic cruise under sunny skies.


I met up with my friend Cheryl Fortier, the talented artist who lives part time in False Creek on a boat with her husband John and part time in Auvilar France.


We met up for coffee at Cafe Artigiano (tea for the Hostess) and caught up on the news from France.
Thankfully Cheryl is over the worst of the jet lag.


We shopped along Robson before enjoying a delicious and healthy lunch at the Vancouver Art Gallery.


I spied a Lamborghini in my favourite colour.


an environmentally friendly Tesla which I would love to own...


West Elm on South Granville had some great merchandise...
this cheery red Smeg fridge and toaster are gorgeous.


A trip to South Granville would not be complete without a browse in Eileen Fisher or Anthropologie...
I loved the clothes in EF especially the soft black leather jacket which retails for $1200.00
(approximately the cost of a return flight to Paris!)


How cute are these?


Boboli had some high end clobber...
(Faux Fuchsia would love their sequins and sparkly frocks)

The weather was rainy but it did not dampen our spirits.
Mr. HB and I met up for dinners and walks with our friends over the course of the weekend.
 I did get into some mischief...


She reminds me a little of Dame Edna...
this image is the "speak no evil" in one of the three elevators in the hotel.


A wee bit embarrassing...
"conspicuous consumption."


Mr. HB and my sister both needed their scents...
I am always happy to oblige.


I needed a new case for my new IPhone.
  Holt Renfrew had a Kate Spade case with my name on it.


I couldn't decide between these two candles so Mr. HB said buy them both...


Jamie Cat Callan mentioned that I might want to pack an expandable bag for the return trip from Paris next spring.
Being a rookie at international travel I am happy to get expert advice so I found this travel bag La Pliage by Longchamp that is light but strong and expands to a large sturdy tote.
It comes in many shades but Mr. HB and I agreed that I should opt for black...as it is my go to colour for bags!


I love this bag from the Vancouver Art Gallery
it fits into a small pouch...
an eco friendly light weight shopping tote. 


Sephora on Robson opened and they were giving away umbrellas with a $25 purchase...
we needed one and I love Fresh Sugar lippy and our lovely DIL introduced me to Caudalie Divine Oil and I have never looked back!

That's it for now...my book is calling my name...


I'll be back....
Hope you've had a fun weekend.