QUOTE OF THE DAY

I get a quote everyday and sometimes they are too good not to share.

 "Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever."
– Isak Dinesen


Have a wonderful weekend! 

HERBS

I'm really like the idea of using herbs for my center pieces and naming of the tables by herbs instead of numbers. Here are some pictures I've taken myself or found online. With the abundant sunlight and regular rainfall here in the UK I'm sure to get some beautiful looking herbs for my wedding day.

The meaning of herbs..... Basil = Love, Lavender = Devotion,  Sage = Domestic Sweetness, Chamomile = Patience, Dill = Good Cheer, Thyme = Strength and Courage, Rosemary = Remembrance, Myrtle = Love and Passion... You can find all this info in a book I found called The Meaning Of Herbs Myth Language & Lore by. Gretchen Scoble and Ann Field.

LOVE & SCRABBLE

 Two of my favorite things.....        

ONE EXTRA DAY

We have one extra day before I have to jump back on the wedding planning bus. It's a long weekend in England and we are heading out for a bike ride along the Avon Gorge.(can't wait) I've been waiting to bike this trail since I moved to Bristol. But come tomorrow I will be back to wedding planning. I still have to order my cake, inquire about fireworks, book our honeymoon; find a car, book Lisa speaking of the florist, I was very impressed with the final price and service and am so glad I went to a professional. I read about buying flowers from a market the day of and had thought about doing this until I met with Lisa. She is talented and gave me some good ideas. So before you do anything please meet with a florist or in my case five before decisions are made. Tomorrow will be the day to catch up on all of the things I should have been doing while on vacation. I'm very lucky that the groom is very involved. He has booked our dance lessons, ,taken care of the registry, booked the DJ, talked to the wedding planner and organized the food with them. He's been amazing throughout and especially while I was away. Thanks Steve!  

I can't wait to be a bride, see my family and friends & marry my love.... 

VANESSA LEAVES NOVA SCOTIA FOR CALGARY

Oh Mr. Sun, sun, Mr. Golden sun please shine down on Halifax.....
 My bridesmaid Vanessa is having her leaving party today. Mr Sun please make her last days beautiful in Nova Scotia before she makes her way to Calgary to start a new and exciting life with a cowboy!  ;)
Good luck V!

 

DREAM

"If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again."
– Flavia Weedn

GOODBYE HALIFAX

Thank you Bridesmaids for throwing me an awesome shower and hen night. Oh the laughs...  It was so great of Heather to join us all the way from Victoria and Lynn to come from Toronto. I was spoiled and felt very special so thank you, thank you, thank you....  pictures to come. It was so great to catch up with friends and meet new additions to their families.

Last night Vanessa and I sat in Victoria Park for the last time and talked about old times. She will be moving to Calgary next week and I wish her luck in her new adventure.

Today is my last day in Halifax and I started the day with a stroll through Public Gardens, a beautiful park in the heart of the city. I really miss living here, the people, the parks, Pete's salads, the eggs benny, the patios, the weather & the smell!


Bye bye Halifax......

THANK YOU WINTERSLEEP

I met Wintersleep on the flight from London to Halifax and they put myself, Taralee & Vanessa on the guest list for their Thursday night show. I can't wait to see them again when they come to Bristol in September. 


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SUNSHINE

"If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine." 

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Nova Scotia Delights... Rhubarb, Harris, TL & Van, Henry House, Wintersleep & Jayne's On The Common eggs benny!

A CUPCAKE FOR BREAKFAST

I had a scrumptious chocolate cupcake for breakfast. Taralee made cupcakes last night and iced one with fresh butter cream icing for me this morning. Vanessa will be up soon for hers & then off for a run to Point Pleasant Park. The jet lag is still in effect I can't seem to stay up past 9 o'clock and then up at 5:30am I'm hoping a nap today will allow me to stay up for the beginning of the festivities tonight. 

Loving Life Being Christy 

HOME SWEET HOME

    I finally made it back to Canada, after being delayed by the Ash Cloud. I'm so happy to be back by the Ocean and my besties! I'm going to have 10 days of bliss.