July 24, 2015

ENTER WEEKEND MODE

July 24, 2015/ Laura Liira

Heeeeyooooo.

It's Friday and I'm reeeeeeaddddy for the weekend. Who's with me? I'm leaving work a bit early tomorrow to attend the #newkidonthebak wedding! I'm so excited to see Jennie & James tie the knot. Be sure to stalk their instagram hashtag and also follow me on snapchat because I'll be posting lots! I'm wearing a dress that I actually wore to my rehearsal dinner (almost three years ago!!) My incredibly generous bestie leant it to me then and just the other night she gave it to me as she purged her wardrobe before she moves to van (enter crying eyes out emoji)!!!!!! But if I was buying a new dress I'd be all over this one or this one or this one.

On Saturday morning we're helping my bro & sister in law move out of their place. They're moving to Vancouver (again, enter crying eyes out emoji)!!!!! But we're spending Saturday night celebrating James' bday! His real birthday is on Tuesday but Towers & Trees is filming a music vid that night so Saturday bday party it is! Should be a solid weekend.

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XOXO,

s.s.♥︎.

July 22, 2015

SUMMER READING LIST UPDATE

July 22, 2015/ Laura Liira

Do you know that we are almost halfway through summer? NOOOOOOOOO. I know. I just want to freeze summer. The last couple weeks have been really chill for us, which has been so nice. We did go camping in Tofino but mainly we've just been hanging around the house and that has been a refreshing change from the go-go-go summers. Last week James rented a chainsaw for a day and went to town on our hedges and the pear tree that was taller than our house !!!! Our yard is looking fiiiiine and I'm getting pumped to plant for next year.

I've also managed to get quite a bit of reading in and I'm happy to report that I'm almost half way through my Summer Reading List! #teacherspet

Here's what I'm reading this summer...

What I've read so far:

1. Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand....I thought it was ok. A little drawn out but hey it's a summer chick lit and got me dreaming of Nantucket!

2. The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion....Definitely gobbled up this one. If you haven't read The Rosie Project, do that right away! The sequel was cute but not as good as the first one. It was enjoyable enough to recommend though. The main character is just hilarious...love that Don Tillman.

3. One plus One by Jojo Moyes...I don't know why I keep reading her books. I find them all just mediocre. This one had a cute ending but I don't think getting there was worth it.

4. Brain On Fire by Susannah Cahalan...This one was a non-fiction story about a young journalist who seems to go crazy. It was very intense. A lot of medical stuff, which I may have skimmed through but it was very riveting and I would highly recommend it!

Currently reading:

Simplify by Bill Hybels...I'm slowly working through this one. It's beautiful but takes a lot of work because there are action steps at the end of every chapter.

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving...just started this one and I'm loving it. Owen Meany is such a darling character. It's a long one though so I'll probably take awhile finishing it!

4 down, 2 in progress and 4 to go! Don't know if I'll get through them all but I'm going to try!

Do you have a summer reading list? Are you reading any of the ones above? I'd love to hear about it! And p.s. if you're joining the summer reading club be sure to tag your instagrams with #ssheartbookclub

Love you to the moon & back,

s.s.♥︎.

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July 20, 2015

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE

July 20, 2015/ Laura Liira

I may have mentioned it before but have I told you how EXCITED I am that NORDSTROM IS COMING TO CANADA!! It's opening on September 18th in Vancouver and OHMAHGOSH I can't wait. Even though Vancouver is a teensy bit aways from me (you have to take a 1.5 hour ferry and then drive 45 minutes) I think I'll be over a bit more because my BFF Rachel and her hubby are moving and also my brother and sister-in-law are moving in one week!

So currently Nordstrom is hosting a HUGE anniversary sale. I've curated a few picks. And for all you fellow Canadians...they show you the CAD price AND they ship to Canada...yahooo!
Here's what's on my wish list....

1. Jeans (I got my first pair a few months back and I am now OBSESSED! They make the bootay look FAB)
2. Sweater (Seriously how cute are the little french fries!!!!)
3. Ipad Case (My Ipad case is defs dying and I have my eyes set on this one!)
4. Watch (Because we all could use another watch riiiiggghhht?)
5. Fringe Sandal (TASSSELS!)
6. Clarisonic (Ummmm how gorgeous is this Clarisonic!!)

Have you checked out the sale yet? If so, what's on your wishlist??? I'd love to know!

Happy Monday :)

s.s.♥︎.

July 15, 2015

WOLF IN THE FOG

July 15, 2015/ Laura Liira

I still need to tell you all about our Tofino adventure! I have some fun pics of our camping set up and we actually did some filming so who knows, maybe we'll make a recap video?? Those posts will be coming later though because today I need to tell you about an incredible restaurant in Tofino...WOLF IN THE FOG.

If you're in Tofino, you must make a stop at Wolf in the Fog. My bro and sister in law first told me about it awhile back. Because of their (& many others) recommendation, we decided to eat at it on our last morning before our drive home. My only regret is not going to it for dinner as well. OHMAHGOSH it was soooo good.

Their lunch menu is pretty small but did not disappoint. James had the albacore tuna melt and I had the special which consisted of sausage, egg, bacon deliciousness...that gravy and whatever they put on the egg...#drooling...

I've heard it's a crazy busy restaurant but we arrived around 11am post Canada day to a very dead restaurant, which was great for photos...lol!

At lunch they only open their downstairs area and patio but the super nice waitress let me wander upstairs and check out the dining area...AMAZING. It has a mega huge bar and some cute lounging space along with many tables and an outdoor deck. That driftwood wolf at the top of this post is located upstairs....what a piece of art!

The whole place has crazy good vibes with amazing staff. I will definitely be going back there to check out their dinner! If you're in Tofino, do not miss this place!

CUPCAKES & CASHMERE COLLECTION

July 13, 2015/ Laura Liira

Years ago, a friend told me about this blog called Cupcakes & Cashmere. It was actually the first lifestyle blog that I started reading! Well fast forward a few years and it's one of the BIGGEST blogs around and Emily, the author, recently launched a clothing line with Nordstrom & Shopbop...ps. who else is sooo excited for Nordstrom to open in Vancouver!!

There are so many lovely pieces but I've rounded up my favourites. I want that green coat SO BADLY. And all the pretty lace. #swoon. But they're a bit on the pricey side (especially with our weak Canadian dollar) so for now, I'll be drooling over them from afar!