TIPS ON KIDS CONSIGNMENT
Can I tell you a secret?
Well, it's not really a secret and if you really know me, you probably know this. I am the WORST thrifter. I just can't do thrift stores. You know those people who find the most amazing things every time they go thrifting? Well, I did not get that anointing.
Can I tell you a secret?
Well, it's not really a secret and if you really know me, you probably know this. I am the WORST thrifter. I just can't do thrift stores. You know those people who find the most amazing things every time they go thrifting? Well, I did not get that anointing.
Seriously, I get waaaay too overwhelmed in thrift stores and the smell drives me crazy. I love the idea of recycling clothes, I just never can find stuff that fits me or looks good!
But consignment I can do....especially kid's consignment! Do you know how many clothes these tiny people go through? A LOT! I was just talking to James how unfair it is that babies grow up sooo quickly (we were chatting how London will be standing up and then walking later this year!!!) Why didn't God make the baby stage two years?!! But regardless of my opinion, they go through clothes very quickly. So one of my favourite places to find clothing for my babies is at my local consignment store. I have found such amazing numbers for my babes and I highly recommend consigning if you haven't done it before!
Consignment tips:
Stick to the same consignment store. I know what you're probably thinking...why would I do that when my chances of finding gems is higher if I go to different places!? But the thing is....you're a mom...your time is precious and you don't have all the time in the world to hunt through a bajillion consignment stores! Also, when you start bringing in your own stuff, you'll build credit at that store, and it has more value in the store than cashing out!
If you're in Victoria, I highly reccomend Thistle & Wren in Fernwood. The owner Candace, is sooo lovely and they only take good brands so you'll always find something great!Make a list of what you need before you arrive. Yes, it's fun to go nuts on kids clothing but it can add up! So before I go, I make note of what I need. The last time I went I made sure to look for a windbreaker for Luca and cozy pants for London. (In the top photo, you can see that I found what I needed...Columbia windbreaker and Zara leggings!)
Establish a colour palette. If you want to set your hubby up for success when dressing your babe, this is a MUST, ha. Honestly, if you only have certain colour clothes, you will find that you will get a lot more wear out of the clothes because everything goes together! For London, I usually try to only buy- black, white, cream, denim, rose, light pinks and grey.
Buy a size larger than you need. Ok, this may be a given but definitely buy pants one size up for babies because you'll get way longer wear out of them. Once they're toddlers, you kinda need to shop in their size but you can getaway with larger t-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets! Remember, these tiny humans grow QUICKLY!
Do you love consigning or are you more of a thrifter?
XO,
Laura
LOCAL // NOURISH
A couple weeks ago, my man (who's birthday is TODAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAE!! LOOOVE YOU) and I grabbed some brunch post church. I'd been dying to try out Nourish. I had heard about their restaurant at the Horticulture Centre for awhile but hadn't had the chance to eat there (because it's a tad far away from us) but a little while ago I saw on instagram that they were opening a location in the harbour so I had to go.
It's a dreamy restaurant in an old heritage house just around the corner from the inner harbour. And how good is that wallpaper above? #OBSESSED We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was full but with no wait, which is always a plus.
They also have a cute cafe that serves Cafe Fantastico coffee and baked goods. I'm definitely going to hit it up next time I'm near the harbour!
James had the Rad Thai dish which was made from turnip and carrot noodles! I had the special, which I'm pretty sure was a buckwheat french toast with coconut whip and bee pollen but I may have some detail wrong...whoops. It was real good though.
At first we thought the portions were a bit on the smaller side but honestly they were perfect. The food was healthy and whole and filling. We left feeling nourished ;) and not comatose...honestly I'd way rather feel the former, not the latter.
Looking at these photos makes me want to go back ASAP. Check out their pretty website and if you're a local make Nourish your next brunch stop!
xo,
s.s.♥︎.
LOCAL // THE RUBY
So there used to be this hole in the wall restaurant that was located beside this hole in the wall motel. I went there once for a breakfast club I used to belong to. They had a pretty decent eggs benny but the place was a bit skeeetttcccchhhy. Fast forward to now and the hotel and restaurant have been completely redone. A few weeks ago some friends and I got together at it to celebrate Thea's birthday!
The restaurant is now called The Ruby. The inside is super cute. Nice and light with big windows. Their vibes are pretty rad too.
How cute are my friends!!
I ordered the breakfast tacos and to be honest, the food wasn't anything to write home about. Yummy but not incredible and I hate to be a complainer but we had pretty horrible service....but I'll probably go back one more time just to see if it was an off day!
How cute is that vw van? It's actually what the hotel uses to shuttle their guests around!
The stunning birthday girl.
And how good is that colour block wall on the backside of the restaurant?!!
So my verdict on The Ruby is undecided. It's cute and seems to have a good menu but lacked in taste and service...but who knows what next time will have in store!
If you're local, have you been to The Ruby? And if so, what do you think!!??
Happy Thursday!
xo,
s.s.♥︎.
LOCAL // MEAT & BREAD
My brother first introduced me to Meat & Bread over a year ago. I was in Vancouver on one crazy day trip getting Indian Visas for our team going to Chennai. After spending three hours in the Indian Visa office I met my brother briefly outside his law office. I was tired and starving and he recommended I head over to Meat & Bread on Pender. I ordered the Corned Beef and one bite in, I was hoooooked. I dreamt about that sandwich for days.
So when I heard that Meat & Bread was coming to Victoria...I freeeeeaaaaked out.
Every time I'd walk down Yates I would try to poke my head in to see how construction was coming. Seriously, I'm obsessed. They finally opened on Monday and yesterday I finally got to sink my teeth into one of their incredible creations...Oh bliss.
All of us (Danae, Cristina & myself) had the special- Fraser Valley Beef Brisket and it was sooooo good. The place was packed and the decor is stunning. They're famous for their classic porchetta, which happens to be amazing as well.
When we were there, I kept saying to my friends, "I can't believe this is Victoria!!!" But it is. And I'll probably be back very, very soon.
Oh and check out how cute their takeaway boxes are...
Another win for Victoria!!!
Lunch date anyone???! :)
xoxo,
s.s.♥︎.
I SURE LOVE MY CITY
If you're from Victoria, you've probably seen this video a number of times and recognize half the people in it. But for those of you not from Victoria, I'd like to show you my beautiful city.
This vid was shot by the incredible Dave Wallace. He's a creative genius which I've had the pleasure of knowing since I was a teenager at camp! When he asked people to be in this video I was like, sign me right up because I knew it was going to be good. He captured our city so beautifully...and I even had tears while watching it for the first time..lol.
How good was that? I can't wait to keep showing off Victoria in my local series (I'm starting to research my fave coffee shops but here are my fave spots to get fish tacos!)
Hope you all had a rad weekend. The weather in my neck of the woods was insane! On Saturday we were living the lake life and it felt like July. Insane.
Sending extra love out to you today because it's Monday and you all know we sure need extra love on Monday!
xo,
s.s.♥︎.