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.