Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Everybody Loves Wine & Chocolate

We visited Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario) this past weekend for the Days of Wine and Chocolate Festival. A weekend away with my Honey in a romantic vineyard town sampling chocolate and wine............. hmmm, that adds up to a perfect combination.

On the way in to town I always stop and visit in at Regal Florist and Garden Center.

When we stepped in to the garden room the smell of the fresh soil in the plants made me believe that the ground hog might be right and that spring is just around the corner. I really get excited when I see all the flowers and plants that Regal has because they are always full, healthy and there is a great assortment. And then of course there are very carefully selected accents ..... wonderful planters, outdoor furniture, and water treatments, garden ornaments.

After eight years of  'stopping by',  I will admit that many of the treasures in my garden and home are from Regal.

Purple highlighted with citrus planters




The water splash has a great sound on this fountain

Regal sells the biggest fern plants I have ever seen





















My day would not be complete without a Cardinal sighting



Ahhh, Spring !




Our visit to Regal made me forget that there was snow outside and dream of great spring flowers.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Not A Snow Bunny

I really do not like the winter and can be a bit cranky when it's too cold. The web and media is full of images of cars stuck in the snow and people shoveling themselves out AGAIN. I hope these pictures of some of the sunnier spots we've visited help to warm everyone up. Enjoy!


Excellence Riviera Cancun- the Spa and spa pool area.

The Pyramids in Mexico


sink hole in Ichinichi





 Are you feeling a bit warmer? Maybe the sunshine in Greece will help.





Seaside massage area at Mykenos Grand - THIS was heaven
  
And on the Island of Santorini.................. 


Infinity pool at Andronis - Oia, Greece
I can't wait for spring to see the pretty streets right in our own neighbourhood. Stay warm everyone.


St Andrew's Church - Oakville, Ontario

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Love Bites


Love Bites from Eat My Words

If you are suddenly seeing RED, it's all good. Valentine's Day is only two weeks away and it's time to start preparing the perfect message of love to your special Valentine.

My sweet friend, Jeanne, at Eat My Words (in Toronto) has created something special to help you express your love. Cupcakes, Love Bites and Blissful Brownies all decorated with hearts and kisses makes playing Cupid so easy.


Yummy cupcakes and brownies will be available at Scotia Plaza on Valentine's Day, with proceeds directed to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The Bank of Nova Scotia is generously donating up to $5,000 to the foundation......all in the name of love.

Love Bites are available by order up to February 7th, for delivery by February 12th; just in time to start your Valentine celebration weekend. And maybe your true love will share some of the sweet treats with you.

Profits at Eat My Words goes to the foundation - always. You've got to love that.



Brownie Bliss