We’ve Got Fun and Games

What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate A while ago, my husband's friend went to see Guns and Roses in concert in Vancouver, which is at least a four hour drive from here, meaning that this was not just an evening out. It was a commitment. … [Continue reading]

Maybe

As much as I love my own clothing, I also love admiring other people's outfits and sartorial choices. Seeing a young teen in the height of summer wearing black tights, boots, and ripped denim shorts, accessorized with bright red lipstick and a look … [Continue reading]

Vacation Reading: London and South Africa 2026

Happy Canada Day, friends! I am celebrating by blocking off the afternoon to do nothing but read a book by a Canadian author, and will wear one of the three pieces of red clothing that I own. I am currently wearing an ancient red Tri-Y top, but it … [Continue reading]

Food and Fashion

Other than my new identity as a war history buff, shown by my love for The Rest is History, the podcasts I listen to are of the "light and fun" variety: modern etiquette, self-care, books - classic, contemporary, and Sweet Valley High - and my very … [Continue reading]

Nicole’s Favourite Things: The South African Safari Edition

I've been home for twelve days now, and my trip to South Africa already feels like a dream. It was a dream! Every little thing was perfect. When we arrived at the Johannesburg airport, the gentleman who was escorting us to the tiny airport that … [Continue reading]

I’ve Been To London To Look At The Queen

And by Queen, I mean the much-loved late QEII, in deference to my much-loved late Grandma Fern, who hated Camilla Parker-Bowles with the fire of a thousand suns. Not That Kind of Weed I am happy to report that, after seven solid mornings of … [Continue reading]

Five For Friday: The Packing List Edition

What I Packed. As always, my husband and I took carryon luggage only for our almost-three-week trip to London and South Africa. I also had a large shoulder bag in which I stashed my smaller crossbody bag, and he took a backpack. Everywhere we went, … [Continue reading]