Such Things

Dundarave

We took a break from packing and working on the house to head out to West Vancouver to pick up an oak chair for our new library. 

We drove around gorgeous old houses stacking up on a hillside with the most breathtaking views of the ocean and Stanley Park beyond that.

It's amazing to discover a part of our own city that we hadn't even known about. 

Dundarave had the cutest shops including a bakery and antique shop. 

 

Then we walked down the steep, narrow street and over the train tracks to the beach to find "treasures"

of one sort or another,

and to play on the beach playgrounds.

Ah, Spring.  We welcome you!

Decorating a Girl's Room

I was going through some old photos and discovered this somewhat shocking photo of my daughter's room in our previous house.  At the time we were trying to find ways to fit her things into a very small room.  We bought this loft bed, thinking that it would create a lot of space underneath, but instead, it was very high and squishy for her to sleep on and it left the rest of the room with a lack of shape and purpose.  So we sold the bed and found an adorable daybed on Craig's List.  It's a discontinued item from Ikea.  We rearranged her desk and bookshelf and framed some of her own paintings.

Then ah, the room felt and looked much, much better.

Up to...

Buying spring bouqets,

Going for walks any sunny chances that we can, to the park, exploring little shops and getting treats at the bakery.

getting in as many runs as I can, and a race or two...

Strolling by and watching the progress with great anticipation.  It's supposed to be only a couple of weeks before we move in!!!

What have you been up to lately?