Let the U Picks Begin!!!

My favorite time of year has started, U pick season! I love going out and picking our own produce, there is such a thrill in bringing home something you harvested yourself. Not to mention the fun with my family and the fact that the taste of fresh produce is second to none!

Dan's Farm and Country Market

Victoria, BC

My family had to tell me to quit my fanatical picking since it really wasn't long before we had two pints full of strawberries. It was a warm day but overcast which actually worked in our favor so we weren't sweating in the hot sun. We had a lot of fun trying to find the biggest record breaking strawberry and I think that the winner was my oldest with the bright red berry in her palm!

Of course our reward for being such great strawberry pickers! Unfortunately dairy doesn't agree with me in my pregnancy but I have to recommend their samosas since they were absolutely scrumptious! They have an amazing market full of local produce and a delectable selection of homemade bakery goodies.

The next morning I think I made the best waffles we have ever had thanks to some of the most delicious strawberries!


Better get out there and find your local U picks for some really great fun and delicious memories!

ENJOY!

Eco Summer Inspiration Board

Summer is here! Enjoy some beach inspired picks from some fabulous Etsy shops that show their Eco trend with sustainable resources, vintage renewal and how about just being handmade!

Handmade Crochet Bag ~ Skybox Human Creations
Handmade Vegan Flats ~ The Generation
Vintage Books ~ Jess and Stacy Vintage Books
Vintage Style Swimsuit ~ Meshalo
Eco Beach Towel ~ Rubiyat
Bamboo Sunglasses ~ Unitdot

Now there are no excuses. Go hit the beach for some R & R!

Enjoy!

New Rings At Bella & Bean!

New rings made with summer in mind! Match your fav sun dress or bathing suit to be a little more daring and either way have some fun!

Enjoy!

*Cozy Cotton* Etsy Shop Spotlight

Well I am not sure what it is like for everyone at this time of year but I am wishing that spring would finally be official! We have been blanketed in some surprise snow and it's got me searching for some cozy comforts to fend off the chills. This new Etsy shop Cozy Cotton has warm and cozy scarves that look absolutely gorgeous! Made from jersey cotton these scarves are so versatile and can be worn in many styles making them different everytime you wear them.

I love the color of the Orange Twisted Tee-Shirt Scarf!

Brown and Maroon Twisted Tee Scarf

Come and check out Cozy Cotton and find your favorite!

Enjoy!

Most Delicious!!

I was at the farmer's market in Victoria last weekend for the first time! I was pleasantly surprised to see so many great local artisans. There was handmade local goat cheese, handmade italian bread, fresh winter produce and fabulously delicious jams.

We have been stuffing our selves with our delicious find and I thought I could share some of them with you!

Salt Spring Island Cheese

We had Olive Tapanade Goat Cheese and Garlic Goat Cheese!
It was just as delicious as the picture on fresh baked bread! Mmmm!


Handmade Artisan Preserves
We had Rocking Raspberry Jam and Strawberry Vanilla Bean Jam! So Good!

To my surprise there was a permanent shop on the outskirts of the market that drew me in with it's scrumptious smells wafting out the door! I knew I had been there before at a kiosk on the harbor in Victoria..... Wanna Waffle! As a Canadian you may have heard there amazing story of how they came to be from a small one man dream to a Dragon's Den enterprise! I had a taste of them when they were only one tiny little cart making glorious golden waffles for tourists and they instantly had me hooked! Now they have a store that I will surely be visiting every time I go to the market!


All my delectable finds have been linked to their shops feels free to browse their own websites!

ENJOY!

Ahhh! Get Out In The Fresh Air!

Going to the local winter farmers market this Saturday. They have live local music and you'd be surprised what people can grow in the winter months! I highly recommend checking out your local farmers market and get out in the fresh air!

Farmer Market Victoria, BC Canada

NEW SHOP * BELLA & BEAN *

I have just recently opened up my shop again!! Yay! Bella & Bean is inspired by my beautiful daughters and I am sharing my gorgeous purple pieces from my shop with you! Come by have have look!

ENJOY