Ultimate Apple Cinnamon Pie

I probably have only eaten pie a handful of times, but this week I wanted to bake something that I would not normally bake .  I found this simple recipe and substituted the Bramley apples for Royal Gala apples.  The recipe was very easy to follow and only needed a few ingredients that I already had in the kitchen.  I was very impressed with the outcome, the crust was tender and flaky and the apples with the cinnamon created the perfect center that was not too sweet.  I think this pie has convinced me try my hand at a few others.

Happy Happenings

{afternoon walks in bastion square}

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been super busy with work, visiting friends, planning birthday parties and working on my yard.  Unfortunately, working on my blog was at the end of my to-do list but I still managed to snatch a few pictures of things that made my weeks rewarding.  Now that things have calmed down,  I plan on spending this week painting, shopping, baking and maybe I will have time to squeeze in a mannicure.

{brand new canvas}

{fresh roses and carnations}

{anxiously waited a month to give this present}

{my first (lonely) little strawberry}

Rainbow Brights

       1. Salvator Ferragamo Soft W- $1690.00
   2. Marc Jacobs Kitty St. James Leather Satchel- $428.00
   3. B. Makowsky Vivian Satchel- $278.00
   4. Marc Jacobs Haley- $706.00
   5. Topshop Blue Clip Lock Leather Satchel- £85.00
   6. Coach Madison Audrey Carryall- $398.00
   7. Forever 21 Compact Shoulder Bag- $30.80
   8. Michael Kors Hamilton East/West Satchel- $298.00


I realized the other day that I have an abundance of shoes and accessories but a huge lack of purses.  I really only own about four and only use two of them on a regular basis.  I just find it such a hassel to switch all my things from purse to purse but with all the big bright purses that come in every colour of the rainbow this Spring, I think I now need to go purse shopping.

Summer Life's a Beach

{china beach}

My favourite place to be in the Summer is laying on a beach.  I am so blessed to live in BC and be surrounded by the ocean and and an abundant amout of breathtaking beaches. June 1st begins my countdown until the weather is warm enough to spend the day relaxing in the sun on the sands of one of these places.

{long beach}

{parksville beach}

{english bay}