Posted in Champagne Wednesdays, Vancouver, writing on Jan 21st, 2009
What if the mightiest word is love, love beyond marital, filial, national. Love that casts a widening pool of light. Love with no need to preempt grievance. In today’s sharp sparkle, this winter air, anything can be made, any sentence begun. On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp — praise song [...]
This is what Vancouver looks like, though it is not Vancouver. I almost forget what it’s like to see things sharply. Every edge is rounded; shaded out of borders. A hand becomes a wand. A car becomes a roaming buffalo….earlier I cursed the cold, but I’ve decided the mist can stay one more day. Thank [...]
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays, Vancouver, wedding on Jan 12th, 2009
I really can’t imagine a better wedding favour than our little army of piccolos. This is such a good idea. My mom called a liqour store and got a bulk discount on 70. Then, I ordered some custom tags on Etsy. It was the first time I ever saw people come back for their favours. Plus, we grabbed [...]
Posted in I heart coffee, Restaurant Reviews, Shopping, Vancouver on Jan 8th, 2009
Things this girl likes today: The song, The Girl, by City and Colour (especially how it ends and then starts again faster and more feverously, as if to say he really means it the second time). The owner of Provide Home, who welcomed me into his fabulous store yesterday with pleasant conversation and a Nespresso cappuccino. Across from Chambar and Cafe Medina [...]
Posted in Adventure Saturday, At Home, Paris, Vancouver on Jan 3rd, 2009
A glass of bubbly for you. And for me. This weekend, we took our nephew to Granville Island and stopped in front of this bakery: Outside was the usual busker, in his tuxedo, playing a perfectly timed La Vie En Rose. We danced. It was one of those moments that make the whole day feel [...]
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays on Dec 17th, 2008
I have been quoted in the last four weeks saying things like: “Otra de la mismo!” (This means “same again, please” and can be used in reference to margaritas, mimosas, kisses) “Do you think we’ve lost the ability to hold up our own heads?” (17 days poolside at an all-inclusive will do that to you) [...]
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays, wedding, writing on Nov 20th, 2008
Well, this is it. My last blog post as Miss Hargreaves. Today, Bill, the Facility Manager at work (not to mention, the loveliest Scott you’ll ever meet – perhaps, even, a gift from my Nanny) – brought me a very offical nametag reading “Jennifer Wilson.” Yes, I am beginning to feel like someone new. I’ve written and erased about a [...]
I would love to write something not related to the next 5 sleeps. But I can’t. I’ve got one thing on my mind. He’s tying his tie in the hallway mirror. Jen xoxo PS: Photos of postcards contained in The Little Box of I Love You, currently for sale at Chapters for $15.95 and now, [...]
Posted in Champagne Wednesdays, Restaurant Reviews, Vancouver on Nov 12th, 2008
…Champagne Wednesday as fiance and fiance , we plan to spend alone. I suggest you go to the Libra Room and listen to live Jazz over a Roasted Beet Salad with Boursin ($7) and a bottle of Il Mionetto ($18!). As Ash tells me people in the smoky underground Chicago Jazz clubs say: That’s it Charlie. You got it Charlie. [...]
Posted in Adventure Saturday, Vancouver on Nov 7th, 2008
The view from Seymour Mountain in Vancouver. This was in July. Within 30 minutes of leaving the snowy parking lot, we were laying on the beach in Deep Cove. I woke up with this day on my mind. I am so glad we took pictures.
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