The Smell of 1000 Flowers is in the air

The one thing that almost every girl will have no trouble splurging on is perfume. Musks, florals, sweet scents and fruity ones too, the way you smell is part of your identity.

Tonight at Lark Clothing you have the rare opportunity to meet a renowned perfumer. Jessica Buchanan will be speaking about the inspiration behind her latest fragrance, 1000 Flowers, which is being launched tonight at the shop.

Complimentary gin and tonics will be served along with a 10% discount off everything in store, including sale items.

This could get dangerous, my Visa better watch out!

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Raspberry Mojitos

If the sun ever comes back out, you will totally want to check out this recipe for raspberry mojitos. A girlfriend made them for us last week and I can confirm that they tasted just as delicious as they look.

Ingredients:
3 sprigs fresh mint
2 teaspoons sugar
5 to 8 raspberries
3 tablespoons of lemon juice or 3 tablespoons of lime juice, fresh
1 1/2 ounces light rum
Club soda, chilled

Directions: 1 In a tall thin glass, crush or muddle part of the mint and raspberries. 2 Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly. 3 Top with ice. 4 Add rum and mix. 5 Top off with the club soda (or seltzer). 6 Add a lime or lemon slice and the remaining mint. 7 Serves one.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs "Aid for AIDS" tees

I am definitely digging the recently launched Marc by Marc Jacobs Aid for AIDS tees.

As a person who works in the HIV/AIDS field, I was especially interested and cannot wait to get my hands on one.

I'm particularly loving the angel print, but at $35 a piece I could splurge and buy all three!

I've tried to purchase online, however the Marc Jacobs online boutique seems to either be down, or sold out of the coveted tops. Fingers crossed that Holt's will carry them.

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Long Beach Lodge, Tofino

Since first moving to the west coast, I've heard over and over again about the small surfing town of Tofino.

Last summer I popped by for a day trip, but with less than desirable weather, I left not convinced it lived up to the hype.

Well this year, at the Long Beach Lodge, I was proved wrong.

We made the long journey to Tofino for the beach side wedding of one of my besties. The weather was beautiful and our private cottage was even more amazing.

The weekend went off without a hitch; sunny skies, delicious food, the most comfortable beds of all time, and our very own hot tub.

Our cottage

The Hot tub

Mr. & Mrs. Hughes

My date and I

Watching the sunset over the beach with a glass of pinot noir

When you wish upon a star....

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A Walk on the Seawall

Only in Canada could you be walking downtown in the mids of all the hustle and bustle, and still run into a flock of Canadian Geese.

Canadian Geese hanging out by the water

Tree lined seawall

Flowers in bloom. Loving the summer weather

Green grass

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Happy Canada Day!

To all of my fellow Canadians; have a lovely Canada day filled with red and white, fireworks, camping trips, hockey games and of course, some Tim Hortons coffee!

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