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A Victorian Weekend
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1. Zydeco Gifts
A wall of rubber ducks!!! [double take]. Nope, I'm right, that's right a wall of ducks! Rubber ducks of all shapes and sizes - from Obama, Jesus and Elvis to pirates, fairies and superheros.
Not only are there rubber ducks galore, there's every other…More »
2. Silk Road Tea
Who needs meditation when Silk Road exists? The moment I walked in, I knew I was in my retail heaven. And then they offered me tea... [Insert sigh of relaxation, here, here and here!]
Tea and an abundance of tea accessories. I would have never thought…More »
3. Gloss Beauty Bar
When I was a little girl, all I wanted to do was colour everything in pink while playing with makeup. And here I finally get to do so. Like a candy-scented chocolate bon bon, it feels like you're walking into some ultra girlie celebrity's dressing…More »
4. Vintage Spirits
I believe my discovery of Driftwood Brewery is due in part to the well laid out and stocked coolers at Vintage Spirits. Their amber ale is fantastic!
I didn't expect to see Rogue, Lost Coast Brewery and other micros brews in a bottle shop adjacent to…More »
5. Decade
Le sigh. It's been a year since I last visited Decade. It's still pretty awesome selection wise, the coat I bought last fall is taking me through another autumn already, and still with lots of compliments.
Willing to blow some of my payday bucks, I…More »
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10/12/2009 First to Review
Fashionably affordable? Every tag I flipped over, surprised me for it's reasonable pricing. Black… Read more »
6. Discovery Coffee
Dearest Bean Lover,
Please hear my plea! My eyes are steamy, my step is perky. I'm in love!
Please bring Vancouver your beans and baristas. Please, please, please move for my love of you. I swear, I can make you happy! My love is as strong as the…More »
7. Royal Scot Suite Hotel
A relatively well priced online deal and a roof over our heads with what is undoubtedly the busiest weekend in Victoria's history (little did I know it was the Victoria Marathon) landed me in Victoria this past Thanksgiving weekend. There to explore…More »
8. Flavour
Dark woods with a squeak to 'em. Just the way I like stores that look like this to sound!
I tried. I really did. I looked over the American Apparel racks. I browsed through the guys stuff. I thumbed over a pretty cardigan. I wanted to buy... I had my…More »
9. Aveda Environmental Lifestyle Store
Like a breath of fresh air, literally. The soy candles, the aromas, the spot of tea you can get when you walk in. They all give me a sigh of "ahhhhh."
They offer spa and hair services at reduced rates because these are stylists and estheticians in…More »
10. Ferris' Oyster Bar
Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
Okay, I couldn't help myself... and Ferris' has nothing to do with said Bueller. Having not been to the main floor Ferris', I can't compare. However, I must admit, the exposed brick walls, loungy couches and long staircase…More »
11. Victoria International Airport
It's quiet, it's friendly, there was NO lineup at either the check in or security (4pm on a Monday) and there's some pretty foliage on the main floor of the terminal. It almost looks like a small park complete with tweeting birds INSIDE drinking from…More »
12. The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Hearts, butterflies... in my mind there are fireworks in the sky over Victoria when I opened the door to my suite. In my room there were welcome Rogers Chocolates, a bottle of water and an apple all waiting. The bed comfy, cozy. The shower AND tub,…More »
13. Lully's Sandwich Bar
"Soyummmmygoodslawandchristtur keydinnercranberriesmmmmm..."
Oh, sorry, how very rude of me! I had my mouth full of a Lully's Christmas Dinner sandwich and couldn't talk. Just let me wash this down with a can of cherry coke, imported by the proprietor…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
Find Me InHunters, somewhere snowy, getting my Americano on
My HometownVancouver, BC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm off exploring a city near, or far away.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadFive Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris
My First ConcertNKOTB, age 8
My Favourite MovieDan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
My Last Meal On EarthMarrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love striking up conversations in airplanes and airports.
Most Recent DiscoveryAsparagus Farm, Cobble Hill, BC http://tinyurl.com/yel...
Current CrushMore like obsession: browsing real estate!