When work takes me on the road, dining alone is a pleasure I cherish. Sometimes it means a night in, complete with robe, slippers, room service and a sappy rom-com or it might be a seat for one at the end of the bar at some local hot spot. Either way, I enjoy the solitude after a day of being "on". So it really sucks when someone ruins my fun. — Read More —

I just got back from a week in Maui. It was raining on my last day so the post-vacation shock was somewhat mitigated. I haven't been to the Hawaiian isle in almost eight years. In addition to the stunning natural beauty, I was impressed by the scope of hotel, dining and shopping options. — Read More —

Air travel for the masses has become nothing other than undignified. Given the close proximity we're thrust into with the security line ups, pat downs and on the plane itself, it is an oddly intimate experience that too few people realize is happening with a bunch of complete strangers. It's like everyone has forgotten we're in a public place. Hellooo.....we all see, hear and smell everything you're doing! — Read More —

My version of "Are we there yet?" is "Is it Spring yet?" While we've been very fortunate on the West Coast this winter, I'm still eager to shed the wool coats, heavy sweaters and boots in favour of lighter, flirtier fashion. — Read More —

Today I'm attending a fundraiser in Vancouver in support of Pink Shirt Day (coming up on February 26th) to raise funds and awareness for anti-bullying campaigns across the country. I am more than happy to lend a hand because bullying can happen to anyone, at any age, including myself. — Read More —

I spend way too much time on social media. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pintrest, sip of coffee, repeat. First thing every morning and more times a day than I care to admit. — Read More —

You've bought the card, that's a good first step. But now you're staring at it's blank inside, unsure of what to write. Depending on where you're at in your romance, maybe you don't want to say too much. Or if you're well down the road to forever, perhaps you're afraid of saying too little. — Read More —

This family day long weekend, I was at home practicing my cupcake baking and decorating skills. It’s all in preparation for the SPCA and Humane Societies’ National Cupcake Day, this February 24th. — Read More —

The XXII Olympic winter games officially begin today in Sochi and I'm stressed out. To even think of coming close to what we achieved last time in Vancouver, when our athletes won an unprecedented 26 medals including the most golds (14) won by any country in the world, is daunting. How can they top that? — Read More —

I’m no Downton Abbey housemaid but on occasion, I have been known to pick up a cloth and polish to keep my silver jewelry and chachkas sparkling and shiny. — Read More —