- Gardening is a kind of disease. It infects you, you cannot escape it. When you go visiting, your eyes rove about the garden; you interrupt the serious cocktail drinking because of an irresistible impulse to get up and pull a weed. ~Lewis Gannit
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Author Archives: Laura
Radiance of the seas: Sawyer Glacier, Vancouver RT
Last month my family and I hitched a ride on Radiance of the Seas as she made her last Alaskan voyage of the season out of Vancouver. Although we’ve cruised to and from some fabulous places, this was the first … Continue reading
Posted in Cruise, Photography
Tagged Alaskan Cruise, Family Vacation, Radiance of the Seas
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Cars in the Hood
This past weekend the family and I hit the streets to check out some cool cars and custom rims as the annual Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show came to town. This summer sizzling event has become a tradition for our … Continue reading
Grouse Mountain: Let’s go for a Ride!
I volunteered to be a driver for my son’s 2nd grade field trip last week to the North Shore for a gondola ride up to the top of Grouse Mountain. It was a beautiful day to be up at the … Continue reading
Posted in Local Wildlife, Photography, Things to do, Uncategorized
Tagged Grizzly Bears, Grouse Mountain, Nature photography, North Vancouver, SD43
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On the Banks of Heron Lake
VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver is more than just an ordinary garden. It’s an oasis in the middle of the city. A place where life slows down a little. To be enjoyed at a more reasonable pace. On a recent … Continue reading
The 2015 Port Coquitlam May Day Parade: Everything is Awesome!
The May Day parade in Port Coquitlam is a family tradition. While most years we walk in the parade, this year my kids opted to sit curbside. Better to collect candy they tell me. With all the sights and sounds … Continue reading
Tulips of the Valley: A Garden Getaway
Tulip Fields are where Gardeners Go to Breathe Packed full of wonder and amazement, as if a rainbow stopped to lay down and take a rest. And why wouldn’t one? Look around the landscape of any tulip farm and the … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Tours, Photography, Things to do
Tagged Agassiz, BC Getaways, Harrison Hot Springs, Tulips of the Valley
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Just a Little Reminder
With one month to go until spring we’ve already started planning this summers garden. Seeds have been cluttering my desk for weeks, begging to get started. Well today’s the day! I’ve been pulling muffin trays and assorted plastic containers out … Continue reading
Winter Photo Sessions: High Heels & Sunshine
I had the opportunity to work with a gorgeous, bright and energetic friend recently on a collection of photographs for her portfolio. Weather in the Lower Mainland can be a little hit or miss in the winter, but undaunted by … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Port Coquitlam
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