[ happy weekend! ]

WELL, Christmas is quickly creeping up on us and this is it, the last full weekend of shopping before the big day. Wouldn't it be nice to wake up on Christmas morning to this?

Hmm...what might Mr. Snowman have in that Tiffany bag? Have a great weekend everyone!

lisa

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[ Paris Christmas market ]

ONE OF THE magical things about visiting Paris at this time of year is the Christmas Market that stretches all along the Champs Elysées...

Both sides of the street are lined with white wooden stalls filled with gifts, mulled wine, food and sweets galore...

After passing numerous crepe stands, I finally broke down and had to get one...

And then on to more stalls...

As the day got darker, we decided to make our way back to our hotel. Paris is so pretty at night...

One more of these and I was ready to bid farewell to lovely Paris...

I think no matter what time of year you visit Paris, you'll never be disappointed. Thanks for following along!

lisa

[ hey cutie ]

JUST A BIT of holiday cuteness with donuts! Perfect with hot chocolate after a fun afternoon.

lisa

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[ from none to LOTS! ]

A DAY OF snow squalls, whiteouts and about a foot of snow! Looks like winter has arrived! Have a great weekend!

lisa

[ it's that time of year again ]

IT APPEARS that the end of October seems to be when the weather makes a change in Dubai and suddenly it's bearable to go outside...

It's a long 5-6 months of staying cooped up in air conditioning and just when I'm starting to get a major case of cabin fever, along comes relief! And to think it will only get better from here. Sigh... I definitely love winter in Dubai!

lisa

[ worry wart ]

I ADMIT, I always worry when my guy leaves on a flight somewhere. But watching Good Morning America only to find out he's flying into the Monster Blizzard of 2013, it doesn't make it any easier.

Hopefully flights are landing in Toronto today and he'll get there safe and sound. Fingers crossed!

UPDATE: couldn't land in Toronto due to weather - diverted to Washington. Not a great start to his business trip. :(

UPDATE: he's finally in Toronto. that was one long 23 hours on that plane! At least he's safe! 

Thanks for your good vibes :)

lisa

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[ winter wonderland ]

A SNOWY shot looking out to the river from my living room. So peaceful. So fluffy.
Happy Friday!

lisa

[ go Canada go! ]

THE 2010 OLYMPICS are underway! While I currently may be across the world from my homeland and watching on a 5 hour time difference, I'll be cheering just the same! Here are some pics from the opening ceremonies at BC Place Stadium taken by photographers Robert Gauthier and Wally Skalij. Go Canada!

lisa