Vancouver B.C.

I love Vancouver B.C.! With a population of 2.1 million (metropolitan area), it feels like the perfect mix between NYC, San Francisco and London. A beautiful, diverse metropolitan city surrounded by marinas, beaches and mountains. I look forward to visiting again… or maybe moving there someday.

The Buchan Hotel, my very affordable hotel just a block from Stanley park.
The central location made up for it's aged 70's decor.
The Vancouver Convention Center has the largest eco roof in North America.
It was the perfect place for an afternoon picnic.

A fast walking park cat.

Sunset on the beach.

Tree top building.

Beautiful refraction.

Um… what? I'm still in Canada right?

Architecture: Seattle Library

On Monday I drove up to Seattle to renew my passport and came across this incredible glass faceted facade. Turns out it was the new public library. Beautiful textures, space and color throughout. It blew me away! I could have spent all day there.

Music Monday : Bat for Lashes

Frequently when a band becomes popular really quickly I really don't want to like them. I'm still not sure why this is. Well, anyway, this was true for Bat for Lashes. Until Sunday when I heard an interview on NPR with the delightful nursery school teacher turned musician, Natasha Khan, and was immediately hooked. The watery sound and fantasy stories of love got me. Links: website, myspace.