Lately

My life lately, according to Instagram...

(Across, left to right)

1. Inherited some of my Nanna's teacups and jewellery. Aren't they gorgeous?

2. Teacups and china. The rose-pattern is my great-grandmother's (super old) I'm in great need of a china cabinet.

3. First set of scrubs-- from Walmart! I'm an XS... what do littler people do? I tried on a small and I could fit about ten of my bums in the pants!

4. First scarf-- ever! Really liking it!

5. In love with peter-pan collars lately. Buying some more grown up clothes

6. My favourite of my Nanna's teacups. So 1960s with the gold stars and turquoise. 

7. Beautiful brooches-- can't wait to wear them this fall!

8. New medical charm on my bracelet to represent my MOA diploma. $7.00 on Etsy!

9. My favourite dress ever. $20.00 on sale at Suzy. How cute is it? I'm in love!

Parksville

Two weeks ago, N and I went on a mini-vacation to Parksville. It's a little seaside town about two hours north of Victoria. It's unique because the water is so shallow, the beach is so sandy, and because of those two factors, the water is usually really warm. Sadly, it was only 15 degrees (59 Fahrenheit) and cloudy the whole time.  We went swimming the first night, but didn't take any pictures. It was still gray and cloudy, but the tide was in so the water was warmer. I bought Nate a waterproof camera (Fuji-brand) last Christmas, and it was amazing! It was so much fun to take it out in the ocean, and the pictures we go were great! After our second swimming attempt, we went to the little mini-golf place, and played in the arcade. I won the jackpot twice and got a little hello kitty doll! Super exciting-- I've never won anything before!

Here's the pics:

Cold water up the back! It would've been so lovely if it had been a nice sunny day!

New little friend.

Finally got in...sort of.

Sand-dollars! So pretty!

Splish-splash!

Such a cool shot!

Floating feets

Mini-golf at Paradise Fun Park

Pandora Bracelet

I decided to make my own Pandora bracelet with supplies from Etsy.  I ordered the bracelet, a few select charms, and a few filler beads for my 23rd birthday. I love the idea of having the charms without having so many pieces hanging off to catch on things. It's also not so delicate--- it makes quite a statement!  While it probably clocked in at $100.00.... considering a bead or a bracelet costs $50.00 in stores... I think it's quite a bargain!

Each of the charms has meaning:

Anchor: Blue Anchor Crafts and where I live.

Crown: Represents my history degree, which was largely British History based

Yarn Ball: My love of knitting and my dollies

Soon I'm getting a little medical charm to represent my graduation from my Medical Office Assistant course... for eight dollars!

The peachy pink crystal-ish beads are gorgeous. They're such a pretty colour. I bought a little bag of coloured crystal hearts which are a little dangley and add a pop of colour. I'm going to go down to my local bead shop and see if I can find a few lamp-work beads to add! 

I highly recommend finding a bracelet on Etsy and filling up a few beads for yourself or a loved one. It's so fun to search for all the different charms in all the different categories!