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Aloe is taking it to the streets this month- to the Farmers Market to be more exact! If fresh, local edibles and a stroll around Trout Lake in the sunshine isn’t enough to tempt you to the Vancouver Farmers Market... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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home grown hero- the visionary

A local interior designer and good pal, chats to us about designing for a better, more sustainable future; where inspired trips abroad bring inspiration truth and beauty to all the projects she takes on, including her own home! Who: Tanya... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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bookworms

I wanted to share the amazing list of reads our bookclub has explored over the last 5 years. Since our first meeting we knew we were up to something special. We have evolved so much from the early days in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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hippity hoppity easter

What started as an impromptu easter brunch last year at our good friends house, has now turned into a yearly tradition. This year it was our turn to host. Looking back to last year's, I cant believe how much our... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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kauaii

Thank goodness for the grandparents on all accounts- but especially when they spring you with: "were thinkin of renting a villa in kauaii and would love to bring you guys along". Dead of winter. Sunshine. Maitai's. Blue water. Kinda broke.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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home grown hero- the providers

The duo behind a new-ish daycare chat with us about flexible childcare option's, how wonderful it is to be working with little kiddos everyday, and why you need to get your wee one registered asap. Our Lucie will give you... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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sweet bits

Happy Valentines day to all you sweet people out there. I hope it is full of lots of love, fresh flowers, a bit too much chocolate and an extra glass of red wine. We are planning on hitting up an... Continue reading

Posted Feb 13, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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busy busy

Its been ages since I last wrote. To those who often pop in, I'm sorry. After cruisin online and catching up with other bloggers it seems to be a january trend- neglect thy blog posts! What is it about January?... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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home made kids gifts

Our lil Lucie turned 2 in November. No longer a bebe- we have officially entered toddlers-ville! O and I decided that until she becomes a teenager or expects more we would try to make her gifts for her bdays. Here... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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happy new year

Another year turns with hope and a breath of fresh air. And while this picture doesn't quite represent our climate, our vegetation, or view, It reminds me of our trip a few years back. Where the world seemed very quite,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2013 at Nesting the Journal

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happy holidays

Posted Dec 20, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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home grown hero- the artist

A local artist talks to us about the inspiration found outdoors in the great pacific northwest, the iconic art scene in NYC and the courage it takes to be a true artist. Who: Arleigh Wood Where: Vancouver BC What: Mom... Continue reading

Posted Nov 14, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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home grown hero- the restaurateur

A restaurant owner slash O's best bud chats with us about the pursuit of good food, the meaning behind meat-centric, off-cut farmhouse fare and how opening up shop in the downtown east side is the bomb. Who: James Iranzad Where:... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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composting 101 workshop

Aloe Designs is excited to host workshop #6- Composting 101! Ian Lai at The Richmond Schoolyard Society will be teaching us about how to make that good rich earth from our own garden & food waste. Assuming this glorious sunshine... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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thanksgiving

Thanksgiving seems early this year- no? I am still in my flip flops, still drinking the sunshine, and still harvesting a bunch of summer veg from the garden. This is always a special holiday though. I love that our family... Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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goodbye summer

Well, a few days ago fall officially rolled its cooler self through our window. I always get a bit sad at this time of year. Letting go of the freedom and care free days that summer brings. So until next... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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solage resort calistoga

I wanted to share a few more pictures from our trip. These are from the amazing resort we got to stay in for 2 nights in Calistoga. From amazingly soft linens to freshly delivered mint water as part of the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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napa valley top 10

We're back. Bitter sweet. Excited to see our lil Lucie, but longing for our poolside bliss in the country. Our trip to Napa was amazing. No other words can describe it. Left at 7 am,poolside by 2. What time away... Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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a getaway...

PS- I have a big secret to share. O and I are heading to napa for 4 nights. Tomorrow. Sans bebe Lucie. Thank you grandparents! It has been long in the waiting; of course at the busiest time of the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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cobb oven pizza making workshop

Aloe Designs is excited to host workshop #5- pizza making! Ian Lai at The Richmond Schoolyard Society will be teaching us about how to make the perfect pie from harvested edibles direct form the garden. Move over Jamie Oliver and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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pink lovin

Hope you all had a good weekend. And only one left before back to school- eeek! We are busy this week finishing up a mega project down in english bay. Pictures to follow in a week or so. In the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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home grown hero- the preserver

A stylist/mom chats with us about becoming a farmer and starting her own jam label and the joys of country living. For more images on the farm check out our recent visit here. Who: Heather Cameron Where: South Surrey, BC... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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hornby island getaway

A few weeks ago my little lady and I got invited to our friend's very special home on hornby island. In a nutshell it was heaven. So heavenly in fact that the bc ferries fiasco there and back is a... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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missing goat farms

We visited one of our favourite farms this past weekend- Missing Goat Farms. We became buds with the owners a few years ago and love to make the annual trip out there. The minute you enter the pebble driveway lined... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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seattle with kiddos

One of our favourite near by places to visit is Seattle. 2.5 hrs door to door (thank you nexus- and for those of you who don't have, its the best $50 ever spent if you go south more than 2ce... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2012 at Nesting the Journal

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