(West) Coast of Roses — A Wine Bottle’s (Re)purpose from Late Spring to Early Autumn
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m currently (and perpetually) hyperfixated on flowers.
While this isn’t your usual autumn floral arrangement, I like to think the things we cherish most don’t have to end when summer fades or the bottle runs empty . . .
A Matcha Moment Between Seasons (and a Few Floral Cupcakes)
Though Fall is officially here, I’m still holding on to Summer and my matcha latte. What can I say? After sharing my floral cake earlier this month, I couldn’t help but think of all the ways I could elevate my matcha and hold on to that last little bit of Summer warmth. As if the heat from my latte wasn’t enough. And so, I decided to complement it with a couple of other things I had been holding on to . . .
Classic Floral Cake with Soft Pink Buttercream
Today marks 15 years since my mother’s celebration of life, and with a new season approaching, it feels natural (quite literally) to share a cake recipe in her honour (preserved from a cherished classic) . . .
What Cherry Blossom Season in Vancouver is Really Like
April showers bring Vancouver cherry blossoms, and let me tell you, I’m quite literally here for it. Of course I’m still a Summer girl through and through, but I do appreciate the rain and all the beauty that exists because of it. However, all too often the down pours are the talk of the city, leaving less conversation for the blooms. With that said, I figured I’d dedicate this post to what cherry blossom season in Vancouver is really like, including some interesting facts . . .
Vanilla (Daisy) Glazed Bundt Cake
Does anyone else find themselves developing new recipes as the colder seasons begin to develop? To be honest, the most difficult part about adjusting to the cold (for me) is the initial transition from Summer to Autumn. Warm cake seems to help with the adjustment though. I mean, what doesn’t cake help with? . . .
How to Turn Summer Flowers into Dried Autumn Bouquet(s)
Photographed above is the last bouquet I bought from Organic Acres market before Summer came to an end. For as long as I can remember, I‘ve tried to preserve my bouquets as long as I could, until they eventually withered beyond repair, to which I would then compost whatever was left over. Through several trial and errors, just last year, I was able to keep my florals looking fresh for over two weeks (which is a lot for me). However, this year, I decided to pour out the vase water prior to any major withering in attempt turn my Summer flowers into dried Autumn bouquets . . .
Mason Jar Vases (and How to Keep your Flowers Looking Fresh for Longer)
One thing I have loved so much about becoming a Mother is the endless love that grows with every new tradition that begins to flourish . . .