Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge

I used to be terrified of heights, but have been overcoming my fear with rollercoasters, rock-climbing and now, traipsing over the Capilano Suspension Bridge in British Columbia (also the longest and highest suspension bridge in the world)!

It was a lot sturdier than I thought, and our little introductory tour of the site helped...especially knowing that it's no longer made out of hemp rope and cedar planks!

The Capilano (First Nations name Kia'palano, meaning "beautiful river") bridge crosses over the Capilano River, 70 metres (230 ft) above and 140 metres (460 ft) across, and has since been rebuilt with steel cables anchored into 114 tons of concrete. They say it can carry 1333 people. 

But it still sways. Very much, so.

(Too bad Instagram video didn't exist a couple of weeks ago, that would have been perfect!)

The new edition to the other end of the bridge is the Treetop Adventure, various smaller suspension bridges created in 2004 that allow you to trek through the trees with a birds-eye view of all the beautiful age-old greenery that Vancouver is known for. It started raining a little, but we couldn't even tell for the lush canopy overhead.

Vancouver: a thing of beauty

If you follow me on Instagram, you may recall that we were in Vancouver a couple of weeks ago.

I had never been before, and had always heard how beautiful Vancouver is, how green, how lush, how the mountainsblahblah blah.

You guys, SHE IS A THING OF BEAUTY!!

MIND. BLOWN.

Here's a 2.5 hour walk to and from Stanley Park.

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Introducing: Theo

Introducing a new member to my sister's family...his name is THEO! He's a schnoodle (a poodle and a schnauzer) and just a puppy and absolutely adorable.

Here he is hanging out on a Saturday.

Welcome to the family Theo. xo

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Boston: H. Bloom

If Spring hasn't sprung enough for you already in Boston, soon H.Bloom, known for the most luxurious of flower arrangements, will be servicing Boston, Cambridge and Brookline, starting on June 11.

By using their app, it makes it easier to order flowers or other luxury gifts (in Boston, these will be treats from L.A. Burdick and cookies from Tatte), with their floral subscription service allowing you to set up recurring (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) flowers or gifts to be delivered to your home or office.

Best of all, subscription deliveries are free!

 

Photo courtesy of H.Bloom.

Chicago: The Palomar Hotel

The Palomar is a Kimpton boutique hotel with the one in Chicago located in the heart of downtown. The Magnificent mile is a stone's throw away, as is the famed Billy Goat Tavern and Millenium Park. Everything you want to see is just around the corner. It was the perfect location to be for Rebecca Minkoff's #RMRoadtrip at Nordstrom.

Luxurious, contemporary and ecclectic in design with wonderful service and attention to detail, like the animal print bathrobes, perfect for wearing to the rooftop pool (also can I have those at home please?)

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