There is a little delightful tea bar called JagaSilk which is tucked away at Nootka Court in downtown Victoria. It is run by the sweetest people who are very passionate about tea, especially maccha. We’re blessed in Victoria to have many passionate people providing an abundance of venues in which to enjoy the highest quality teas and freshly roasted coffees. JagaSilk is so cozy and comfortable, and our teas and snacks were delicious. This will be a regular haunt for us. They also have an excellent on-line store. Here are some pics of our adventure:
Snowflakes and sub-zero temperatures – that’s more incentive than I need for seeking out the city’s best hot chocolate! Last week, while it was still a balmy 8°C, we tried the offering at Relish. We haven’t eaten there yet as we always seem to arrive just before closing, but the chocolate was very good; rich and delicious. Their daily menus look incredible so we must try eating there soon!
Today I picked up my prize for Best Lady’s Bike at North Park Bicycle Shop: a wonderful Po Campo Armitage Satchel!
Big thanks to North Park and all the sponsors of this year’s Tweed Ride.
In spite of the torrential rain and a shortened ride, a wonderful time was had by all at Tweed Ride Victoria 2013! Instead of a nice long ride to Gorge Park, a few of us took a shorter ride from St Ann’s Academy to the old railway roundhouse in Esquimalt. Many more came by other routes and means and we all picnicked together. It was nice to be dry for the afternoon. And, I won in the Best Lady’s Bike category! The coordinators of this event always do an amazing job. The proceeds support Bicycles for Humanity, Victoria. I didn’t take too many photos, but in the weeks ahead there should be lots to view on the Tweed Ride website.

GJ (right), in his fabulous hunting trousers, beret and Welsh wool tweed jacket, chats with two other tweedy gents.

The rain! It actually wasn’t bad while we were riding, but the sky really opened up later in the afternoon. Still a very beautiful day!

The “art” shot of a rain-soaked window with our friend Riley (who won for Best Men’s Facial Hair) seated on the left.

My little picnic: sandwiches, fresh farm cherry tomatoes, pickles made by our friend Rebecca, and in the tin, orange coconut macaroons. And of course, tea, this year supplied by Murchies.
Just a few random shots around my neighbourhood taken over the last few weeks. The autumn rains and fogs are here and it’s gorgeous.

A new consignment clothing store called Duchess & Duke has just opened on Government Street. They have an amazing collection of vintage suitcases (sadly not for sale.)
We have just set up a new online shop through Big Cartel. We’ll be selling my jewellery and paintings; prints and postcards of GJ’s drawings and perhaps some originals; some collaborative pieces. There aren’t many items in the shop yet, but we’ll be adding a lot more over the next few days and weeks. Here’s what’s there now:





























