Planeta Tangerina

While in Porto, we checked out a wonderful exhibit by Planeta Tangerina at the Dama Aflita Gallery. Planet Tangerina consists of the following illustrators: Bernado Carvalho, Madalena Matoso and Yara Kono. 

Have a look at their beautiful collection of children's books here.

C, J, M, and M's Apartment - Porto, Portugal

In Porto, I was lucky enough to get to stay here....

...and have Super Bock beers and home cooked bacalhau (yum! yum!)....

Obrigado, C, J, M and M! :) 
xoxoxoxo

Back!

Jetlagged and back from 2 lovely weeks in Porto and London.

Here are some nice snail mail surprises that greeted me when I returned home....

Birthday card and candies from M from Germany....

Cambodian candies from J, who's traveling around South East Asia at the moment.....

Thank you both so much!

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Annnnddd....

Here's a small glimpse into my trip.....will be documenting/blogging here, and also uploading pics on my Flickr very soon!

Many thanks to everybody for suggestions on where to go! xoxo

See You Later, Canada!

I'm off to Porto and London for a few weeks!

I will leave you with this emotional tribute outside the Apple store today....

Steve Jobs - you are dearly missed.

Lovely Wrist Worms From Berlin :)

TACK SÅ MYCKET SANDRA!!!!

More beautiful hand knitted wrist worms and other goodies here.

September -- October

I think I've almost completely recovered from a most annoying cold....

However! Here are some things that definitely helped made me feel better....

Lovely souvenirs from Kyoto:

A sugary New Orleans souvenir:

A cozy quilt thrifted from the antiques market:

And a very special card:

:D