Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Quest for Enlightenment

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Kirstin

In the quest to find the most gorgeous, most appropriate ceiling mount fixture for our new dining room, we came across this gem from Restoration Hardware. I love the clean lines of this oblong, three-bulb shaded pendant fixture… However I … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Greek Salad

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Kirstin

I love Greek salad and I also enjoy saving time and doing things quickly on a weeknight that taste great and are healthy for us. This Greek salad is no exception. Give it a try tonight! I have served it … Continue reading →

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Baja Benedict

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Kirstin

So when my husband and I were dating, we used to love going for brunch at Milestones in Yaletown on lazy Sundays in summer. Both of us enjoyed their Grilled Shrimp California Benedict so for our recent anniversary* I decided … Continue reading →

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La Vida Boneta

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Kirstin

Favourite Restaurants I have a feeling that there will be several posts here on this very topic. Brad and I love dining out and I’m excited to share our experiences, good and bad, here at the blog. Boneta This Gastown … Continue reading →

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Foliage Hat

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Kirstin

You can access Emilee Mooney’s beautiful pattern for this hat here. There is flexibility in this pattern—you can use pretty much any worsted weight yarn and it will turn out delightfully. I adapted the pattern to include a picot edge … Continue reading →

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The Garden of Eden

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Kirstin

Like most foodists, I’m nuts for gadgets. I also LOVE gourmet kitchen products like sauces, spices, marinades and rubs. And my favourite place to get these things, and more, is Eden West Fine Foods in Port Moody. And when they … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Olive Seed!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Kirstin

Today is not only my birthday, but it’s also the official launch of The Olive Seed, a creative blog about all things food & wine, arts & crafts and house & home. As you’re about to discover, it’s a work … Continue reading →

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