shrimp scampi linguine.

My friend Taylor has a wonderful blog Love in Spoonfuls. I actually start off my morning after breakfast reading her blog to give myself some ideas of what to make for dinner while I have my morning snack. It was on her blog that I came across Ina Garten's linguine with shrimp scampi recipe. With a little bit extra of some ingredients here and there (aka more butter, garlic and chili flakes) it was one of the better pasta's I have ever made. Lemony, buttery, garlicy, with fresh juicy large shrimp... shrimply divine.

halloween.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween weekend! What was everyone dressed up as? I was the black swan (pictures if you read more)... which at first I thought was a really original idea, until I was walking on the streets and saw 20 other black swans. Good thing I had a Halloween party at my house and didn't see the other swans for most of the night!

Wearing H&M faux fur vest, Club Monaco blouse, Topshop trousers, Steve Madden shoes.. Jewelry - from Nepal, vintage.

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nicli antica.

Located in Gastown, Nicli Antica is one of the best pizzeria's that I have been to in Vancouver. Their "authentic Neopolitan pizza" satisfies my taste buds completely... just thinking about it as I type this is making my mouth water, even though it was just an hour ago that I was there. You can see pizza getting made through the glass window, from the beginning to the end. The pizza is cooked in a 900ºF wood-fired oven which equals crunchy crusts and soft middles. The pizza is the perfect size for one person, but if you're with guests, splitting a few between everyone will let you have a nice variety of bites. See the pictures for descriptions.

http://nicli-antica-pizzeria.ca/

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mushroom.

Although this Margaret Howell sweater is made for men, it still fits me perfectly! It is my favourite sweater in my closet right now, and the mushroom colour goes with everything - from my tights while lounging, to work pants during the week. Made with cashmere and merino wool, it is definitely one of the softest pieces I own, and when Ryan is wearing his at the same time, hugs are definitely a lot cozier!

Wearing Margaret Howell saddle neck sweater, Wilfred blouse, Olive Oliva maxi skirt (similar here), Opening Ceremony booties. Jewelry - from the Bay, Gary Pepper Vintage, Club Monaco.

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daydreamers.

These are my favourite new pair of pants. I got them at Topshop, and they are so comfortable and surprisingly go with nearly everything. These pictures were taken a couple minutes before it started to rain so it was very grey out, and the lovely blue colour of the pants did not come through in photos as does in person.

Wearing Wilfred Jacket, Topshop trousers, H&M top (similar here), F21 wedges (nicer & similar pair here). Jewelry - from Nepal & vintage.

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