Toronto in Murdoch Mysteries

by ladyandtherose // 25 January 2016 // No Comments

Now that CBC‘s Murdoch Mysteries (also known as The Artful Detective) S9 has premiered on Alibi in the UK (and on Ovation in the US), I would like to share some photos of the Toronto sites in Murdoch Mysteries from my last trip... Continue reading →

Reviews on Period Dramas in 2015

by ladyandtherose // 31 December 2015 // No Comments

We’ve finally come to the end of 2015 (hurrah!) and this year, I will include reviews on period dramas from other years that I watched this year (except for those from the last 2 years which you’ll be able to find... Continue reading →

The Nutcracker Ballet in Vancouver

by ladyandtherose // 16 December 2015 // No Comments

I’m resurrecting this post from 16 Dec 2012 (published 3 years ago today!) on The Nutcracker ballet performances in Vancouver, Canada. Every year, there are always at least two ballet companies that perform The Nutcracker for all to enjoy. Goh... Continue reading →

Winter Food & Beverage Specials in Vancouver

by ladyandtherose // 15 November 2015 // No Comments

Last year, I visited the top four coffee chain stores (Blenz, Starbucks, Tim Horton’s, Waves) to try their Christmas/winter specials. Here’s a list of my favourites from each store! Blenz (Vancouver only) In 2014, there were 3 different colour schemes... Continue reading →

Suffragette (2015) & the Privilege to Vote

by ladyandtherose // 12 October 2015 // 6 Comments

This afternoon, I treated myself to a screening of Suffragette, which premiered in the UK today (12 Oct 2015; 23rd in the US and in Canada). The movie is 1 hour 46 minutes long and covers the years 1912-13 (during... Continue reading →

Nordstrom Vancouver is Here!

by ladyandtherose // 18 September 2015 // 4 Comments

A New Department Store American fashion retailer, Nordstrom, began as a shoe store, Wallin & Nordstrom, in Seattle, USA in 1901. Today, on Friday, 18 September 2015, at 9:30am, Nordstrom opened the doors of its first international flagship store in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver is the... Continue reading →

Loonie Toonie Finds: Dollarama & Daiso

by ladyandtherose // 14 May 2015 // No Comments

Planning a bedroom makeover? Planning a birthday party? Running out of household or stationary supplies? Look no further than Dollarama and Daiso! Favourite Finds from Dollarama Items start at $1 and some, such as sweets, are 50 cents (but you have to... Continue reading →

Review: Birchbox Canada (Dec 2014)

by ladyandtherose // 30 April 2015 // No Comments

Yes, I’m aware my review is 4 months late, but better now than later! When I found out that Birchbox was finally launching its beauty subscription boxes in Canada, I had to sign up for one box. Birchbox had been... Continue reading →

The Snowflake Diadem for the Queen of Canada

by ladyandtherose // 21 April 2015 // 2 Comments

Today’s post is dedicated to HM Queen Elizabeth II, who turns 89 today! Although her official birthday is not celebrated until June at Trooping the Colour, I thought I would introduce my readers to a little-known royal head ornament for the Queen... Continue reading →

Recommendation du jour: Sephora on Robson

by ladyandtherose // 13 January 2015 // 2 Comments

Last Halloween 2014, a new Sephora opened on Robson Street between Burrard and Thurlow in Vancouver. Prior to visiting the new Sephora, I didn’t have the highest opinion of the brand. I’d visited the Sephora stores in Pacific Centre (downtown)... Continue reading →

Reviews on Period Dramas in 2014

by ladyandtherose // 4 January 2015 // 4 Comments

Happy new year everyone! It’s time to provide my mini reviews on the 2014 period movies and TV series that I’ve seen so far. All of these can be found in the Period Dramas 2014 list. I’m still catching up... Continue reading →

Review: Mademoiselle en Boîte (April 2014)

by ladyandtherose // 11 June 2014 // No Comments

I thought I was done with beauty boxes until I visited My Little Paris‘ website again two months ago and found out that they now have their own subscription boxes known as My Little Box. Unfortunately, they do not currently ship worldwide so I... Continue reading →

Review: Marcelle Duo Eyebrow-PRO Pencil

by ladyandtherose // 28 May 2014 // 2 Comments

(This post is written for The Glosse Posse.) Hello readers! It’s been one year and one month since I first started writing for The Glosse Posse as the ‘Beauty Expert’ and today will be my last post. It’s been a... Continue reading →