Weekend Wrap-Up: Neon Fin Friday; Brunch Brights; Jellyfish at the Party

Hello, my friends, and welcome back! L and I had a pretty quiet weekend, which is just what the doctor ordered. Doctor Sheila prescribed board games, kitties and a couple of fun outfits! 

Let's get to it! Here's Friday's office outfit.

I loved this - it felt very me, and all these colours made me so happy. 

• Cotton sweater - Zara, consignment; last seen here under my grey Gigli dress in February
• Silk blend tunic - Marni, consignment; first worn here with black and pink for Book Club in December 2025
• Lined linen trousers - Nine West, thrifted; last seen here in August 2025 with lavender bookends
• Shoes - Classy Bach, Fluevog; last worn here in April with my teal suit

It was a hot day, but I figured a thin cotton sweater would be okay - and I was right. 

It layered really well with this top, on its second outing. I kept the bottom simple with these awesome white linen pants (which are LINED, right to the hem, and washable!). 

Rear view so you can admire the fin down the back seam - I like that detail. 

The colours are much bolder on the back! 

Incognito. 

I skipped a jacket, although I had one planned (my pink suede fringe). 

The stuff: 

I forgot I had this bag, tsk tsk, Sheila. Let's remedy that! 

• Silk scarf - Alexander McQueen, consignment
• Leather backpack - Ash, consignment

I loved the neon bookends of the sweater and these shoes. 

Lavender bling: 

Did you notice my lavender socks? 

• Carved jadeite bangle - consignment
• Steel/stone bracelet - Moda, Maltese, vintage mall
• Silver/gold/amethyst cobra ring - vintage fair
• Silver/amethyst ring - vintage mall
• Necklace - strung by me, made with Venetian glass beads from a family necklace
• Earrings - consignment, c. 1996

L and I walked down to Christie's Pub - two days in a row! - for dinner, then strolled home and played board games all night. 

Pictures of the boys. 

Barnabas taking over the bench. 

Buddy, have you been eating more than your share of food? 

That's a solid little tum you've got there.

Attempting to do a selfie with Whateley just as he bonks me in the face with love.

He was REALLY happy to see me. 

Peeking at you.

Such a sweet boy. 

After a bit of a sleep in, I was up and ready to go for brunch at John's Place. Nick is away, so just the two of us.

Time to break out the giant pants! 

• Denim jacket - G-Star Raw, consignment, Powell River; last worn here in January with velvet
• Knit tank - Mantles, vintage 90s, thrifted; not tracked
• Trousers - Anthropologie, thrifted; purchased here for $19.95
• Shoes - Groovy Aubrey, Fluevog; last worn here in April with more orange

We had a lovely brunch, then did our weekly grocery shop, followed by a nap for L and writing for me. 

The boys helped. I've decided not to keep Angus here - he migrates on the carpet from being walked on. It's not befitting a steer of his stature! 

I paired up these pants with the denim jacket right away, then pulled this saturated pink knit tank. 

Pink socks, orange purse, pink scarf, orange jewelry...it all works! Every seen pink and orange in nature? Duh! Of course! 

These trousers were delightfully swooshy and fun in the wind. 

I love that wide leg! 

The stuff: 

I did the crystal dolphin on my shoulder and the carp (?) on my chest. 

• Leather purse - Fossil, consignment, Powell River
• Crystal dolphin brooch - vintage fair
• Carp brooch - vintage fair
• Mulberry silk scarf "F-This, F-That" - Fluevog

Orange and gold bling: 

Mom's belt and Karen's pendant. 

• Belt - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Gold-tone/pink stone bracelet - D'Orlans, vintage mall, gift from L
• Carved faux cinnabar bangle - consignment
• Steel/Lucite ring - Calvin Klein, thrifted
• Square ring - sidewalk find
• Amber ring - c. 1996
• Gold earrings - Biko, consignment
• Glass tile pendant - Venice, Karen's, gift from me

So, after much thinking, I decided to put Angus over our two bookshelves, which are packed with CDs. 

Barnabas checked it out right away. 

Whateley observed from a safe distance. 

"I like this cow!"      "I suppose this will do."

Okay, no messing this up, okay?

"Smaug says I can scratch it!"

Barnabas, behave! 

On Saturday afternoon, I got ready to go to Mack's 50th birthday party. Unlike last year (here), we actually showed up on the correct date.

I found this top when I was digging out my pink backpack and realized that I don't have to hide it from Vizzini anymore. 

• Top - Christian Audigier, vintage 00s, consignment, Powell River; first seen here (4th outfit) in September 2023 for Rifflandia 
• Skirt - Soho Apparel, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in January with Weird Adidas for brunch
• Shoes - Prepare Guide, Fluevog; last seen here (2nd outfit) in August 2025 for the Winesday Pool Party!
• Suede jacket (below) - Prosper & Devine, vintage mall; last worn here in March

And I thought, "I need to move this into my wardrobe, stat!" 

No need to hide this! I want to wear it more! 

The arms say "Peace out" and "Love in." 

I loved all the movement in this outfit, plus the colour. Someone who'd been talking to L at the party came up to me and said, "You must be the jellyfish!" Ha! 

I have about 12 inches of the top tucked in, so you can't see the blue dip-dye here. 

All the red parts are glittery sparkle. 

More fringe with my tentacle coat. 

"You need more cat!"

Barnabas, what are you doing there? 

"Just hanging!"

Seriously, he likes to lay like this. 

I nearly forgot my Ed Hardy by Audigier scarf! 

I was glad of this later in the evening when it was chilly. 

The stuff: 

The purse barely holds my phone. 

• Leather purse - Club Monaco, thrifted
• Silk scarf - Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier, consignment, vintage 90s

Blue bling: 

More dangly bits on the belt and in the earrings. 

• Belt - Fluevog

The stuff: 

Oops, forgot my bracelets! 

• Steel/crystal cuff - Juicy Couture, consignment
• Silver/turquoise bangle - consignment
• Turquoise/silver rings - both consignment
• Silver/aquamarine Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
• Silver earrings - gift from Petra

Mack greeted us with, "Hey, you made it on the right day this time!" Ha! 

Him and L, not wearing matching yellow pants this time either (that's happened before). 

I talked to some lovely folks - Erica, Renata and Janna (hi!)  - and Vero was there too. 

Once we were "people'd out" we hung out together. Love you, honey. 

Mack getting serenaded before blowing out the candled on the (delicious) chocolate birthday cake. 

Thanks so much for having us! 

And now, time to go spend the waning hours of the weekend with my fam. 

Barnabas showing off his underpants. 

Whateley wanting to sit with me. 

They both loved my skirt - no claws, just licking at it. 

Barnabas, get out of there. 

"I'm a jellyfish!"

Vizzini liked chewing on this skirt, so they probably smell him. 

"I'm going to swim in the sea!"

I slipped the skirt off to do some afternoon chores, and he settled right down on it. 

And here we are, at the end already. Thanks so much for being here! 

Mom-Day With Brian, Kittens and Beacon Hill Park in Brights, and a Wee Shop

Hello, my friends! Welcome back to Mom-Day! 

Mom's brother Brian was visiting from Melbourne, so he drove Mom to my house where we all hung out with the kittens, before going to Beacon Hill Park for a walk, followed by lunch at Christie's Pub. Mom and I last visited Beacon Hill Park back here in March 2025, and we all did this together back here in October 2024.

I was craving colour, and my eyes landed on this yellow blouse with the big sleeves. 

All this colour felt so good. 

• Vest - Zara, consignment; last seen here in April in a similar looking outfit, same tee
• Cotton blouse - Zara, thrifted; last worn here in July 2025 under my cow dress
• JJ Wilde tee - tour merch, not tracked
• Silk-blend skirt - Akris, thrifted; last seen here almost exactly a year ago in May 2025 for a Mom-Day at Swan Lake (same tee and boots!)
• Boots - Doc Martens; last worn here in February, with primary colours

I liked how a tee looked over my other big floofy-sleeved blouse, so I grabbed one that would go with this bright yellow.

I laughed when I looked back - it's the same tee...which I've also worn with this skirt...and these boots. 

Nothing's new but it's a new combination - I really liked the orange vest with it. 

I carried my sunglasses in the pocket and took it off when we had lunch. 

Wee! I feel bright! 

This was the perfect outfit for walking around. 

The stuff:

One minute my new cat pin that Yvonne got me in Tofino! was there - and the next it was gone! 

• Leather purse - Aimee Kestenberg, thrifted, Powell River

I searched high and low (very low), but no sign of it. 

"I am Angry Cat!"

And then, when I was removing my purse contents, I heard a noise in the living room. 

• Enamel cat pin - gift from Yvonne

And there it was, being batted around by Barnabas (I suspect Whateley stole it, as he's always jumping up on this table). 

Bold bling:

Some favourites. 

• Leather studded cuff - c. 1996
• Leather cuff - thrfited
• Silver Anneke & Lars ring - vintage mall
• Silver snake ring - BC Museum gift shop, c. 1986
• Silver earrings - Israeli, consignment

Kittens on the prowl in the morning. 

Well, ONE of them is prowling. The other is...melting? 

Mom and Brian arrived to much excitement. 

Play time! 

Each had a toy and played "Fishing for Cats."

Looks like you've caught a big one, Brian! 

Mom dangled feathers at Whateley. 

He leapt around and swatted. 

But he was distracted by Barnabas' fun. 

All this playing is exhausting. 

And then, there was much panic! We are on Full Spider Alert! 

Whateley looked for ways to get it, including pawing at the frames to see if they would support him. Thank goodness he gave up. 

Boys, we have to go now! 

Please do not destroy anything while I'm gone! (They like to knock the paper bins over). 

Brian, Mom and me at the petting zoo. 

So good to see you again, Brian! Mom, love the two-tone pink! We were a colourful group! 

One of many horse chestnut trees that were in bloom along the road. 

Mom and I have never been here in May - it was quite different. 

So much of that verdant yellowy green. 

Summer greens are more saturated. 

People in the distance feeding ducks. 

Don't feed them! 

Peacocks were strutting around everywhere. 

They have no fear of people. 

Looking back. 

Another day of Cloud Drama. 

We were disappointed that we'd hit the Flower Bed Changeover for summer growth. These beds will all be full of pre-grown flowers in a day, ready for the US long weekend (we are a tourist town). 

The peacocks got right up and personal, supervising all of it. 

Some gorgeous cedars. 

We headed down to the pond with the heron nests. 

There were Canada geese everywhere. 

Goslings! They're cute when they're young...

Crossing a small bridge. 

See the duck? There were plenty of mallards, but no ducklings. 

This squirrel posed for us. 

Thank you!

Mom and Brian settled on a bench once we reached this lake, and I walked a bit farther to see if there were any turtles. 

There were! 

I counted sixteen.

Picturesque with the fountain and stone bridge in the background. 

Looking back at Brian and Mom. 

We all gasped as a bald eagle flew overhead with a squirrel in its clutches! 

Dragonflies hovered. 

See it? 

We all liked this sign on the bench. 

Aw!

Herons flapped over us. 

Heading for their nests in those trees in the middle. 

Another one. 

It's nothing like that time we had dozens of them. 

We decided to keep going and cross the bridge.

There are inviting benches everywhere. 

Looking back. 

Those apartments are up for redevelopment. Ugh. 

This duck just barged in front of me. 

Hey! Out of the way, duck! 

We walked under the heron tree, and chatted with some folks from Georgia. 

The nests look like snarls of hair. See the heron in the upper right? 

Another peacock.

Just strutting along, minding his own business. 

Move along, sir. 

Such pretty birds. 

There's the big "Family Tree." 

I see Mom in her pink leather coat! 

We had a lovely lunch at Christie's, Brian's treat - thank you! 

So good to see you again! Mom, I always love seeing you - I love you! 

And then I walked home, stopping in at Pocket for a look around. And LOOK: 

I gasped, and showed Annie my "Post-It" dress (seen here for New Year's). But this skirt's a rainbow! Wow!

A spare button for the waist. This is polyester/spandex. 

It is fully-lined. 

And it's by Tangerine Jill, of course. 

I was happy with $42.00. I am so excited to wear it! 

And now, my friends, time to sign off for the weekend. 

As soon as I got up, Barnabas took my seat. 

Those eyes are full of mischief. 

I hope your weekend is full of good times - thank you for being here. Please do drop in on Sunday for tales of adventure.