Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Castle Chill-Out; Cat Pictures; Distanced Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! 

My mom enjoying her butterfly-topped cupcake! She's so stylish in her spotted sunnies (Kate Spade) and her 60s crystal necklace (a 21st birthday present from her Aunt Lil).

Backing up to Saturday, L and I met up with Yvonne and Randall for a distanced in-person meet-up. This is the new "normal" for seeing friends in Phase 2. "Few Faces, Bigger Spaces" is the goal.

We've had a beautifully hot weekend, with temps up to 28 degrees (woo! that's in the 80s for you US folks).

• Cardigan - Wolford, thrifted; last worn here in August 2019 with a ginormous Marimekko-patterned skirt
• Cami - not tracked
• Skirt - See by Chloe, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) for a shopping trip in September 2019
• Sandals - Sorel; last worn here (2nd outfit) for brunch and a light shop in August 2019

This cardigan is ballet-style, and wraps around with a tie in the back. It's silk and cotton, so it's excellent sunblock, although I wore regular sunblock too.

A nice big flowy skirt for lounging around.

It has micropleats on a paisley pattern in shades of dark green, yellow and white, and two layers for extra swooshiness.

 Showing the booties.

The stuff;

When L saw them, he said, "Oh, yay." He hates chunky-looking shoes. I loved having these back! So comfy!

Silver bling:

All very rattle-y. You could hear me coming.

• Sterling silver necklace wire - Shi Studios
• Sterling silver pendant/earrings - M&M, consignment, Vancouver
• Steel cuff - thrifted
• Silver engraved hinged cuff - vintage, thrifted, Powell River
• Bangle - Lucky Susan's
• Silver/aventurine ring - consignment
• Jade/bronze ring - vintage 70s, Mom's

We strolled up to Craigdarroch Castle, hoping to avoid the hordes of others looking for some park area to hang out in.

L carried a blanket in his pack for us to lie on.

I posed on the stone bench on the way up.

And here's the castle!

Since it's a tourist attraction, there tends not to be too many locals around.

We had the back field mostly to ourselves.

There was a Tai Chi group on one side.

 And some kids playing with their dogs on the other.

There's Randall and Yvonne! Hi, guys!

This beetle decided I was a worthy attraction.

Okay, move along now.

We chilled out for about an hour.

I made myself a daisy-chain crown while we chatted. It was so good to see people!

When we got home, Vizzini had barely moved.

"Someone has to watch the neighbourhood."

We spent the afternoon reading and listening to music.

"You're getting quite cat-like in your leisure time, Woman."

I also worked on an artsy project for a while, and then L and I set up for boardgames.

"I'm on the lookout for elastic bands."

He's very helpful. He plopped himself down on the carpet right next to my seat.

"It's a little TOO hot now. Please make it cooler."

He kept going out on the deck to get sun, and then coming back in to flop.

"Too warm!"

Finally, he settled down to watch the sunset.

"Cool breezes, come to me."

He also discovered that this wood bookshelf was a good spot to flop.

"I'm guarding the Man's CDs."

On Sunday, we were up early to take a taxi out to Mom's, both to visit for Mother's Day, and to wish her a Happy Birthday (it's tomorrow).

Of course, I saved my new-to-me dress for the occasion!

• Dress - Part Two, consignment; purchased here for $49.99
• Shoes - Leith, consignment; first worn here in February with burgundy ruffled sleeves

I did go bare-legged, but I also wore a full vintage slip under this, just for smoothing.

Five layers of this delightful toile pattern!

It was perfect and comfy - and an unusual cut for a jammy dress. I love this straight up-and-down column of ruffles.

I had planned on wearing little booties with this, but it was far too warm out for that.

I even took a fan and was so glad I did. HOT.

• Fan - Barcelona, gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1996

I also carried my parasol to shade me.

I fully sunblocked my arms too.

• Parasol - Chinatown

The stuff:

I love these pretty lilac metallic shoes. That high elastic keeps them on the foot (none of that nasty slapping noise when I walk). They aerated Mom's lawn really well too, as we walked around, ha ha!

Simple bling:

Colour-coordinated.

• Earrings - thrifted
• Pearl/gold ring - Erth, consignment
• Onyx/silver ring - Tocarra, vintage fair
• Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes

Mom and my nephew Matt had measured out and spray-painted the lawn around Mom's house into 2-meter sections, so that our chairs were the proper distance apart.

That's the cardigan that I gave Mom for Mother's Day. It's by Anne Carson, and has faux-leather detailing on the shoulders - I picked it up at Turnabout last week. Mom loved it. It's a perfect topper for summer.

My niece Sidney - she's nearly 11 and is taller than me!

My brother Dave.

 Matt's grown a full beard!

I almost didn't recognize him!

Mom got the cupcake with the butterfly on it.

Did you notice she's wearing a tiara?

I wonder where I get my FABULOUS genes from, hmmm? Ha!

Enjoy every bit of the icing, Mom! Happy Mother's Day!

Vizzini was so excited to have us home.

"Oh, were you out?"

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for stopping by!