Outfits: Rosie and Dave

This is a bit Rosie the Riveter isn't it?

As I've said before, I really love this Rockabilly look when I'm dressing casually.

My contract with Prairie Theatre Exchange will be over in a week. It's been a long haul! 4 months, 9 1/2 weeks of touring - 6 1/2 of then out of town. Needless to say, I'm tired. It's been a great show, but I'm ready for my week off before my next contract starts.

And for fun (because what's better for stress than a laugh?) - me, making silly faces at Dave.

Red Cotton Bandana: Dollar Store

Rose Earrings: Aldo

Red and White Striped Sweater: Forever 21

Rubber Bracelets: Can't Remember...

Blue Skinny Jeans: Forever 21

Black Hi Tops: Chuck Talors

Lisa.xo

B&B Bonanza Pt. 3

I've saved the best, coolest house for last! Silver Creek may have been my favourite house due to its homeyness, but the Straw Bale House at Room to Grow in Boissevain, Manitoba was by far the coolest place we stayed. 

It was so different from the other houses we stayed in. It's like comparing apples to oranges. 

The house walls are built from straw bales and plaster. All of the other building material and furnishings are salvage and repurposed items. It's a remarkable place! The house is heated from a wood stove. 

The house was surrounded by animals! I loved it!

This feeder was right outside the living room window. 

This is Jupiter (the black lab), who is expecting her second litter and Calvin (the Golden Lab/Great Pyrenees). They were incredibly sweet pups!

The horse pasture was visible from the house. 

This was my room.

Some details:

The house was filled with books.

Hope you've enjoyed my B&B tour! 

Lisa.xo

B&B Bonanza Pt. 2

Here's part two of my B&B show and tell from our tour! Click here for part one!


This is the Silver Creek B&B in Silverton (right outside of Russell, Manitoba). It is an Eaton's catalogue house built in 1906.

This must have been my favourite B&B. I wish I would have taken more photos, but I was busy enjoying my stay there instead.
These photos just do not do this house justice. It was homey, rustic and had beautiful old farmhouse touches everywhere.

photo borrowed from Silver Creek B&B website

photo borrowed from Silver Creek B&B website

photo borrowed from Silver Creek B&B website

This was my room.

The kitchen. It had great mid-century cupboards. Again, this photo just doesn't do it justice...

This is the next B&B we stayed in. This is Tilson Place in Minnedosa, Manitoba. This is another big beautiful heritage home built in 1901.

photo borrowed from Tilson Place B&B website

This was my room. Princess Bed!

So that concludes part two of my B&B tour. I've got one last part coming your way tomorrow!

Lisa.xo

B&B Bonanza Pt. 1

I have been dying to to share these photos with you!

We had the pleasure of staying in some amazing Bed and Breakfast's while we were on tour. The homes we stayed in where in all shapes and sizes.

I've always wanted to live in a character home, but when buying our home The Boy and I decided that we couldn't afford to fix one up properly (if you live in one, you know they can come with a myriad of structural and internal issues) so we decided to buy a "newer" home (ours was built in 1974).

Staying in all of these older homes reminded me how much I always wanted to live in one and was a real treat! I spent a lot of time in each home taking in all of the beautiful details within. I've taken a ton of pictures, so I'll have to share them with you in a couple posts.

This is Patrick Place. We stayed here while we were in Yorkton, Saskatchewan two weeks ago. It was built in 1911 by a very prominent family living in Yorkton. For more of the home's heritage click here.

The front entry

Sitting Room 

Original fireplace. Still chimes every 72 hours! We didn't get to hear it though.

My room.

The vanity in my room.

My bathroom.

The gang!

Stay tuned for part 2 (maybe a part 3 too!).

Lisa.xo

Outfits: Good to be Home

I'm home this weekend! It feels so good to sleep in my own bed and relax in my own house. :)

Most folks might lay around in sweats on their weekend off, but after almost 5 weeks of jeans and t-shirts all I want to do is put on a skirt and heels. So I got dolled up to run some errands this afternoon! In fact, I felt so good in this outfit I wore it for the rest of the evening while I did some laundry and cooked dinner!

I was inspired today by my friend Jessica over at Chronically Vintage to take my outfit photos in a different spot in my house. What do  you think?

Short Sleeve Grey Cashmere Sweater: Club Monoco - thrifted

Black Flower Brooch: Ricki's

70's Wool Plaid Skirt: thrifted

Brown Leather Skinny Belt w/Brass Bow Buckle: Forever 21

Black Tights: Ricki's

Black Suede Mary Janes: Forever 21

Lisa.xo