Wednesday, April 21, 2010

{Grab your ticket}

It's
Vacation Time
here at
Bluebird Notes
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My sweet friend Colleen from Designing dna
has invited us to sail around the world with her
all week long
please visit her here...the fun is just beginning.....
so far
we have made stops at
The Netherlands and Italy
We will be
sailing to a new port each day...meeting new friends along the way.
I know Colleen has an amazing vacation giveaway package
waiting just for you!
*
Today the boat is docked at
my part of the world
Western Canada!
{So welcome if you are new to Bluebird Notes}
I have dug out my very own personal scrapbook
filled with all
my favourite local areas to share with you...
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Beautiful British Columbia
{one of the the 13 Provinces and Territories of Canada}
an area filled with
lots of blue sky....lush rain forests...
green farming pastures....majestic Mountain Ranges
and the Pacific Ocean
{maybe this is why my home is filled with shades of blues & greens}
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Welcome to my home....


...we will always take the back roads
when we can




.... our area is known as
The Berry Capital of Canada
{lucky us}



...my bike..."Maria" goes with me everywhere
from ocean blue to pasture green





.....a trip into downtown Vancouver always
calls for a treat at the sweet cupcake bakery



....our favourite spot to
pitch our tent
is on
Vancouver Island
{just a ferry ride away}


.... Victoria is also located on Vancouver Island

{ It's the capital city of British Columbia.....and just happens to be where I went to University}




.....and yes
Canada in winter...
ice hockey on frozen ponds
skiing on our favourite mountains
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Thank you so much for stopping by......
Oh dear..... I hear the ship's horn sounding!
Don't miss the boat for tomorrows adventure
....make sure you stop in at Designing dna
to see where in the world we are off to next!
xoxoxoxo
{don't forget to enter the giveaway when you visit}

60 comments:

jeanette from everton terrace said...

I visited Vancouver a few years ago with my mother. We loved it! Have been wanting to go back and take my husband ever since. Didn't get to visit Victoria - have now put that on my list as well. Loved these images and that bike........oh that bike!

Unknown said...

Wow Koralee, what great images....it looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing....Canada is definitely somewhere I will be visiting one day :)

Jennifer said...

Have fun Koralee - I just know you will - you're that kind of gal ... always with a kind heart and smile for everyone. Jennifer

Sue said...

I decided to attempt to read a few blogs today as I try to catch up around my house. I decided to visit you first because I knew you would bring a smile to my face. Instead, I'm not only smiling...I want to pack my bags again and come visit.

Sue

Hearts Turned said...

What a wonderful tour, Koralee--thanks so much! I was lucky enough to visit Victoria for a day during an Alaskan cruise this last summer--on Canada Day of all days! Pretty fun!

Everything was just gorgeous...and so clean! I really enjoyed our time there. Your photos are gorgeous--thanks for sharing them!

Lize said...

Lovely visit! I lived in Vancouver for a few years and loved it in winter and summer.It is one of the best places in the world to live! Thank you for a little trip down memory lane.

Diana Sh P said...

Very beautiful collages! Thank you for this trip.

Blessings,
Diana

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Your mosaics are stunning, Koralee. I loved the tour. Visited Canada once, the east coast, Toronto and Calgary. We thought the west coast a little too far to travel to with our little monkies. Most definitely we will visit Vancouver in a couple of years. Cannot wait, it will be great. The children will sit down on a white fence and I will make THAT picture. Anyway, more than enough about me. I already visited DDNA. Your guest post is gorgeous! How fun would it be to actually drink a cup of tea in downtown BC !!
Wishing you a most wonderful Wednesday. Sending many hugs your way. xoxo

Anonymous said...

Oh Koralee! Thank you for welcoming a boatload of visitors today! We love vacationing at your place! The air is so crisp and clean... the colors so vibrant... the scenery beyond magnificent... the hostess, well, what can I say? You have made us all feel MOST welcome! We LOVE Canada!

Susan said...

Oh Koralee, I have been wanting to see your neck of the woods since I first laid eyes on your blog! And then, with the Olympics right there in your backyard, WELL...
Maybe someday I'll get there and of course, I'll need my own bike. A pink one, maybe. And she'd need a name too. First stop~that lucious strawberry farm!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home. Oh, and your bluebird toenails look FAB!
Blessings!

Unknown said...

Sheesh, more incredible pics over here!!! I just saw your post over at ddna...fabulous job my friend!!!

You are so lucky to be the berry capitol :)

Hugs ~

:) T

Lynn said...

How very beautiful!! I've not visited here before!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Anne Marie said...

WOW! what a beautiful post! ddna is so creative isn't she? Your beautiful pictures makes me want to move to Canada!! What a wonderful travel to your home town - and love the "Maria" (but you know how I love to name things too don't you)

have a great day Koralee~

Kissed by an Angel said...

Koralee, that was stunning!! I'd love to go to Canada, especially Vancouver Island!! Such breathtaking scenery!! Thank you for a lovely trip!
xxxx

Pamela said...

Hi Koralee!
I just had to visit as I now live on Vancouver Island. My family and I just moved here in December from Niagara Falls, ON. Big change thats for sure!
I love your blog it's fun!
Pamela from French Buttons and Wading in the Sea

Libbie said...

What a cool idea!!! I LOVE this little trip to Canada. Maria did crack me up :) Only your bike would have such a cute name :) Mine would probably be Larry :)

I can't wait to go visit your friend too! Now this is a vacation I can afford (depending on what Bo ruins while I get sucked in a stay a little too long) :) You know what I mean :)

Andrea said...

Beautiful trip around the world. I will hop over and visit Dee.

Blessings,
andrea

PS: There is an update on the prayer request for amden on arise 2 write.

myletterstoemily said...

good morning, koralee!

canada is one of my favorite places to visit,
and now you've enticed me to come back with
your exquisite mosaics.

blessings,
lea

Unknown said...

Stunning. One of my favor of your's so far. I totally want to go on the same trip. What a great relaxing itinerary. Please, take lots and lots of pictures to share. Your are even more spectacular now that you are getting outside.

Off to Dream some More of your Journey,
Kate - xoxoxo

BaronessVonVintage said...

Thanks for the virtual visit back to the place that was my home for 10 years. SIGH...miss it a bit, but love Ontario, too.

Brenda Pruitt said...

What fun! I would love to visit your beautiful region in person someday!
Brenda

Beatnheart said...

Dear Koralee,
Your posts and photography are so beautiful and professional looking. I love the way you do the vignettes...what is your method? Do you have photoshop? It looks as if you spend a great deal of time with your presentation. So enjoyable. Thank you, Cynthia Wolff

June said...

Oh Koralee I love, love, loved my little visit to your beautiful part of Canada! Your photos make me swoon. What amazing images of a truly awesome place in this lovely world.
hugs

Barbara said...

What fun, Koralee! I adore all your lovely mosaics! This is such a great idea from Colleen.

It was wonderful visiting you and your beautiful Canada! I spent a lot of time there when I was young.

Auntie Cake said...

Koralee,
I loved taking the tour with you! What a beautiful area you are lucky enough to live in. My parents fell in love with Victoria, and I am so wishing I could go visit. What a magical childhood your girls must have, living with such a wonderful mom and living in such a magical place. We all fell in love with Vancouver during the Olympics. It's definitely on my list of must visit places!
Thanks for sharing!
Kate
And give Maria a little pat for me! She is wonderful!

Marilyn Miller said...

Delightful, travels in Western Canada. I was recently in Victoria, BC, Canada and enjoyed seeing your pictures to remind me of the beauty.

Jolanda said...

Dear Koralee, what a great trip this tour is...started in 'my' Holland, yesterday Tuscany (i was ther last summer) and now 'your' Canada. It looks great, i want to go there, i'll hope someday in the future....
The pictures are super!
Greetings, Jolanda

Megan H Carroll said...

Hi, Traveling along and seeing what is in store. It's nice to call in at home for a minute and put my feet up. You have done a spectacular job of portraying our beautiful province. Look forward to popping by and checking out your site!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Koralee,
Only you could give a tour this colorful, positive, and stunning!!!! I LOVE YOUR WORLD OF BLUE! I really need to learn how to take photos with this much vivid color! I love that even the food, the cupcakes, the bike, EVERYTHING is this cool blue. This is such a great idea. I am hopin on over to your friend's site to go on another tour!

Bisous, Anita

Randi Troxell said...

i truly think this is one of my most fave post from here ever...

the pics are just gorgeous!

so much fun.. btw- those berries look marvelous!!

Rosie said...

Sweet Koralee, I had no idea you were such an amazing tour guide, well done girlfriend !!! We do live in a beautiful part of the land...and to live so close...hmmm ... marvelous...sending happy neighborhood thoughts...smile on Rosie

It's me said...

O my gosh.what a beautiful land you live in......!! i love it........and once..i come to visit you and come on vacation !! really!!

Can i stay by you ?? eh,...i wanna that green cupcake darling................hugs from me .........xxxxxxx much much xxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

So beautiful ... so fun ... you are so talented! Thanks for sharing with us!

Vancouver has been on my "places to visit" list for awhile now.

After your post ... it gets a star!!!

Julie Harward said...

WOW...what a lot of work to put all of this together, I just loved it all. I am not up to all that yet but I so enjoyed yours. Our church has a new Temple opening house going on in Vancover,(sp?) I so wish I could come there and see beautiful Canada! Love you sweet Koralee :D

Unknown said...

Oh Koralee , that's a gorgeous post! I love your photos and your graphics! And, yes, I would love to come to Canada!!!
Hugs!
Mara

Alexandra MacVean said...

I finally received my passport and am looking forward to traveling. One of the places on my list to visit is Vancouver Island!! :)

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Dear Koralee,
Thanks for the tour around Western Canada....such a beautiful part of the world. It's one of the places that I haven't been. My husband has though and he loved it. XXXX

A Casa da VĂ¡ said...

How lucky! Enjoy your tour =)

FrenchBlue said...

Dear Beautiful Friend!
HAVE A FUN FUN TIME! Have lots of precious moments and find special candies and pretty things! You are off to wonderland for sure~

BIG HUGS & BE SAFE!!
XO

Irene said...

That was so very beautiful! i really enjoyed reading about your part of the world. It was as if you were cycling together. Well done! I hope to see you again, when we reach Greece!

Rizzi said...

HI KORALEE,
GREAT POST, CANADA IS JUST AMAZING. THANKS FOR SHARING ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL PICTURES. YOU OUT DID YOURSELF, YOU ARE A VERY TALENTED WOMAN. RIZZI

Sewn With Grace said...

A feast for the eyes today! I love the blue sandals with the blue toenails!!! Be blessed Koralee!

Monica said...

Delightful!!! I love British Columbia. We have visited a few times, in a few different spots, and it has always been most enjoyable. :o)

Lulu and Co. said...

After that gorgeous tour i'm not sure i want to get back on the boat... i think a longer stay is need!!!
xo,
LuLu

Maria said...

Hi Koralee ~ What lovely views of family, life and nature in Vancouver BC. There's so much beauty for us to see and enjoy on this amazing planet. This virtual vacation tour is making me appreciate all we have been blessed with ...

I love your bicycle named Maria {I wonder why ;o)
Thank you so very much, Koralee, for letting us in on the wonder of Vancouver!
♥ Maria

beachvintage.com said...

What a wonderful idea and what wonderful country you live in. I always take the back roads too...and the more I see Maria the more I love her!

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Koralee,

What a lovely post and I enjoyed my visit to Vancouver. Thank you.
I was there in 1980 and loved Canada ~ went to Vancouver and the Island.
I must get my photos out and have another look.
Went to beautiful Gardens and the Castle, such a magical place and a lot like NZ.
You must have lots of lovely bike rides on Maria.

Hugs
Carolyn

Anne Marie said...

the barn sale is in May! can you come?

Cathie said...

Koralee I absolutely love your pics & the journey you have taken us on.
simply gorgeous you are lovely friend & so is Maria!

Becky said...

Love your blog!! I am glad you have visited my little blog. Yours is full of beautiful color! Arent we lucky to love in such a beautiful place?

xo
Becky

Amanda (Small Acorns) said...

What a fabulous tour Koralee. You make your neck of the woods even more special. I really must put Canada on my 'must visit' list!
Amanda xx

Haleigh said...

yipeee!!! bon voyage to all of us , thanks for inviting us all to come along!

xoxo Bardot in Blue

The Tablescaper said...

You live in a beautiful place. Someday I'd love to visit. I think it's a riot that your bike has a name!!!

Be sure to come and visit, I have a birdie plate give away.

- The Tablescaper

Martha said...

WOW!! Koralee...what beautiful beautiful BEAUTIFUL images!!!

Dori Patrick said...

What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing these lovely pics! Especially love the berries and the cupcakes! (I love food, what can I say?)

Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...

Koralee, where did you find those Dr.Scholls sandals...I adore them! I used to buy mine at Thrifty's for $3.00 back in the seventies. I love all your photos. You have great style! I also am inspired to get my bicycle out of storage after seeing Maria!

Anonymous said...

I think this is the longest post I've ever read here at Bluebird notes...it was great!
I have never been out West....only here in Eastern Canada!
Thanks for the tour...and Maria is beautiful!

ciao bella
creative carmelina

Lorrie said...

Wow, a post featuring Beautiful B.C. I live in Parksville, we just moved here from Victoria 4 weeks ago because of my husband's job.
Thanks for the tour!

Lorrie

Mandy @ Belle and Boo said...

I was just saying to day that i would like to live in Canada and now I see all your gorgeous photos and i feel like packing my bags right now ! your blog is as beautiful as ever.

debra@dustjacket said...

Oh I just loved these shots so much, you guys look so gorgeous.
xxx