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March 23rd, 2009

I hope you aren’t tired of all things baby yet. These complete the set of burp cloths I made–a total of 6. The lions and tigers fabric came in the mail, so I set off to the local fabric store to get the rest of the materials for a baby quilt. I’m thinking I’ll size it for the toddler bed and then it can stick around for a while, and be sized for when he can actually use it as opposed to adorning the side of the crib.

We have plans to spend the weekend in Vancouver, B.C. I used Priceline and got a room at the Hyatt for $70 a night. We’re going to head out early on Friday and stay through Sunday. Does anyone have any good restaurant or fabric store recommendations? I really like Vancouver, but we rarely make it up there because of the hassle at the border. I found a few travel deals, for anyone interested. We had originally planned to go to Portland and stay at The Nines, a new hotel that looks beautiful. They’re offering a special for $99 a night if you book by tomorrow. We were also thinking about going to Victoria, as the big, gorgeous Fairmont Empress Hotel that looks like a castle is super on sale. I’ve always wanted to stay there. They’re having a special for $79 a night, versus the usual $300. But, alas, I can’t force myself to be reliant upon the ferry system, especially not for a short and quick getaway.

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1. jonah | March 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 pm

it’s more like a notions store in vancouver. have you heard of dressew? they don’t have a website but google it and you will see all kinds of goodies pop up.
2. Emily | March 24th, 2009 at 9:30 am

Wow, what a fun weekend! I don’t know about any fabric stores up there, but I’m sure you’ll sniff them out.

I recommend checking out the Empress sometime. My family took me there to celebrate my 21st birthday, and it was so much fun! If you go there, you have to have high tea. Miss you!!!!
3. aja | March 24th, 2009 at 5:48 pm

Your baby will be burping and barfing on the cutest fabric ever! Have fun in Vancouver – its been so long since I visited there, I can’t remember where I ate – but I do remember some awesome chinese restaurants in china town – yum!
4. Emily | March 27th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Would you mind posting the pattern you used for the burp cloth sets? I just love them and am due April 28th. I’d like to make a few sets before the little guy arrives. Thanks and I love your blog. Have fun in Vancouver!!
5. Edwardo | March 27th, 2009 at 2:50 pm

uh huh, well that makes sense since we’ll miss you again!! One place you MUST stop is Bon Ton bakery, which is the best French bakery on the West Coast. You’ll find it by turning left on Broadway (from Granville) and going about a mile (or mapquest first). I promise you… you won’t be sorry. Get the pink butter cremes, the big chocolate covered mocha dealiebob with hazel nut cookie base and oh yeah, the white double-sided meringue thingies filled with, what else, butter creme. If you go at 4pm you can have high tea. Best, Ed Nudelman
6. Edwardo | March 27th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

Try this link for Bon Ton Bakery:

http://www.dinehere.ca/restaurant.asp?r=1401

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