It may be raining today but it sure has been SUNNY!

I haven't been blogging lately because it has been sunny in Vancouver. This city gets about 10 months of rain and 2 of sun so when it shows up we do everything outside. I have been doing a lot of this...

Wine and cheese beach time with Karen

Mid week beach bathing with a great book

Walking other people's dogs:)

Watching sunsets at Sunset Beach aka my front yard

And a lot of eating.....

Gluten free pizza with the boys

Homemade gluten free meal by one of my favourite people

Brunch in the sunshine with Em

Cocktails before dancing

Grilling anything and everything!

To even out all the eating I've been going on epic bike rides...

The view from Prospect Point after the crazy Stanley Park loop hill

The view out at The Maritime Museum 

Hit up the race course for what won't be the only time this summer...

Race course with my brother from another mother, Dusty

GO HORSEY GO!

Did a little dancing....

Dress: H&M, Booties: Zara

And I've been hanging out with the coolest kids I know....

My momma and her grandgirls

Brooklyn and Aunty Tiff time!

So its raining today but who cares this summer is going to be AWESOME!

Bulldogs and Sunshine

For those of you keeping tabs on my posts I realize they have been few and far between. I'm sorry. Its been busy in the life of Riley. However I did get in a very fun night this Wednesday. I hit up the Boathouse in English Bay for a few cocktails and some great conversation on their sunny patio. Also finally got to have a bulldog but Tiffany style aka gluten free. It was delicious and potent, drink with caution!

Gluten free bulldog at the English Bay Boathouse 

Not the best picture but here is what I wore for drink.

Dress: Forever 21, Belt: Topshop, Shoes: Aldo

Hope everyone else is getting out and enjoying this awesome sunshine! I know I can't wait to do this again!

Mumford and Sons

This past Friday I headed out to Surrey's Holland Park to watch Mumford and Sons with a friend of mine. Here at the pictures I took. 

The show was AMAZING! I would highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance! Hope everyone enjoyed them at Sasquatch! All it all it was a fantastic night!

Weekend Wrap-up

I had a lot going on this weekend, which was a great way of staying busy.

Friday night my friend, Luke and I hit up Mosaic at the Hyatt on Burrard for dinner. Being celiac I have to say this was a great place for me to eat. They have a build your own entree section which allowed me to mixed together all the gluten free items and make a fully satisfying meal. You should try it even if you're not celiac.

It was also a chance to wear the amazing Rachel by Rachel Roy dress I scored at The Beggar's Banquet about a month ago. I got it for $20 which is a lot of thrifting but being designer and the fit being perfect, I felt the price was amazing.

Dress: Rachel by Rachel Roy, thrifted at The Beggar's Banquet, Clutch: Vintage, gift, Shoes: Aldo

Dinner at Mosaic at the Hyatt.

Saturday night I headed over to Yaletown to meet up with my friend Bobbie, who is a menswear stylist, at Goorin Bros Hat Company. Their were throwing a really fun event involving a cocktail competition  a jazz band and hat trying on. I could have bought 5 hats no problem but instead left only with the one I came with. Talk about self control!

Jacket: Artiza, Tank: H&M, Pants: Zara,
Shoes: Aldo, Hat & Ring: Le Chateau, Suspenders: American Apparel, Watch: Seiko,gift, Clutch: Vintage, thrifted 

Trying on hats at Goorin Bros in Yaletown. Love this one!

And finally Sunday I headed out to Cloverdale to hit up the rodeo with my two nieces and my sister-in-law. Neither of us had even been to the Rodeo and well we still haven't. It was sold out! We did get to hit up the Fair part of it and that was a lot of fun. Lots of food trucks, live music, face painting and rides, some for big kids and some for the little ones. I got to ride down a crazy slide with my older niece, Brooklyn, which was fun. After dinner at their place I headed home and finally watched Pitch Perfect. IT IS FUNNY! RENT IT!!

Trying her first Sno-Cone

Kelsey showing her how to eat one!

London looking happy!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I'm off to watch the new Star Trek!

Zesty Lime, Shrimp and Avocado Salad

I made this salad today and let me tell you, it is good!

I made a few modifications when I was making mine and didn't use any of the measurements as I am one person and the recipe is for four people.

Click here for the original recipe.

Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 7/8 cup
Calories: 210.4 • Fat: 9.2 g • Protein: 25.1 g • Carb: 7.8 g • Fiber: 3.6 g • Sugar: 0.6

• 1 lb jumbo cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped*
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced fine (I didn't use the Jalapeno as I am not a fan of heat, and a wuss when it comes to handling hot peppers)
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 mango, chopped (I added this for more summer flavour)

• Romaine lettuce (I plated mine on top of the lettuce to make it more salad like, less ceviche like)
• 2 limes, juice of
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• salt and fresh pepper to taste

In a small bowl combine red onion, lime juice, olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper. Let them marinate at least 5 minutes to mellow the flavor of the onion.


In a large bowl combine chopped shrimp, avocado, tomato, jalapeño. Combine all the ingredients together, add cilantro and gently toss. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Plate on ripped romaine lettuce.

It makes a great summer salad and it didn't take a lot of time to make, another bonus when you would rather be outside in the sun!

Let me know what you think!

A catch up in pictures!

There has been sun!

This two kill me!

Little London had a small hospital stay. All good now!

Dinner at Glowbal.

What I wore for dinner at Glowbal: Dress: Zara, Shoes: Aldo, Watch: Rolex, Bracelets: vintage. 

Robyn and I hit up the Betty and Veronica event at MAC.

What I wore to the MAC event: Dress: Vintage, I took out the shoulder pads, Tights: Hue,  Booties: Aldo.

Robyn left us for some exciting opportunities in Calgary.

This guy! Always making me smile.

I became obsessed with my orange leopard print pants.

We took a trolley to a Giants game with Imaad and Claudia.

Some ciders at The Pint before the Giants game.

Valentine's Day happened.

Frazer and I hit up another Giants game.

I went ice skating at Rogers Arena. 

This one keeps getting cuter and cuter!

Same with this one!!

We almost went to Toronto.....

Spring has sprung!

My nieces made me art work for my birthday!

She loves Uncle Frazer.

Wine and giggles with Karen.

My healthy eating went into high gear.

Two of my favourite bearded men at my birthday!

Mini Vacation in Point Roberts.

A spring bike ride at The Point.

Miss Chloe had her first birthday.

And now you're all caught up!