tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52186322579250515752024-03-12T17:58:34.470-07:00lotus events inc.lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.comBlogger547125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-65920427287063386932011-04-20T06:02:00.000-07:002011-04-21T11:09:00.977-07:00our new home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ__I-88XhOrCmaIXeLBioU-gteTI8KAekUYpfuFgvwC_FE5ouRqE3XDpu2On6wG8o-_TysA-N69lkjYT8_B1omF01ogGDzVw9ZnZ1-pZF_eZjnzuBgeBP9WdAUWBa1gPgnIb3RQasmJMe/s1600/4954103451_1d63df5e1c_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ__I-88XhOrCmaIXeLBioU-gteTI8KAekUYpfuFgvwC_FE5ouRqE3XDpu2On6wG8o-_TysA-N69lkjYT8_B1omF01ogGDzVw9ZnZ1-pZF_eZjnzuBgeBP9WdAUWBa1gPgnIb3RQasmJMe/s400/4954103451_1d63df5e1c_z.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_musical/">the_musical</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12.96px; line-height: 13px;">new blog address: <a href="http://blog.lotusevents.ca/">blog.lotusevents.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of you keeners have already guessed what is going on, but I figured I should at least post a little something about our news. As you can tell, we haven't been writing here much. This is partly due to the fact that the past two months have flown by and that since Rob and I decided to move the blog, there hasn't been much motivation to keep this alive. Yes, that's right. The blog is moving to a new <a href="http://www.lotusevents.wordpress.com/">home</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With the Got Craft blog, the one here and my occasional posts over on <a href="http://www.granvilleonline.ca/blogs/DIY%20Vancouver">Granville Online</a>, I just couldn't keep up anymore. So, instead of having one place sit dormant for long periods of time then me feeling mucho guilty and then blogging a few posts, we have decided to meld everything into one. A one stop shop for all things crafty, events and weddings, our work, our inspirations, our travels, random snapshots of life in Vancouver and London and really, anything that interests us. Although we will no longer be posting here and eventually, I will be deleting this blog; I will be reposting from the archives, so please do join us <a href="http://blog.lotusevents.ca/">here</a>! See you there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Andrea + Robert</div>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-30230591999069200702011-04-15T08:48:00.000-07:002011-04-15T08:48:06.704-07:00details coming soon...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSkR55d8YGC2hi49MeVrX8BcsxOW5waTRtAaliSjChKQbNnvc06hhyphenhyphenqfi2Wos4uq6jws5Kh2rc4ew-Sn5K73MbRenSsFb-8ETMAtv-aqevjOqx2WNTu5m9JjXqz1bgoPkmyGZhFnedqL1/s1600/il_570xN.229809592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSkR55d8YGC2hi49MeVrX8BcsxOW5waTRtAaliSjChKQbNnvc06hhyphenhyphenqfi2Wos4uq6jws5Kh2rc4ew-Sn5K73MbRenSsFb-8ETMAtv-aqevjOqx2WNTu5m9JjXqz1bgoPkmyGZhFnedqL1/s320/il_570xN.229809592.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>photo credit: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MelindaHawkins?ref=pr_shop">Melinda Hawkins</a><br />
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Hello! As we mentioned at the beginning of the year, we have some big blog changes in store which is why it has been pretty quiet over here. Until we are ready to announce our plans, please join us over on the <a href="http://blog.gotcraft.com/">Got Craft blog</a>. See you there!lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-57130766412247276992011-03-27T09:59:00.000-07:002011-03-27T10:01:58.562-07:00march 20 to march 27<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIsQzMhSipTb2yyR4pYUKa5YmwECb9s5ooqGUl_5EpQxu3e4GpuTpuFOHx1E-oL8akCa47sqx7Rp-ZfleR8_pUy_DI7TcHR1wvPPqqWgEZfLbkitQr7yY1S7xB5lKQuNlW27WVok22Lix/s1600/IMG_1431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIsQzMhSipTb2yyR4pYUKa5YmwECb9s5ooqGUl_5EpQxu3e4GpuTpuFOHx1E-oL8akCa47sqx7Rp-ZfleR8_pUy_DI7TcHR1wvPPqqWgEZfLbkitQr7yY1S7xB5lKQuNlW27WVok22Lix/s320/IMG_1431.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Figured out how to take the bus to Ikea... (bus = no extra charge for crossing zones)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWh7FCmilmkl9-c1OrfRuiWrZzw1-WWf5qijvPAnGbzlZ9F6L3ZWIylKOSIN5z7O5V8ogbs4DonIDtgrFNP3etxUiBga5X3xB0w3IDvEwwoqgXSeEYXj6guSX9_1pihFBQ1_EjcYg4FTn/s1600/IMG_1446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWh7FCmilmkl9-c1OrfRuiWrZzw1-WWf5qijvPAnGbzlZ9F6L3ZWIylKOSIN5z7O5V8ogbs4DonIDtgrFNP3etxUiBga5X3xB0w3IDvEwwoqgXSeEYXj6guSX9_1pihFBQ1_EjcYg4FTn/s320/IMG_1446.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Vintage Furniture Flea has been one of the best vintage markets I have been to. Check out their <a href="http://www.vintagefair.co.uk/">website</a> for dates and locations. Some things were a bit on the pricier side considering everything has been hand picked and brought to the City of London. I did pick up some goodies such as a vintage kitten drawing, a library catalogue drawer (single), a Kit Kat pencil case (probably not vintage, but still love it) and Robert picked up a cool keychain (with key!) from a Travelodge motel in San Diego (which apparently still exists). Will take pics soon! If you are looking for furniture, I would recommend paying the extra £1 for early admission. It was packed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Homemade caesar dressing and veggie patties. <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/08/late-summer-lunch-zucchini-sweet-corn.html">Recipe</a> courtesy of <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/">everybodylikessandwiches.com</a> found on <a href="http://www.poppytalk.blogspot.com/">Poppytalk</a>.<br />
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Verdict = yum.lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-31582268619398634042011-03-21T12:51:00.000-07:002011-03-21T12:51:08.500-07:00brick lane to columbia flower market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GV06LWTYOlvhqEQnPtKC-QyRWVT-0Lc0FfXyWqvIO61qNE_fjW_R4PddXnVt_0vWkIVZGk68H_c3A4r_SJob7NQ9iiE3JC8jInNMivLw07qEdW8FV75_YhjG2hHRyYAa9VBazSXgKhQI/s1600/IMG_1414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GV06LWTYOlvhqEQnPtKC-QyRWVT-0Lc0FfXyWqvIO61qNE_fjW_R4PddXnVt_0vWkIVZGk68H_c3A4r_SJob7NQ9iiE3JC8jInNMivLw07qEdW8FV75_YhjG2hHRyYAa9VBazSXgKhQI/s320/IMG_1414.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Journey from Bethnal Green Station to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_Lane">Brick Lane</a> to <a href="http://columbiaroad.info/">Columbia Flower Market</a> to <a href="http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/">Geffrye Museum</a> to home. A day of wandering... checking out antiques... </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3Z2zQITAz23C-NVJfBHLzmZqzIiC7OtnFr8rQGXpWuILMHIYZPNEHjVidEOj8l9sTPFvzKkqTMQLr5I_G_thJATuoo2zwMi8wuqZOPSOqJKeM4WUBUPCNfKCVNcU99KitHnrawziOYKb/s1600/IMG_1428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3Z2zQITAz23C-NVJfBHLzmZqzIiC7OtnFr8rQGXpWuILMHIYZPNEHjVidEOj8l9sTPFvzKkqTMQLr5I_G_thJATuoo2zwMi8wuqZOPSOqJKeM4WUBUPCNfKCVNcU99KitHnrawziOYKb/s320/IMG_1428.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Found out last night that a friend from high school is in London visiting her brother. Hopefully, we can meet up!lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-22173879121837065702011-03-19T10:35:00.000-07:002011-03-19T10:35:11.075-07:00march 14 to march 19<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufPzCenZ52U9UO-GXRum3XdIr3YHA58ScDOJNJMd4MavpMI_Vp8xZZfjy_HKvuPHFRFG0OOv45dQYyF0RSeA9_THR-GZjuvIvhzcuYg6NBkFYUh29Xdcg600lu_sHBaajF-royOuI-6jg/s1600/IMG_1409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufPzCenZ52U9UO-GXRum3XdIr3YHA58ScDOJNJMd4MavpMI_Vp8xZZfjy_HKvuPHFRFG0OOv45dQYyF0RSeA9_THR-GZjuvIvhzcuYg6NBkFYUh29Xdcg600lu_sHBaajF-royOuI-6jg/s320/IMG_1409.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today was filled with meeting new friends, coffee and croissants, picking up fabric remnants from <a href="http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1126/9400.php">Sew Fantastic</a> and exploring Essex Road and <a href="http://www.camdenpassageislington.co.uk/New%20Folder/map/areamap.htm">Camden Passage Islington</a> and a quick pop into <a href="http://themakelounge.com/">the Make Lounge</a>. Some images below from the past week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bus route <a href="http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/088.htm">88</a> from Oxford Circus to Clapham Common. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/instagram/id389801252?mt=8">Instagram</a> tilt shift feature. The amount of people in picture #1? Just a regular Sunday.</div>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-42479932596094485502011-03-12T02:39:00.000-08:002011-03-12T02:40:27.172-08:00house tour :: bathroom + 2nd bed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxxhSbWtD2FGwVi0buTY7_uCoFL6pHKbHUmn6XDSKb1Sfg2rj77box6qprUtS-fOsk3Srn6g5uzya0eIbVlcpWVafk8CcyivaL6C36k73fmAB_Ml2YSloUoakj6E86-4x_X28D9lqOf6b/s1600/IMG_2549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxxhSbWtD2FGwVi0buTY7_uCoFL6pHKbHUmn6XDSKb1Sfg2rj77box6qprUtS-fOsk3Srn6g5uzya0eIbVlcpWVafk8CcyivaL6C36k73fmAB_Ml2YSloUoakj6E86-4x_X28D9lqOf6b/s320/IMG_2549.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>After receiving a gentle push from a friend * smile * on facebook to speed up the house tour, I figured I better finish up my picture taking.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I love my showers <b>hot</b> and for some reason, we can't get it hot enough to my liking. The boiler is on full and the water from the taps can get to a 'burn yourself' temperature, but the shower is kind of meh. That being said, it seems to be a warm and then fluctuate to the point where the flow dies down and then when it comes back, it's hot! hot! hot! for less than a minute. Chalk it up to it being an old house? Ideally, they should have placed the boiler closer to the bathroom and the kitchen and not at the top of the house next to the bedroom.<br />
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My plans is to make a curtain with the circle fabric pictured above to cover the shelf.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I can't believe I am even posting this picture, but here is the disaster area known as the second bedroom. We've been piling all the furniture that the landlord needs to pick up in here and then closing our eyes. Oy! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, that's our new place. So who wants to come visit?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPRbgKxk61C4V1TjrGEw-dSxyf3XvL_Qz8n257TXKyuzmS45C8LwjdKBWUzWRtz2IDrcgnzoG8fJuBzxkz9lzA4PJqCbhn_JOguC7psTofVn6izffkwS6Pdas-rmXhzAfLi4tG0cOWvhM/s1600/IMG_2547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div>The first three pictures are the 'before' and the remaining pictures are the 'after'. The coffee table is going back to the landlord as well as the pictures on the wall. I am still waiting for the 'official ok', so that we can start hanging our pictures on the wall. We signed an agreement to stay here for one to three years, so I can't understand why somebody would say no to putting up additional shelving in the kitchen and pictures on the wall? There are hooks all over the place already (not the most ideal places though) and it looks like past renters had filled up previous holes in a few places.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not to sound whiny, but we have been here exactly one month. The stove seems to be working fine again (apparently, water had got into the gas stove and we had to ignite it from the bottom which meant removing a drawer and reaching in each time), but it took 28 days for him to finally come over and look at it. We still haven't received our inventory list (when you move in, they charge you £100 or so for a person to come in and inventory the goods that are currently in the house - it's mandatory). As I mentioned, we are still waiting to hear about hanging things and removing the old furniture. * sigh *</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">We have unpacked all of our goods. The craft room and the bedroom still needs a bit more organizing, but the reception is looking good. I must have been tired at this point, because I forgot to take before pictures of the back corner. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm looking for something like <a href="http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://images.canadianlisted.com/nlarge/solid-wood-antique-teachers-desk-with-chair_4428979.jpg&imgrefurl=http://georgia.inetgiant.com/Atlanta/AdDetails/Antique-Teacher-s-Desk-Solid-Oak-Roswell-East-Cobb-190/6874304&usg=__MAzDMNJvWNISYXAKB7yEAPQw7zc=&h=500&w=666&sz=216&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=E5eOLskRysmfYM:&tbnh=129&tbnw=172&ei=Fp94Tfb_FYKdOviXwPAG&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dretro%2Bwood%2Boffice%2Bteacher%2Bdesk%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1047%26bih%3D555%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=268&vpy=75&dur=206&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=161&ty=93&oei=Fp94Tfb_FYKdOviXwPAG&page=1&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">this</a> desk to fit in the back corner. In the meantime, that chair signifies where my workspace will be. I'm also hoping to do <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/before-after/before-after-adding-mid-c-style-to-an-ikea-karlstad-sofa-138736">this</a> to the sofa and grab some pillows from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lotusevents/5374275896/in/set-72157625870084988/">the pauhaus</a> in May. Yes, Cleo loves warming herself by the radiator. They have these cat beds that hook over the radiator, may need to get one for her upcoming birthday in May!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The stand for the catalogue is temporary. Hopefully, we can raise it higher and find some cool armchairs to go on either side. The coffee table is being returned to the landlord, so thinking of something a bit less chunky and maybe replacing the mirror with a <a href="http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tanyas.ca/i/Mirrors%2520Shaped/MT798.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tanyas.ca/catalog/item/4241081/4368915.htm&usg=__qkXUdKmQcFEF7ellb0rXn-VTVhc=&h=595&w=600&sz=54&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=c8ZfLX8XwsuQNM:&tbnh=126&tbnw=129&ei=QqN4TbqbDNHrOeL01PcB&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstarburst%2Bmirror%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1047%26bih%3D555%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Divns0%2C151&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=262&vpy=207&dur=96&hovh=224&hovw=225&tx=162&ty=125&oei=QqN4TbqbDNHrOeL01PcB&page=1&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:0&biw=1047&bih=555">starburst one</a>? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We found the tv in the attic. It picks up 5 channels, so it will do for now, but we found a new 32" one for a good price. Unfortunately, they are currently out of stock. Shelves are looking a bit empty as well, but I'm sure we'll find lots as soon as we start hitting the car boot sales. I also have a series of thrifted books I found for my <a href="http://www.indieido.com/">Indie I Do</a> display that would look great up there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">If we had extra money and think that we are staying for awhile, I would like to replace the curtains. Curtains don't come cheap though, so we will see. I will redo the bench seat. My plans are to pick up some foam and sew up a cover using this <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90153989">fabric</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ok! Downstairs bathroom next!</div>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-45875180321817908272011-03-09T02:30:00.000-08:002011-03-09T02:33:23.728-08:00move in<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6RoMK7kFnr6eRjrM28LxV122UF1gdYHKCqRD-377ijmFkNqwCFhC0rBxNrqcE_8jNY0HVLMNM-GFLMUh3jxHxDPOknojr1CskXrIn7XrzzgsBi5bSllpKECERH94POPd68YIsvO9v4hta/s1600/photo%255B3%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6RoMK7kFnr6eRjrM28LxV122UF1gdYHKCqRD-377ijmFkNqwCFhC0rBxNrqcE_8jNY0HVLMNM-GFLMUh3jxHxDPOknojr1CskXrIn7XrzzgsBi5bSllpKECERH94POPd68YIsvO9v4hta/s320/photo%255B3%255D.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Well, it wasn't exactly move in day, but our boxes from Vancouver arrived yesterday. I have been wearing the same 3 pairs of shoes since the first week of January and I can not explain to you how fantastic it feels to now have a choice!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">We lost one mason jar (it was a good one too - huge with a glass lid) and the top piece of a library catalogue drawer snapped, but that should be fixable with some wood glue. Rob was carrying the catalogue from the kitchen into the reception room and one of the drawers shot out. Of course, the cat was hanging out on the stairs, so imagine the drawer sliding down while the cat is busy running up and trying to dodge it. It looked like one of those Japanese game shows! Other than that, it looks like everything made it. We still have things in Vancouver that we would like to eventually bring over, but we will figure that out in May. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are still waiting for the management company to contact the landlord and get the official 'ok' that we are able to paint and put up some shelving. I can live with the colour, but I really want to put up some shelving to display my pyrex, etc. We are also waiting to hear back regarding when the landlord will be removing her furniture from the flat. It will be pretty empty for awhile, but hoping to make friends with a big vehicle soon. Boot sale road trip!</div>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-81409388192031418122011-03-08T02:46:00.000-08:002011-03-08T02:46:34.238-08:00portobello road<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7H2ORX-vCF2OOZly2sxixlYKsGhZiladP1Iv1eUOMsjQimDL5x2O6gnjbB5aI44DCSjer8YS7LXfPf7-p0Dd8fsc82_VUT01JB5EoJRSkCSpV2UAdO9bi1uQ7u-UM-B7Lc2jYTDgcZbFa/s1600/IMG_2517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7H2ORX-vCF2OOZly2sxixlYKsGhZiladP1Iv1eUOMsjQimDL5x2O6gnjbB5aI44DCSjer8YS7LXfPf7-p0Dd8fsc82_VUT01JB5EoJRSkCSpV2UAdO9bi1uQ7u-UM-B7Lc2jYTDgcZbFa/s320/IMG_2517.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The landlord will hopefully remove the kitchen table, chairs, bar stools and hutch. It's going to be empty for a bit while we settle in and find something that better represents us. I'm thinking our bench seat with a wood kitchen table and some retro wood chairs against one side and a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3yjY3T_AsCAeFh10kkNt365VCylOFnPNzsjjavwT90z6O5mX419OWfA6T_WX-xUhni-PFJMgbueQzQhCkCQE7v9FquLcknfMB4P2XqXxNzSdna9YJlFCg4fERIrufCV3_MRg9BtYxvu1/s1600/IMG_2817.jpg">teak buffet</a> (my great grandma had this exact one!) on the other for some extra storage?? Perhaps some floating shelves to display our retro kitchenware and pyrex collection? Endless possibilities! Oh, and maybe a fresh coat of off white paint to neutralize it.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Surprise! Fridge on the left, freezer on the right. Due to the size, we are getting used to shopping more often!</div>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-62137597175063272902011-02-26T03:00:00.000-08:002011-02-26T03:00:03.503-08:00weekend :: here and there<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40xcvr990U3vDTFS0Y3gCAqTqYp-05Ail6qDwiM9zphan_ZGDtpgCAZOcQwGA83T0u5cDTvyqtWrk3Tqz6Vfec5qoSdx9qAGUMLNZBbONmXySekYYaKOWjdsXTvuqwi4DLX9y_hoBxaFi/s1600/IMG_2420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3KOAeulkLAdcnI2OzwvEaZBom4aQX5IkEggo3g_vVpsogSBBp4cIgpbEU56nho-caDB1Atwf-ZPcEYrHav4ppFz8pTNR7VoY8mhAzKP52GN1YrDHOq6Y7jxYYt1jVX8k102fQD1uui5O/s1600/IMG_2416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
<img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3KOAeulkLAdcnI2OzwvEaZBom4aQX5IkEggo3g_vVpsogSBBp4cIgpbEU56nho-caDB1Atwf-ZPcEYrHav4ppFz8pTNR7VoY8mhAzKP52GN1YrDHOq6Y7jxYYt1jVX8k102fQD1uui5O/s320/IMG_2416.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fruit and veg market by the Wimbledon stadium. Above is a meat truck where they auction off their meat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3KOAeulkLAdcnI2OzwvEaZBom4aQX5IkEggo3g_vVpsogSBBp4cIgpbEU56nho-caDB1Atwf-ZPcEYrHav4ppFz8pTNR7VoY8mhAzKP52GN1YrDHOq6Y7jxYYt1jVX8k102fQD1uui5O/s1600/IMG_2416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40xcvr990U3vDTFS0Y3gCAqTqYp-05Ail6qDwiM9zphan_ZGDtpgCAZOcQwGA83T0u5cDTvyqtWrk3Tqz6Vfec5qoSdx9qAGUMLNZBbONmXySekYYaKOWjdsXTvuqwi4DLX9y_hoBxaFi/s1600/IMG_2420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40xcvr990U3vDTFS0Y3gCAqTqYp-05Ail6qDwiM9zphan_ZGDtpgCAZOcQwGA83T0u5cDTvyqtWrk3Tqz6Vfec5qoSdx9qAGUMLNZBbONmXySekYYaKOWjdsXTvuqwi4DLX9y_hoBxaFi/s320/IMG_2420.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nA0-hFVXmcmX3ajycC1KbG8ykxTC3B380WLbP5QcRLj5zhsmDs1UmG5gWysUWkHQxstUrWaWDMGd3jKjtiKjgUVMsCU29wbS7uSk9Dvhl_tY7aO76zxFX__RphmmjelT_V1e_FEPlHO5/s1600/IMG_2423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nA0-hFVXmcmX3ajycC1KbG8ykxTC3B380WLbP5QcRLj5zhsmDs1UmG5gWysUWkHQxstUrWaWDMGd3jKjtiKjgUVMsCU29wbS7uSk9Dvhl_tY7aO76zxFX__RphmmjelT_V1e_FEPlHO5/s320/IMG_2423.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Bus to waterloo station...<br />
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Since we didn't have a reliable internet connection last week, here are some random snapshots from around London. Here are some things that we have learned recently (check out week one <a href="http://lotusevents.blogspot.com/2011/02/week-one.html">here</a>!):<br />
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<ol><li>We live near East Putney station which is at the end of zone 2. If we want to head to Wimbledon, we need to upgrade to zone 3 (just like in Vancouver). However, if you travel by bus, there are no zones. Saves money and you see more!</li>
<li>Eggs are located in the middle of the grocery store and are not refridgerated. This through me for a loop a few visits ago. I just kept circling the shop.</li>
<li>Car insurance is ridiculously cheap here. Think £200 for the year. Cars are more affordable here as well.</li>
<li>If the shop states that they are open 24 hours, they do not mean on Sunday's. Sunday hours are generally 11-4pm or 11-5pm.</li>
<li>The largest tub of catnip I can find is 2oz. For all those wanting catnip toys, I will be busy stuffing when I get to Vancouver for the Spring <a href="http://www.gotcraft.com/">Got Craft</a> event.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=cornish+pasty&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&sa=X&ei=TJlmTbPJK8eAhAfxz_3lDQ&ved=0CEUQsAQ&biw=1097&bih=557">Cornish pasties</a> have been given a protective status. To call the pasty Cornish, they have a long list of rules they must meet which include:</li>
</ol><ul><li>must be prepared in Cornwall, but can be cooked elsewhere</li>
<li>must only be made with beef (at least 12.5% beef)</li>
<li>must have the distinctive 'D' shape </li>
<li>must have a robust crust that survives baking and cooling</li>
</ul>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-27261673932448142862011-02-24T01:45:00.000-08:002011-02-24T01:45:35.632-08:00van city kitty :: meet cleo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sRDaTvMjoIpxChbyNitCwsLQAJ_rbbncxegWOasw-rO3Jw5KT1_SAVs9Ho56rRaGO2FHEz-Hs31HuhRqrUiZQnOgp71CBQpS2jnQ-6XZwgoMeOYqViUWtXsO97SK59i4nilJhloa3CGe/s1600/cat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sRDaTvMjoIpxChbyNitCwsLQAJ_rbbncxegWOasw-rO3Jw5KT1_SAVs9Ho56rRaGO2FHEz-Hs31HuhRqrUiZQnOgp71CBQpS2jnQ-6XZwgoMeOYqViUWtXsO97SK59i4nilJhloa3CGe/s320/cat.jpg" width="267" /></a></div>In case you missed me showing off Cleo like a proud cat momma, I thought I would send her some extra love on the blog. Cleo is this week's <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/vancitykittyvia">Van City Kitty</a> over at <a href="http://vancouverisawesome.com/">Vancouver is Awesome</a>. Think she's a cutie? Leave a heart for her at the bottom of the <a href="http://vancouverisawesome.com/2011/02/23/van-city-kitty-meet-cleo/">post</a>!lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-51922133460991326762011-02-23T14:34:00.000-08:002011-02-23T14:34:14.827-08:00... and we are back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBkM-Fx-wTj9uhpd3WjbjWOkdhinQqpHDxKg6ZiMCob_dG04IEKSm1tMlgGltv5MnIuEj0i7vxGff4ISVZQfP0MLpseflE-2psIv3U9Jby6nb9yexIbdsRrqly76qkBpJjRDGc4aRqM3C/s1600/IMG_2452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBkM-Fx-wTj9uhpd3WjbjWOkdhinQqpHDxKg6ZiMCob_dG04IEKSm1tMlgGltv5MnIuEj0i7vxGff4ISVZQfP0MLpseflE-2psIv3U9Jby6nb9yexIbdsRrqly76qkBpJjRDGc4aRqM3C/s320/IMG_2452.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>(walk from Aldgate East to Spitalfields Market)<br />
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Our internet was installed this afternoon which means that we now have a reliable connection! Regular posts to commence shortly!lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-16318880919591876972011-02-14T01:59:00.000-08:002011-02-14T02:01:26.305-08:00happy valentine's day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOAz3Jqu7fsysLenpWMcPtYejhoINBrNaKbVM7dXR2g5laIKfeRfws9GmgzIs-LMAvTD4F4-9E2h_f9CLjZZcI4-S3WzTbc2o3W2SvRNPMgF9r0yqjtdMrL8dXugiYdyBA0X6cfkKOGPs/s1600/il_570xN.206422493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOAz3Jqu7fsysLenpWMcPtYejhoINBrNaKbVM7dXR2g5laIKfeRfws9GmgzIs-LMAvTD4F4-9E2h_f9CLjZZcI4-S3WzTbc2o3W2SvRNPMgF9r0yqjtdMrL8dXugiYdyBA0X6cfkKOGPs/s320/il_570xN.206422493.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>image from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/alifethroughthelens?ref=ls_profile">a life through the lens</a><br />
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Happy Valentine's Day! It's beautiful out today, crisp and sunny. Planning on a field trip to <a href="http://www.clapham-junction.com/">Clapham Junction</a> for a few more house items (seems like it never ends!), lunch and then we will head home to finish up some work.<br />
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Do you have special plans? Would love to hear about them!<br />
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xo andrea + robertlotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-91648621565060493922011-02-13T12:28:00.000-08:002011-02-13T12:42:18.773-08:00house tour :: top floor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6UQaSRYDWiyBfmCa8ZvefK8SK601NCYLdkHGrK5DvNtw67rsmlM4Yj6goBlAtV4llUe2vDF_nzAXMYAMtFT3Hx_nzQ10Gxb1SvQV6SJY8TE4_kx7-C9u4Nl9ZNIX6KbIhtrHwSZErtxB/s1600/IMG_2415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6UQaSRYDWiyBfmCa8ZvefK8SK601NCYLdkHGrK5DvNtw67rsmlM4Yj6goBlAtV4llUe2vDF_nzAXMYAMtFT3Hx_nzQ10Gxb1SvQV6SJY8TE4_kx7-C9u4Nl9ZNIX6KbIhtrHwSZErtxB/s320/IMG_2415.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Down the hall from the craft studio and up a small flight of stairs (below) is the main bedroom. Please excuse the mess. I was too lazy to tidy up before snapping the pics! I am happy to announce that I found a nice, metal bed frame from </span><a href="http://www.gumtree.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">gumtree</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> (UK version of craigslist) this afternoon which will be delivered to us next Sunday. Originally a £500 or so frame for £120 from </span><a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Habitat</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. Score! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't get me started with UK mattress sizes. Omg. Apparently, our double (north american) is classified as a king size here, but it also depends on the retailer as they all have their different sizing charts. To top it off, Ikea makes one size of mattress for North America and then another size for EU which are both different from the UK sizes, so if you want an Ikea bed frame then you have to purchase a mattress from them too. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCnSfnSiYx9lI_IyHWiwLsWGEwiforv6-wjzCBgq-YboFeeE8WrMrL9ugPDchAIfQHNhUBMfrpSjrjvjCpeP0QZd4ZklJl1oByvaQeA_Da8QKzprKv4AhVq1IMHg6_P_zLXXiGaooSfGo/s1600/IMG_2414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCnSfnSiYx9lI_IyHWiwLsWGEwiforv6-wjzCBgq-YboFeeE8WrMrL9ugPDchAIfQHNhUBMfrpSjrjvjCpeP0QZd4ZklJl1oByvaQeA_Da8QKzprKv4AhVq1IMHg6_P_zLXXiGaooSfGo/s320/IMG_2414.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is the other half of the room. It's awkwardly shaped, but after looking at 22 different flats, this isn't uncommon. First floor pictures coming soon... may need a few days to take some proper pictures. Internet is finicky too. Our internet won't be properly installed until February 22nd or 23rd, so we purchased a temporary </span><a href="https://www.btfon.com/welcome/connected?xhtmlLogoff=https://www.btopenzone.com:8443/accountLogoff/home?confirmed=true"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">BT Openzone</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> account for Rob's work.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Overall, things are coming along slowly. Missing Vancouver on and off... lots to learn.. sometimes feel like I'm living in a country of opposites... adjusting... can't wait for our boxes to clear customs... excited to visit </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Birmingham</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> with e + </span><a href="http://worldchanger-entrepreneur.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">m</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> this Saturday!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">PS. For those that are interested, I started a separate </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">flickr </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">account to post random London pictures. It's only visible to friends and family, but you can search for </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreatongtucker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">andreatongtucker</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-58278686850858994172011-02-12T11:12:00.000-08:002011-02-12T12:39:15.340-08:00house tour :: craft room and terrace<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWX-rLeSsq3OD34WLRVMHAcozsKhepzhSzW_CNfE1mkQZ5Cbo4ob8KuqrnoseiV1ZTLG7uyeKcitzlTyudmncMVK3QQGfgKMtM2Uc7qBuG7436jIap2VKpDGaSjWI0ainLM-RpKW4ia-0_/s1600/IMG_2401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWX-rLeSsq3OD34WLRVMHAcozsKhepzhSzW_CNfE1mkQZ5Cbo4ob8KuqrnoseiV1ZTLG7uyeKcitzlTyudmncMVK3QQGfgKMtM2Uc7qBuG7436jIap2VKpDGaSjWI0ainLM-RpKW4ia-0_/s320/IMG_2401.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div>Here's the cole's notes version of us finding our flat...<br />
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<b>Feb 1</b>: leave vancouver<br />
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<b>Feb 2</b>: arrive in london<br />
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<b>Feb 3</b>: viewed 22 different flats, found "the one" - signed papers, offer accepted, listing removed<br />
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<b>Feb 4</b>: deposit paid, waiting for references, move in date finalized<br />
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<b>Feb 7</b>: reference approved, landlord is coming to the city to sign the papers on Wednesday<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHz45mrBml4fSBIijEDJhKv4nZRs4qoMrywOL5hW5r4PPmBvsFLBrpTqgCJUeDUU3cMATEHqIfUFdwXTjzUJVC3gwoLER8npJ8wlFO8gxkFMTHWWMT3nBp65kbUAV87fwly_Lfpuda1ntA/s1600/IMG_2400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHz45mrBml4fSBIijEDJhKv4nZRs4qoMrywOL5hW5r4PPmBvsFLBrpTqgCJUeDUU3cMATEHqIfUFdwXTjzUJVC3gwoLER8npJ8wlFO8gxkFMTHWWMT3nBp65kbUAV87fwly_Lfpuda1ntA/s320/IMG_2400.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><b>Feb 8</b>: received call to say that since we don't have an UK income (eventhough they knew we didn't have this at the beginning), they need 6 months rent plus 6 weeks deposit. On a side note, it doesn't matter how much money you have elsewhere, they only care about what you have in the UK. Lots of back and forth. We negotiated 3 months, 3 months and then a monthly contract.<br />
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<b>Feb 10</b>: 30 minutes to us leaving to meet the agent for the keys, we receive a call to say that the boiler is broken and we are banned from the premises until who knows when.<br />
<b>(5 hours later)</b>: Finally moved in! Apparently partially furnished can be deteremined differently depending on the person. Let's just say, I started the next morning eating cereal with a plastic fork that I stole from the <a href="http://www.waitrose.com/">Waitrose</a> deli.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHK_7qk9BIiLY7Mhtuo-Af_BvNzwMYBFM6hCbPBMCBnsreUsFSJkO_4tl0yvaED4CthCufrbCDNnLigZdIlUOhP7sSMOkcaRi-UCw1wRZb63Y5Ddl5dfMH8mPQECtMj-99b-1hVVhe2GX/s1600/IMG_2399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHK_7qk9BIiLY7Mhtuo-Af_BvNzwMYBFM6hCbPBMCBnsreUsFSJkO_4tl0yvaED4CthCufrbCDNnLigZdIlUOhP7sSMOkcaRi-UCw1wRZb63Y5Ddl5dfMH8mPQECtMj-99b-1hVVhe2GX/s320/IMG_2399.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">(keys onto the terrace - love the skeleton keys here!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>We spent the last few days settling in and shopping for all the necessary staples. I know that a few of you have been asking for photos, so here is the first set. Our new place is technically called a maisonette (little house) that is split over three levels and built around the 1930's. We have a private entry with our own mail slot, two bedrooms, one full bath, one half bath, a craft room / den and the best part, a private rooftop terrace (see above)! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BP77iw_YnbyOcrQWb433Ua59G7Gdj1VJ_gztNTdsRPm-xC71wgq_wRPnab74O-8G7z5k610_f7k_Q8RDFSgKqqAnTYpFyA-q2kxQ-hZRfvRqOQ1SEZm3pItFYkJP5FnsNAIcgM_o9_m9/s1600/IMG_2398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BP77iw_YnbyOcrQWb433Ua59G7Gdj1VJ_gztNTdsRPm-xC71wgq_wRPnab74O-8G7z5k610_f7k_Q8RDFSgKqqAnTYpFyA-q2kxQ-hZRfvRqOQ1SEZm3pItFYkJP5FnsNAIcgM_o9_m9/s320/IMG_2398.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We had a few peaks of sunshine this afternoon, so here are some quick snapshots!<br />
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To get onto the terrace, you have to walk through the third bedroom which I have turned into my craft room (it's way too small for a bedroom!). In the UK, you can rent flats fully furnished (very popular!), unfurnished or partially furnished. We chose partially furnished, so that we could add our personal touches which is why it's looking pretty empty right now. We are still figuring out the furniture bit, so I will post "after" pictures when we are ready. Anybody know of any car boot or thift stores I should check out here?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPFYd1XKtTooXF0DTspmMX-VixRTcMktQIni_cxYGG7czHZ9Hjxp5srN80LxP9EDsaX6SJvbHe-RGPNURqumxEvoYYLi9x7MNc17lpuy9TY_Jq9g6Hn2pblhit1de8npVjMv-QvpTUJl_/s1600/IMG_2403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPFYd1XKtTooXF0DTspmMX-VixRTcMktQIni_cxYGG7czHZ9Hjxp5srN80LxP9EDsaX6SJvbHe-RGPNURqumxEvoYYLi9x7MNc17lpuy9TY_Jq9g6Hn2pblhit1de8npVjMv-QvpTUJl_/s320/IMG_2403.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photo taken with the terrace behind me looking in. Not sure what they intended to do with the two display areas they made in the wall (picture above). Thought I would make some cute <a href="http://www.roxypop.etsy.com/">roxypop</a> displays. ha! Suggestions?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbPq5hjH6egLZtj9JZWGClmO5e_FNa06PkZi9Kjy4ybnVP6iN7CCq5ctX9uz71a7tMN9-iZqlQLz20qqVn_TKKf_UGjJxMmKvnDh5qc6MnTmbgXIy74M4Ear1lnOOqPd73mji5itUu3QQ/s1600/IMG_2394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbPq5hjH6egLZtj9JZWGClmO5e_FNa06PkZi9Kjy4ybnVP6iN7CCq5ctX9uz71a7tMN9-iZqlQLz20qqVn_TKKf_UGjJxMmKvnDh5qc6MnTmbgXIy74M4Ear1lnOOqPd73mji5itUu3QQ/s320/IMG_2394.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Main bedroom pictures coming soon!lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-62931793211584943022011-02-08T12:04:00.001-08:002011-02-08T12:04:14.362-08:00week one<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNpaVQZXdB_YawgVJedAd-89OJOFO2CsbskDEQOU0FGPS8s5D9YDE1EEgAYPZ4417BiVLaNxK2hBrkg-FKl1rfKibzdGFU9Z3ACVcknqsx-dK5aB618bW7k1FF4VFmWW9QLrz0RBcFQy3/s1600/DSC_0671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNpaVQZXdB_YawgVJedAd-89OJOFO2CsbskDEQOU0FGPS8s5D9YDE1EEgAYPZ4417BiVLaNxK2hBrkg-FKl1rfKibzdGFU9Z3ACVcknqsx-dK5aB618bW7k1FF4VFmWW9QLrz0RBcFQy3/s320/DSC_0671.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">via <a href="http://www.helpyourshelf.co.uk/">shelf</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We left Vancouver one week ago and arrived Wednesday afternoon UK time. We've been busy adjusting, but here are some things that we have noticed during our week one...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ol><li>When crossing the street, lights do not matter. Just start walking / running whenever you see a free moment.</li>
<li>When searching for flats, they still use carpet in the bathroom and separate cold / hot water taps (as much as we wanted to avoid this one, we have one in our bathroom)</li>
<li>Party walls = a wall that separates two buildings belonging to different owners.</li>
<li>If you purchase property in a certain distance of a church of England, you may be responsible for maintanence fees. </li>
<li>Everyone in customer service (e.g. banks, transport) works behind glass and speaks through a microphone. </li>
<li>They sure like sandwiches here!</li>
<li>Television shows start at awkward times - e.g. 18:05 to 18:58</li>
<li>The UK first floor is what we (Canada) call the second floor</li>
<li>Animated, talking animals (think bumble bees for vodafone, meerkats for insurance, etc.) are very popular in Commercials.</li>
</ol><div>#10 is the biggest hurdle that we are overcoming. It seems that everything here is a catch 22 and if you speak to anybody that has relocated here, they completely understand, because they went through the same thing you did. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Cell phone: We have the phone, but need a new SIM card. We can't get one unless we have bank statement with our UK address listed which means that a) you need to have a UK address b) you need to wait a month or so to receive one in the mail. We ended up getting a cheap (£7 pay as you go phone) as a temporary number.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Banking: We signed up for offshore accounts prior to landing and are hoping to move them to a local branch this week. If you arrive here without a bank account, you can't open one until you have a job no matter how much money you are trying to give them.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Coming up... I will tell you how everything went from "the flat is yours" to "the flat is only yours if you do X and X" to "the flat is yours again" in 24 hours. And yes, I will post pictures as soon as I can!</div>lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-11982511342494736152011-02-07T04:44:00.000-08:002011-02-07T04:45:20.891-08:00real weddings :: jeanette and cassian<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/6901961?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400"></iframe></div>Came across this the other day and realized that I had never posted it. Better late than never! Here is a same day edit of Jeanette and Cassian's wedding by <a href="http://www.cloudninecreative.com/">Cloud Nine Creative</a>. Thanks to Nicole from <a href="http://www.downtheaisle.ca/">Down the Aisle</a> for helping out with this one!lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218632257925051575.post-703547919389864242011-02-04T10:46:00.000-08:002011-02-04T10:46:01.927-08:00one (small) bathroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJxkWr52laWKvwZKtg0GWuNKbLzlzbPfQLlsLdsyf78pS7KkeBRi77hcrNurpbTHUhaeUbct4xdfCQLX5tigX_TA85H5f1o_4DaM47G_NgzKSzlErzXoOaqytHnqc_j0ctqA9jtmekR_A/s1600/IMG_2377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJxkWr52laWKvwZKtg0GWuNKbLzlzbPfQLlsLdsyf78pS7KkeBRi77hcrNurpbTHUhaeUbct4xdfCQLX5tigX_TA85H5f1o_4DaM47G_NgzKSzlErzXoOaqytHnqc_j0ctqA9jtmekR_A/s320/IMG_2377.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We are currently staying in a studio apartment rental in Wimbledon while we finalize the plans for a more permanent home. Pretty decent space that is super close to the high street for a low price. However, I do want to show you the bathroom. I think it's the smallest one that I have ever experienced! The picture pretty much sums it up. Shower on the right... toilet on the left... It's also kind of drafty in there, so the key is not to touch anything with your bare skin. Brr.lotus events inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943490464536479555noreply@blogger.com0