Saying bonjour to La Belle Ville
This summer, me and le Chuck went on a tennis adventure to Montreal, The Beautiful City, and (in my best hoser voice)... what a beauty it is, eh?
Author: Kirsten Neil
Orchids
Whenever I see orchids I think of Georgia O'Keeffe and her sensual orchid paintings (and, of course, lady parts). Her work has always wowed me for it's smooth lines and [Read more]
You’ve got a friend in me
Last weekend was our 5th annual Girl's Weekend at my sister's cabin near Gimli, Manitoba. It's two days of relaxation, food, drink and hilarity. We started with wine and [Read more]
The Roots
A few weeks ago, we watched The Roots perform the crap out of a concert! Black Thought, Questlove and the rest of the crew didn't stop for a second, pounding out the beats [Read more]
In bloom
Spring was super late this year, which made the garden grow like gang busters once it did finally arrive. This is my favourite time of gardening season, everything is coming [Read more]
EXperiencing the Red River Ex
So who knew there was lots of learning to be had at the Red River Ex? Last night we spent the evening at Winnipeg's mega fair touring mobile homes (yep, we actually did that), [Read more]
Fossil fish fun
Sometimes you get to do something cool in your job, and for the last couple of weeks I did just that. I designed my very first infographic for Travel Manitoba and the CFDC. [Read more]
Art to fill the soul
This spring, I had the privilege to tour the new 100 Masters: Only in Canada exhibit at the WAG before any of the public. And what an exhibit it is! I've seen many collections [Read more]
Kitchen it up a notch
And away we go! Today was the beginning of my kitchen renovation. I'm extrememly excited with a side of trepidation; renos can take a looooong time. Hopefully this one goes [Read more]
Spinning our wheels in the Interlake
This week, my coworker and I got drenched in art as we drove through a downpour to attend the "Mug Shot" media event put on by the wonderful and welcoming artists that [Read more]
2012 – My year in pictures
2012 was another fantastic year of travel adventures. Last year's highlights were Gimli, Orlando and Turks & Caicos.
Mush!
On Saturday, our Northern Lights tour group spent the day dog sledding at Bluesky Expeditions. Our vehicle got stuck on the road in, so Bluesky's owner, Gerald, hopped on his [Read more]
Simply stated, Churchill is beautiful
Working at Travel Manitoba has its perks. I get to talk about all of its great destinations and I'm lucky enough to be visiting one right now. Churchill!
Christmas in paradise
So I've been lazing around over the Christmas holidays in the sumptuous and gorgeous Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands and haven't blogged a minute of it. Very [Read more]
Bass Harbor Head
Autumn, that wonderful time of year when everything looks burnt, cracked, weathered and aged. Here's one of my favourite paintings that always makes me think of the sweetness [Read more]
