Birthday Staycation, Valentino & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

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This past weekend I celebrated my 35th birthday. To celebrate, my husband planned a mini-staycation for us. It’s been almost 3 years since we’ve had a little getaway just the 2 of us. He surprised me by booking us a hotel at the Fairmont at YVR (Vancouver airport). We went to Seattle for the day to do some shopping and then we spent the next 2 nights at the Fairmont. We spent Saturday in Downtown Vancouver, going to my favourite shops and eating at my favourite restaurants. We skytrained it from our hotel and it was great. No worries about parking.

In Bellingham, we found a cute sandwich shop called Gandolfo’s. They have a store in New York and it’s decorated to celebrate and honour the men and women who protect us everyday. The service was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything is home made and they have an huge selections of sandwiches. Next time we head down to Seattle we will definitely be stopping by :).

Gandolfo's

Gandolfo's

Gandolfo's

The menu

Gandolfo's

I was a bit worried at first about staying at the airport, as in planes are very noisy!!!! I’m here to say that if you ever want a quiet hotel, stay at the airport. It is sooooo sound proof that I didn’t hear anything. I only could hear our adjacent neighbours leave and that’s it. It was so quiet it was unbelievable. Friday night we laid in bed watching a movie and the planes take off. It was surreal!! I really felt like we were on vacation.

Fairmont YVR

The view from our room

Fairmont YVR

Fairmont YVR

Fairmont YVR

Fairmont YVR

Fairmont YVR

We enjoyed ourselves so much at the Fairmont YVR that we are thinking of making this into a yearly thing. It was so relaxing and much needed!!!

On the skytrain on our way Downtown

Skytrain

Like I said earlier, on Saturday we took the Skytrain from the airport to Downtown Vancouver. It was a lot of fun to ride it and we felt like tourists. One of our first stops was to Holt Renfrew. I’ve been talking about these heels forever and my husband humoured me and accompanied me while I tried them on. They are not in this Mama’s budget, yet!!! This is something that I would and will have to save for. I tried on 2 pairs: a black patent one and a nude/pink studded one. They were both absolutely stunning! I had a hard time leaving the nude/pink one behind, but once I’ve saved for it, it’s going to make buying them and wearing them all the more better!!!!!

In heaven at Holt Renfrew trying on Valentino heels

Valentino Heels

Valentino Heels

Valentino Heels

Aren’t they absolutely stunning?!?!?!?!?!? Even my husband agreed that they are gorgeous :). Now to win the lottery!!!!!!!

Our next stop was lunch. We decided to go to Reflections, since I’ve now been there twice and my husband hasn’t been. The food was delicious as always and my husband loved the food.

Our next stop was to get me some birthday cupcakes and then we headed to my favourite bakery, Thierry’s for coffee. Funny thing happened once we got to the bakery, we couldn’t resist sharing dessert. Funny how that happens!!! :)

Cupcakes

Theirry's

My husband surprised me with a rose Saturday morning

Rose

For dinner, we headed to one of my absolute favourite restaurants, Vij’s. It’s an amazing Indian restaurant that leaves you not only full, but wanting to lick off your plate.

Vij's

Thank you to my amazing husband for this wonderful weekend. It wasn’t really about my birthday, it was about us and having some much needed time for ourselves. I really do hope that we make this into a yearly thing!!!! :)

Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 125 of you fabulous ladies that linked up last week!!! :) Not just a great turnout, but the best turnout yet. Thank you guys so much for all your support!!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!! If you are interested in co-hosting please email me at [email protected]. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.

This week’s fabulous co-hosts are:

Amber from Avec Amber

Avec Amber

&

Angele from The European Malteser

The European Malteser

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Rachel from Rachel the Hat

Rachel the Hat Niki from Glossy Blonde

Glossy Blonde Iris from Love, Iris

Love, Iris

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67 thoughts on “Birthday Staycation, Valentino & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up”

  1. Reasons to Dress (@reasonstodress)

    Your husband is so thoughtful!! I don’t think it would even enter my husband’s radar to do something like this for my birthday! I love the idea of a staycation. Sometimes you don’t need o go far just to get away. And who knows….now that your husband knows your size in Valentino shoes maybe next year he’ll surprise you.

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  2. Madaline

    It looks like such a fabulous birthday! Those black shoes are beyond gorgeous - I think I might start saving up too! (Although the truth is I really can’t stop thinking about the pickle! We don’t have them in Italy and so I haven’t had one in a long long time!)

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  3. Jill

    What a fun weekend! Sometimes the best getaways are when you stay close to home! Happy Belated Birthday! Loving those amazing pink and nude heels!

    Jill
    dousedinpink.blogspot.com

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    1. admin Post author

      I feel refreshed and ready to take on the world for the next month or so and then I’ll be back to normal fatigue :)

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  11. Red Tag Chic Los Angeles

    Wow those V-heels fit you like a dream….thanks for sharing your lovely birthday celeb with us!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  13. Amy Ann

    What a fun getaway! I am so glad you got some time with your hubby. Those cupcakes look amazing. The studded Valentino heels are my ultimate wish too, but my budget doesn’t allow for them either! I also would love a Rebecca Minkoff bag. One day!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  15. Janise

    That’s so sweet of your hubby to take you away! Those Valentino shoes are to die for…I’m still saving for them…I think by the time I’m ready they will be out of style LOL ! Thank you for hosting the link up and have a great weekend :)

    xo,
    Janise

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  17. Lana

    What a fun getaway with your husband! Thanks for sharing the restaurant in Bellingham - we haven’t been there, but it looks great! Thanks for hosting the link up.

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  20. Ginny

    This looks lie a wonderful vacation :) and the Valentio heels, wow. I saw them on a blogger yesterday and could believe how mic they cost! How can anyone justify that???

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      I know. I can and will only justify it if I save without sacrificing other things. There’s a blogger, quite a famous one, who owns more then one pair… I can’t even begin to imagine!!!

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  22. Jess

    So sweet! Sounds like such a lovely time. My hubby and I like to go to a BNB or a lovely cabin for a getaway. So nice with the heart coffe and the rose, not to mention the RnR! I know what you mean about needing a vaca and RNR! Happy Birthday!
    from the link up, jess
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  27. Because Shanna Said So

    Happy belated birthday!! What a great husband you have!! From the smile on your face, I can tell how happy and excited you were!! So happy you guys got to explore and enjoy! You deserve it!! Also, thanks for the sweet comment you left on my blog yesterday. It’s nice to know we are not alone!! Chin up!! :)

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  28. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom

    Oh, gosh! I LOVE those shoes… the pink studded ones are trendy and fun and the black ones with the bow would be beautiful for a formal or casual outfit!! And, that menu is crazy from the deli! How did you ever decide?!

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  30. Brittany Williams

    Happy Birthday!!!! It looked like you had an amazing time!! Those Valentino’s are most certainly lovely!! Wish I had a pair myself!!

    xoxo
    Brittany
    http://lovestyletransform.com

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  36. nara

    You should check out the Anneke heels from Sole Society. Not Valentino but look like an adorable alternative for a fraction of the price.

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  37. ADA

    What a wonderful birthday you had. Love the idea of seeing the planes as they are about to leave. Also trying out different restaurants and cafes is my idea of a wonderful vacation since I love to eat and drink coffee & tea. Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos, Agi. =)

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  38. davisbe

    Happy belated birthday. Sounds like an great way to spend a birthday weekend without traveling around the world. LOVE the rockstuds! I’ve never tried a pair on but they look Ohhhh! and the price Ouucchh! :( I can’t justify it. I did get some new TB Miller sandals. https://www.flickr.com/photos/39715038@N00/14720332195/

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