seattle neon

Bread of Life Mission

Last week I spend part of the week in Seattle, Washington.  While roaming the streets and taking in some much needed vitamin D, I took the opportunity to document some of the city's great vintage (and some replica) neon signs.  It even became a bit of a challenge between my husband and I to see who could spot a new one first. I'm not sure we got them all, but we did manage to put in a lot of miles in our search.

Nitelite Tavern, inside the Diller Hotel, State Hotel

Public Parking

Top Pot Doughnuts, Zeeks Pizza, Super Car Wash

Bar sign outside Diller Hotel

J M Hotel

Virginia Inn, Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge, Comet Tavern, Poquito's Mexican Food, The Paramount, Dahila Lounge, Diller Hotel

Bergman Luggage

i left my heart in san francisco

Just to get you in the mood...Tony Bennett I Left My Heart ...

1. Looking out on the city from the W San Francisco.  2.  Cafe Zoetrope http://www.cafecoppola.com.  3. Vintage on Valencia St.  4. Street style boogie.  5.  Good luck x2.  6.  In the window of Tosca Cafe, Columbus Ave.  7.  Hawaiian tuna with apples and chips, yummy lunch.  8.  Pier 39 and those noisy kids.  9.  Welcome Home. 10.  On the merry-go-round, missing Bunny.

I had such a great week in San Francisco, great food, great shopping, great people and the best tour guide/companion ever!  We'll see you soon SF.

Castro Theater, San Francisco http://www.castrotheatre.com/

toronto walk about

1. 'This is so amazing, there are no words' Penny Arcade Vintage. 2. My hosts, Jess and Ryan. 3. Lightening in the distance. 4. New vintage, Emporium, I Miss You, closed on Mondays :( 5. The Common, best coffee and scene in the city. 6. The Dakota, resident band The Beauties. 7. Late night shopping. 8. Store watch dog. 9. Sweet ride. 10. The Drake Hotel.

Photos S Mingay

miami - hello, good-bye

1 I think that we were taken for a ride, both literally and figuratively.  $82.50 from the airport to our hotel in South Beach, WTF! 2 "The Meatball" at Prime Italia, more food than anyone 1 person should ever eat!!! (We shared and still did not finish it). 3 Loving this dress at All Saints. 4 By the pool, no sign of tropical storm Debby! 5 Larger than life street art in the Design District. 6 Mix and match drinks at SLS Hotel. 7 Sewing fancy at All Saints. 8 Dodge Dart.  The driver was actually pulling away and I stopped him to snap this shot, I'm sure he thought I was nuts, but he did stop! 9 In the sun.

Photos S Mingay

hotel ocho

Built in 1902, and located in the heart of downtown Toronto, this historic building was the home to several industries and businesses. Painstakingly restored, it has been transformed into an industrial loft-style hotel, restaurant and lounge.  With only 12 rooms, it is an intimate and quaint home away from home.

Located on Spadina Avenue, one block off Queen West, the Hotel Ocho was a perfect choice for a recent trip I took to Toronto to visit some of my favourite vintage shops.

www.hotelocho.com