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    Virtual Garage Sale

    January 10, 2021 /

    The Brit and I are moving to the UK! This means we need to sell, sell, sell all the things. The below spreadsheet will be updated daily as we continue to add items and sell. If something doesn’t have a listing link (for photos) yet but has caught your fancy or you want more info, please email me here. Things will be listed on Facebook, Craigslist, and for clothes, shoes, books, on Poshmark. Please feel free to share with fellow Metro Vancouverites. (If the below list doesn’t scroll for you, you can also view the list here.) NOTES: We are in Port Moody and buyers must pick up their items…

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    Yasmine
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    Cozy Things to Enjoy This Fall & Winter

    November 15, 2020 /

    What are your favourite cozy things? Here's a list of favourite cozy and hygge items — perfect to gift yourself or the cozy enthusiasts in your life this holiday season. Let's get cozy!

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    Yasmine
  • City girl talks podcast guest book list recap 2020 - Woman reading Meet Me in Monaco with a mug of tea
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    The Complete 2020 City Girl Talks Book List

    November 14, 2020 /

    And now, for your holiday shopping and future reading pleasure, the FULL list of over 70(!) books we've talked about on the podcast in 2020 — as well as the Cup of Something Lovely Book Club selections. Happy reading!

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    Yasmine
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    My Pandemic Haircut Experience

    July 28, 2020 /

    The salon experience looks a little different these days, but it’s still just as fab a feeling to have your hair done. This is my pandemic haircut experience.

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    Yasmine
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    5 Things Every City Girl Needs for Summer 2020

    July 25, 2020 /

    Whether you're staying hyperlocal or hopping in the car for a road trip this summer, you'll need the essentials. Here's what's keeping me safe and comfortable this summer.

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    Yasmine
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    How to Save Money: 9 #GetThrifty Tips From My Mama

    May 10, 2020 /

    Mama Knows Best | You don't have to spend a fortune to live well. I promise. In honour of Mother's Day, I've shared some easy tips from my mama on how to save money.

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    My Home Office Ergonomic Essentials

    March 28, 2020 /

    Working from home doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Let's talk about ergonomic essentials for your home office (formerly known as the dining room).

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    7 Ways to Stay Positive While Physical Distancing

    March 14, 2020 /

    Anxious about COVID-19, physical distancing and lack of TP? Here are seven ways to stay positive and keep your spirits up as we ride the wave of uncertainty and supply hoarding.

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Hello, I'm Yasmine! West Coast City Girl is a travel and lifestyle blog focused on enjoying what the world has to offer while keeping well and staying on budget. Fuelled by Earl Grey tea and wine, I’ve made it my mission to live life knowing that one doesn’t have to spend a fortune or sacrifice wellness to have a fulfilling journey!

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One of my favourite words is attraversiamo. Not ju One of my favourite words is attraversiamo. Not just because it sounds lovely and Italian is forever a language I keep coming back to learn on Duolingo — but because it's a word with meaning.

Attraversiamo means 'let's go across'. I've always looked at a new year like crossing a very important street, so this word has resonated with me since the first time I read 'Eat Pray Love'. (I also like to think of this word when a new angel, like my dad, gets to heaven or wherever it is that our loved ones go when they leave us.)

Not only have I — and everyone else — crossed into 2021 with great relief, but it will be a year where I literally go across the country and over an ocean to a new home... because we are moving to England! (Where I will also have to properly get used to looking right instead of left first to cross the street. 🙈 ) Visa approval pending, I will be on a plane this spring to move to Cambridge with the 🇬🇧. 

No, a pandemic does not make for great timing to become an ex-pat, but there's never really perfect timing for anything in life. All we can do is wash our hands, wear a mask, and make space. And sell EVERYTHING.

And this is where I shamelessly tell you that we are in virtual garage sale mode, so if you're in Metro Vancouver or a 🇨🇦 Posher that needs/wants anything, click the LINK IN BIO to see the for sale list and listings. (House things, furniture, clothes, books, etc.) It will be updated daily with item listing links, etc. 

Happy New Year, folks! I wish you the very best in this brand new — and hopefully more positive — year. We are strong, we are smart, we are 

👒 @tilleyofficial 
👗 @orbclothing 
👜 @orbclothing 
🩴 @malvados 

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From the archives and because I miss him greatly, From the archives and because I miss him greatly, #TBT to my dad acing his first bubbly boomerang back in summer 2019. The man loved and respected wine like no one else I've met and I hope we can visit some of his favourite European wine destinations in 2021. 🤞

Happy New Year, Daddy. ✨  Happy New Year, everyone. It WILL be better. ❤ 🥂
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#happynewyear #byeeee2020 #peaceout2020 #hello2021 #westcoastcitygirl #citygirldrinks
Merry Christmas, everyone. Things look a little di Merry Christmas, everyone. Things look a little different this year, but nothing can take away KINDNESS, LOVE and RESILIENCE.  Be safe. Share joy (on Zoom). Wear a mask. ❤️
Anyone else miss standing in line to check your su Anyone else miss standing in line to check your suitcase? I never thought I would say that. I haven't NOT travelled somewhere in years. It feels so strange... and it’s something I’ve grieved in 2020.

A year ago, today, we were checking in at YYJ to fly to California for a few weeks. We packed just one suitcase for the two of us, a backpack for the 🇬🇧, and a purse and backpack for me. (This was actually a really great way to pack!)

The UK — and likely from there to Portugal to explore one of my dad's favourite places — will be our next travel destination. Hopefully in 2021. (Vaccines, first!) 🤞

Where are you keen to hop on a plane to when we can properly and safely do that again?

#citygirltravels #traveldreams
What cheers you up? I made scones a few days ago a What cheers you up? I made scones a few days ago and it went a long way to cheer me up for a few reasons:

✨ It was ALMOST like going for afternoon tea 
✨ I LOVE scones (and I've eaten more bread in 2020 than I have in almost a decade)
✨ The kitchen smelled amazing
✨ The Brit also enjoyed them — and that made me especially happy

Whatever is going on for you at the moment, I hope you can take some time to (safely and not in a way that will merit you a COVID violation fine...) do something that makes you happy. 

What has cheered you up these last couple of months? Let's make a list of happy things in the comments below! 🙌
Yesterday, my handsome father, Joseph (Joe) Leopol Yesterday, my handsome father, Joseph (Joe) Leopold Klein passed away. He was 73. This summer he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and he faced his diagnosis and treatment with a valiant, practical spirit and trademark dry humour. My amazing step-mum was with him when he left this world, and he and I were able to say our goodbyes. 'Cin-cin' was Joe's favourite clinking phrase, so for this last time: Cin-cin, Daddy. I love you. ❤️

Thank you to Richmond General Hospital staff for taking such good care of my father. You are dealing with a lot this year — please know you are appreciated. 

For anyone who has experienced loss of any kind in this shitty year, I see you, I hear you, I feel you. Know that it's okay to not be okay. But also know that we will get through it.
Dear Scotland: Happy St. Andrew’s Day! I miss yo Dear Scotland: Happy St. Andrew’s Day! I miss you. Stay safe. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🦄❤️ 

📍Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh 09/27/14
📸 taken by a kind hiker 

#westcoastcitygirl #citygirltravels #standrewsday
What are you gifting this year? If it's wine (like What are you gifting this year? If it's wine (like this lovely pink bubbly), or if you're just looking for some lovely wines to enjoy over a zoom catch up with friends, I've got your back. 

I've re-shared the link for my list of lovely and affordable BC Wines to celebrate the festive season with. 📲 Link in bio! 🥂

(Psst! Stay tuned for a cozy meals and wine pairings post! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it.)
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#westcoastcitygirl #citygirldrinks #BCwines #drinkBCwines #shoplocal #supportlocal #winelover #BCblogger #sheblogs #canadianblogger #shesips #whatimsipping #giftgift #winegiftguide #drinklocal #drinkresonsibly
It's officially official. 😷 Masks are now mand It's officially official. 😷  Masks are now mandatory in indoor public spaces across BC. Here's a little list of local to Vancouver and Canadian mask vendors selling reusable non-medical options (save and share with your IG fam!):

😷  @weaircanada - triple-layer, antimicrobial, adjustable ear elastic, for every purchase a tree is planted; DM me if you'd like a promo code! (Also, these are the only ones the 🇬🇧 will wear.)

😷  @daubanddesign - beautiful fabrics (including tie-dye), kid sizes, partial proceeds donated (These were the first masks I bought back in March — they are excellent.)

😷  @knixwear - water repellant, washable, adjustable ear elastic, patented fabric

😷  @sparrowpieces - fun fabrics, slot for a filter, wire is sewn in at nose bridge

😷  @stagefab - triple-layer, unisex fabrics, kid sizes; they make stage drapery, so you know they know fabric!

😷  @kasibamboo - made of bamboo and come with a filter, adjustable ear elastic, kid sizes (haven't tried these yet, but nice colours and good reviews); also sells filters and the mask are worn by @harbourair pilots

(All of the above ship across Canada; some internationally.)

😷 My favourite boutique @milaandpaige in New West has locally made masks for sale online or in-store.

😷 Your local dry cleaner or tailor is very likely making masks. Pick up one up with your newly cleaned dresses or jumpsuits that you'll be wearing to your Zoom xmas dinners.

Have you tried any of the above or do you have recommendations for local businesses in making masks in your city? Pop them in the comments below!

*NOTE: These are non-medical masks and cannot replace medical PPE (which is for the healthcare heroes). Wash your hands often and make sure to adhere to distancing guidelines. We’re all in this together!

Mask: @weaircanada 
Outfit: @orbclothing (gifted) @aritzia, @clearlyca 
Photo: @jjosuephotos
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The Clockmaker's Daughter
The Clockmaker’s Daughter
by Kate Morton
Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
by Rolf Gates
Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More
Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More
by Courtney Carver
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
by Stephen Fry
The Science of Service: The Proven Formula to Drive Customer Loyalty and Stand Out from the Crowd
The Science of Service: The Proven Formula to Drive Customer Loyalty and Stand Out from the Crowd
by Mark Colgate

 


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