music monday.

In light of the recent Vancouver Folk Festival I have been brushing up on all the music that was featured this weekend. One Dan Mangan in particular.  I had heard a lot of this Vancouverite's music on CBC Radio  and even run into him whilst in a Kerrsidale flower shop but this week I made the plunge to buy his newest album Nice, Nice, Very Nice (2009) and I love it! My songs for recommendation  Road Regrets and The Indie Queens Are Waiting.  

music.

Today Madison Violet was featured on CBC Radio 2's Concerts on Demand and I instantly fell in love with this song. 

Another concert to add to the list, they are playing the Vancouver Folk Festival...

yum.

Yesterday I had the most amazing flat bread Pizza at 

The Beach House.

I am now inspired and more determine than ever to make my own flat bread pizza.

I think I may try this recipe from Martha Stewart and then add some bocchini cheese, tomato, and fresh basil with a balsamic reduction drizzle on top.

Makes 16

• 1 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (from one 1/4-ounce envelope)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and hands
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl
• Coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 large egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
• Sea salt, for sprinkling
• 1/4 cup fresh rosemary or thyme (or a combination)

Directions

1. Place water in a medium bowl; sprinkle with yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, oil, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and the sugar. Stir until dough forms.
2. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead with floured hands until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let dough stand in a warm, draft-free place until it doubles in volume, about 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces; cover with plastic wrap. Roll out 1 piece to roughly 4 by 10 inches on a lightly floured surface; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash; sprinkle with sea salt and herbs. Repeat with remaining dough, arranging 4 pieces per sheet.
4. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until crisp and golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool on sheets on a wire rack.

Yum!

Music Monday.

Last week these guys rock my world live at the Biltmore.

Next week it is off to Seattle to see this guy and his amazing piano skills.

Later this summer it will be off to see these guys rock the Malkin Bowl.

First two concerts only $10. Life is good.

This summer has been my first attempt at growing Strawberries.

and they have been extremely successful.

The first ripe strawberry. My pride and joy.

home decor i heart.

{I have recently inherited some beautiful colorful books

 and love the color coordination here}

{the arches in this hall give it such elegance}

{White will always win me over}

{My bottle collection is still going strong...}

{Flowers from the garden are also a must all summer long!}