We were in the mood for a picnic, but unfortunately temperatures in Manitoba do not allow for that right now. So we decided to wine (sparkling apple juice) & dine at the plant conservatory instead. It was warm, humid and we were surrounded by lush vegetation - pseudo summer perfection.
We were happily enjoying our tasty little lunch until a security guard told us we had to leave. We'll just have to be more sneaky next time.
More photos available here.
*In regards to the link: I'm always unsure about how many photos to add in a collage. Bigger, longer collages offer more information and details, but I'm afraid they might be boring. Smaller, shorter ones provide less information and detail, but are easier to glance at. Do you have a preference? I've been thinking of keeping the collages shorter, but linking each post to a flickr set with more photos. I would love to know what you think.
i stumbled across your blog- it's wonderful! i love your pictures- thanks for sharing your every day moments :)
ReplyDeleteLove these photos! It's so cute that you had a date at the conservatory!
ReplyDeletebarf. this is ridiculously dreamy. i die. also. i like short posts with flickr links. it's all the rage.
ReplyDeleteThat's too cute. I've been there so many times I would have never thought to go there on a picnic! Sorry you were kicked out :P
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet idea!! hope next time your date doesn't get interrupted!! happy monday :)
ReplyDeleteOh how romantic! Loving the pictures...
ReplyDeletei love your blog. amazing photos
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what a great idea. i want to copy it.
ReplyDeletei think the amount of photos you had in the flickr stream was a good amount.
just as i was thinking about getting rid of my picnic basket... i feel inspired to use it. lovely post.
ReplyDeleteand i like lots of photos on blogs. but it looks like i might be the only one.
what a great idea! i was craving a picnic at assiniboine park this weekend too, but didn't think as far as the conservatory!
ReplyDeletethese are just too perfect, love them!
ReplyDeleteand i don't mind super long posts and tons of photos, but i understand the simplicity of just 2-3 photos...so it's a toss up. i've always wanted to do simple-clean posts but i lose control everytime and load up 10+ photos !
Love that picnic idea! Too bad your got caught. Darn. I'm sure it was fun while it lasted!
ReplyDeleteI feel like you can never go wrong with more inspiring and informative pictures! This picnic looks simply magical!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Its so magical and reminds me of like peter pan haha I dont know why!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Too bad your picnic was cut short. Your photos are lovely, and I think it's a nice idea to link to the flickr set for those who want to see more.
ReplyDeleteHow romantic! That photograph of Mike with his foggy glasses is just adorable, I think it should have made it to the blog.
ReplyDeleteCan we double date soon?
Kim.
Amazing photos and such a fun afternoon!
ReplyDeletePicnics make the world go round, I'm sure of it. Way to make it happen :)
ReplyDeleteOnce again, your blog makes me SO HAPPY!!! Look at your picnic basket treats ... oh my. I wish we lived closer I have a feeling we would get ourselves into lots and lots of delicious adventures. XO!
ReplyDeletewow, GORGEOUS photos! so peaceful! i love picnics and i too have a lovely basket like yours. looks delightful.
ReplyDeletewhy is it with places like this that they want you to come and enjoy it, but not THAT much that picnic-time is off limits. what is that?
ReplyDeletehaha.
i love this and love that you both enjoy such cute little excursions jan-ban!
xo.
Aren't you so excited to see your engagement ring in all of your pictures? That was the most fun thing for me after I got engaged besides everyone knowing we were getting married :)
ReplyDeleteI love that last shot! I have the same struggle too, usually starting off with more photos for the collage, then gradually removing those that I find so-so. I try as hard as possible to post only the ones I really like and resisting the urge to put everything I've shot in.
ReplyDeleteSuper nice pictures, as always.
ReplyDeleteI would always select your most favorites and share those on the blog itself, the rest via flickr.
I think in this example the amount of pics in your flickr account, could also made it to the blog :)
hope this helps, have a lovely day, Kristina
how great post
ReplyDeletei love make pic nic with a good friend
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I really like the idea of keeping the collages shorter with a link to the whole flickr account. But I might forget to click on the link sometimes : /
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! And I agree with Kristina concerning the collage issue :-) Have a happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeletehow cute are you! this looks so picturesque.
ReplyDeletethis is awesome. the food? the scenery? let's switch lives?
ReplyDeletelovely blog, beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI love these photos. Awh the conservatory?! How lovely. :) Sounds just perfect. xox
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! I really love the sparkling apple juice being poured into the mug. Too bad the party was broken up too soon!
ReplyDeleteyour photos are adorable :) looks like a swell picnic. thanks for your lovely comment too!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I don't mind a lot of photos, but I do love your collages + flickr link, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a ridiculously cute date! I also cannot wait until warmer weather comes so we can have picnic dinners in the park.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the photos go, I probably always post too many, but I like long posts with lots of pictures :)
LOVING your blog by the way!
Oh my, this is fantastical :) I say the more photos, the better!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to know what type of camera and lens you use!
good grief, these pictures are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletejust found your blog. you take such great pictures :) Picture number three is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteoh I am so happy to have just stumbled across your blog!! I am originally from MB :) What a brilliant idea to get away from the cold. Stupid security
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