2/21/12

On Sunday night, we headed out of the city to Gimli, Manitoba. We stayed the night and took full advantage of the provincial holiday on Monday (Louis Riel day).

Our good friend Linda is from Gimli and gave me some valuable recommendations when planning this little getaway. Among her suggestions was visiting this little warming lodge located in a provincial park just north of town. It's always fully stocked with kindling, firewood, and matches. Anyone in the mood for a fire can use it (so amazing, right?). We brought some snacks & a deck of cards and spent a few hours there.

Also, Mike would be disappointed if I didn't mention his ingenious system for drying out his shoes. ;)
Our little trip to Gimli last winter.
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40 comments:

  1. {jaclyn}February 21, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Those finger foods look delicious! One of my good friends just moved to Gimli from here in Minnesota. They are working at a Bible camp up there. Small world.

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    1. janisFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:22 AM

      What a coincidence! Well, you'll have to give her the tip a about this little warming lodge! :)

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  2. JoceeFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    the photos are beautiful! looks like so much fun. i think i'll have to do this one day :)
    -jocee <3

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  3. HollyFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    So cute and cozy! I would love to have a fireplace or stove in my home.

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  4. whitney johnsonFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    sometimes i prefer short overnight stays over a longer vacation. always such a nice little break. :)

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  5. kateFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    What a great little spot to rest and warm your toes! Sounds like a great getaway. I could use one of those right now. :)

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  6. Lindsay RondoFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    so warm and cozy. a little weekend trip is so refreshing.

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  7. Laura Dunford February 21, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    lets discuss what camera and lens you are using, please? you make the most ordinary photos look extraordinary. I love them all.

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    1. janisFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM

      thanks laura beth :)

      the camera is the canon 5D mk ii, and the lens is 50mm f/1.4

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  8. CarolineFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    dreamy. all together dreamy. the simple kind of dreamy. the kind I love.

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  9. she.February 21, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    what a cozy little trip to take

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  10. bethFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    how warm and lovely.

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  11. Lucent ImageryFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I love these kind of community places that promote use of space and honesty. Just lovely. I adore your photos.

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    1. janisFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      me too! i love how trusting everyone is that it will be used appropriately.

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  12. Amanda Jane JonesFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    so so cozy!!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    I agree with Laura Beth. Your photos are simple yet extravagant. SO beautiful!

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  14. paddle to shoreFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Andre surprised me this morning by visiting your blog BEFORE me. yeah, he came over with his laptop to tell me how "cute" your feet were by the fire, haha! xo

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    1. kylieFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:53 PM

      ha! kim i love this, how adorable. and janis - this is the cutest coziest getaway. cant love it enough!

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    2. janisFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:31 PM

      ha! that's so nice :)
      mike also likes reading both of your blogs!

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  15. nancyFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I adore these photos. that is such a sweet idea for a getaway :)

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  16. OrianaFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    so picturesque! beautiful pictures.

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  17. AbbeyFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    aah, i love gimli. so beautiful. i've never been to that little nook, though. looks so cozy. yes, i definitely need to go back there soon.

    xo

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    1. janisFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:31 PM

      yes! you should check it out. it's at camp morten. let me know if you need more specific directions :)

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  18. the best part of my day...February 21, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    My friend named his cat, Gimli. Seems he came from that exact spot. Neat.
    Looks like a dreamy time away. Cheers for sharing.

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  19. kimberlyFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Looks like such a beautiful place. Love the pictures of the socks and cards. So simple yet so beautiful. :)

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  20. CelesteFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Is it weird that one of my favorite things about this post is that the city, Gimli, reminds me of one of the dwarves in The Hobbit?

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  21. ShirleyFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I love the idea of the lodge, and that 2nd photo with the socks and fire is my favorite, so cozy!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    you take lovely photos! I just stumbled upon your blog and I love it so far :)

    x

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  23. AshleyFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    This is the coziest, sweetest getaway! The cottage looks so tiny! I love that you're eating raspberries :)

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  24. LizFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    SO glad to have found your blog! Such gorgeous photography and a beautiful life! New follower :)

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  25. KamilaFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    just adorable! ;)

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  26. Bohemian KateFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Um, this may be my new favorite blog...love the photos! Especially the one with the cards :)

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  27. another featherFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    what i wonderful idea that place! it looks perfect

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  28. between 7 and 9February 23, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Picture perfect! How cozy!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    what card game were you playing?
    also that snack looks YUMM.
    i really like gimli too, i have happy memories there :)

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    1. janisFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:02 PM

      the game was spit! i learned it when i was studying in québec. it's a fun, fast paced game! :)

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  30. Cassandra DiasFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I love these photos! Looks so cozy :D

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  31. Sarah JaneFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Oh what fun!
    Love the warmth & coziness of these, looks like such a good time.

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  32. Jenna EMarch 8, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    we have a woodstove in our house. My home always feels like a cozy cabin and I LOVE it

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