last stop.....Bridgetown, Barbados

Let me tell you....everything you've ever heard about Barbados, is true. It truly is a beautiful island.

We did lots of fun things. We went boogie boarding.

We saw turtles.

We lost our sunglasses. Well actually, A and my brother in law lost their sunglasses.

We went snorkeling.

We saw lots of fish.

And a parting shot. A on the boogie board.

Scarborough, Tobago

So behind in posting/editing haha! It's April and I'm still posting February pictures! Anyway, this first picture is actually from our river tubing experience in Grenada which was surprisingly more fun than I gave it credit for =P

Tobago had such picturesque beaches we were in love the moment we left the cab and stepped onto its beautiful shores. I mean, look!

The colourful rock formations along the shoreline immensely complemented the blues and greens of the ocean.

By the way, these beautiful photographs were taken by my darling husband, A.

This picture reminds me so much of the Corona commercial haha.

We also went to the Bucco reef and Nylon pool, also known as the fountain of youth. It's this 3-4 feet deep water somewhat in the middle of the ocean or so it felt like it. We took a glass bottom boat that brought us to this location and we went for a bit of snorkeling. The current was very strong though, so we had to hold on to a rope while snorkeling, which was weird because we practically had to fiddle with the snorkels and mind the rope at all times.

You can't really tell from this picture but we were soooo far away from the shore!

We were told the Royals used to come here because the bottom is lined with decomposed corals used for exfoliating to promote and enhance natural youthful appearance and beauty.

St. George's, Grenada

St. George's, Grenada

Grenada is also known as the Spice Isle because it is the leading producer of most well-known major spices. In fact, as a souvenir, we bought several spices wrapped in lauhala boxes. Here's some nutmeg =)

The island is so green and lush and on the way to the river tubing site, we were up here at some point.

And here's the view

We also passed two friendly monkeys on the way. They were both very friendly and knew how to socialize.

And smart too! Look, this one's peeling his own banana.

We took a picture with this lady displaying cacao (or cocoa) which is the base for all chocolate products.

And what do you know, a chocolate tree!

And the beach was equally beautiful as the other islands we've been to. The sand was perfect with hardly any rocks or corals along the shoreline, and the beach was perfectly calm. It's almost as if the islands were having a contest on which one has the best beach. This was my favorite (so far!).

I have yet to upload the river tubing pictures which was a lot of fun. Oh, what I would give to be on the beach again! Although, I can't really complain about the nice warm weather we're having just a few days shy of spring. 17 degrees, baby! I should spend more of it outside, and actually get some sun =)

my two loves - sugar and paper!

What a busy two months! Lately, I've been feeling sooo bogged down. There's been hardly any time to just stop and think! I guess it's payback since I had such a laid back vacation where I hardly did or thought about work! I'm ending all my sentences in exclamation marks! That alone is a definitive sign of stress! (it's time for another vacation?? haha!) Don't get me wrong though. I am grateful. And after such an eventful vacation, I think I have more appreciation for life than ever before. Anyway....

Since I am waaay behind in vacay photos editing, I am taking a break to update on what I've been doing the last few months. Shall we?

I'm starting backwards 'cause it's easier to remember =P

I was working on these baby shower cupcakes for a dear friend. I had this idea to make chocolate swirls and I since I couldn't do too many things at once, I needed A's help to help me make them. He did an awesome job, didn't he?!

And since he was strangely successful, why stop there? He made these chocolate nests too!

A closer look...

My classic fondant booties with the heart applique on red velvet cupcakes. I thought the flags were brilliant! I never had to answer which one is which!

Here's some of them...

And some more! Props for A for such amazing photos!

In clear boxes! I get sooo excited about packaging!

I was also working on these cookie monster baby shower invites last weekend

And lastly, I am creating these invitation samples for two weddings we're covering in the summer. I think I love the idea of boxed invites now as much as I love pocketfolds. They're so elegant.

I love this pink and green theme!

Love the single flower! The orchid always makes everything more elegant.

With a different flower option in vibrant pink!

We also made Save the Dates for them using the engagement pictures we took. Will post them soon(ish!) haha.

And that's it folks! Lots to do in April with invitation projects, photoshoots and other stuff. Hoping I'd get better at updating as these are almost two months worth!

Roseau, Dominica

Roseau, Dominica

This is the view that welcomed us upon docking. Isn't it beautiful?

On our way to the lush rainforest, we passed by some locals selling handmade products. I loved this little bug things! They were all handmade and hand painted.

We passed this on the way to Trafalgar falls. The tour guide ahead of us said this looks like diarrhea. Couldn't agree more

This is what we were hiking for. It was worth it!

Woohoo, we made it!

It was unbelievably cold but we went in anyway. The water was crystal clear!

We also visited the boiling sulfur springs.

And finally, some downtime relaxing in the hot springs!