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I was supposed to feature a new cafe, but I was not satisfied with how my photos turned out. So as an impromptu post, I thought of just sharing how my eventful Saturday went!

9:00am - ootds before breakfast (winnipeg weather strikes again with the cold hence the cardigan)

10:00am - Toast and Mocha for breakfast (yes, this was the cafe I was supposed to feature but I'll definitely go back for better shots, I promise!)

An event where various buildings all over the city open its doors to the public for free tours

11:00am - Heritage Winnipeg held its annual Doors Open weekend and for the first time had the City Hall be part of it. This was my first stop for the day and yes, I did meet Mayor Brian Bowman!

12:00nn - Artspace building had free rooftop access! I've always wondered how it looked on top.

1:00pm - Next stop, Bank of Montreal which still had the original marble columns and gold ceiling accents. Also saw one of the many vaults that became the physical foundation of the building.

2:00pm - Last stop was Royal Canadian Mint where the coins of the world are made. I was not allowed to take pictures from the tour of their production stations but was quite astonished by the architecture & landscape of the building that I had to share it here. 

I hope you enjoyed how this post turned out. Off to another eventful weekend. See you next week!

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Thanks to Arianne for taking these ootds and accompanying me at the event! 

Last Saturday, I was fortunate to be a part of Table for 1201, a cool dining and architectural event in the city. Table for 1201 is one of the longest public dining experience in the world. There is also a table design competition incorporated within the event. Let me break it down for you. There are 1201 diners grouped to 8 per table; each of them has a captain responsible for table design; everyone wears white; the dining location is only revealed a couple of hours before the event; the food is prepared by renowned Winnipeg chefs Mandel Hitzer & Ben Kramer; wine & beer is quite abundant and basically, everyone has a wonderful time! This year, Table for 1201 was held at the Legislative grounds, encircling the fountain in the south side of the building. I was seated at Table 21 and the table captain was Caleb McGinn and Eric Arnason, who designed a wooden wine dispenser in the shape of the historical Red River. Kudos to them for winning second place! After the delicious dinner, the Winnipeg Art Gallery also hosted an after party for the sea of white-frocked guests. If you get the opportunity to attend Table for 1201 next year, take it! It's seriously one of the most epic experience ever!

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The weekend was not only full of sunshine & warmth but also an abundance of pop up shops all over the city. It was impossible to check all of them out but I did manage to drop by my faves. 

Friday, May 1

 Food Truck season is on! The Red Ember Calabrese pizza never disappoints.

Local Artist, Kal Barteski had her pop up exhibit where I got some prints & Macarons by Holly

Saturday, May 2

Much awaited, Third + Bird Market was a blast! Managed to get a number of things like:

- Emma's Doll Party Rainbow/Purple doll - 

- Utoffeea chocolate & toffee treat - 

- Northlore facial serum -

- Coal and Canary candle - 

- Shelmerdine Spruce tree - 

Sunday, May 3

Prep Cares Cut-a-thon, a fundraising event for rescue dogs with special appearance of new summer must try, Pop Cart Winnipeg.

Last stop, the Normandy x Originunknown pop up shop where I got a customized comb