August 26, 2011

Get away lovers!

Well we're back from our quick lovers' getaway, and it was just what the doctor ordered!
I got off work early on Saturday, and Derek and I checked into the Hotel Fort Garry, here in Winnipeg. It is a super old (supposedly haunted) stunning hotel where we spent our wedding night, so we were thrilled when my parents booked us in for the night! We slipped into the cozy white bathrobes, popped a bottle of champagne and just relaxed
We went to Inferno's Bistro for dinner which was uhhhh-mazing and then headed back to our room for the night. In the morning we had the incredible brunch and then headed out to Amuricuh. We spent the first night there in Grand Forks, hit up the Super Target and stocked up on all of our favorite American things, (things that we can't buy in Canada for some weird reason) Nut Roll, jalapeƱo Cheetos and Lemonheads! If you're a Canadian, I'm sure you have "An American Thing", if you do, let me know what yours is!
 (sorry for the lousy picture, I would re-take it but most of these are long devoured!)

Then we hit up Happy Harry's to get some wine (holy cow it's crazy how cheap alcohol is in the states!) then we had some greasy mexican food and went back to our Hotel for the night.
We headed to Fargo, ND the next morning for one last night away. We know, we know...Fargo...so romantic...not (no offence Fargo!) but sometimes it's nice to just get outta town! 
We passed this beauty along the way! 

I may or may not have done a lot of thrifting...note the full cart and the full basket...typical.

Next we went to my favorite restaurant in Fargo- A Taste of Italy, and it did not disappoint! They have the most insane spinach and artichoke dip ever!  

We really didn't do a whole lot while away, just a whole lot of eating and relaxing and lovey dovey quality time, it was perfect!

Until next time...
xo
Erin

18 comments:

  1. Sounds like the perfect vacation to me! I LOVE the picture of you shopping. That needs to be a postcard or a business card!

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  2. love that yellow dress while shopping, CUTE!

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  3. Rudy Tuesday looks so muscular! Has he been working out straight since I saw him last week?

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  4. Both Grand Forks and Fargo have some awesome thrifting! 'Valley Thrift Shoppe' and the 'St. Vincent de Paul' shops in Grand Forks are my faves!

    There are a gazillion 'American' items that I stock-up on when we head 'down south'...Vanilla Coke, Archer Farms salad dressings from Target (soooo good!)and also my beloved Hint of Jalapeno Tostitos!

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  5. You guys are so cute that I kind of threw up a little.

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  6. Target is my fav thing about the states! Esp if it's a SUPER target!

    Of course the cheap alcohol comes in at a close second! :)

    km. http://youmeandwhomever.blogspot.com

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  7. It is always nice to have some relaxing time with you lover:)! All of this looks like so much fun!

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  8. I'm from Montana and whenever I go to Canada I get peanut butter Kit Kat bars. Maybe sometime we'll have to swap treats!

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  9. Jalapeno cheetohs?!Sounds divine!
    Love the shopping pic!

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  10. lemonheads! woohoo

    thanks for sharing :)

    -grace

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  11. I just came back from Grand Forks and I loade dup coconut m&m's and Land O lakes supreme hot chocolates.

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  12. so agree with me, is the fargo savers vintage section not like total easy pickings? What the hell???? Always get good stuff there.

    Also - got 2 40s of vodka for 20 bucks at the border! So worth the trip.

    I have to come visit soon!!!

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  13. Okay... that picture of you with the super full cart and all, pretty much my fav.

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  14. THat's adorable. I love the pictures. xo, rv

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  15. I went out dancing with 4 best friends & spent the night at the Fort Garry for my 20th this year!
    So fun.
    I love the Sobe Lifewaters from the States. And Neutrogena & Jemma Kidd makeup!
    I love it when designers make affordable lines for Target. It feels like you've won the lottery.

    xo

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  16. Looks like a great time! You wore such cute outfits. ;)

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  17. I absolutely love those Cheetos. They are definitely my favorite. :)

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  18. The photo of you thrifting, was that in Winnipeg? Because I'm pretty sure I saw you wearing that in a Value Village in Winnipeg on the 28th and I thought you were the cutest girl ever!

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