upcycling

Tom in his new toque © 2011 . All rights reserved.

… it’s the latest rage dontcha know. Type it into pinterest. Or tumblr. Or google images. Or etsy. Or flickr. You’ll be inundated. Some of the ideas? Not so great. Their intent is Good. Not unlike crafting. With Phentex. (ugh!) … Continue reading

Hello December!

Apples in Snow © 2011 . All rights reserved.

The snow that was, is gone. And it feels more like late autumn than early winter outside. Which is messing with my need to get on the Christmas Countdown bandwagon. For the first time …ever… we will not be altogether … Continue reading

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Happy (American) Thanksgiving!

The First Snow © 2011 . All rights reserved.

… for all my friends south of the border, Happy Turkey Day! In other news, our first snow arrived yesterday. Off to enjoy it before it melts. Maybe even take some more pictures. Pin It

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52 in 52

November Trail © 2011 . All rights reserved.

I’ve been thinking of doing a 52 in 52 challenge … project. I turn 52 this year. There are 52 weeks in a year. Prophetic. One piece of art each week for a year. Sounds like a plan Stan! I … Continue reading

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uh. oh.

Fall Berries © 2011 . All rights reserved.

I’m becoming a photo snob! I just realized this as I was browsing through etsy. And pinterest. And tumblr too though the quality is generally pretty high there. I haven’t always been diligent about taking wonderful photos of my own … Continue reading

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Christmas makes me crafty

Mint Hot Chocolate Treasury © 2011 . All rights reserved.

‘Mint Hot Chocolate’ by InVintageMode Nature photography – wi… CarolynCochran… $33.00 Le Coquette Ruffled Sca… bonzie $63.00 Holiday Hugs and Holly … EllenasPaperHo… $4.00 Christmas trees, home … kaleda $38.00 Young girl’s mint g… SimplyWarm $20.00 FRESH – Water Drop … Continue reading

A new era begins

Table Vignette © 2011 . All rights reserved.

We spent last weekend being city mice combining obligation with pleasure. Kinda like that ol’ spoonful of sugar helping the medicine go down. Eating out. Stopping frequently for coffee, preferably in a window-side cushy chair all the better to people … Continue reading

stop’n'go

Into Each Day a Little Rain Must Fall © 2011 . All rights reserved.

stop. start. stop. start. stop. … where I am. This …   … reminds me of this … Pin It

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Walking for clarity

Welcome home © 2011 . All rights reserved.

  Some of my best ideas come from my morning walks. This morning was no exception. I was contemplating this space. It seems to be a preoccupation these days. Life seems to be quite unfocussed right now. Imagery swirling in … Continue reading

A lovely time was had by all

Thanksgiving table 2011 © 2011 . All rights reserved.

I THINK I’m just about UNstuffed. oy! Thanksgiving horn of plenty indeed. The savory menu consisted of the starring Roast Turkey with traditional British Forcemeat (read: sausage stuffing), Bread stuffing, Orange Butternut Squash, Mashed Potatoes, Roast Root Vegetables, Carrots & … Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving © 2011 . All rights reserved.

Inspired by a photo I saw on pinterest, I created my own “Welcome!” wheelbarrow.   Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving to you all! Pin It

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