The title says it all --what could be better than locally grown organic flowers on a piece of fabric that has been embroidered on many years ago and now lovingly appreciated by partygreen celebrations. It's one of the things that we do so well - saving time for our clients while giving them a special... Continue Reading →
Hello, I just had to show you this short cut. I have a round table with an umbrella as you can see from the pictures. I bought a vintage table cloth and when I brought it home to wash it I discovered a large ugly spot that I just couldn't get rid of. So I... Continue Reading →
If I hold the lavender from my garden close enough to the camera can you smell how wonderful it is? My daughter and I made wreaths using sewing thread. We took the leaves off (although you could leave them on if you wish). Start by gathering a little bundle and then looping the thread around... Continue Reading →
Here is the family playing at a beach on the westcoast. From these pictures you couldn't tell it is July here! Other than it is not too cold-- just very grey.. Hope you are able to play despite the weather.. Lise-Lotte
Here is a wonderful hike that we did recently at Mackenzie Bight. Thank you to my oldest daughter for the pictures (all except the one with the red berries that I took) We hear so much about children and youth not having enough time outside and not having a connection with nature. It seems so... Continue Reading →
I always get so excited at the market when I see all the flats of strawberries. You know the part about how you forget the pain of childbirth and it allows you to have another child? Well, to a far lesser extent on that continuum - you get excited about the strawberries, enticed by the... Continue Reading →
Just as we were leaving, something special happened....isn't it a beautiful butterfly...aahh childhood in the summer... I hope something equally special happens for you after a cool swim in a lake... Lise-Lotte
Our family likes to make crepes (with spelt instead of flour). our crepe recipe 4 large organic eggs, 1 cup spelt, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons melted butter. Place all ingredients into a blender, blend for 30 seconds, scrape down sides. You could let it sit covered for an hour, but... Continue Reading →
Here is an idea that is SO simple. I was given a lovely book wrapped in this gorgeous paper for my birthday. Since the paper was in such good shape and it was of such good quality to start with ( and I LOVE the artwork!), I wanted to use it somehow. I simply glued... Continue Reading →
Someone furry is interested in any strawberries that people might not be interested in because a slug had a few bites first! By the way, we did share all of our berries evenly, in case you are a sibling seeing this picture and remembering back to your own childhood...yes it is fair in this house..... Continue Reading →
Hello I want to show you my latest little project. I had some leftover black paint from a larger house painting project and some fabric in my stash that I used to cover the pillows I bought at a recent garage sale (a project my daughter was doing with her Girl Guides as a fundraiser... Continue Reading →
A bee hard at work.. My mason bee "condo" We appreciate it....
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