Recently I found myself doing something that had the inside of my mind giving me a different narrative than what the outside was actually living. Let me explain. I had been asked by a lovely knitting friend if I could make a wedding bouquet for her daughter's wedding. I was so honoured to be asked.... Continue Reading →
This was my opening line when people came to my table at the Yuletide Fair at Bilston Creek Farm in November. Here's the exciting news---- I get to go again! They accepted me for their Spring Market Series- there are 3 weekends and I will be at the last weekend March 31, April Fools Day,... Continue Reading →
Recently I was looking for the wire which I remember putting away in a "safe place" last year after tidying up from the wreath making workshops- I would be all set for this year! Have you ever done that? Put something away: gifts for a birthday bought months ahead while on a trip, the perfect... Continue Reading →
I hope you have a wonderful day
Here are a few pictures from a recent bohemian birthday that I did for a girl who turned 17. She invited her friends to dress up to do pictures in the garden (since they are graduating this year and spreading out all over the globe next year). She invited a henna artist to come and... Continue Reading →
Here is a little visual taste of Father's Day for us- the weather has become much colder - but we still had our happy hour outside in the garden. Because I always think that all food tastes better outside in the fresh air. With gratitude that I have a wonderful father and so... Continue Reading →
One can see many things at the Fair-- the rides, the foods, the concerts, the engines- large and small, old and new. What I saw was a great deal of pride that went into food production, caring for animals- from bee-keeping to horses, and a passion for such things as weaving, quilting and knitting among... Continue Reading →
Here is what I wrote for the school newsletter. I think it summarizes our results. By the way, our tickets were "gold" coins- plastic from a past event with a pirate theme. The flowers and herbs in the re-purposed lemonade glass jars were all from my garden with some bouquets of sunflowers which I bought... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, I went with a dear friend on a garden tour of edible gardens grown organically around the Cowichan Valley. Wow! Was that ever inspiring! Gardeners had created something from nothing in such creative ways and developed such productive gardens to feed both their families and their market businesses. I learned a lot... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone, Here are a few pictures from a birthday tea I did that I wanted to share with you. The linen napkins that I showed you on my last post worked well. The homemade treats were a hit. These vintage finds, homemade treats, locally grown flowers, and lovely linens are the sustainable backdrop to... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone, If you have a sweet tooth like me, one of the many things that is great about living in Victoria is that there are lots of lovely bakeries! Surely that must be on the list that determines the world's most liveable cities! That and the fact that you can bike or walk to... Continue Reading →
