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 →
Are you familiar with cyanotype?
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 →
Checking in on little wonders
I was recently staying at a place where the forest is integral to the whole experience. It's the kind of place that mostly goes under the radar. You use this computer to find the phone number to confirm the date, because you've lost the piece of paper they gave you last year for when you... Continue Reading →
Leaning into Beauty and living in the now: Lise-Lotte embraces simple pleasures
A feature blog post on Call Me Curious! You may remember that I was interviewed about the themes in my book on a storytelling show on a Vancouver radio station, by my friend Tracey Wimperley- that was a few years ago. In my mind, Tracey is equal parts hilarious and insightful in real life (... Continue Reading →
Greenhouse Hygge, the house of my growing dreams
It's the title of my book which came out almost 5 years ago and continues to be true to this day. I was standing in my greenhouse yesterday, Mother's Day, and I really felt so happy with all the changes that this house has helped me with. I no longer have space for two chairs... Continue Reading →
Good morning, sunshine
or is it Good morning sunshine? A year ago this week, I started meeting my friends for an early morning walk. We time our walks so that we arrive at a point to see the sunrise. When I started sharing the photographs and video that I take of the day's beginning, I started titling it... Continue Reading →