Sweet Treats
Today’s festive flotsam is all about making candies and chocolates. Some of these I have made and some I have yet to try but they all seem simple. The first Continue Reading →
Winter Spa-at-Home
I tend to forget the whole pamper-yourself thing, but if I ever do indulge it’s usually in the summer. However, winter is when I find the cold makes my skin Continue Reading →
Festive Flotsam Fast Forward!!
WhoOOps! Seems I have been busy and missed a whole bunch of festive flotsam! Here’s what I meant to post over the past few days: Dec 6: Pom Pom Garland Continue Reading →
Craft Fair Season
It’s actually been craft fair season for about a month already — the early fairs start on the heels of Halloween, and peak in late November. Wearing my Creative Miscellany Continue Reading →
Winter Wildlife and Birds
When we moved into our current home, I noticed a large increase in the number and variety of birds, along with a regular rotation of other urban wildlife including squirrels, Continue Reading →
Naked Trees
There’s something about deciduous trees in winter that makes them perfect for artists. Maybe it’s because the trees stand there, proudly naked, like life models. I often capture their outstretched Continue Reading →
Festive Flotsam 2014
Last year I did a series of posts through December which I tagged as “Festive Flotsam” — and I enjoyed it so I’m doing it again! Rather than make a Continue Reading →
Filling in the Detail
I’ve just returned from a week spent at the BC Federation of Labour Convention. It was at times mentally and emotionally draining, so I took my breaks alone, where possible, Continue Reading →
The New Routine
The other day, Shawn came to a realization: he doesn’t hate routine after all. For me, routine is often the only thing that gets me out the door and when Continue Reading →
Supporting my words with actions
I’ve spent a fair bit of time discussing who I am supporting this year in municipal elections. In particular, I’ve talked to a lot of people about Lisa Helps and Continue Reading →