The mister and I were on a little holiday for the past few days. No, neither tropical nor exotic. We were on Vancouver Island visiting family and honing the art of living leisurely. It was a lovely break from routine, and now that we are home, I am playing catch up with my many loyal readers and blogging friends. I have been on the receiving end of so very many kind and thoughtful comments. I deeply appreciate every one of them, ... Read the Post...
Once Upon A Time…
Last weekend, the mister and I joined some friends in Storybrooke, Maine. Once Upon A Time fans know what I'm talking about. Storybrooke is a fictional seaside town in Maine and the central location for at least part of the TV series created by Lost writers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The show jumps back and forth between present day Storybrooke, and Fairytale Land. As you may have guessed, this fantasy-drama is filmed here in Vancouver, ... Read the Post...
DIY: Plastic Bag Origami…
Today, my little DIY is a storage solution for plastic bags. Now, before I jump into the tutorial, I want to say that I do indeed attempt to take my re-usable cloth shopping bags with me whenever I go shopping. But, and I hope I'm not alone here, there are times when I'm out and unexpectedly find myself making a purchase and I do not have my eco bags at hand. Over the years I've ended up with a lot of bags that I reuse for cat litter ... Read the Post...
DIY: Spring Door Decor…
Today, I have a little DIY for you. It is a colourful bouquet of tulips to adorn your front door. I always like to have a little something on my front door. Not only does it cheer me up when I arrive home, but it is good feng shui to have a welcoming entry. This is a good time to sweep away any cobwebs and old leaves that have accumulated over winter, wipe down the door and frame, polish the hardware, and shake out the door mat. Is your ... Read the Post...