If you were to ask Max what his favourite park is he would say Selkirk. We headed to this wee gem of a park on an overcast day in July for a picnic and exploration. The first thing we noticed after we parked was the beautiful view. Waves crashing up on the rocky shore surrounded…
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Lazy in Long Point
With a detour to Turkey Point What a beautiful day it was when we headed out on an early July day to Long Point Provincial Park. I hadn’t been in many years, before I had children in fact, so it was nice to show them a place I was so fond of. There is always…
Knit one, knead a little
It has been a really long time since I have written much at all. Aside from Instagram blips here and there I really haven’t found myself with the urge to write. Perhaps a lack of inspiration, the winter blahs and a bit of just not knowing which direction I am heading have held me back….
’tis the season – thinking small
Local Places to shop/eat/sip this holiday season
Summer update and Boosh!
Well in to August I feel like the summer is just flying by. Most of our days have been spent with a quiet park wander, collecting acorns, sticks and stones and visiting with my grandmother. I am also in the midst of writing my Live Small Town Fall piece and starting to think of back…
Whiskey Tan + Wally’s new collar
Several months ago I contacted Whiskey Tan about their beautiful handmade collars! The trouble was Wally is a restless spirit who really hates being tinkered with in anyway so buckling up a nice traditional collar wasn’t a great option. Chantel, the wonderful human behind Whiskey Tan, told me to leave it with her and she…
HR Ceramics – a look at another lovely Canadian artist
Just before Christmas I happened upon HR Ceramics (Quebec) on Instagram – yes I find most things on this platform; it is my favourite. I noticed that Hanna had made this sweet country inspired mug that I wanted to buy for my country loving sister in law. I reached out through a direct message and…
Starting a new chapter – Why saying goodbye to our truck is so hard
I may have just spent a solid 10min sitting in the drivers seat of our truck in the driveway with tear-filled eyes and a heavy heart. It might be strange to you but for me it is letting go of almost a decade of adventures. Our truck was just my other half, Pauls, for a…
Terre Ferme Pottery
Yesterday I received a BEAUTIFUL package from Kentia of Terre Ferme Pottery in Alberta. I was anticipating something lovely but it is spectacular! I had to share my entire experience with you! I stumbled upon Terre Ferme in December I think it was on Instagram. I truly have no idea how I did but there…
Recycled Easter Eggs!
It has been a while since I last posted so I thought I would hop on by and share the Easter Egg craft the kids and I did in preparation for our egg hunt! I was out the other day and noticed the traditional plastic empty eggs in a store – the kind we always…
