October! I’m a summer girl, and I resist the changing of the seasons. Tho honestly, this fall the weather has been perfect! I can’t complain! I’m slowly adding some fall decor and accents to our home. I came across this ‘glass’ terrarium at Michaels. It was in the miniatures section. I love it, and can’t… Read More Lighbox Love
August 21, 2017; 10:21am; an (almost) total solar eclipse viewing here in my city, Vancouver. I admit, I didn’t really get on the eclipse viewing bandwagon, thus no ‘real’ solar glass viewers. As a kid, I remember in science class using index card pin hole viewers, but of course I could’nt really remember how we… Read More Viewing the Eclipse
I love a good magazine! And a good magazine makes for a perfect summery Saturday afternoon reading! A little inspiration, information, eye candy, no time commitment (i.e. a book), relaxation all wrapped in one! I read and re-read them. I love to refer back to old issues for ‘new’ ideas. And cherished like old friends,… Read More Summer Reading – Magazines!!
Been loving this quote lately….its not really profound, just true! Please click here to print your own copy. For personal use only. -thanks so much for stopping by!!
I live with an autoimmune disease. In short, it means a regular healthy immune system – fights the germs at come in. An autoimmune disease, like in my immune system attacks itself. So when your immune system doesnt fight off the virus and you get the flu or a cold, you get that tired, achy… Read More Chewed up!
‘See you on the other side’, I said cheerfully as the interns began wheeling me away for surgery… Of course, I meant post surgery, but my family was abit taken back. They superstitiously didn’t want me to ‘jinx’ anything! But honestly, I didn’t worry or feel concerned either way. I was – and am –… Read More On the Other Side
a glimpse into my little tree and an oh so true thought! hope your holidays were sweet – : )
Two Years ago this month, our oldest girl married her high school sweetheart! I’ve been reminiscing, we worked all thru 2014 making many DIY decorations, sourcing supplies, and really trying to stay on budget! We are so pleased with how it all came together!! Here’s a little peek into their special day!! Friday evening nuptials… Read More Two Years!!
The old saying for March, In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb! Briton Rivière, Una and Lion nineteenth century I love March – spring is coming, longer days (tho I hate ‘spring forward’ time change!). warmer weather – good bye coats, hello sweaters!! spring colors are in stores, like a breath of fresh air!… Read More In like a Lion
Little Valentine cookie baking going on around here…sent off a box to our College Girl and her Guy…hope they make it, and not in a million pieces! We love our cookies around here…. The Linzer Heart cookie is one of our Vday staples- (pictured here in the middle). I use the Martha Stewart recipe. We… Read More Sweets for Valentines Day
