New series, new supplies
Every artist feels this way, I’m sure, when we get our hands on some new art supplies! I just placed an order from Opus for some much needed paint and some other supplies for a new series I thought up … Continued
Great weekend adventures
We had a truly lovely weekend. I enjoyed visiting Squamish, BC and taking photos at Britannia Mine Museum and the Sea to Sky Gondola. The textures and scenery were inspiring for me so I wanted to share them with you … Continued
Apple-picking – an autumn highlight
When we moved from Vancouver to the Fraser Valley almost 5 years ago, I remember asking a friend who lived here what moms do out here with their young kids. I was trying to find similar entertainment for myself and … Continued
Camping at Chilliwack Lake: nature therapy
This is another ode to the summer that was, the epic, endless summer of 2014 in British Columbia where the teachers’ strike added an extra 5 weeks to summer. Now that is all over but I haven’t quite caught up … Continued
Oregon Coast roadtrip
One of the fun things we did this summer was to take a road trip to Oregon with my husband’s brother’s family. It was wonderful for our kids to be able to make memories with their cousins, and for all … Continued
Nature colour wheel
Things have been very quiet on the art front around here this summer. I wish I could get some painting in, but when I look back, I seem to do art in a pattern, primarily in the fall and winter. … Continued
Still delighting in leaves
I found these leaves the other day while our family was walking along the Vedder Canal. I delight in collecting leaves, and remembered how much the name of this blog still resonates with me, and sums up the way I … Continued
Springtime happenings
I can’t believe it’s been a month since my last post! By a combination of circumstances, I’ve just been petering out of blogging energy. With the arrival of spring weather here on the BC coast, our family has been getting … Continued
The “Rectangle Skirt Deluxe”
Next up on my sewing streak was a skirt, inspired by the “Rectangle Skirt Deluxe” tutorial that I spotted on pinterest. Look at this little wonder – adorable! The tutorial had pretty good pictures that I could follow, though the … Continued
Sometimes I pick up pods
I am–and have always been–the person picking up pods from the corner of the playground while others race around or jump rope. I am the mom arranging stones on the riverside while the other adults are…well…not knee deep in mud. … Continued