Sleepless on the Island . . .

I’ve been having the most ridiculously obvious anxiety dreams — part of last night’s had me being left behind somewhere south of the border, perhaps one or two states away, and having to drive myself…

View Post

the weekend that was . . .

My granddaughter Harriet, very mobile now, such a joy – we babysat her for a few hours on Saturday. Family, a little marking, some shopping for staples that I needed to pick up in Vancouver…

View Post

Five Things on a February Friday. . .

First of all, let me wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! The  heart-shaped rock, above, is one my son serendipitously found on our beach the eve of hiswedding two summers ago . . .…

View Post

Adventure in Steeking. . .

 While I have steeked once before (this sweater — in colours as different as can be from the rich neutrals below), I’m not yet at a point where I can be blasé about it. It still…

View Post

Snow Day!

 Yesterday started like this — thick, wet flakes of snow falling heavily for about half an hour  Isn’t it the most gorgeous of neutral palettes, thanks to the mix of natural textures? I might be…

View Post

Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all words and photographs in this blog are my own. If you wish to use any of them, please give me credit for my work. And it should go without saying, but apparently needs to be said: Do not publish entire posts as your own. I will take the necessary action to stop such theft. Thanks.