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Penny for your thoughts
I am a sucker for anything personalized – maybe that was the ulterior motive in naming our girls Julia and Emily, since they should never have trouble finding that pencil with their name on it, or the...
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Love is in the air…
There’s just one month until Valentine’s Day – that Hallmark-branded day that’s supposed to remind us all to treasure the ones we love a little more. How about, this year, we all spread a little...
View ArticleCanadiana: A collection of short films
My husband, and I had a date-night planned Friday night. It was a blustery, stormy, -30 C night in the Edmonton area, but we ventured out anyway because we wanted to check out a screening of...
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Bold trees and lofty birds
Originally from Ontario, now living in the Prairies, I miss having giant maple trees, oak trees and lush, leafy green-ness out my windows. Maybe that’s why I love the artwork of April Lacheur so much!...
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Valentine’s Day treats
Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us! 1 week from today, wouldn’t it be fun to have something a little unique and, dare I say, handmade to offer your sweetie? Or, if you’ve already planned ahead and...
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Valentine’s Day treats: Part 2
I can’t help it, I’m kind of wrapped up in Valentine’s Day fever this year… and it doesn’t help that I’m finding so many fantastic handmade hearts from shops that we already know and love! Our friends...
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Dreaming of spring…
Ah, the last day of February. Soon it’s got to start feeling a little more like spring around here, but until then, I’m seeking out some colour and blooms to tide me over. This set of mini 4″ x 4″...
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Dreaming of Paris… and Nova Scotia!
I am always amazed by the way an artist can convey a certain feeling so clearly, just through the use of colour and shape. The way that they can capture movement, emotion, and even bring to mind...
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Cookoo for Cocopunkz
Oh my. If you love shoes, have I got the indulgence of a lifetime for you. Forget the Manolos or Jimmy Choo’s… how about custom, hand-painted, made-to-order super-swank stilettos?! Welcome to the world...
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Art + Fabric = Wearable Art
I get a little thrill when I discover someone who’s doing something different – and I had that feeling when I saw the work of Heidi Denessen in her HD Art & Apparel shop. First up, I saw the Big...
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