Flatlayfeatures #4 & 5

November 26, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

I am once again behind in posting these flatlay features…Ack! Week #4 brought these delicate flatlays, all so bright and inviting. I love the artistic elements in each of them. Congratulations to these 4 stellar artists; TR:@parfumprovence TL:adiandbert BR:@koko_secretrainbowpath BL:@lynn_palazzo Week #5 is equally beautiful and it was hard to choose among all the […]

On Being Grateful

November 22, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

“Happiness often seems like it will come to us in the distant future…but in reality it can be found in the simple things and unexpected moments. You will pay more attention to them if you write them down.”-Flow Mindfulness Workbook Awhile back I wrote a blog post about Things That Make me Happy. Part 1. […]

Pretty in pastel

November 18, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Remember the saying “All good things must come to an end?” I don’t think so. It’s more like “All good things come around again!” Take this typewriter for instance…Manual keys, typewriter ribbon, black fingers from changing black ribbon, margins, tabs, steel keys, typewriter font….Ah to see this icon again after so many years… I am […]

Ode to a journal.

November 15, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Many thousands of us keep a journal. Some use diaries as a daily listing of events and thoughts. For some it can be a simple notebook bought from the local dollar store and yet others need a bit more inspiration as if an expensive and beautifully bound treasure can evoke the most exquisite words, enlightenment or sage […]

Flatlay features #2 & #3

November 14, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Well I’m a bit behind in showing off these lovely flatlays from the IG feed. First up we have the gorgeous foursome of; TR-@keepingwiththetimes TL-kyoko29kyokolily BL-@jeanniegphotos BR-@atelierjuno Each of these are soon beautiful, with lovely light and an imaginative use of flowers. Ahhh. Last week was the third week of our feature and I’m happy […]

PEI-Closed for the Season

November 10, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

A recent to PEI was a bit of an unexpected surprise. Our initial goal was to visit friends in Cape Breton and attend the Celtic Colours Music Festival which features a variety of Celtic musicians jamming, step-dancing, fiddling and connecting to their roots while we played witness to their magic. This was itself a fabulous […]

Harvest Lunch

November 4, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I have been thinking of how to stay connected to my friends even though I no longer see them daily. They could be called “work friends” as we developed our relationship through our work-teaching, coaching and through our bond of progressive leadership and best current practices in the educational field, but they are so much […]

Flatlay Features inaugural post

October 28, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

I so do love flat lays….sigh….Those of you who follow me on instagram know that I primarily do top-down photography, with a few straight on or 3/4 shots thrown in for good measure. I decided that I love it soon much, that it was time for me to host a hashtag so #flatlayfeatures was born. […]

Words to Live by

October 26, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

My father was a man of integrity. He was man of the handshake era where once a deal was struck both parties loved forward in trust. He was loyal to a fault, trustworthy, honest and always told the truth-even if it hurt your feelings.I noted these values long ago and they are words to live by; […]

To Hunt or to Gather?

October 22, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

A recent conversation with a friend sparked the question “Are you a Hunter or Gatherer?” Immediately I felt drawn to the GATHERER-a person who collects, and searches for a specific purpose. I gather family together…I gather friends for nights out at the movies…I gather/collect props for my still life photos such as colored leaves, pine […]