Shooting for the Seasons

September 9, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

I can’t help it but the second that September rolls around, I have to pack up the summer clothes, especially the white capri’s, pink sandals and flowered blouses and burst out my soft sweaters, faded jeans and scarves. Autumn is my favourite season ( Have I already said that?) Cool September breezes, the crispness of […]

Hello

September 8, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Hello. Glad you stopped by. I am so excited that you have popped in to see me here. I am a mom of 6, a former literacy specialist an college instructor. I led a fast-paced life for 34 years and have recently decided to leave my rewarding career to enjoy more creative living and intentional […]

Autumn Gifts

September 8, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

I am fortunate this month to begin a studio class with the lovely & multi-talented Kim Klasssen ( kimklassen.com) who will be guiding me ( as well as other classmates) through lessons designed to improve, learn and style still-life photography. I have been creating/styling in this photo genre for awhile but Kim has made all […]

Things that make me happy -Part 1

August 31, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

For a parting gift to my educator friends, I gave them each a pretty list of “Things that make me happy” and they were instructed to fill it out over the summer. When we re-convene in the fall, we’ll share these lists and share in some laughter ands tears I’m sure. Appreciating life and it’s […]

A favourite place

August 13, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Do you have a favourite spot? One that you return to time and time again? Though Rearguard Falls is hours away from my home, I am drawn to it’s power and beauty. Each time we travel to Jasper or British Columbia, I plan to stop there for even a few minutes. It takes about 10 […]

German Platz

July 23, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

When I was in elementary school my best friend Terry lived a few doors down along with her grandparents. Her german grandma was an amazing baker and we often had the pleasure to sit down and taste her delights. My favourite was a plum & crumb dessert, though being around 1o years old, I never […]

Chocolate Lover’s Delight

July 23, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Okay the original name for this recipe is Joni’s brownies. To Joni-whoever and wherever you are I thank you. My kids thank you and future bakers of this luscious brownie will want to thank you as well. This is by far the moistest brownie you will ever, EVER eat. This is likely due to the […]

I have seen beauty

July 23, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

I have seen beauty in the robin’s egg blue sky; a backdrop to the cheesecloth white clouds an overlay, of sorts. I have seen beauty in the wildflowers standing proudly by the creek bank; tall spikes of white camomile and the purple cones of fireweed that I gather to accent now empty rooms.Some may call […]

My own backyard

July 13, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Okay technically these pics are not from my own backyard. My own backyard is a sad tale of overgrown trees, more weeds than you could ever imagine… And little remaining sod as the tree roots are soaking up every drop of rain but I have access to beautiful grounds that are lush and resplendent with […]

Calgary bound

July 10, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Alberta is a beautiful province and situated next door to superstar British Columbia, we often play second fiddle. Headed towards Banff with a storm looming, I drove the countryside looking for that all important late afternoon light, diffused through clouds. Here are a few photos from my travels. And just one more…