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A Child At Easter

Originally posted on Cynthia Reyes:
I’m dedicating this story to the child within each of us. ** My first garden had everything we children needed:  tall trees with big outstretched arms, a wide stream and acres of fields to play in.…

EVERYDAY GLORY – Part 2

*PHOTOS BY HAMLIN GRANGE* Before the car accident, I was busy leading the big projects, travelling here and there.  Running around trying to change the world can make a person miss the beauty of “ordinary” things. Injuries and pain are … Continue reading →

Everyday Glory – Part 1

(Part 1 of a favourite post from last autumn) One late-autumn afternoon, after being stuck in bed for several days, I looked around at our bedroom and decided it needed colour. Christmas was several weeks away. But  that didn’t stop me … Continue reading →

“The Blog Shop”: Great Gifts by Creative People

My blogging community is brimming with ultra-creative people. They’re remarkable. They make beautiful things with their hands, hearts and minds. Or support projects that help talented artisans to make a living. So today I’m celebrating these creative types and highlighting … Continue reading →

Good News About A Good Home

The good news is that demand for my book  A Good Home has spiked. Unfortunately some booksellers such as amazon.ca have run out and are telling buyers the book won’t be available till January. NOT TO WORRY. You can definitely get the book in time … Continue reading →

Natural Goodness Available Here

Photos by Hamlin Grange I’m a sucker for certain things. Like autumn days, farmers markets, natural products and villages. So I’m smiling as I write this. A huge smile. My husband and I recently visited one of Ontario’s best-preserved villages: … Continue reading →

The Canning Factory: Cliff Smith’s Vision

Originally posted on Cynthia Reyes:
You’re looking for a place in the country. You come across a derelict old building – infested by wild animals and, sometimes late at night, wild teenagers. Photo by Andrés Hannach You have a choice:…

One Summer Day in Autumn

Arabella  – the arts and architecture magazine — has been called one of the world’s most beautiful publications. And so it is, publishing gorgeous art and design from across Canada in a sumptuous glossy publication each quarter. I’m honoured that … Continue reading →

A Messy Kitchen in the Autumn

Life happens in our kitchen. Every day. Which means it’s always clean but often a mess.  That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Humans like to hang out there and share stories. Dogs like to sleep there and sometimes snore. … Continue reading →

A cup of tea and a slice of Lady Cynthia cake

Originally posted on Simply Splendid Victorian Afternoon Teas & Events:
The apple crop is bountiful this autumn. Green grocers, famers markets and supermarkets are awash in local apple displays. Aha! This situation calls for afternoon tea with an apple. We…