Elinor Florence's Blog, page 7
September 16, 2020
We Built a Treehouse!
Dear Friends: We built a treehouse! Now our little grandchildren have a place to hang out when they come to visit.
August 23, 2020
Vintage Camper Renovation
This vintage camper renovation took place after our daughter Melinda decided to turn the old 1989 Starcraft into a palace on wheels!
July 15, 2020
Home Office Love
Dear Friends: Welcome to my home office overlooking Lake Windermere, where I AM WRITING A NEW BOOK! I’ll be spending most of my time here until the book is finished, so I’d like to share some photos with you. Welcome to My Home Office My home office is right next to the living room and […]
June 17, 2020
My Mother Chose Her Own Death
Dear Friends: My mother happily went to meet her Maker in November 2017 with heartfelt gratitude to MAiD legislation, short for Medical Assistance in Dying. Here’s how it worked for her, and for me.
May 17, 2020
Log Cabin Fever
Dear Friends: When I wanted to salvage a wrecked log cabin and bring it home, my husband thought I was off my rocker! Now it's a charming addition to our acreage, and a perfect home for my favourite Canadiana collectables.
April 19, 2020
Comfort Reading in a Crisis
Dear Friends: Comfort reading is far more enjoyable than scanning the headlines these days. I hope that sharing some of my favourite books in all genres will help your retreat from reality.
March 24, 2020
My Lifelong Quest for Curly Hair
I have tried everything in my power over the decades to force my straight locks into curly hair. Unfortunately, I was born with hair so straight it bends backwards.
February 16, 2020
Vintage Wallpaper Memories
Dear Friends: Many of you will remember growing up in a house with vintage wallpaper. At one time patterned wallpaper was the latest word in farmhouse chic! Take a look at these photos for a trip down memory lane.
January 19, 2020
My Thousand Dollar Wedding
Dear Friends: When our youngest daughter Melinda became engaged on Christmas Day, my thoughts turned to my simple yet elegant Thousand Dollar Wedding, held on New Year’s Day 1993.
December 14, 2019
Ten Favorite Christmas Traditions
Dear Friends: My love of the past really blossoms at Christmas! Here are my ten favorite Christmas traditions, for your viewing pleasure.
