Hiya <2 I finally found some time to prepare one of my most recent Pangur Ban sweaters for the shop. It has been sitting with homegrown lavender sachets in my cedar chest waiting for this very rainy holiday Monday here in Nova Scotia. The rain is driving and every so often a pouring day is … Continue reading Pangur Ban Shop Update
Kindling Cable Socks & Life Lately
Hey friends, Hope you're all doing well this winter and wishing you a very blessed New Year! Here in Nova Scotia, we are experiencing a snowless winter. It's unusual and truthfully a little depressing to not have a cover a snow. I still hold out hope that a few decent snowstorms await us but for … Continue reading Kindling Cable Socks & Life Lately
Just for a little while
Hello friends, How are you all? November is here with all her wonderfully diverse weather. A season of seasons. The shortening days have always been a favourite of mine. Suddenly, you no longer feel the urge to be outside past 5 pm except for a brisk cold walk. The task of heating a home is … Continue reading Just for a little while
Small Hurricane Fiona Update
Hey friends, It's been a few days. I've received a few messages asking how we're doing and I thought I'd share a little bit more on here. I told you all that I'd be updating the shop on the weekend and I apologize - the storm really took us all (well my family and I) … Continue reading Small Hurricane Fiona Update
Pangur Ban Icelandic Sweater **Pattern Available!**
https://videopress.com/v/kERIXFro?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Welcome! The Pangur Ban Sweater pattern is available for download as a PDF in our Etsy Store (link at the top of the page)! Yay!! I'm so happy to finally release this to you! I really hope it brings you some joy as it has for my sister and I. The pattern is knit … Continue reading Pangur Ban Icelandic Sweater **Pattern Available!**
Gardening in Nova Scotia (and some other things)
My Mom's vegetable garden in rural NS, luckily we can grow our garlic here. glimpse of our deck, where much of my gardening is taking place From where I sit, not a single cloud. The breeze is welcome and gentle while the landscape around us is turning burnt and crisp under the September sky. No … Continue reading Gardening in Nova Scotia (and some other things)
Knits and Summer Things
Hello Elfkins, Half way through August and I'm finding the time to sit undisturbed and write. I hope everyone is finding the time (no matter how little) to walk in the woods, dip your toes in running water and sit undisturbed to sip whatever your heart desires. Listen to podcasts, read books and watch the … Continue reading Knits and Summer Things
Coltsfoot Dye and Roadside Magic
Hello Dear Fae Folk! The end of June! The sun is beating down on us with such relentless energy - something that my northern bones relish in every way. This morning, I took my coffee and journal outside to sit and absorb as much as possible before having no choice but to go back inside. … Continue reading Coltsfoot Dye and Roadside Magic
Homemade Soap and Midsummer Walks
Well Hello Dear Readers, I hope you're all well during this most magical time of the year. It's bright and warm after a heavy downpour through the night. The rain pounded with such force on the roof while the trees bowed in the wind to Mother Nature. I love rainfalls in the evening. It feels … Continue reading Homemade Soap and Midsummer Walks
Norn Sisters Logo Commission
Journal sketches Forsythia in a 19th C medicine bottle β€ Hello Friends, I hope you're all well this end of the merry month of May. Life here has been busy but good all the same. From gardening, art commissions and travelling. The weather surprisingly warm for the Maritimes, the sun glorious and ah, the green … Continue reading Norn Sisters Logo Commission