The day is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the wind is never weary; The vine still clings to the mouldering wall, But at every gust the dead leaves fall, And the day is dark and dreary. (Excerpt from Longfellow's The Rainy Day) A nesting day. I am happy because I have … Continue reading Very Rainy Day
Happy Fall! We have been bombarded with the change of seasons with lots and lots of wind and rain. Last evening, the wind knocked so unexpectedly. We received news of a tornado in the Ottawa area that did extensive damage and I am in shock for my hometown region. It's hard to see the photographs … Continue reading Autumnal Equinox in our Corner
Hallo Friends! How are you! I hope well 🙂 I am blogging to you today from my small work room. Listening to Sonic Youth with Henry taking up much of the floor and a grey, stormy sky outside. This morning, I drove Jamie to work so I could send off all the Etsy Orders, look … Continue reading Beulach Ban Falls Sweater
Salutations! It's very early morning - I'm sitting at my desk with a lamp on, a cup filled with hot water and honey and Debussy waking me. I'm working later today, so thought I would FINALLY update the Etsy Shop before I go. There will be 2 updates - one today and another tomorrow. I … Continue reading Ways of Wood Folk Shop Update
Greetings to the golden month of September! The mornings are damp, days shorter and my heart is so full with summer! I'm well satiated until next spring, to get me through the long winter. But who talks of winter on the first of September?! September, the month of michaelmas daisies, county fairs, full apple … Continue reading Last of Summer in Cape Breton
Hallo! How are you? It has been awhile, so I wanted to just write a quick update to essentially say nothing is really happening 😛 This summer has been Hot - so very hot. Heat Warnings for much of July/August. The hottest day, the humidity rose to 40 C - too hot to sit at … Continue reading August Waning
Rosewater is made from the petals of roses ( fresh or dried) and distilled or filtered water. Rose is a natural skin healer - she is a mild astringent and is used for anti-aging properties as well as general soothing chapped, dry or sensitive skin. It's wonderful for the height of summer to spritz on … Continue reading Making Simple Rose Water
Merry Meet! How long it always feels like it has been and how earnestly I want to just throw myself into making and sharing with you. Summer to me is the most liminal of times - the cusp of the cold and solid reality. I feel as though I'm immersed in the most dreamlike of … Continue reading Maritimes in July
Hello!!! I am so excited to share with you the first major renovation in our house!! I am a little overwhelmed over how positive an impact a bathroom can have on your well being, but there it is! After 13 months, we have a shower and a spot where I feel I can dedicate to … Continue reading 1870’s PEI Farmhouse Bathroom Reno
The first weekend of Summer, officially summer! I am sitting here by a fire with thick wool socks and the steady patter of rain. I swear, this weekend was more summer like. On Saturday, I dove in the ocean and yesterday, Jamie and I were chased out of the woods by hundreds of mosquitoes. Yesterday, … Continue reading Sunday in June
