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
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
Journal sketches Forsythia in a 19th C medicine bottle <3 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
Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia Blessed Bealtaine Eve to you! April has come and gone. A whole year has passed since we packed up our old farmhouse on PEI and crossed the bridge to create a life in Nova Scotia. One whole year! I can hardly believe that we've traversed a cycle. It has been so full … Continue reading April Tidings / Bealtaine Eve
Blessed Vernal / Autumnal Equinox dear internet friends, It was a beautiful day here in Nova Scotia. We woke to heavy mist and thoughts of rain. The rain came down so heavy last night that even nestled in the basement, you could hear it's heavy downfall. I love the rain especially this time of year. … Continue reading Woodwork, Seedlings and Vernal Equinox
a February morning After the snow Projects - a pair of my botany mittens using local maritime wool and a Pangur Ban Icelandic sweater Took some time to be in the woods and fields during the month of February. I feel so fortunate that my family owns land in north-eastern Nova Scotia. When I begin … Continue reading Recharging
Hello hello! I hope you're all well as can be during these incredibly difficult times. I've been busying myself with making for the shop, hiking and planning for our small perennial garden. Repotting plants and finishing up this pattern, yay! To once again design something! I finally put together a pattern that I'm happy enough … Continue reading Botany Mittens ** New Woodfolk Pattern **
Welcome to my tiny creative space! I hope you're all well. I wanted to share a bit more about a recent drawing I completed which we had made into prints for the shop! I drew this piece as a gift. Jamie asked me for some pen and ink work for his office for Christmas so … Continue reading Naturalist Pen and Ink Drawing + Medieval Spinner
A Very Blessed New Year to you! As normal when I'm writing, I have a hot cup of milky honey tea beside me. Petey is rubbing his head against my leg for the odd pet and Henry is curled up staring out the window. In Nova Scotia, this past week has felt like the beginning … Continue reading New Year
Greetings! We are buried under a heavy snowfall. It began in the night and ended at Dawn. Henry and I blazed a trail in the woods this morning, fighting our way through the snow to be among the trees, the trickling woodland stream. It's so peaceful and quiet in the snow. The sun is out … Continue reading December: Early Storms and Quilt Art
