" I'm so glad that I live in a world where there are Octobers." Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables, 1908. Sometimes I feel so honoured and lucky that I live on the island that inspired L.M. Montgomery. Reading through her journals, she is the essence of Anne: highly spirited, optimistic, in love with nature … Continue reading Forage and Forest
Hello!! Autumn! September's End! We just got back from camping on the Fundy Shore and it was beautiful! On Friday night, we drove over the bridge to Nova Scotia and set up our tent overlooking the Minas Basin (i.e. mud during low tide), multiple islands in the mud (the tide also rises!) and the quickly … Continue reading Elf Pine Socks & Autumn
For years, I have heard of a place in Northern Cape Breton Island that is home to wild horses along with moose, seals, bears and coywolves. When I turned 20, my mom and sisters and I drove up to Meat Cove - the most Northern tip of Nova Scotia to spend time with the cliffs … Continue reading Hiking Pollett’s Cove, Cape Breton Island
Foggy Cape Breton Island - a hike in the rainHello!!!I feel like standing atop the tallest tree and just calling out to the wind! I hope you are all well and feeling a sense of renewal or a glimpse of hope! What a long winter and what better way to celebrate the sun and all … Continue reading Flora Lopi Sweater & Nature Walks
Hiya Friends! A beautiful Sunday to you! It's early morning still with a half moon hanging in a hazy blue sky. The leaves are only beginning to burst forth and we are desperately awaiting what everyone else calls Spring. Isn't it almost June? If I were to walk up the hill right now, I would … Continue reading Maritime Folk Mittens
Two months ago (or was it 3 months?), I compiled some photographs with the intention of sharing with you how I block my knitting (inspired by Ana, thank you Ana!). After I complete every single project, whether it's mittens, socks or a sweater, I both wash and block the garment. This is a very therapeutic … Continue reading Washing & Blocking Knits : Made Simple
Blessed Spring 2019 Fae Friends! I hope you're all very well this April! Spring... just the word is so full of life! Growth and renewal. Of course, here on the Island during the second week of April we wake to a blanket of snow. By mid afternoon, I'm sure it will have melted away into … Continue reading Little April Update
Good Super moon to you! Our house was illuminated all through the night. A brilliant silver light reflecting off the ice covered fields. Winter full moons are beautiful, they harbour hope and well being. You could walk in the woods and not lose your way. Everything on PEI is covered in ice. Jamie and I … Continue reading Icy Fields under a Super Moon
Good Sunday evening! I hope everyone has been well and looking forward to the lengthening days, the shortest month. Imbolc is at our doorstep and of course, here it will not feel like spring until March (or April.. or May... ho hum!). Regardless, these lengthening days see my heart stirring, my mind dancing with ideas … Continue reading January’s End, New Knits and Rambling thoughts
Hiya! The high energy has been palpable these past couple of days, leading up to the blood moon Lunar eclipse and inevitably on the East Coast, a storm. Sadly, we won't be able to see the eclipse but of course it will still happen! So this morning, I am sending out positive affirmations and sharing … Continue reading Blood Moon January & Golden Knits
