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Leap Year

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 12 Comments

  Good afternoon Earthly creatures! I hope we are all well on this elusive February 29th! It's overcast on the island, the thick blanket of snow is coated in ice, making walking a treacherous endeavour.    The days are growing so much longer and I am over joyed with the thought of moss beginning to … Continue reading Leap Year

Forage and Forest

October 6, 2019 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 27 Comments

" 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

Hiking Pollett’s Cove, Cape Breton Island

July 14, 2019September 17, 2019 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 18 Comments

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

Little April Update

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 11 Comments

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

Blood Moon January & Golden Knits

January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 16 Comments

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

Floral Fair Socks ^ . ^

December 23, 2018 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 3 Comments

Hello Internet Knitting and Elven Folk world!  I am finally sharing with you my Floral Fair Socks - imperfectly handknit over many months interspersed with walks in the woods, mountains and kicking up salty white foam of the sea.  This morning, I woke to see the silver dollar moon lowering herself in the far North/West … Continue reading Floral Fair Socks ^ . ^

Draw & Knit

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 7 Comments

Good evening! Another January like day here in the Maritimes.  The fields have been humming with snow mobiles so we have been walking on nicely compact paths :).  The past 2 weeks have been very busy for us here, but now I have a full week to dedicate to making and I couldn't be more … Continue reading Draw & Knit

Cabin Retreat in Cape Breton Island

November 14, 2018 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 9 Comments

Goodmorning Faye Friends! Oh my, it is WINDY here!  We had a lot of snow last night and today we are being battered with very high winds and freezing temperatures.  The cold driving air is coming right up the cracks of the old wood floors and every once in a while you hear a high … Continue reading Cabin Retreat in Cape Breton Island

Very Rainy Day

September 26, 2018 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 5 Comments

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

Making Simple Rose Water

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 ~ finfolkandoak ~ 12 Comments

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

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A sneak peek of my design for @toltyarnandwool Icelandic Wool Month !!! 🐑🐏 I'm so excited to share this medieval modern inspired pattern with you this Friday, March 5th!!!
Evening February walk in Nova Scotia with my mom and Henry girl ❄️✨
Knitting all my works in progress today while I wait until a snowy woodland walk with Jamie and Henry 🖤
The last pair of stash Lopi fingerless mitts are up in the shop and I've posted a little blog update 🕯️🌛
A small update in the shop with this brown pair of fingerless mittens ❄️ I have been using up little leftover bits of Lopi wool to make these for the shop (hence why there are so many colours in 1 pair) and have had so much fun seeing my stash dwindle away ☺️ I hope you like them and wishing you a lovely weekend!
Thank you so much for your kind words about Merlin ❤️

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