The Wind in the Willows…

  "The Wind in the Willows" is a much-loved children's book by Kenneth Grahame about four animal friends.   This photo of a Weeping Willow almost mirrors the scene of the first meeting of Mole and Rat (characters from the book) at the river.  Rat then takes Mole for a boat ride. Weeping Willow trees… Continue reading The Wind in the Willows…

A Kitchen Garden…

    The interiors of the movies written and directed by Nancy Meyers... "Something's Gotta Give", "The Holiday", "The Intern", and many more... are the envy of most of us, but it's the kitchen garden in "It's Complicated" that I have coveted.  That garden had the formal "bones" consistent with the French style potager. I… Continue reading A Kitchen Garden…

For Moms…

Mothering, and childhood has changed considerably throughout the generations.  Years ago large families and poverty often went hand in hand with daily survival being the main objective. Pampering children wasn't an option.  Modern times have given mothers and their children more opportunity to build that precious bond with the help of extended families ("it takes a… Continue reading For Moms…

The Greenhouse…

      Ahhh...Spring the season of unpredictable weather!  We've seen it all where I live...warm, sunny days followed by wild winds and rain and my favourite...the snowy, sleet and sunshine mix within minutes of each other! I've spent the week in the greenhouse transplanting the seedlings I started in March.  The fireplace has been… Continue reading The Greenhouse…