I may not be wearing green on this St. Patrick's Day, but I am celebrating the beginning of Spring. Every year on March 17, I start my gardening season by planting cuttings and seedlings. It's an easy date to remember, and the timing works out nicely with the last frost dates (hopefully)… Continue reading Seeing green…
Author: aprescconwhyte
Embracing the grey…
I stopped colouring my hair in 2016, about five years after I should have! My hair started going grey when I was in my thirties. Ultimately, it was a nightmare staying on top of the dreaded "skunk" line; my hair completely revolted by no longer holding the dye..it just washed away. It was a battle… Continue reading Embracing the grey…
International Women’s Day…
Today, March 8, is the global celebration of International Women's Day, recognizing women's social, cultural and economic strides. This post is not about religion or politics...it's about celebrating women, where we've been, where we are, and where we can go... I've had (have) wonderful female role models in my life, starting with both of my grandmothers.… Continue reading International Women’s Day…
A Landscaping “Dream Board”…
If I had the "best dream ever", this would be my back garden (photo left)! I love the formal symmetry and the water feature...and I believe a garden with good bones looks most beautiful in winter. My back garden is quite protected from the wind...I have a tall wall fence… Continue reading A Landscaping “Dream Board”…
A Cautionary Tale…
As part of my mini "Livingroom Refresh", I mentioned that I would have slipcovers custom-made for the chairs we use for dining in the living room. Although these chairs aren't technically dining chairs, they have the same seat height as most. As you can see, these chairs are well-used and quite soiled (embarrassingly so!), but they… Continue reading A Cautionary Tale…
Celebrating the seasons…
Many complain about the weather, especially the deep freeze of winter. I, too, am guilty of this pointless pastime, but for me, it's the heat of summer I grumble about. Along with these extremes in temperatures comes the bonus of four distinct seasons. Here in Northern Canada, one week is rarely the same as… Continue reading Celebrating the seasons…
A Love Story…
How I long for the return of a can't wait to see romantic comedy (I'm channelling Jane Austen), and where is Nancy Meyers when we really need her! After a steady diet of cable news, unhinged politicians, devastating natural disasters, a senseless, heartbreaking war, not to mention Covid, isn't it time for a light,… Continue reading A Love Story…
A (mini) Living Room Refresh…
It all started with Charlie chewing the living room area rug... I loved my old rug (the one at the bottom of this photo). The colours were subtle and fit in perfectly with the furniture and draperies. I've had it for a long time and had… Continue reading A (mini) Living Room Refresh…
The Snowball Effect…
You know how one thing leads to another? This tale of musical tables started innocently enough with a trip to a local home decor shop to pick up a few gifts. The shop, Plum Home & Design, always has the most beautiful window displays. I arrived a few minutes before the store opened, so I had… Continue reading The Snowball Effect…
Mood Boards…
When I was a decorator in a past life, I would have my clients go through magazines and without putting too much thought into what they were looking for, randomingly tear out pages that showed something that resonated with them. It could be a colour, a pattern, a style of furniture, anything really. After,… Continue reading Mood Boards…