This is the view I have as I write this post. I think it's safe to say that winter has arrived bringing that special kind of beauty we don't see any other time of the year...I love it! Although we won't be in our gardens for the next 3-4 months, it's still possible… Continue reading Gardening in winter…
Category: Beauty
Dirt-y Wellness…
Was I surprised that "Wellness Gardens" is a Spring 2024 trend? No, not really. A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on how gardening can boost our health and longevity. What does surprise me is that so many people (including health experts) are just now realizing that gardening is a tonic for both body… Continue reading Dirt-y Wellness…
All is Gold…
Just a quick photo post today because I can't help myself! The Elm never disappoints, but today, it's really put on a show. I've tried to capture the leaves falling without much success, but it's magical nevertheless. Hope you, too, are seeing the beauty of… Continue reading All is Gold…
Return to the Classics…
As I mentioned in the last post, I love the fall season. Not only does the air feel crisp and cool, but a new season of fashion arrives to tempt us to refresh our wardrobe. I'm no longer the "faithful follower of fashion" I once was; however, I still appreciate the creativity and ingenuity designers… Continue reading Return to the Classics…
Roses as big as cabbages…
Is what Marco Polo exclaimed when he first discovered peonies. The Chinese name for peonies means "most beautiful", and who can disagree? What is remarkable about these perennial beauties is just how easy they are to grow. Also, for us who garden in colder regions, peonies can be the star of our gardens. They… Continue reading Roses as big as cabbages…
Everything is blooming…
With all the smoke in the air, I feel like I'm on the set of a scary movie! The air quality has been so poor, making gardening (at such a busy, crucial time) nearly impossible. Yet, somehow the garden does not disappoint...so many plants bloom in the same week. I don't recall this happening in… Continue reading Everything is blooming…
Beauty and the beach…
It's been four years since my last visit to La Jolla. Before the pandemic, we went at least once a year, sometimes twice or even more. I believe I've been there every month of the year...with the exception of May. It's always been amazing, but I now realise I took it for granted, thinking… Continue reading Beauty and the beach…
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…
Something to look forward to…
If you live in Alberta, you know that winter has arrived...overnight. The photo left was taken on October 31 (no snow). Within a couple of days, we were under a layer of pure, white beauty (I love winter!), but those first days of winter brought a harsh reality. Many have forgotten how to drive (scary) in… Continue reading Something to look forward to…
A “Dior” Moment…
Before I went to London, the previews for "Mrs Harris Goes to Paris" flashed across my TV screen as a sign that I had to see this movie and, if possible, while I was in London. That didn't happen because it wasn't in theatres yet, but shortly after my return, I saw it with… Continue reading A “Dior” Moment…