A life of whimsey

Every Staycation needs something sweet.

There’s nothing like a sweet treat and a cup of tea before bed. We stopped in at June’s Delicatessen to pick up these macaroons. (The ...

Staycation. Eating Local. Eating In.

Vacations are wonderful. Exploring new places, sampling new foods, and spending time with a good friend. But, when travel's not possible?...

Hole Doughnut Shop, Asheville, North Carolina

Have you ever eaten something so delicious, so indescribable, that you remember it for years afterwards? It's no secret that I love food....

Going on a ‘Staycation’

It’s nearly the end of February, a time of year Henry and I begin to long for warm weather. He starts itching to get out his boat and...

Flying . . .

Around this time of the year, after a cold snap or two, I start to feel a little cooped up. I stay inside as much as humanly possible...

Travel Tuesday. Touring my Teeny, Tiny Photogaphy Studio

Our adventure today brings us to a small room in my basement. I’m pretty excited to show you all how my teeny, tiny studio makeover...

Travel Tuesdays. Wintermission

Someone Twittered the phrase Wintermission and it describes what we’ve had for the last few weeks perfectly. Today was an amazing day...

Travel Tuesdays. A Byzantine Winter Festival

Holly and I decided to look for adventure in the great outdoors a few weekends ago. It was a brave act. It’s winter in Edmonton and you...

Travel Tuesdays. A Winter Farmers Market

On Saturday Henry and I got up early and headed for the Old Strathcona Farmer’s market. Henry has been walking around in moccasins that...

Travel Tuesdays.Leaving Winter Behind

It’s been cold here. And not . . . brrrr. . . it’s dipped below zero, cold. I’m talking three or four layers are required to open the...