Category Archives: Creativity
Lantern Festival
Bringing in the New Year in Pender Island Style. Happy New Year friends!
Raven Rock Farm
Pender in Photos
Making Stuff
When we were kids, we often begged, “Mom, we just HAVE to make something!” and she knew we had to. I don’t remember our family being very crafty but I come from a collection of pretty talented artists. My little … Continue reading
Summertime
This summer, …we have had delightful visitors! …and the front porch is blossom-laden, …and garden produce sits on my kitchen countertop. This baby hydrangea is a gift from a gardener who invited me in for a spontaneous tour while on my walk. … Continue reading
Painting
How much do you know about paint? Maybe you will answer with a statement like, “It covers walls, choice of colour often reflects personality, it smells bad, is a relatively inexpensive way to clean up a surface and most people … Continue reading
Decisions, Decisions
How do you make decisions? Choosing ice cream flavours is pretty easy. Deciding where to spend time and money is more difficult. Determining which of my children I will save from the gas chamber (Sophie’s Choice) is something I hope … Continue reading
Textural Creativity
When we were in Nova Scotia last summer we stopped in at an art gallery in Lunenburg because the sign on the window said, “Art Quilts”. The town itself hung off the side of a steep slope that fell into … Continue reading
Winter Garden
“God gave us memories that we might have roses in December.” J.M. Barrie When we lived on acreage I designed, built (with help) and planted a garden after an old Mennonite tradition. Since deer frequented the property, we fenced in … Continue reading