The Belted Kingfisher
We have been lucky to spot the belted kingfisher in a tree across the road from the house for a couple of days – both the male and female. This one is the male belted kingfisher. My husband spotted them … Continued
Crafts: Bottle Cap Flower
I’ve been making bottle cap flowers. In my craft stash I had a lot of old caps from years ago. I had enough to make three flowers, one a bit smaller than the others. Now I’m on the hunt for … Continued
Backyard Beauties
I’m enjoying the beauty and enjoyment of being in Porta MyYarda with the feathered lens friends. Some are year round visitors and some are returning for the warmer seasons. April 8, 2020 is the earliest we have spotted the cedar … Continued
Rainbows Give Hope
Many people are putting rainbows of hope in their windows, to show we are all in this Covid lockdown together. You can find many places for inspiration and patterns for rainbows. Rainbows are very often seen during or after a … Continued
Re-reading a Favourite Series
I am starting to re-read a favourite series of mine by Mike Martin. I’ve been enjoying the Sgt Windflowers books since they first came out. This series is set in Newfoundland RCMP officer stationed in Grand Bank. I really enjoy … Continued
Bags with Purse-onality
The reusable bag collection is always growing, usually with bags from stores/organizations with their own advertising on them. I’m not a fan of being a walking advertisement so I came up with a way to cover up what I don’t … Continued
The Lighthouse Repair
The claypot lighthouse that was made a few years ago has been sitting in the garden and the weather has deteriorated the paint. It was knocked over a few times and some cracks developed. This past winter was the time … Continued
Crochet Socks
Recently I found a pattern for crochet tube socks. As my arthritis in my hands is getting worse I find I can only knit, especially on smaller needles, for a short period of time. Mind you I do persevere as … Continued
Toads are Friendly Neighbours
Don’t think of toads as bumpy, ugly creatures, but as friendly neighbours. Toads are one of the most beneficial creatures to reside to your garden. Each season they can consume garden pests and insects up to 3 times their own … Continued
Swans in Flight
How wonderful to hear the sound of swans in flight. We took advantage of a lovely sunny and mild day on February 25, 2020 and went for a drive along the Barcovern Beach Road, Carrying Place, Ontario to watch and … Continued
Wintering Waterfowl
On sunny winter days when there is very little wind we love to visit our favourite beaches. As long as you are dressed for the weather and remember that it is always a bit windier and colder by the water … Continued
The Fairy House
Here is a project that was started over 5 years ago, and somehow it got pushed to the very back of the garden shelf in the garage and promptly got forgotten about! When it was finally discovered it got moved … Continued
Calming Doodling
The name zentangle is relatively new but the concept has been used for many, many years. Even the Mayans used this type of drawing. So did the Celts and the Native People. In 2003 Rick and Maria started the zentangle … Continued
The Dabbling Room
I have decided I’m a dabbling sort of person. I dabble a bit on this project, a bit on that project, get distracted and dabble on another project. I have decided to call the room I work in on my … Continued
On and Off
On and off can refer to a few things. It’s how I am right now with my website. I just can’t decide whether to be on or off with sharing new posts. It seems a bit sporadic right now. Many … Continued