Ladder Planter
For a few years I’ve used an old wooden step ladder as a planter in the garden. It has gone through many changes and locations. This year it actually started out by the trellis garden and I had some hyacinth … Continued
Red Shafted Flicker
On our trip to British Columbia, Canada in November 2011 we were fascinated to see many different species of birds.Here are some photos of the red shafted flicker that frequently visited our daughter’s garden.We first spotted the flicker sitting on … Continued
Black Oystercatcher
One of the many things we did while on vacation in BC was look for new lens friends. And we weren’t disappointed. One of the first things we noticed was that long orange beak, something we hadn’t seen on a … Continued
Scarf Storage
Do you love to accessorize with chiffon scarves – But have a difficult time storing them? I’ve got a storage solution for those slippery scarves. I had tried folding them and putting them in a drawer, but then you tend … Continued
Plant Profile: Golden Goblin
I’ve had blanket flower or gaillardia in my garden in previous years but this year I added the Golden Goblin, a lovely yellow blanket flower. Despite the very hot, humid and dry season they have done very well. I love … Continued
The Ladder Planter Evolves
I have used an old wooden step ladder as a planter for several years now. It gives the garden a vertical aspect. At first I just used the rungs to display pots, but quickly found out that was very limiting. … Continued
Jewelry for your Crochet
Jewelry for your crochet work. I had seen crochet stitch markers made using the shepherd hook (used for ear rings) but I didn’t like the way they wiggled easily out of the crochet project. Using lobster clasps means the marker … Continued
Jewelry for your Knitting
Do you use stitch markers? They are like jewelry for your knitting. I only started using them a few years ago when I came across a really cute set on Ebay or Etsy (can’t remember which). Up until that time … Continued
Lid Gripper
Do you have a hard time opening jars? This little gripper just might help you. I started with a set of placemats from the dollar store. And low and behold these actually did cost a dollar. So many items in … Continued
Needle and Hook Holders
I’ve been wanting a new holder for all my knitting needles. The one I have been using is old and really didn’t have enough spots for all the needles. I made my holder using felt that was about 92 cm. … Continued
Elegant and Graceful
One of our favourite walks is down by the bay, where there is always an opportunity to see swans, herons, ducks, geese and cormorants. The swans are so elegant and graceful. The above images were taken in 2010. March 2011 … Continued
The Rockin’ Village
The rockin’ village is exactly that … a village made of rocks. I’ve been busy making a village out of rocks to add to my garden. I discovered the books by Lin Wellford and just knew I had to have … Continued
Braided Wire Covered Coathanger Pattern
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Recipe: Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles is a plain and simple recipe and most of the ingredients are basic ones that will be found in the cupboard. Where on earth did they get the name snickerdoodle? It might be Dutch or German in origin depending … Continued