The Only Thing Worse Than a Disney Princess is a Disney Prince

This was Freshly Pressed not too long ago and is too good not to share.

Amen.

The Only Thing Worse Than a Disney Princess is a Disney Prince.

Goodbye, art supplies. Farewell yarn!

Today I logged in to this blog to add a link and in doing so realized that I haven’t posted anything since May 31st. That was exactly two months ago, and strangely enough I have not had the urge to add anything since.

I wouldn’t say that life has been incredibly overwhelming or anything along those lines (which would prevent me from expressing my creativity), but perhaps just the opposite – which has resulted in no desire to use art to procrastinate.
Yesterday was my last day at work, and the next two months will be spent saying goodbye to loved ones, purging unnecessary belongings and packing those that are too treasured to give away, completing mandatory paperwork and trying to figure out which clothes to bring with me to London. With that said, I have decided to put this blog on hiatus. If you are curious as to my whereabouts (and do-abouts), you can find me over at my travel-related blog: She Went Away.

Thanks for hanging out with me over the years!

Jen

Why Liesl Rocks

A few months ago I came across some curtains that I had hanging in my previous apartment. The fabric was gorgeous and I couldn’t bear to throw it out, but it just wasn’t something that I could use in my new or future spaces. (Here I am standing in front of the panels.)

I wracked my brain to come up with a solution, and sent off an email to the very creative, super talented, very much adored Liesl of Liesl Made. She thought over my offer, and agreed to accept the fabric panels. She also surprised me by offering a trade: my fabric for some goodies from her shop.

I was very excited. She has really great stuff!

Liesl received the fabric and posted about it on April 7th. I haven’t seen what she made, yet, but it’s high time that I post about the goodies that I received:

1. some neat notions like ribbon and trim and yarn
2. a card wallet that she made from colourful fabric
3. a purse that I use all the time now. She calls it a Newbeau bag, and you can get one here
4. a coaster that says LieslMade, and I use it all the time for my beverages on my side-table
5. a night gown. I’m wearing it tonight and I love it

The package arrived on my birthday (March 30th), so I have to apologize for the delay in posting… I’ve just been too busy lovin’ up her gifties.

Thanks Liesl!!!

Evening at Rondeau

From Wiki…

Rondeau Provincial Park is a provincial park in southwestern Ontario, Canada, located on an 8 km long crescentic sand spit extending into Lake Erie. There are only two sand spits like this one in all of North America, one in Rondeau and one in Florida. Rondeau was established in 1894 as a response to demand for cottaging opportunities by residents of nearby Chatham. It is the second-oldest provincial park in Ontario (after Algonquin Provincial Park). It is recognized as the largest tourist destination in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Rondeau is also home to the largest area of Carolinian forest in Canada.

That’s right – good ole Rondeau. It’s a staple in my life – Rondeau has always been there, for camping, for trailing, for ice cream and cheese fries. For the Visitor’s Centre, the deer that I never see anymore, chipmunks and raccoons. The beach, the other beach, the beach at the bay. The boardwalk and the sunfish, and the carolinian forests. The Bald Eagles that are reputed to live in the park but that I have never actually witnessed (until last night!). Rondeau is also the place where my Dad’s body was found, many years ago after he had been missing for two months. Rondeau is one of those places that will always have a spot in my life.

Last night, a friend of mine with a Park Pass brought me and her daughter to Rondeau for a hike. I convinced them to venture down South Point Trail, and my oh my did this exploit pay off!

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Persephone’s Love Affair with Treasuries (because they love her)…

How very pleased I was this past long weekend to wake up to an inbox with two – that’s right, TWO – Etsy Convos letting me know that I had two items featured in Etsy Treasuries.

Breath Taking was created by Tamar, and if you look in the third row, third column, you will see a vintage aqua vase that I have for sale. It’s from my collection of glassware that has to find a new home before I move to England. I just don’t think my brother is all that interested in vases.

Organic in all the colours of the rainbow is put together by bonnybaby and she selected my butterfly art to feature. Best news – the piece sold! But don’t worry, if you want your own piece, I have others for sale.

Peace out, yo.

Things I would like to do today

To keep me on track, I’m posting my to-do list, rather than writing it on a scrap of paper. I suppose I’m helping Mother Earth this way, too.

Le petit apartment et les ménagers

1. Check e-mail
2. Wash dishes
3. Update Etsy Shop
4. Put away clothes
5. Send Etsy listings to TransCanada Team shop
6. Put away dishes
7. Dust living room, hallway, bathroom, bedroom
8. Crochet kitty
9. Plant seeds outside
10. Water plants
11. Sweep kitchen, living room, hallway, bathroom, bedroom
12. Sort cabinet in bathroom
13. Find box to ship wall sconces
14. Clean mouse drawer
15. Change bunny and kitty litter

I always have such high expectations for what I hope to accomplish. I have until 5 pm to finish these items. Wish me luck.

Eye candy

I’ve been saving photos of rooms that inspire, with the intention of blogging about each of them. This has been on-going for years, and sometimes I surprise myself when I remember that I have started this collection.
Rather than hoarde these photos on my computer, I’ve decided to use the (not so) new feature I discovered on wordpress to showcase these images. It’s called ‘Gallery’ and this post is a perfect example of how several photos can be organized in one blog entry.
Nice, eh?