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Design notebook: Bandanas for summer

I’m on day six of no-wheat and I’m feeling murky and strange – so what better day to talk about something as simple as the bandana! There is nothing I love to have in my camping arsenal more than a good, triangular bandana. Tied… Continue Reading “Design notebook: Bandanas for summer”

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Design notebook: A swimwear poll.

So. After some thinking and conversing on Facebook yesterday, I think I am going to attempt my own swimwear this year. But not just any swimwear! Specifically I am after an old-school swimdress with a separate (or possibly attached) bathing suit bottom. I have… Continue Reading “Design notebook: A swimwear poll.”

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Pretty things and bad moods.

Despite having a fabulous weekend full of everything I most enjoy (hiking, playing music, gardening, sewing, friends, household organizing and so forth), I went to bed last night and woke up this morning in a terrible mood. Or maybe it’s better to say an… Continue Reading “Pretty things and bad moods.”

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Shift in attention

The best thing I did on my fortieth birthday was get myself a pair of new walking shoes (that look good with skirts). That, and going snowshoeing at Cypress. Both of these actions were intended to signal my desire to make forty a year… Continue Reading “Shift in attention”

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Things like this….. charm my walk to work

East Vancouver really does provide the most interest points on any given walk. It’s making my new commitment to commuting by foot twice a week (all six km!) pretty damned enjoyable. Getting re-acquainted with my favourite quirky ‘hoods!

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