Journal

Spring is in the Air!

Spring is in the Air!

I am writing this as I sip Afternoon Green and I happily see daylight through the shop's window - the beams are new friends this time of day in the...

Spring is in the Air!

I am writing this as I sip Afternoon Green and I happily see daylight through the shop's window - the beams are new friends this time of day in the...

Simple Decorating for Christmas

Simple Decorating for Christmas

I'm slowing down as much as I possibly can this holiday season. Yes, that means not getting it all done, that means not squeezing in every event, and even saying...

Simple Decorating for Christmas

I'm slowing down as much as I possibly can this holiday season. Yes, that means not getting it all done, that means not squeezing in every event, and even saying...

A Thanksgiving Message

A Thanksgiving Message

Although here in Canada we celebrated Thanksgiving over a month ago, our friends in the U.S. are doing so this week. The sentiments are the same: it is a day...

A Thanksgiving Message

Although here in Canada we celebrated Thanksgiving over a month ago, our friends in the U.S. are doing so this week. The sentiments are the same: it is a day...

Slow and Quiet November: A Shopkeeper's Journal

Slow and Quiet November: A Shopkeeper's Journal

I've been living a slow November and it has been the healthiest thing I have ever done for myself. It has felt transformational. I call it, no-social-November. No plans, no...

Slow and Quiet November: A Shopkeeper's Journal

I've been living a slow November and it has been the healthiest thing I have ever done for myself. It has felt transformational. I call it, no-social-November. No plans, no...

Preparing Autumn's Charm

Preparing Autumn's Charm

Autumn is my favourite time of year - the smells, the flavours, the colours, the temperature, and the overall feeling it gives me. I prepare my home and my surroundings...

Preparing Autumn's Charm

Autumn is my favourite time of year - the smells, the flavours, the colours, the temperature, and the overall feeling it gives me. I prepare my home and my surroundings...

A Shopkeeper's Summer Reflection

A Shopkeeper's Summer Reflection

My husband Ryan and I always go over the list of what we've done over the past season and share in the joy of memories. It's fun to look back...

A Shopkeeper's Summer Reflection

My husband Ryan and I always go over the list of what we've done over the past season and share in the joy of memories. It's fun to look back...