Days of Our Lives....

One of my favourite things is to sit with a blank sheet of paper or journal and a pen and a head full of ideas. If I don't write them down, I lose some of those thoughts and brilliant light bulb ideas and whims and basic things I HAVE to get done. Just like a kettle boiling water into steam, away they go.....

Spilling them onto paper they become real and possible. They become tangible, I can see them and new lists form creating steps to making things happen.   

Even just what I want to accomplish in a day becomes easier when I jot it down. Somehow I tend to get more done. 

Dreams and schemes....... Autumn is coming......

PAint Day with Shelagh Duffett Sunday October 16

Paint Day with Shelagh Duffett Sun. Oct 16

Register HERE!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-day-with-shelagh-duffett-sunday-october-16-tickets-27675120029
 
This will be a fun day of painting and chat and good music and food! NO experience necessary but if you have some and want to participate and enjoy a day of painting, you are absolutely welcome. We will be painting this cat which you can personalize using acrylic paint on an 11 x 14" cradled birch support, OF course artistic license is welcomed and you can make it your own:) 


ALL Supplies included AND a yummy vegetarian lunch. Soup AND either a wrap, quiche or sandwich will be served. It is a dairy free zone, so almond milk and soy milk are used for coffee and tea.

Wear something comfortable that an errant drop of paint won't hurt. If you have a craft apron or old t-shirt, might be a good idea to wear it:)

WHERE: Fruition Cafe, Coburg Professional Centre 6389 Coburg Rd, Halifax. (corner of Oxford St. and Coburg Road)

PARKING is free in the lot at Dalhousie across from Fruition on Coburg or on the side of the bldg on Oxford.

WHEN: Sunday Oct 16 10-4pm
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TESTIMONIALS:
" Thank-you Shelagh, I learned so much. You are an excellent, patient teacher and a wonderful artist. "
"Wicked fun class! Thank-you!"
"Just a blast!~ Off to buy paint! Amazing results for the whole class!"
"Great day! I am thrilled with my painting!. The venue was nice and bright and the tunes were inspiring:)"
"Shelagh this was wonderful! The energy was so positive and I am feeling very accomplished. I can't wait for another!"
"Thank- you so much Shelagh, this was such a fun relaxing and inspiring day away from the regular routine"
"I will definitely like to do another one and would highly reccomend to anyone to do!"
"Loved the whole day! Will definitely come to another workshop. Thanks so much!"
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We will be spending the day at Fruition Cafe which will be closed for us. It is a bright sunny space with lots of room. Fruition Cafe is wheelchair accessible, with gender-neutral and has accessible washrooms on-site.
PARKING is abundant. The Dalhousie University lot across the street is open for public use on Sundays.

Registration in advance is required, space is limited. You may also register in person at Alice in Paris's  Pavillion location at the Seaport Farmers’ Market on Saturdays with credit or cash. Price is $99 plus tax. EARLYBIRD TICKETS FOR $89. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-day-with-shelagh-duffett-sunday-october-16-tickets-27675120029

Painting Workshop Sept 18!

My next painting workshop is on September 18. We will be painting this vase of flowers:) You can choose the colour you want....it does not have to be green. The cost is $99 plus tax  It is held in Halifax at Fruition Cafe, 6863 Coburg Road.
 All supplies are included and yummy lunch too!!
Click HERE to learn more and register...

TESTIMONIALS:
" Thank-you Shelagh, I learned so much. You are an excellent, patient teacher and a wonderful artist. "
"Wicked fun class! Thank-you!"
"Just a blast!~ Off to buy paint! Amazing results for the whole class!"
"Great day! I am thrilled with my painting!. The venue was nice and bright and the tunes were inspiring:)"
"Shelagh this was wonderful! The energy was so positive and I am feeling very accomplished. I can't wait for another!"
"Thank- you so much Shelagh, this was such a fun relaxing and inspiring day away from the regular routine"
"I will definitely like to do another one and would highly reccommend to anyone to do!"
"Loved the whole day! Will definitely come to another workshop. Thanks so much!"

Common Roots Urban Farm

Deep in the heart of the city of Halifax there is a farm! Right next to one of the busiest intersections in Halifax. Common Roots Urban Farm

Things are growing! There are private plots and public plots. Everywhere you see a green stake, you can nibble and pick things. Look at this abundance of tomato!

Bazillions of flowers are growing,and the gentle buzz of bees can be heard over the traffic.

It is a living breathing oasis right next to the QE2 Hospital on Robie Street and Bell Road.

 From Tuesdays to Fridays 11:30-5:30 you can purchase lovely veggies and flowers and compost and gardeny things.These charming gals might be on hand to help you:)

Look at these!! I bought some purple beans. Alas they turned green when I cooked them but yum! so good.

 Charities and interested groups have garden beds here too. Here is a story about the Paramedic's garden 

Pop by and have a stroll...

Buy some flowers. Do yourself a world of good and help support a wonderful initiative!