tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26037167596374985412024-02-17T04:49:00.746-04:00Alice in Paris loves Art and TeaThe adventures of Shelagh Duffett, artist and mom in Nova Scotiaaliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.comBlogger1052125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-33456379709183731342020-04-28T09:08:00.003-03:002020-04-28T09:11:22.954-03:0040 Days and 40 Nights....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 21pt;">Wow it has been a while since I posted. A lot has happened hasn't it:) I've not been painting for the last little while, too distracted but it is on my "to do" list. Everyone is reacting in different ways to this Corona virus crisis. We are living in a historic time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21pt;">Today we are 40 days into Spring!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21pt;">40 days and 40 nights! In religion, 40 seems to be shorthand for “a long time.” Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness being tempted by the devil; the great flood lasted 40 days and 40 nights; the Jewish people wandered the desert for 40 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21pt;">40 is the only number whose letters are in alphabetical order</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21pt;">-40 Centigrade and -40 Fahrenheit are the same temperature</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21pt;">When the bubonic plague gripped Europe during the Middle Ages, ships would be isolated in harbor for 40 days before passengers could go ashore. The Italian word for 40 is quaranta—hence quarantine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21pt;">So this is an auspicious number..... 40! what have you learned about yourself and others during these last 40 days? We have been challenged in ways new to us. Hope you are well.</span></div>
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-66528244948424176782019-12-31T17:12:00.000-04:002019-12-31T17:13:20.492-04:00December 31 End of a decade<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wow, hard to believe we are at the threshold of 2020. It seems only yesterday we were worried about Y2K. Will this be another version of the Roaring Twenties of the 1900's. I wonder....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ive been super relaxed about posting here with any regularity but one of my goals is to change that for next year because I do enjoy when I finally sit down to write, it is just getting my bum in the chair to do it! Speaking of which.... I have a new standing desk to set up and try. Sitting is the new smoking , I have heard.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isn't this lovely? A slice of Nova Scotia summer. Another thing I plan to do with more regularity. Get out and see the beautiful place I am lucky enough to live in. I tend to get bogged down with work, and being self employed, it never ends, I have to make the time to stop and get out there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But before that happens, I have a lot of painting to attend to. I am excited for February this year! I am organizing an art exhibit called WILD, as a fundraiser for <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://facebook.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Dbf3bebe268779a3a1f0ec3e66%26id%3D7e45a52ff5%26e%3De51e5fedc3&source=gmail&ust=1577912560110000&usg=AFQjCNGhYCrLw6-s12Kq-N63gX3NAaqJjA" href="https://facebook.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf3bebe268779a3a1f0ec3e66&id=7e45a52ff5&e=e51e5fedc3" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nova Scotia Nature Trust's "Save the Wild Blue" </a>campaign. They are trying to purchase a LARGE lot of land (575 acres) in the heart of the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area. This is a gorgeous wild space they are trying to protect from development. I used to swim in Susie and Quarry Lake as a teenager and hike there now. I vowed to do something to help protect it. There are ten artists participating and everyone is donating a portion of each sale to the NSNT for this campaign. All the art will be nature and landscape themed, no humanity visible:) There will also be an information table set up. Opening reception is Saturday afternoon, Feb 8 from 12-4pm. The show will run until Feb 28 at the Chase Gallery in the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://facebook.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Dbf3bebe268779a3a1f0ec3e66%26id%3D985b6b97c9%26e%3De51e5fedc3&source=gmail&ust=1577912560110000&usg=AFQjCNGzn6_BLY5fFoSpqz21SNwhbv2DuQ" href="https://facebook.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf3bebe268779a3a1f0ec3e66&id=985b6b97c9&e=e51e5fedc3" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nova Scotia Archives Building</a>. 6016 University Ave. I hope you can make it! I will post again closer to the date.</span></div>
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-15700666941066990542019-07-17T12:34:00.002-03:002019-07-17T12:34:26.128-03:00July BOGO and other thinjgs.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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has shifted and we are into warm and warmer territory. I bought an air
conditioner this year! There is no getting away from it....the days are
hotter. I am only going to use it on sultry nights that prevent sleep. I
am a middle of the road gal when it comes to temps, not too hot and not
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">In other news..I've got a tiny feature in<a href="http://https//www.uppercasemagazine.com/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"> Uppercase Magazine!</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">One of the best ART magazines around! You can find it at most good magazine shops. Here in Halifax, at the <a href="http://www.atlanticnews.ns.ca/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Atlantic News & Magazine Stand</a>, they popped in a <em>Local Feature</em> banner! Anytime anyone nearby is mentioned in a publication they do this! Cool huh.</span><br />
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I've also been very busy working on the images for my<span style="font-size: 18px;"> 2020 CAT Calendar</span>!
I think this is it's 10th year. Wow .Hard to imagine. You will be able
to order it online at lulu Publishing when completed and they ship
everywhere. I will let you know when it is available. This is December's
image! PS it is also available for purchase so drop me a line if
interested.in owning this, as is Fish Shack! Both 11 x 14" with chunky
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://farrago.ca/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Farrago</a>,
a new shop in Lunenburg (159 Lincoln Street) is now carrying some of
my work. Prints, cards& postcards! Pop in if you ever visit the
town. They have lots of other cool stuff too!</span>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Tweet tweet!
Little birdhouses have made an appearance! What fun they are to to
create, even if a bit fiddly.. I'm thinking of putting them in my Etsy
shop but if you want one drop me a line.</span>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">YES! <em>Buy one get one free! until July 25</em> in my Etsy shop</span>,<span style="font-size: 24px;"> <a href="http://www.aliceinparis.etsy.com/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">AliceinParis </a></span><span style="font-size: 18px;">
Every print you purchase, enables you to get another one FREE! Purchase
the print/prints you want and then at the checkout....you write me a
note telling me which FREE print or prints you would like. So you
purchase a print and then get another one free, but you tell me in
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-42441147148323739202019-06-13T16:13:00.002-03:002019-06-13T16:13:52.198-03:00Review of Joy & Possibility by Elissa Barnard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a copy of the review Elissa Barnard wrote about our art exhibit. You can find the original article here at <a href="https://nsreviews.blog/2019/06/10/imagination-rules-in-joy-and-possibility-at-the-chase-gallery-to-june-28/">NSREVIEWS</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elissa Barnard spent 35 years as an arts and entertainment reporter for the Chronicle Herald, Nova Scotia’s daily newspaper, in Halifax until August, 2017.<br />She has a BA in English with honours from Dalhousie University and studied creative writing at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ont., with W.O. Mitchell and at the Banff School of Fine Arts.<br />Initially a news reporter, she became part of the Herald’s entertainment department in 1984. During the 1980s and 1990s the arts and coverage of the arts in Nova Scotia flourished until the Herald had large arts and features departments.<br />While reporting on everything related from film to fashion, Barnard focussed on visual art and theatre. She reviewed theatre, both mainstream and independent, in Halifax and outside the city.<br />She received a silver Atlantic Journalism Award in 2015 for her article on artist Mary Pratt for the Herald Magazine. She has written about art for Launcelot Press, BILLIE Magazine and Canadian Art. elissa.barnard@gmail.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Imagination rules in Joy and Possibility at the Chase Gallery to June 28</span></h1>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><img alt="big-painting-of-blue-rocks-in-progress-to-be-completed-in-2019_-by-tim-mcguire-200x170cm-oil-on-linen-2018-12000-copy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-816" height="557" src="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/big-painting-of-blue-rocks-in-progress-to-be-completed-in-2019_-by-tim-mcguire-200x170cm-oil-on-linen-2018-12000-copy.jpg" width="640" /></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Down by the Fish Shack (Blue Rocks), 170 x 200 cm. 2018, oil on linen, by Timothy Andrew McGuire, in Joy and Possibility, at the Chase Gallery, Nova Scotia Archives, to June 28.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New York artist Timothy Andrew McGuire came to Nova Scotia “for that scene right there,” he says, pointing to his large, masterful, oil painting of Blue Rocks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I saw a music video Joel Plaskett filmed on the South Shore and I said, “‘That’s the stuff I want to paint.’”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McGuire’s first large show in Nova Scotia, Joy and Possibility, is due to acrylic painter Shelagh Duffett, whose booth at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market is close to that of McGuire’s partner, Melanie Fontaine, of Meversible.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I’d had the gallery booked,” says Duffett, “and I didn’t have nearly as many paintings as I’d wanted. My mother has been sick – a lot of caregiving. Tim’s work is amazing and he’s new here. I thought Tim is a painter who deserves to be seen.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At first glance the two artists appear to have little in common.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is a professionally-trained, oil painter who paints outdoors and has a rich but subdued colour palette in landscapes and interiors.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She is a self-taught acrylic painter who paints out of her imagination for playful, brightly-coloured, storybook images of cats and fish, flowers and houses, sea and sky.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="fllowerindulgence" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-406" data-attachment-id="406" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="fllowerindulgence" data-large-file="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/fllowerindulgence.jpg?w=946" data-medium-file="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/fllowerindulgence.jpg?w=300" data-orig-file="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/fllowerindulgence.jpg" data-orig-size="4000,3992" data-permalink="https://nsreviews.blog/2019/06/10/imagination-rules-in-joy-and-possibility-at-the-chase-gallery-to-june-28/fllowerindulgence/" height="638" src="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/fllowerindulgence.jpg?w=946" width="640" /><em>Flower Indulgence, acrylic painting, Shelagh Duffett</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet the two share a passion for art so great that they both left other careers to pursue it, and they respect each other’s work and work ethic. Both of them paint everyday.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“With the title of the show,” says Duffett, “I’m the joy and he’s the possibility.”<br />“We’re both a bit of both,” says McGuire.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duffett’s work is remarkable for her bold and bright colour choices. It has a graphic quality with a life force of its own and a fanciful, owl-and-the-pussycat feel.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A black cat looks up to a magical sky of haloed stars. Two houses, one red, one white, are in a landscape with a slash of orange field and abstracted, impressionist dabs of purple for lupins.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="wishblackca2019t" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-409" data-attachment-id="409" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1559497584","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="wishblackca2019t" data-large-file="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/wishblackca2019t.jpg?w=819" data-medium-file="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/wishblackca2019t.jpg?w=240" data-orig-file="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/wishblackca2019t.jpg" data-orig-size="2667,3333" data-permalink="https://nsreviews.blog/2019/06/10/imagination-rules-in-joy-and-possibility-at-the-chase-gallery-to-june-28/wishblackca2019t/" height="640" src="https://nsreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/wishblackca2019t.jpg?w=946" width="512" /><em> </em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Wish Black Cat by Shelagh Duffett</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I’ve tried to do pastel painting. I can’t do it! I just love colour,” says Duffett.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Most people say, ‘Your work makes me so happy.’ It’s very grafitifying that I’m bringing a bit of joy into the world.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duffett, who is a Getty photographer, worked as a film and TV editor and camerawoman. Her art career began when she sold her Huckleberry Hound lunchbox on eBay in 2000 for $175 U.S.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I had gotten a set of paints, that I’d asked for, for my birthday and I painted a funky, folk art fish and I thought, ‘I’ll put this on eBay,’ and it sold.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She did another painting, put it online and someone in San Francisco bought it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“My daughter had just been born and I thought, ‘This is a way I could stay at home.’ I started painting at my dining table every single day and selling on eBay. I owe my career to the internet.’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her paintings are all over the world – “in every single state in the U.S., in every province in Canada, in every country in Europe, in Africa, in the South Pacific. There’s a guy in Switzerland who must have 15 cats.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She developed a large, social media following and “people to this day show up at the Seaport market looking for me,” she says. “I was on the bucket list of a retired police chief in Australia. She came on a cruise ship and to the market.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her children’s book CATalphabet!, with verse by herself and Jonathan Mills, has been very popular.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the years, “my work has evolved and become more sophisticated,” says Duffett, whose daughter is now 29.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I like magical things and the thought there are other possibilities we are not aware of.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>McGuire</strong> was a kindergarten teacher who in 2008 quit his L.A. teaching job to go study art at the Florence Academy of Art “just like that,” he says. “I’ve never regretted making the change.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After he graduated from the academy, he taught drawing there once a week and held classes for kids in his studio, staying in Florence for 10 years.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He has had exhibits in Russia, Los Angeles and New York and lived in Italy, New York and Nova Scotia. Today his permanent address is Blue Rocks Road.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McGuire’s style is completely opposite to Duffett’s. His soft brushwork is impressionistic and beautifully visible; his use of light is delicate though dramatically atmospheric; he paints as he looks directly at his subject but it’s filtered through his mind and imagination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The valuable thing I learned at the Florence Academy was how to observe – the importance of observation and of working from life,” he says. “It gave me the confidence to know I can observe a thing and make a painting out of it.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is inspired by “interesting and challenging” shapes, colours and light – the evening glow in a Vermont farmhouse amid blue winter snow, the terracotta hues in a Tuscany interior, the sharp bow of a mid-sized sailing boat in a Lunenburg boat shed with a blue floor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The whole reason I came to Nova Scotia was to paint these old fish shacks and wooden boats and lobster boats.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duffett steps in to tell the story. “His car was full to the brim with canvases. He got at the motel at 2 o’clock in the morning and it was locked so he crawled in under his canvases and spent his first night in Nova Scotia sleeping under his canvases.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McGuire is inspired by Impressionist and post-Impressionists, “Van Gogh obviously,” he says, “and I like the French painter Pierre Bonnard and British painter Harold Gilman. He’s one of my favourites.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He went to see Gilman’s work in Halifax Harbour 1918: Harold Gilman and Arthur Lismer at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Gilman’s masterpiece, Halifax Harbour, 1918, features an unusual sky of oblongs of paint that McGuire photographed. (Gilman died shortly after completing this amazing painting.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though he’s working from reality as a plein air painter, he thinks is art is as much a part of his imagination and memory as Duffett’s.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I don’t think the photograph is the pinnacle of visual truth. Even though I’m painting from life and trying to represent life nothing in my work is informed by photography.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I’m always interpreting what I look at. I’m trying to use the experience to express something I can’t express otherwise.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This exhibition shows what we have in common,” says McGuire. “In the end it is the imagination that makes the painting even if you are working from life.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McGuire will be at the gallery on Saturdays, 12 to 5 p.m. He gives an artist talk Wednesday, June 19, 6 p.m. He and Duffett have a closing reception on Thursday, June 27, 5 to 8 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Chase Gallery, Nova Scotia Archives, 6016 University Ave., is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, 8:30 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 to 5 p.m. The show runs to June 28.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Firefly Meadow, by Shelagh Duffett</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">REVIEW by Elissa Barnard elissa.barnard@gmail.com</span></div>
aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-57685828396648949202019-05-15T18:21:00.000-03:002019-05-15T18:21:21.157-03:00Joy & Possibility<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tim is from New York and has exhibited in Russia, L.A. and Florence, Italy. He paints "plein air" and this is the first time people in Halifax will get a chance to see his work. He lives in Lunenburg part of the year and divides his time between N.Y. and Florence when not here. I am so excited to see what he brings to this show.</span></span></div>
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-31855419176503874532019-04-11T11:09:00.004-03:002019-04-11T11:09:40.951-03:00Advice to Keep it Simple<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-14893668268582135952019-02-21T15:40:00.000-04:002019-02-21T15:40:36.698-04:00Almost March.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Almost March..... thank goodness! I've been deep in the depths of "elder care"and then once the storm settled.....I got sick! Really sick. Sick enough that it scared me. I think I was so worried, stressed and tired with all of it and at the same time trying to run a business that relies solely on my creativity and ability to pull rabbits out of hats.... I just crashed. My immune system was depleted and I had nothing left BUT Spring is on it's way and I am building up my reserves again and the word for the year is "Self" care. I don't want that to ever happen again. It is important to stay strong and vital and grounded. So lots of personal interventions going on in my little world. Meditation is one of them....letting things go.Slowing down. Being present...and all the other stuff :) good eats, rest, exercise etc... we know what to do....it is just a matter of doing it! Getting out of our own way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today it is snowing and cold. Perfect day to get a blog post done and all the administrative housekeeping that goes with self employment. I have a list as long as Hadrian's Wall of things that need doing and investigating and pursuing (always...). I'm also about to start reading "The 1 Page Marketing Plan" by Allan Dib. Part of my goal to read a lot of books about business marketing, creativity, spirituality and philosophy this year. It is so easy to spend time reading bits and pieces on the internet and never really getting to sink one's teeth into real concepts and philosophies. I used to read "books" all the time and have fallen out of it.Time to reclaim MY time and not give so much to the interweb. Although it's hard when one's business relies heavily on social media and online connection.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvZQuxxVXAGp4XCJxlTSmSwCmJw0KILthyDLqQdO0ZEy1Z2RzP-4nsI4bsthKMnzz9mU-Eulxi4a0GbPUI0iHe-q9bapJ59-L2ohC00caflEPlzua7S3EjHkvi0wt_Q7PHPvKXgYn3a0/s1600/winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="640" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvZQuxxVXAGp4XCJxlTSmSwCmJw0KILthyDLqQdO0ZEy1Z2RzP-4nsI4bsthKMnzz9mU-Eulxi4a0GbPUI0iHe-q9bapJ59-L2ohC00caflEPlzua7S3EjHkvi0wt_Q7PHPvKXgYn3a0/s640/winter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have started painting again...here are a couple. Dreaming Fox (sold)</span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-90767026945056317512018-12-09T11:02:00.002-04:002018-12-09T11:02:40.152-04:00It is December Already!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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First off...this is happening on December 16th. In the historic Women's Council House on the corner of Young Ave and Inglis Street. I've taught a few painting classes there and it is a lovely spot with loads of parking. There will be hot cider and cookies and live music! My friend Bill Jardine will be singing and playing guitar for us. Most things will be on SALE too! I do hope you can join me.<br />
We are in the midst of a really cold snap at the moment. Unusual for Nova Scotia this time of year. I'm not out walking as much as I normally do. I am a wimp when it comes to extreme temperatures, hot or cold. My internal thermometer likes middle of the road.... This is part of the rails to trails walk in Bayers. Lake. The water is frozen here but it loos like glass.<br />
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I have been doing a bit of painting.... only just started consistently. My mum has been ill and things are now stabilizing and I can get back to work! This is 24 x 24 on beechwood with deep 1.5" sides painted pale turquoise. On my monitor it looks a bit bright and garish but the real colours are lovely! Every monitor is different so be aware that it will look slightly different for everyone.<br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-87303370920962987982018-08-15T10:55:00.000-03:002018-08-15T10:55:30.772-03:00Summer Bogo Sale!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">BOGO Sale!! My twice annual buy one get one free sale <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/sale?source=feed_text"><span class="_5afx"><span class="_58cl _5afz"></span><span class="_58cm"></span></span></a> is on for a week! Stock up on Christmas gifts<a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/gifts?source=feed_text"><span class="_5afx"><span class="_58cm"></span></span></a> and that special print you have always wanted! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> Lots of new prints in my shop. </span></span><br />
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INSTRUCTIONS: <a href="http://http;//www.aliceinparis.etsy.com">Purchase the prints you want </a>and in <i>“notes to seller”
write down the print you would like for FREE! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please spread the word:)
Bargain hunters will be thrilled. Thanks so much for your support as
always! XO</span></span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-82330362854349689252018-05-18T10:33:00.000-03:002018-05-18T10:33:46.886-03:00Artist Coleslaw!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yum! This is incredibly delicious, beautiful to look at and healthy too! I have to share this recipe with you and apologize for the lack of measurements. I just kind of winged it. Into a big bowl you toss a finely chopped half of a <i><b>red cabbage </b></i>and two medium <i><b>carrots.</b></i>Throw in a handful of <i><b>pistachios </b></i>and slivered <i><b>almonds. </b></i>Finely chop some<i><b> green onion </b></i>or<i><b> chives.</b></i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toss in some halved or quartered <i><b>seedless grapes. </b></i>About half a cup. They are a secret ingredient adding a wee burst of sweetness amidst the crunch. You could also substitute some sweetened dried cranberries or perhaps some mango! Remember, as with all salads, you add more of what you like and less of what you don't! Experiment and see what happens:)</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ovLneCzpwGKevVoCD3Myzg71NcjnSAtF3Teh2iDp_SqS_puAXXlCQTZQV1UENVgJB0mbdFp_P_0APzqFJbJprRtBow8h_3xTSJ-lp83H-CSaMKP1fn-8doQz8K7sb2fooomUcx3tPDE/s1600/coleslaw6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ovLneCzpwGKevVoCD3Myzg71NcjnSAtF3Teh2iDp_SqS_puAXXlCQTZQV1UENVgJB0mbdFp_P_0APzqFJbJprRtBow8h_3xTSJ-lp83H-CSaMKP1fn-8doQz8K7sb2fooomUcx3tPDE/s640/coleslaw6.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix it all together. See how gorgeous that looks!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dressing is a blob (two large tablespoons?)of vegan <i><b>mayo</b></i> or regular, A tablespoon each of <b><i>maple syrup </i></b>and <i><b>apple cider vinegar. </b></i>Stir it up and taste to see how you like it. Add and adjust to your taste buds. Salt and pepper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The consistency you want is a pourable one..... Just enough to coat the veggies. Toss and let sit for a bit to marinate.</span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-49735470651156506982018-03-08T10:19:00.000-04:002018-03-08T10:19:00.712-04:00International Womens Day 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Happy International Women's Day!</i> This is my grandmother Alice. The woman
who I named my business after. My grandfather was a sea captain (he is on her left) and
she travelled the world with him. She was also an entrepreneur with a
keen sense of what worked. I celebrate her and ALL the women who
forged the future that we inhabit now. </span></span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-81904545457266895302018-03-01T18:28:00.002-04:002018-03-01T18:30:30.368-04:00Warehouse Market on Isleville Street<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I discovered this on a walk today! The <a href="https://afishionado.ca/warehouse-market/">Warehouse Market</a> (2867 Isleville Street) held on Thursdays and Fridays. I was meeting a friend for a coffee and arrived early so decided to have a stroll around the neighborhood. What a nice surprise to stumble upon it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was this little sign that caught my eye and over I went to check it out...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The warehouse of <a href="https://afishionado.ca/">Afishionado</a> hosts </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=255532594535409&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/AbundantAcresProducePacks/?fref=mentions" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Abundant Acres Farm</a>, <a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=143860372336597&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/holdanca/?fref=mentions" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Holdanca Farms</a>, <a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=1025663694175881&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/maritimegourmet/?fref=mentions" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Maritime Gourmet Mushrooms Inc.</a>, <a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=453847581328666&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/goldislandbakery/?fref=mentions" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Gold Island Bakery</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popculturebrewco/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pop Culture Brew Co.</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Espresso46/">Expresso 46 </a>Thursdays and Fridays 11-7pm and Saturday 9-1pm They also have a wide selection of <b>frozen product</b> and an ever-changing supply of <b>fresh seafood</b>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Espresso46 serves amazing coffee and mouth watering Italian hot chocolate, dark and classic:) through their little window on the world:) A well kept secret except to those who are fervent customers! I ventured into the market and was pleasantly surprised. It is a utilitarian place with a friendly vibe.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There was a nice selection of produce from Abundant Acres Farm. I purchased some fresh pea shoots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also bought one of these!! or at least I thought I did:) The watermelon daikon. A bright pink mild and sweet radish, the size of a large potato..I actually picked up the other one...more on that later...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They sell wonderful breads... One of which was a Rye, Walnut and Prune bread which really appealed to me, but next time I will try it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There were quite a few people there filling their bags with produce and eggs and yummy goodies to take home.This little child was fascinated with me snapping away on my iphone:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> So back to the Daikon.....when I got home and peeled it, I got this!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and added pea shoots, some pepito seeds salt/ pepper and tossed it all with a mild vinagrette! Yum! Purple Peaple Salad. The radish is crunchy and mild and slightly sweet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So if you find yourself in the North end of the city on a Thursday or Friday or Saturday morning. Pop in and have a visit...</span></div>
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<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkPCKJSDfbZg0bmSaMTU0lN-VmBHrga2EH-CKDL-t2uGbwTChdaQv7zicmWHYbtG2BvgGsr7eaHYukZTO5BDuPjujMkWYjDWrmlJ1y9XLBVt-8BAp6vkfSsPbPHJM-VBkwjr7-cfpFNU/s640/blogger-image-1798189567.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before opening<a href="https://www.mjseatery.com/"> M and J's</a> they had a busy catering business and clients told them they should open a "real" place:) They found this sun filled spot and decided to put down some roots. (By the way they still cater. Today they had two big catering jobs on the go..). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoGzkpHuyVS9HBtrjOVxnXZu1r9XkZ8pjS1LmyVFj5PeQSy6XI2VCrrv4d5jaTJtJnAi82thCQc3L7s25SSXXv11EvELq3Ii-kaE5VJlOmDbs2H85HNxvE7CAytlYkDpfcahzt3VRjCE/s640/blogger-image--510338010.jpg" width="640" />What is wonderful about this place is that everyone and anyone can eat here!! People with food sensitivities and those who can eat whatever they want and those who choose to eat plant based.<a href="https://www.mjseatery.com/menu">The menu </a>is divided into two halves, on the left is everything vegan and on the right is anything goes. This is a sample of the all day breakfast menu! (top is cut off) Tofu scramble available.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSsEA4pllYvHbqCyz5M3qLczNn1UhcyYc00vb0QR2I9Bk8Ie0C9X9lEX7NWzIvk9e8ri5YuLrtseXm5NShrKNCoLb7SKmyj0zQwfP4H62a0WoezmPEBphVLBhSy7ZGfX7sRYG-3-ou8WE/s640/blogger-image--2052750377.jpg" width="640" />M and J's have daily specials as well, Tuesday was All you Can Eat Taco day! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A freezer holds meals you can take home and have later. I took my mum to lunch here and she took home home a split pea soup and veggie lasagna for later..</span><br />
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSvNbywEAIKz1bVX76x8Ac00CYBf7sfkgXByq4k_h_EeKV3Ri8Zoyh8B2XFhxdFheMoo5THqRbmI4BROqIWF0PJzsOGK-NXrhgVFFBqdEeNaWQ11jPb6Ykjmg-Exx7SZtYscEPO-wtX4/s640/blogger-image-1499729394.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you come in you can serve yourself coffee or a drink from the fridge and then Jules will pop by to have a chat and take your order and answer any questions you might have.</span><br />
<img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuEShTdLCW8d3FUwrJO0T6hzabm4Qlg9MsTvJ_dTLh79ahRS_-XJsD_Mk51ZfILfefYwYxH5t1X433_xxZFBmxV3gr2ke-V-gaIXObus0w0XFIWk2JiAdVqh3JYtg76tKjolPylbi1HI/s640/blogger-image-21540889.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We both chose this!!! Basically a pile of veggies on a bun, and it was tasty! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had a broccoli salad side with coconut bacon and mum had the sweet potato fries with curry mayo. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCSc1CN8fvRN3zJgO-_W0BdEDUIlqZC4TKwAvahnOnp2og5Ba9BXcRCbExFodIfpPajqgZlcnJqOoC7HsfkUd0w8SKrje2OJZDo-BQku3USHV7OLOB2bVMYr1IqbAQNkHPI381Wfxh3A/s640/blogger-image-1171317276.jpg" width="640" />The menu is customer driven and both Mo and Jules are anxious to hear what you liked and what you might like to see on the menu and may try it as a special! They love creating food that pleases.The sunlight streams through the windows but from the outside, as I mentioned, it is a place you might not notice.</span><br />
<img border="0" height="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqqsMtYNmnYJMzQueXv2BU8Z2oyzG4NcSbQC-zLvAFAHqt1A1SK3FDi3ULfwlV9TuR4lRbZwmQMZCkQdfF6IH0HrEimce_m41pkMhmVrDRET46a3A-K4d4ORBa7oWhWO2vHjI80ND-wA/s640/blogger-image--1377991125.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is what my mum ordered, the avocado sundried tomato burger with sweet potato fries...</span><br />
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aXpp_tiXgxxI_RpZSPimxAFKPn21z4Cc-Et1iSjuhnWnQ3-cEmWAMekl0eQW_HryvL-xZrxTeGvoZ1ZE-xUEvBUsgWBUoVXoznFEqYv4RftevEgLFpzg81RMtd4LeqZoeWSEzw8HzxM/s640/blogger-image-467093270.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and here she is in blissful contemplation.... YUM!!</span><br />
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylZ4fmWkNHlfKRomLEbwaOfVhwiLabGQ3qr7s8_cq3Rr5LsbDvHc29kw-8dCeUFF8sf2nECV_nnzV0LLOUw9-XahBnTr8py1AxhmGPXTT1zdqZLdiB1YefrK5iwJ9hl7TO53Ai1vASaw/s640/blogger-image--1324556408.jpg" width="640" /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">People are starting to become regulars and there was a small steady stream of customers. I will be back for sure!!! I hope you pop out to give them a try and say Shelagh sent you:)</span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-86680960760742295112018-02-26T16:03:00.001-04:002018-02-26T16:03:18.693-04:00March 11 Painting Class- Cats!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-cats-workshop-with-shelagh-duffett-march-11-tickets-43553705305">Here is the link to find out more and purchase your spot!!</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">We will be painting with acrylic paint on 11 x 14' birchwood "canvas" supports. They have deep 1.5" sides and therefore are ready to hang when finished. You can use as much artistic license as you please to make it yours. I will cheer you through it step by step:) NO experience needed but if you do have experience and want to join us for a fun day, all the better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided free of charge.Veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, cookies, trail mix, etc... Great music, good company and at the end of the day a work of art to hang and perhaps some new friends:)</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The class will be held at the beautiful historic George Wright House on Young Avenue. It was bequeathed to the Local Council of Women-Halifax by the billionaire upon his death which sadly happened as a result of the Titanic disaster. It is a lovely space.</span></h2>
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" Thank-you Shelagh, I learned so much. You are an excellent, patient teacher and a wonderful artist. "<br /> "Wicked fun class! Thank-you!"<br /> "Just a blast!~ Off to buy paint! Amazing results for the whole class!"<br /> "Great day! I am thrilled with my painting!. The venue was nice and bright and the tunes were inspiring:)"<br /> "Shelagh this was wonderful! The energy was so positive and I am feeling very accomplished. I can't wait for another!"<br /> "Thank- you so much Shelagh, this was such a fun relaxing and inspiring day away from the regular routine"<br /> "I will definitely like to do another one and would highly reccommend to anyone to do!"<br /> "Loved the whole day! Will definitely come to another workshop. Thanks so much!"<br />
Hope to see you there!!<br />
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-cats-workshop-with-shelagh-duffett-march-11-tickets-43553705305">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-cats-workshop-with-shelagh-duffett-march-11-tickets-43553705305</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am reading, well actually, listening, to a book on Audible called <a class="bookTitle" href="https://www.amazon.com/Unfu-Yourself-Your-Head-into/dp/0062803832">Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life</a> I'm only about halfway through but this book is a real kick in the butt.The ideas are not new, and Gary is not a soft and fuzzy hugs all around kind of guy, but does a great job telling us to </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">stop feeling sorry for ourselves and ACT. If you don't like something, change; change how you view it or act change the situation.</span></div>
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to <i>act</i> on those thoughts and dreams, starting in the tiniest of ways if need be, even if we don't feel like it.When we choose <i>not </i>to act, we have to face the fact that we're not <b>willing</b> to move toward what we really do want. Inaction IS an action and can be debilitating, and have a domino effect, leading you deeper toward what you don't want. You may feel safe and protected in your inaction but it is not serving you.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hadn't planned on writing a book review, "pep talk" when I started this post but his words have had an impact on me. There's nothing in this book I have not heard before but his language and words are to the point and basically tell us life is short and YOU are the key to changing it if you are not happy where you are in it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Remember, everything is solve-able, and if you can’t see a solution, it only means you haven’t worked it out yet.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“You have the life you’re willing to put up with.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Positive self-talk can dramatically improve mood, boost
confidence, increase productivity, and more. Much more. In fact, as
evidenced by Professor Hart and his studies, it can be one of the key
components to a happy, successful life. The bad news is, the reverse is
also true: Negative self-talk can not only put us in a bad mood, it can
leave us feeling helpless. It can make small problems seem bigger – and
even create problems where none existed before. Here’s the breaking
news, your self-talk is fucking you over and in ways you can’t even
begin to imagine.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some takeaways..... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer2133696997"><span id="freeText16885032405395086415">-You could change your life overnight if you gave up the idea that
other peoples' opinions matter. Be willing to be judged by others and
not let it get to you. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer2133696997"><span id="freeText16885032405395086415"><br />- No one can read your mind. Say what's on
it. Share your plans and ideas. That thing that's making you crazy, might
not be on their radar. They could be completely oblivious. <br /></span></span><span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer2133696997"><span id="freeText16885032405395086415">- Even when you don't see anything happening, it is. Even when you're not quite hitting the mark, you're making progress. Doing the mental work and shifting your actions accordingly, sets things in motion. </span></span></span></div>
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-59286368392666585432018-01-09T15:49:00.001-04:002018-01-09T15:52:29.611-04:00Two More Winter Painting Classes!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sunday, February11, Valentine Cottage! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">February 11, we will be doing a version of this little Valentine Cottage. Everyone will do their own thing:) Are you ready to Unleash your inner artist?? </span></span><br />
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Sunday, February 25 Sea and Sky.....</h2>
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and Sky... in this class we will be exploring sunsets and skyscapes
over the ocean. A peaceful and reflective painting. The image displayed
here is just for inspiration only. You will be creating your own
seascape.....with guidance from me:) </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-11452864235418689342018-01-09T10:43:00.002-04:002018-01-09T15:29:47.526-04:00My Annual Birthday Giveaway!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, well, well... it is January 8 again!! at least it was yesterday! Ha I'm a bit late posting this.... My birthday! and Elvis, Bowie and Hawking all share it too!! I always give away a gift on that day and this year it is a cornucopia of delights! (and an original painting!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All this and more. So, if you would like to receive this wee bounty, please pop over to my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shelaghduffett.art">Facebook page</a> where the draw will take place on January 12 and leave a comment. If you tag someone and your name gets picked I will send them a wee gift too!!! I'll draw a name on January 12! Happy January 8! Hope you had a good Monday:) Here is the link again: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shelaghduffett.art/">http://www.facebook.com/shelaghduffett.art/</a></span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-58016889607787911592017-12-28T14:52:00.001-04:002018-01-09T15:46:36.483-04:00Winter 2018 painting classes, First two...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>ABSTRACT CLASS/ Jan 21 & FLOWER POWER/ Jan 28<br />
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Sign up for one or do em both:)<br />
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<b>ABSTRACTS</b> Sunday January 21, 12:30 – 4:30</h3>
Unleash your inner artist! We will be creating with colour and shape!
I will help guide you and give some prompts but in this class, nothing
is wrong:) Start the year with some colour and creativity!!<br />
“When I am engaged in art making I am fully caught up in the medium
and tools and mission. I’ve learned not to think about the product that I
will end up with because <b>the time spent engaged in the creative activity is what is most important to me</b>.
I enjoy the detached feeling I get when working in the abstract—it’s
like a dance with my hand and my mind and they take turns leading.”<br />
<i>—Janet Stupak</i><br />
Abstract art is like the poetry of colour. Fragments of meaning and
feeling represented by carefully chosen brushstrokes and fields of
colour that are dictated by the heart and subconscious.Who knows why
something feels right or looks right to you. it is a very subjective and
personal thing) <i>-Shelagh Duffett</i><br />
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We will be painting with acrylic paint on 11 x 14′ birch wood
“canvas” or maybe you might choose to do two smaller works:) They have
deep 1.5″ sides and therefore are ready to hang when finished. You can
use as much artistic license as you please to make it yours. I will
cheer you through it step by step:) NO experience needed but if you do
have experience and want to join us for a fun day, all the better!<br />
ALL supplies included!</div>
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Please bring an apron or wear something an errant drop of paint might enhance. Casual comfortable,crafty clothing encouraged.<br />
Coffee, tea and yummy snacks will be provided free of charge and
maybe even a glass of wine for those inclined. Great music, good
company and at the end of the day a work of art to hang and perhaps some
new friends:)<br />
To register<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abstract-class-paint-day-with-shelagh-duffett-january-21-tickets-41606715807"> <i>CLICK HERE</i>! </a>ONLY
6 spots of limited earlybird registration available $75 until Jan 7.
Last day to purchase class is Jan 19. Regular registration fee is $88<br />
The class will be held at the historic George Wright House on Young
Avenue. It was bequeathed to the Local Council of Women-Halifax by the
billionaire upon his death which sadly happened as a result of the
Titanic disaster.<br />
<img alt="main-room-1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-526" data-attachment-id="526" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.2","credit":"","camera":"Canon PowerShot SD780 IS","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1344459575","copyright":"","focal_length":"5.9","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.04","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="main-room-1" data-large-file="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/main-room-1.jpg?w=620?w=620" data-medium-file="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/main-room-1.jpg?w=620?w=300" data-orig-file="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/main-room-1.jpg?w=620" data-orig-size="700,526" data-permalink="https://shelaghduffettcom.wordpress.com/art-classes/main-room-1/#main" src="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/main-room-1.jpg?w=620" /></div>
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FLOWER POWER! Sunday, January 28 12:30-4:30</h2>
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Flower Power!<br />
This is a <i><b>do-it-your-self </b></i>flower class You
can paint flowers in a vase, flowers in a meadow, flowers straight and
tall, any colour combination you want! Or you can follow along and paint
what I will paint, step by step. We all need pops of colour and the
vibrancy of flowers this time of year:) Meander through the meadow you
create, get lost in your own personal garden:) Paint yourself bouquet of
flowers! You deserve it:) These images here are for painting
INSPIRATION! You will paint the colour combos and configurations you
want.<br />
<img alt="midnightblueflowers" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-529" data-attachment-id="529" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="midnightblueflowers" data-large-file="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/midnightblueflowers.jpg?w=620?w=620" data-medium-file="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/midnightblueflowers.jpg?w=620?w=244" data-orig-file="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/midnightblueflowers.jpg?w=620" data-orig-size="3556,4378" data-permalink="https://shelaghduffettcom.wordpress.com/art-classes/midnightblueflowers/#main" src="https://shelaghduffettcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/midnightblueflowers.jpg?w=620" /><br />
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We will be painting with acrylic paint on 11 x 14′ birch wood
“canvas”. They have deep 1.5″ sides and therefore are ready to hang when
finished. You can use as much artistic license as you please to make it
yours. I will cheer you through it step by step:) NO experience needed
but if you do have experience and want to join us for a fun day, all
the better!</div>
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Please bring an apron or wear something an errant drop of paint might enhance. Casual comfortable,crafty clothing encouraged.<br />
ALL supplies included!<br />
Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided free of charge and maybe even
a glass of wine for those inclined. Great music, good company and at
the end of the day a work of art to hang and perhaps some new friends:)<br />
To register<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flower-power-paint-day-with-shelagh-duffett-january-28-tickets-41607763942"> CLICK HERE! </a>ONLY
6 spots of limited early bird registration available $75 until Jan 14.
Last day to purchase class is Jan 26. Regular registration fee is $88<br />
The class will be held at the historic George Wright House on Young
Avenue. It was bequeathed to the Local Council of Women-Halifax by the
billionaire upon his death which sadly happened as a result of the
Titanic disaster.<br />
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<span>February 11, we will be doing a version of this little Valentine Cottage. <span>Everyone will do their own thing:) </span></span><span>Are you ready to Unleash your inner artist?? More info on this class and to register click here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentine-cottage-painting-workshop-with-shelagh-duffett-february-11-tickets-42003113443">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentine-cottage-painting-workshop-with-shelagh-duffett-february-11-tickets-42003113443</a></span></h2>
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<span>Sunday, February 25 Sea & Sky.....</span></h2>
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<span>Sea and Sky... in this class we will be exploring sunsets and skyscapes over the ocean. A peaceful and reflective painting. The image displayed here is just for inspiration only. You will be creating your own seascape.....with guidance from me:) </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At 5:23 EST today, the sun will reach its Southern destination and turn Northward again creating longer days, and for a few months cold weather will reign. Winter starts. Yet it is a day for celebration! <a href="https://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/yule.htm">Yule</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yald%C4%81_Night">Yalda</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongzhi_Festival">Dongzhi</a>, are just a few of the many traditional ways it is marked. We love to celebrate and the arrival of light back into our lives is a darn good reason to make merry:)</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is one of my favourite dates. I like"turning points", they are like commas, a chance to stop and pause. Review, reset and renew my intentions for how I want to live my life, what I want in my life, who I want in my life, where I want my life to go, what I want my life to look like, who I want to be....All that good stuff.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As Mme de Saltzmann said, "One must begin again and again" We try we fail, we start once more. That's the wonderful thing about life. We can keep attempting until we get it right or realize that being right might not be what we thought it was. That's another great thing about life....we can allow ourselves the uncomfortable (sometimes) luxury of changing our minds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I sit here and type, I have a small candle burning near me. Entrancing, full of energy and magic.They need oxygen to survive like we do....just realized that. (I knew it of course, duh, but never connected it to myself:) We breathe together. I make a point of lighting one every December 21, gratitude made manifest for lengthening days and as focus for my thoughts. It is a busy time of year for most, with Christmas and Holidays taking front stage, but this day is a good one to stop for a few moments and take some quiet time to reflect and reboot.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtagpA7HhTfR_qL1It2LlUBBKvf2ZSmWQp3-yMwrhY85WtzZuyhoy-we1KUYGg6lmkXD2AyEoTJ0oMuuQvA1zZgJuvo6WAYNgDV140wSI3qTpcOFj7BMazopKKcLJJlxR4kfPuENvOZY/s1600/curvetree1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtagpA7HhTfR_qL1It2LlUBBKvf2ZSmWQp3-yMwrhY85WtzZuyhoy-we1KUYGg6lmkXD2AyEoTJ0oMuuQvA1zZgJuvo6WAYNgDV140wSI3qTpcOFj7BMazopKKcLJJlxR4kfPuENvOZY/s640/curvetree1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of my thoughts for this turning of the season is that I resolve to get outside more often and enjoy the brilliant sharp beauty of Winter. I tend to hibernate inside, looking out the window and saying "Brrrrrrr" As someone once said, there is no bad weather.... just bad clothing! That said, I have to improve my exterior cladding:) It will also help my mood. I love being outdoors but deprive myself because of the brrrrr factor. We shall see....... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also want to create more! I have some painting classes coming up in the new year. Stay tuned! these will be a bit more free flowing and creative. I have some ideas I am excited about! Working harder so I can play harder. Carving out more time for me. How do you celebrate this time of year?</span></div>
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-82582617221205842382017-12-06T14:35:00.002-04:002017-12-06T14:35:12.774-04:00December 6, 1917, 9:04 am<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a rainy foggy day today..... but one hundred years ago the day dawned sunny, cold and crisp. The Halifax Commons, seen here, was soon to become a tent city for thousands of displaced, injured and homeless people.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mont Blanc and Imo collided in the Narrows of Halifax Harbour and the largest man made explosion the world had ever experienced occurred. 1 in tweny-five people who lived in Halifax were killed. The entire North end of the city was flattened in a second. White-hot shards of iron fell down upon Halifax and Dartmouth.The Mont Blanc's forward 90 mm gun, its barrel melted away, landed approximately 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) north of the explosion site near Albro Lake in Dartmouth, and the shank of her anchor, weighing half a ton, landed 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) south at Armdale. Houses that weren't flattened by the explosion were burnt to the ground by toppled wood stoves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Halifax harbour floor was momentarily exposed by the volume of water that was displaced. A tsunami was formed by water surging in to fill the void left by the blast and it rose as high as 18 metres (60 ft) above the high-water mark on the Halifax side of the harbour. The Manhattan Project scientists came here to Halifax years later to research the effects of the Halifax Explosion. Hiroshima was the next largest man made blast:(</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thousands of people were blinded by glass windows that imploded. Barely a window in Halifax was spared. The South end was mostly protected from the shock wave by Citadel Hill. This is a window in the Halifax City Club, founded in 1862.The crack from the blast has never been repaired as a memorial to those who perished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Babies whose mothers had not been located and children injured in the
Halifax Explosion on Dec. 6, 1917, were cared for in the YMCA temporary
hospital. There were also many new births as the shock wave pushed women into premature labour. The city has survived, the young children grew old and we learned again about the resilience of the human spirit and that no matter what.... people will always rise to the occasion and do what needs doing...</span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-31657432260802845782017-11-11T09:56:00.002-04:002017-11-11T09:56:09.201-04:00November 11<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-55860035351398353472017-10-31T10:22:00.003-03:002017-10-31T10:22:44.579-03:00Halloween 2017 Boo!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And it rolls around again..... I love Halloween. All manner of spooky and mysterious and hilarious "things" abound. Today is cool and sunny with bit of cloud. Perfect! Neighborhoods are festooned with decoration and delight. Celebrating all that is scary and heralding the arrival of November and darker days. I've got a pumpkin to carve and candy to buy! Dusk comes early these days and before I know it, little footsteps will be dancing outside my door. "Trick or Treat!"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Join me for a relaxing day of painting, chatting and listening to music with kindred spirits. We will be spending the day in a charming cottage over one hundred years old tucked in a lovely garden. Only 5 minutes from the Armdale roundabout (near the Dingle) We will break at noon for soup and a delicious vegetarian meal. Tea and coffee provided also. Byob if you would like wine with your meal.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you wish, you can take a stroll along the water or through the pretty neighborhood. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We will be painting with acrylic paints on 11 x 14' birchwood "canvas."</span> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ready to hang</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.
You can use as much artistic license as you please to make it yours. I
will guide you through it step by step:) NO experience needed but if you
do have experience and want to join us for a fun day, all the better!</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">" Thank-you Shelagh, I learned so much. You are an excellent, patient teacher and a wonderful artist. "</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Wicked fun class! Thank-you!"</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Just a blast!~ Off to buy paint! Amazing results for the whole class!"</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Great day! I am thrilled with my painting!. The venue was nice and bright and the tunes were inspiring:)"</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Shelagh this was wonderful! The energy was so positive and I am feeling very accomplished. I can't wait for another!"</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Thank- you so much Shelagh, this was such a fun relaxing and inspiring day away from the regular routine"</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I will definitely like to do another one and would highly reccommend to anyone to do!"</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Loved the whole day! Will definitely come to another workshop. Thanks so much!"</span><br />
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aliceinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603716759637498541.post-3115497177863774172017-08-28T11:44:00.001-03:002017-08-28T16:42:27.810-03:00Mini-Escape....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some days are more beautiful than others.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I decided that Sunday would be my summer vacation! Ive been working really hard for months and really needed a break. I'm lucky to have a friend who lives in a beautiful place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The sun and sky co-operated to create a perfect setting...I need more of this in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was a perfect little escape....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sometimes a day in an idyllic setting can seem like a week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Now it is back to work!</span></div>
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