Monday

Monty in one of his favourite winter spots..........the bathtub! When our heating goes on, the tub gets really warm because it is sitting above a hot air vent. He hears the furnace and then races to the "hot tub"to stretch out and enjoy the warmth:) If I can't find him, a peek behind the shower curtain is one of the first things I do.
Really cold today and yesterday but rain storm for tonight. More crazy weather. So glad it is March!

Rocking the phentex

Does anyone else wear these? Style maven that I am, these are now my current "go to" slippers. Knitted by my sister-in-law, I wan't sure at first but graciously accepted them. Work horses they are, tough, warm, flexible, and oh so sexy! Pom poms!

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Feb 23

Waiting for colour. This time of year I start really missing it but February is almost over and then the March towards spring and summer begins! Hooray. This is the Public Gardens in Halifax. A beautiful spot to while away an hour or two.

Something Fishy

This is Peter.
Why is he smiling? Well.........

The Fish Shop at Pier 20 is NOW serving up freshly cooked fish and chips!!!

Haddock and chips, clams and chips, eventually shark, hake, haddock tips and other fish and chips! Located at the north end of the Halifax Seaport Market, Pete's shop is open 6 days a week. Selling all kinds of delicious seafood. I am addicted to the maple smoked salmon bits. I'll often have them as a snack while working at the market.

Not only will there be fish and chips.......steamed mussels and lobster are planned. Imagine sitting up on the rooftop garden overlooking the harbour and chowing down on yummy seafood. Bring on summer! Yet another reason to visit the market:)

Larry, Curly and Mona

.......original for sale on eBay

Saturday Market Stuff

You never know what you'll see out the Seaport Market windows! and.......

Yes! Foxhill Cheese has started making pasteurized but non-homogenized milk in GLASS bottles. Hooray! Milk like it used to be fresh from the farm. There is a wee slick of cream at the top. Shake and drink. I'm not a milk drinker but my daughter LOVES it. I love that it is in glass. It is fresh. It is from a small operation.

They have a herd of just 50 Holstein cows and the milk is as fresh as can be, drug and hormone free. ( sounds like a jingle) They keep selling out, it has been a huge success! One vendor at the market was telling me that she had not had a glass of milk in 30 years. She went into the shop to buy some gelato and thought she'd maybe try a sample of the milk. Well...she's bought a bottle to drink every day since!! Pop by and try some!

I'll be at the market today. Some fun Canada Games stuff happening there this afternoon too!

spash of colour

This is the home of my good friend! I always feel cheered when I come to visit.

Full of life and colour.

These are the hands of her family and one dog paw:)

Lots of great meals happen here.

There is a wee porch off the kitchen.

Her husband is of Greek origin so lots of interesting Mediterranean touches.

Look at the colour of that fireplace!

I love this! These old windows replace curtains.

We're trapped and we can't get out....

I hope you enjoyed this colourful peek into her lovely home!

It fills my artist's heart with joy.

The best for last:)

Dragonfly Afternoon

Dragonfly Afternoon, original for sale on eBAy. Print available here.

Sneak peek

Thanks for all the lovely Valentine purchases yesterday! It was fun.
This is a sneak peek of the house of a friend of mine. I will be posting more pics soon. I think you will find her home as inspiring as I do:)
Off to the market today. It's a blustery, snowy morning and the driving is bad. Slowy, slowly gets me there. Have a good one!

Valentine's Day half price sale

James Jowers, taken 1968, London

HappyValentine's Day! We need more than just Groundhog Day in February don't you think?

As a kiss from me to you, I am having a one day, Valentine's half-price sale in my Alice in Paris Etsy shop! Just type in smooch as the coupon code.

I'll be at the market all day, so cannot relist things as they are sold. If there is a print that has been sold that you would like, please send me an email and I will relist it for you when I get home. xoxox