Category: Art
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Tis the Season To Be Jolly ?
Tis the season to be jolly, but unfortunately some of us struggle tremendously with our mental health around this time of year. The holidays can be a challenging time for many people, and it’s important to prioritize self-love and manage your mental health during this time. Here are some tips to help you manage your…
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Up-cycled Farmhouse Flower Planter
I bought this, what I’m assuming to be – flower planter at the Abbotsford Flea Market a few years back. It sat in the basement of our old house until I completely forgot about it. My intention was to up cycle the planter and turn it into something beautiful but just never got around to…
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My Top Five TikTok Adventure Videos
Hey Friends, I’ve been spending a lot of time in the woods, since that’s one of the only places we can go to escape the third wave of Covid-19 here in British Columbia. Before the pandemic the outdoors has been my place of refuge. And I would escape to the many lakes, hiking trails, mountains,…
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Reflecting on a shifting tide
Friends, Lately, I’ve been keeping it light on my social media platforms as a way to protect my own mental wellness. These are truly “unpresidented” times. I’ve found myself holding my boy extra close for as long as he will allow. Making certain he is aware of himself and how loved he is as a…
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Art: Sears Portrait Session – Watercolour on Arches
I’ve been making a concerted effort to fully focus on the thing I love. Art has been a part of me since I could remember. I’ve always created in some small way or form. I had originally wanted to keep this platform strictly about beauty and lifestyle. Since Art is an enormous portion of my…
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10 Of My Favourite Toni Morrison Quotes
I find this time of the year to be deeply reflective. With one day rolling gently into the other, losing track of time and going deeper into my mind. I’ve been rereading a few of my favourite books by Toni Morrison to help pass the time quietly. One book, in particular – Tar Baby. Toni’s…
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Ink Drawing: Treasure
Last Sunday I had so much fun recording a podcast with Cat Forsley from http://www.mylipaddiction.com and mylipaddiction podcast. The actual podcast will be out a week from today Wednesday September 27th. After chatting with Cat, I realized I haven’t been sharing quite as much of my art and photography on the blog as I should.…
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Decor: Coffee Table Books
I’m still in the unpacking phase of my move. You already know how that goes. You move and unpack the essentials and then you slowly go through the boxes of things you use as accent pieces throughout the house. I went into our dreaded basement of boxes to find a missing box of clothes and…
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NYX Ombré Lip Duo.
Hey Lovelies! It’s fall. ‘Tis the season of sweater dresses, cozy scarves, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and LIPSTICK!!! I went on a seriously crazy lippie haul over the weekend. I’ll have a video up soon showcasing the haul. Today though, I will be showing you the new to me NYX Ombré Lip Duo Lip Liner and…
Just Natoya 