Canadian Girl meet American Girl

Canadian Girl meet American Girl

My first born celebrated her 10th birthday last week. The actual day was Friday, the same day we were leaving home and setting up camp for the weekend. In anticipation of this we planned a little pool party with friends for earlier in the week. Celine also was given her ...

Our weekend camping and summer arrives

Our weekend camping and summer arrives

Our first camping trip of the season on Memorial Day weekend always seems to kick off summer. This weekend we swam (well the kids did - have you noticed kids aren't the least bit affected by cold water), climbed mountains, slept under the stars (in the tent), ate every meal ...

Bergenia and finding my photographer's voice

Bergenia and finding my photographer's voice

My bergenia is gone by now but a couple weeks ago it looked like this. The days before I took these photos I was asking myself philosophical questions like "what is my photographic vision" and "what makes me tick as a photographer". It was bothering me that I didn't have ...

Going Camping!

Going Camping!

I'm writing this at 10:30 pm on Thursday night. Usually I'm tucked into my bed by now but not tonight. We've just finished packing and although I'm tired I just wanted to sign off here for the weekend. The day was downright hot, too hot for May in Maine, and ...

Orange Blossom Special

Orange Blossom Special

Introducing Orange Blossom Special created with essential oils of lavender, orange and clove, with the addition of calendula blossoms.

Yellow, white and pink all over ~ a new duvet cover

Yellow, white and pink all over ~ a new duvet cover

dandelions: as seen floating in our backyard "pond" Everything is in bloom right now and I'm heady with blossom happiness. This is the perfect time for a new spring & summer duvet cover that celebrates the beauty of this season. apple blossom: at the farm For some time I've wanted ...

Salads: what we eat for lunch

Salads: what we eat for lunch

How we came to eat meal-sized salads for lunch and our favorite salad recipe.