by Linda Todsen | Jan 14, 2013 | After work activities, Odds & ends
An annual ritual for graduating classes in Qualicum Beach is a Polar Bear swim, held every January once classes resume after the holidays. The class this year was very lucky in that it was a gorgeous sunny day with almost no wind – not that those factors...
by Linda Todsen | Mar 24, 2012 | Odds & ends, Personal joys
Today is the first day this March that it has felt warm enough to make you feel like spring is really here. The sun is shining and the temperature is 12 ~ wow, double digits ~ finally! The garden centre’s must be just hopping today, not only is it the first nice...
by Linda Todsen | Jan 30, 2012 | Odds & ends
I came across this pretty table arrangement a couple of times in my travels around the blogosphere ~ it seems to cover several things for this time of year ~ it is gives a calm, quiet & peaceful look after the busyness of December, with a colourful & cheerful...
by Linda Todsen | Jan 24, 2012 | Islands in Thyme, Odds & ends
What a difference a few days can make when it comes to the weather here on Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia….late last week we had a lovely fresh snowfall that was deep enough to close our schools and have everyone staying home, leaving the roads so...
by Linda Todsen | Jan 8, 2012 | Inspiration, Odds & ends, Products we like
There is a new and delightful little shop that has recently opened in Qualicum Beach called The Weathered Gate ~ it is the sweetest, tiny space filled with furniture that has been lovingly restored by the shop owners and accented with new home accessories. The mother...
by Linda Todsen | Dec 1, 2011 | Odds & ends
Well, here we are, the first day of December has arrived! No more procrastinating, thinking the holidays are in the far off distance ~ it is time to make our shopping list, plan a party or two and get into the spirit of the season. It is time to create within...
