This Mother’s Day, we will celebrate the person, who loves us without exception, with all their heart and constantly. It occurred to me that a mother is like a frame, a frame of love. They encircle us with their arms, just as a frame holds an image. They protect us from harm, as does a frame and glass. Our accomplishments … Read the article
March into Spring
As Canadians, we know the length of our winters and the ‘false’ springs that promise warmth and dash our hopes. When the actual release of winter’s grip arrives there is an emergence, much like a bear from hibernation, into the outside world. The first flush of chlorophyll is a welcomed sight with leaf buds unfurling on grey branches, and grass … Read the article
Why Green for St. Patrick’s Day
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches we accept that the multitude of celebratory items are green, but why is that? Ireland is known for its forty or more lush greens spanning the rolling hills and vales of the landscape. This is due to the mild climate and consistent rainfall making verdant greenery visible all year round. However, the term Emerald Isle … Read the article
Blue Monday – Art is a mood booster
We are all conscious of the effect of the aptly named Blue Monday, but did you know its origins? In American literature in the 1830’s it referred to the state of the labour workforce after the consequences of weekend drinking and the association of a depressed state of mind being called ‘blue’. Sky Travel labelled the day – 20th January … Read the article
Unique, Heartfelt Christmas Gifts
This Christmas, don’t be scrambling for that unique gift for your relatives, and friends. Create a one-of-a-kind custom-framed treasure. Instead, go for the unusual and delight in the surprised faces on Christmas morning instead of the usual. Still, trying to figure out what that could be? Here are a few ideas: A creatively framed picture of the grandchildren for Grandma … Read the article
Capture Summer’s Beauty
As Albertans, summer holds a special place in our lives. It is a time to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. Gone are the frigid temperatures of winter, the isolation indoors, and some may say ‘cabin fever’. Like no other place on earth, we celebrate the joys of warmth and sunshine, fresh air, lush greenery, blossoms, and the emergence of … Read the article
Creating a Unique Gift for Dad
As we approach Father’s Day and make plans for celebrations and ponder on a unique gift to give, we look back on the history of this important day. The first Father’s Day was celebrated on 19 th June 1910 in Washington, it was not, however until 1972 that it became an official nationwide holiday in the United States. Here in … Read the article
Moments Frozen in Time
As we endure the extreme freezing temperatures of winter in Alberta, the images displayed on our walls, remind us of warmer climes, happy events, and smiling faces. These images give us welcomed inner warmth. In essence a painting or photograph is a moment frozen in time. Amid the celebrations, family moments, and explorations of life, we can stop time with … Read the article
Every Picture Tells a Story – 70 Year Old Military Keepsakes
Flight Sergeant L. J. O. Roberts was a WWII bomber pilot brought down in May 1942. At the time, his younger sister was only around 12 years old and for over 70 years she kept an envelope in her dresser of her older brother’s items and various military keepsakes. Recently, her son Lloyd brought in the collection of military memorabilia … Read the article
What’s in a Rock? Why, a Bear of Course! – The Art of Stone Carving
Thank you to Johanne Yakula – From Times Past – Heritage Homes Consulting for this inspiring article on stone carving. For the last six months, since Christmas, I have been obsessively involved in doing renovations at our new place in St. Albert (small city close to Edmonton). Therefore it was time to give myself a break that I decided to … Read the article
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