by Jo Barnes – In this month’s word column we turn our attention to phrases from the fashion world. Today, we interview someone with style who has extensive knowledge from Valentino to Versace. Please welcome Veronica Vogue! V: It’s delightful to be here, thank you. So, Ms. Vogue, you’re one busy lady these days. I […]
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by Tania Tomaszewska – I was lucky to spend this late summer and harvest season based in Osoyoos – Canada’s one true desert. Spectacular sweeping vistas and some great drops greet you in the South Okanagan. Long hot sunny days, cool nights, ubiquitous sage, mixed glacial soils and wide open spaces filled with acres of
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by Tina Kelly – “It came without ribbons, it came without tags, it came without packages, boxes or bags.” The Grinch was puzzled: stealing all of the town’s presents had done nothing to squash Whoville’s Christmas celebration. Can you imagine the holiday season without packages heaped beneath the tree? If you haven’t already turned the
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by Deborah Rogers – Instead of just one book, we tackled an author at our October meeting, encouraging members to read any of the works of Lisa See. She’s an American writer with Chinese heritage and has published 11 books so far in her career: a memoir, three books in a mystery series, and seven
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by Jo Barnes – With her expressive eyes and warm smile, she’ll steal your heart the moment you see her. Even if she’s only 10″ tall! She is “Daisy,” one of the many uniquely crafted dolls created by Sidney doll maker, Romona King, of Northbrook Designs. Romona is an artist who works with textiles and
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story by Janice Henshaw – Sometimes we need a break from our usual activities, especially this winter! So how about planning a cool home reno project? As we spend more time in our homes, reinventing our personal space becomes more of a priority. And it can be super fun! The first step is to carefully
SEASIDE HOMES – Easy DIY’s & Affordable Renos for this Winter! Read More »
by Matt Hall, Red Feather Horticulture – The importance of trees in a landscape can’t be overstated. However, with the steady decline in yard sizes, we’re finding that many of our clients just don’t have the room for most trees. If you have a lack of space but still have your heart set on planting
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by Kelly Pacheco, CFP – Financial Advisor, Edward Jones – First, the coronavirus rocked the financial markets. Yet, despite these events, this recent market volatility may well be attributed more to fear than the forces that usually drive the markets. Ultimately, in the investment arena, as in all walks of life, facts matter. And right
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by Allison Smith – Months ago, when the pandemic was still in its infancy here in B.C., I wrote that seeing the way the community was pulling together made my heart full. Those first scary days of learning what we were facing will still stand out just as much for the kindness I saw around
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by Joan Saunders – I buy cookbooks for many reasons, but I’m definitely a sucker for beautiful images. I tell myself that if a new recipe doesn’t turn out exactly as planned, I can always show the family what it is supposed to look like.Lots of my friends have lately been bemoaning the fact that
FROM THE KITCHEN – Searching for Autumn Inspiration Read More »
