by Deborah Rogers – “It’s really great to do something just with you,” Daniel called to me as he sped off. “Right,” I thought, “just as long as I can keep up!” We are familiar with riding bikes, but with a combination of excitement and nerves, on this Day Out we were going to switch […]
Deb’s Day Out: Riding With My Son
by Gillian Crowley – Summer Sounds Concert Series Peninsula Celebrations Society’s annual Summer Sounds concert series continues each Sunday through August. By donation. August 6: Shari Ulrich Trio: Legendary singer/songwriter, Shari Ulrich, performs with daughter Julia Graff and bassist Kirby Barber. Enjoy the seaside while listening to these gifted multi-instrumentalists and singers. August 13: Paul Pigat
by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – The height of summer: abundance in the gardens, in the fields and at the farmer’s markets. What a wonderful time of year for local food. Working at the North Saanich Farm Market is such a rewarding experience for me. Every Saturday between June and October I chat with
Island Dish: Prolonging the Summer Harvest with Fruit Shrubs
story by Janice Henshaw; photos by www.nuttycake.com – As with assessing peoples’ characters, snap judgments about other people’s homes can be misleading. Upon arrival at this month’s North Saanich home off Lands End Road, the first thing I saw was a brown hot tub sitting at the side of the gravel driveway. The live-edge siding
Seaside Homes: Reno Takes Advantage of a “Wow” Vista!
by Carly Scholze, Carly Scholze Interiors – If you are like most people, hiring an interior designer is a whole new experience. However, it can be a wise investment, particularly for those who do not have the time, skills or patience for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors. Interior Design is not just about pretty
On Design: Working With an Interior Designer
