– by Barry Mathias – Red Tree Gallery has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. “Its success is a tribute to the members of this vibrant cooperative,” says Kathleen Lightman, one of the four original founders of the group. Situated in a small commercial centre at picturesque Hope Bay, the Gallery is a ‘must see’ for […]
Island Life: Celebrating Pender Island’s Red Tree Gallery
– by Suzanne Morphet – Who wants to travel far from home in summer when it’s so beautiful right here on Vancouver Island? I was reminded of this last summer when my husband and I joined some friends from back east in Nanaimo for a weekend. We had a great time exploring Newcastle Island, relaxing
Secrets from my Suitcase: Fun Times Ahead in the Cowichan Valley
– photos by nuttycake.com, special thanks to trendspotter Susi McMillan – First tooth – Soothing Comfort Designed and handmade right here on the Saanich Peninsula, the Little Fox Teething Jewelry collection offers silicone teething beads that are safe for baby to chew, but chic for mama to wear! Little ones will be drawn to
Trendspotting: There is Always a First! Cool Trends From 0 to Teen
– Story by Barry Mathias, Photography by nuttycake.com – For most of us, the acquisition of a home is the biggest investment of our lives. We may buy an established home and make changes, or use professionals to help us design a new house; but a few, like Silvia Bonet, have the architectural skills
Seaside Homes: Designing Your Own Home
– By Dave Friend, aka ‘Mr. Organic’ – Not only do many hundreds of school-age students and dozens of preschoolers now know what a garlic scape is, but they are also taking ownership of the food they are growing. Children are eating, and enjoying – including the scapes – a wide variety of vegetables that they
West Coast Gardener: Growing Young Farmers
