We all know that Easter is really only about chocolate, don’t we? Enric Rovira is a Spanish master chocolatier with an eye for creative work and innovation. His creations are almost too beautiful to eat. Absolute perfection. Wishing you all a Happy … Continue reading
Happy early St. Patrick’s Day to you all. This evening will be spent having a quiet drink with my husband and catching up. Things have been so hectic lately (in a good way) with spring break and my parents-in-law visiting … Continue reading
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Well, actually, my father’s grandparents came over to Canada from Mitchelstown, Co. Cork so I am partially Irish. My absolute love of potatoes and butter prove this beyond a shadow of a doubt. What … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day, along with New Year’s Eve, are the two yearly holidays that put the most pressure on single people. I used to hate them both when I was single. I’ve been with my husband for almost 20 years and … Continue reading
In my part of the world (Montreal), winters are sometimes breathtakingly beautiful but brutal: cold, icy, snowy and windy. I can’t think of anything I’d love more at this time than to jet off to an island paradise for a … Continue reading
⎨ Click anywhere on the envelope to open the card ⎬ I recently came across the book “The How of Happiness” by Sonja Lyubomirsky which is a practical guide to attaining happiness based on innovative scientific research. Below are … Continue reading
December 26 is Boxing Day and is celebrated in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and some other commonwealth countries. It’s our equivalent of America’s Black Friday: a mega shopping day. If you’re willing to brave the crowds, there are … Continue reading
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My sister Liz, who lives in Toronto is hosting a Solstice Soirée tonight to celebrate the shortening of nights and the lengthening of days. What a cause for celebration! I wish I could be there. ⎨ Sculpture by Dale Chihuly … Continue reading
Whether you’re planning a small intimate Christmas dinner or a large, extravagant affair, you need a centrepiece to showcase your holiday spirit. All it takes is a bit of imagination, so dig through your cupboards, take a walk outside, and … Continue reading
