Where did she go?

Who will you be in 2021? Sometimes I wonder, whatever happened to my sense of wonder and excitement? Do you ever feel like you are going through the motions of your every day life? Have you lost that magical feeling that anything’s possible? Are you still filled with angst about

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Clutter can be Comforting!

Welcome to my pantry. Scary. Isn’t it? The really scary part is. I just organized it! Did I mention this is not a large home? The pantry, is modest and so is the kitchen cupboard space. I realize this is not an excuse for disorganization but somehow standing in this

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From the Recipe Box of Miss Grace

Miss Grace Gifford was born in Glenside Saskatchewan May 29, 1916. She passed away in her 94th year in September of 2010. She was a Wife, a Mother of four, and a kindergarten teacher in Vermilion Bay in Northwestern Ontario, where she lived for some sixty years. Miss Grace was

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My Yoga Space in Transition

You often read about it in magazines. You may or may not have your own space. To read. To do yoga. To pray. To be you. Maybe you don’t need that kind of space. I do. That space was always “the kitchen” when the kids were young. I could create

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I introduce myself

Welcome! You are in a place where being bold and audacious are celebrated! ~ where grace, respect and integrity are praised and where you can visit for some fun with fashion, the art of living well, great food finds and engaging reads ~ I’m so glad you are here! I

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Hitting the Pause Button on My Life!

I finally took a vacation day…wow, what a feeling! I’ve been at my new job for well over a year. I’m entitled to vacation days. I finally took two, not in a row, but two Fridays. I used to feel guilty for loving my work. Mr. Bill and I have

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Your well-being!

What brings you joy?  Do you remember that inexplicable feeling of exhilaration when the planets seem to align, your inner voice has quieted and you are feeling completely invincible? Over the years I have found solace in a few of my favourite things.   Books, books and more books.  At any

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