Online shopping has become an undeniable way of life. In 2024, nearly 30 million Canadians—roughly 72% of the population—made purchases online. Yet, despite the unmatched convenience of buying…
This blog post is big! It’s packed with giant things ― specifically bigger-than-life sculptures of everyday objects designed to delight, amuse and grab attention. These preposterously sized ordinary…
It wasn’t all that long ago a woman wouldn’t dream of leaving her home without donning a hat. Prior to the 1950s, wearing a hat was a cultural…
The splendid Tour des Arts was a highlight of my recent road trip to Quebec Canada. This annual artist studio tour is based in the Cantons-de l’Est (the…
Summer at last! Time to revel in a bouquet of Mother Nature’s natural fragrances. Blooming flowers, ripening fruit, sea breezes, fresh-cut grass ― enjoy all the smells!