Signs of spring are (finally) popping up here in Nova Scotia. One eagerly-awaited, seasonal sighting is the pussy willow (Salix discolor) catkin. The catkins, technically unopened flowers, have a…
The last six months have been a whirlwind of activity here in FanningSparks world. My husband and I have relocated ― not just to another community or across…
Architects, garden designers, photographers, painters and other visual artists often frame a view to present it in the most compelling way. “View framing does not create a new…
There’s a gorgeous macrame wall hanging in the seaside Airbnb where we’re spending the month. It has all the ocean vibes―a free flowing, wave-like pattern, a blue and…
The phrase “strong as an ox” is often used to describe exceptional physical strength. But what exactly is an ox? And just how strong are they?