One of the many joys of living in a new locale is observing and studying the dance of the seasons, the patterns of the weather and the rhythm…
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…