While we’ve been enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures of spring in the US Southeast, my family and friends in the Canadian Maritimes have been waiting patiently under…
The most unlikely circumstances can lead to the most delightful surprises. A 100-year-old farmstead on a narrow dirt road in the quiet rural community of River John, Nova Scotia, Canada is a case in point. This is where Mabel Murple’s Book Shoppe & Dreamery is located. The weathered old farmstead has been transformed into a riot of colors and shapes. It’s the perfect blend of old and new; traditional and unconventional; expected and unexpected. It’s a joyful place and a delightful surprise!
There’s something magical about the time between first light and sunrise. The sky shifts from darkness to light as the world slowly wakes up. Light is soft and diffused. Skies turn pink and gold. The pace is measured and unfolds slowly. It’s peaceful and calm. Everything is quiet and still in anticipation.