Take a look at the beautiful handwriting inside some old books I found, along with new friend Ramona from HappilyWriting.com, at a recent used book sale. This inscription above made me wonder if the book was a prize for a piece of writing or for penmanship. I love how the ink has seeped and bled into […]
A Used Book Sale like none other
Sale runs May 22 and 23. Everywhere the eye could see were books. Boxes and boxes of donated books all patiently waiting to be sorted. This my friends, is book heaven, also known as the CBC Calgary Reads Used Book Sale. This is an annual event that raises funds for many amazing programs and initiatives […]
Ideas on how to foster creativity by artist Linda Cote.
1) Failure is a good thing. Linda Cote embraces failure. This is but one gem of wisdom the print making artist shared with me, on a recent visit, over banana bread and tea at her studio in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. She explained that the biggest learning from her art and creative print making is what […]
Sisters launch ‘Too fifteen.’ Perfect for Mother’s Day.
Childhood house inspires a new venture Nina and Ashley are sisters. Growing up at house number 215 I would imagine these two gals were brilliantly creative from the beginning. Not only that, the duo are very entrepreneurial as both have since started their own companies; Ashley at Ashley Botten Design and Nina hangs her hat […]