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 […]
Haute ‘Made to order’ Notes
Star of the runway If there was a fashion runway for stationery Haute Notes would be a star, flaunting their wares in stunning colours and textures. If you haven’t yet heard of them, it is my pleasure to introduce them to you today. Lorie and Bob Gray are the dynamic duo behind this paper shop […]
Gratitude is contagious
from Seb Lester on Vimeo. Here’s what I’m thankful for today: 1.) I’m thankful my tulips survived the snow from earlier this week. 2.) Really grateful for good health. I take this for granted way too much. 3.) Full of thanks that there wasn’t a full on fight this morning before school over who was […]
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 […]