Let’s go junkin’… at my dream ‘Back Porch’

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Branch window shelf showcasing pottery for sale at The Back Porch in Harrison Hot Springs BC

“If we win the lottery, I’m knocking on this door with an offer. I want this place!” “Really Mom? When can we move in? Can I have my own chickens when we do?” WHEN, he says, not if. If only! This place has everything I could ever desire. The Back Porch is a family owned […]

Ready for a change

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Today was the perfect morning.  My boy was sitting by the front door with watch in hand, waiting for the magical moment he was allowed to walk to the bus stop for the first time. Too early would not be so cool you see. He’s in middle school now after all.  A neighbour’s cat joined […]

The pallet bed tray that turned to the dark side (of Canada)

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  me – “I wanna make a Canadian flag out of this pallet.”   son – “Why?!?”   me – “Because my party is patriotic themed this weekend. Grandma had flags all over so we need one too. But I don’t want this big huge red and white thing on the mantel…”   I had […]

Jeanne Oliver giveaway winner… and news!

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Dear Debbie from Simply Southern, Thank-you for offering the Jeanne Oliver messenger bag to your followers.  But sadly they cannot win. … because… And by the way… …that leather cuff you mentioned you’d give to your friend who has cancer? (Stronger than she thought) Jeanne is throwing that in too. We loved the message and […]

SNS 97 – patriotic projects (and voting poll)

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Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #97 Welcome to Saturday Nite Special, the multi themed link party that starts Fri, 7pm Pacific and ends Sunday, 11 pm Pacific. There are three categories to link to. Home Decor, Crafts, Sewing, Recipes, plus the 3rd themed link up which stays open indefinitely. Check below for this weekend’s theme. Party highlights […]