I’m by no means a minimalist, but when it comes to outdoor furniture, I like simple, unadorned pieces that don’t compete much with the beauty of Mother Nature. Unfortunately, I’ve …
Sitting easy: chic, comfortable outdoor furniture
Waste not, want not: how to reduce food spoilage in the kitchen
We Canadians like to think of ourselves as pretty terrific people in a pretty terrific country. And we are. But there’s still lots of room for improvement. When it comes …
Dear Instant Pot, It’s not you, it’s me. Sort of. I think. Maybe.
I am not now, nor have I even been, a cranky nihilist misanthrope. That is merely a nasty rumour that’s been circulating for years! #FAKENEWS. I WANT to like people …
Gardening Gauntlet
I love a good gardening gauntlet. So practical. And these ones are so pretty. Maybe your mom would like them for Mother’s Day. They came from eBay.
Blue skies reflected in summer decor
Dear Auntie Vicky,
I am in such a walloping tizz about which colour to pick for my summer accessories. I feel like I am drowning in choices. Throw me a lifeline?
Signed,
In a Quandry Over Colour.
Dear IAQOC,
I love you, dear reader, but – don’t be ridiculous. There are 9,677,844,321,798,651,244 things to be more worried about than your summer decor colours! Pick whichever ones makes you smile. Having said that, there’s an ocean of lovely blues out there and I, for one, couldn’t be happier. Is there really a better colour for the season? And does anything pair better with summery greens? Here’s a pretty selection of pieces, including some at the darker, inkier end of blue, from Lowes.
