It seems that the term “bunkie” is more widely used in Eastern Canada rather than out here west of the Rockies. Essentially, it is a bunk house used for overflow sleeping at the cottage or cabin. Historically, it was used to house working cowboys on…
It seems that every retailer and magazine is on the “coastal look” bandwagon. From Serena and Lily, to Pottery Barn, to Crate and Barrel, they are all featuring a coastal vibe. Of course, it is that time of year but it truly is a year…
The inspiration I first saw the idea for this craft project in a store and (being cheap) thought that I could easily make it. As it turns out, I was right! As it was such a simple project, I’m sharing how to craft an oyster…
For years and years, I’ve been hosting wreath making workshops for friends. It’s allowed me to hone my wreath making skills as I’ve taught countless others to make theirs. I’m now also hosting workshops at the local garden centre. Taking it one step further, I…
When we decided to rent out our first cottage, it was with the goal of earning just enough revenue to cover the property taxes and insurance. That way, it would end up being 100% no cost for us to use. I hoped to schedule guests…
