February 8, 2013Toronto, ONSalut from under a scintillating snow blanket … I reckon that most of you in Eastern North America know what I mean. I’ve just returned from a wee tromp out in the wilds of the urban arctic, and am once again curled up with my new best friend – the hot water bottle.The snow storm gave me…   see more…

November 21, 2012Farm Heaven, ONI have escaped the big city for some country air. It was seriously necessary, and quite overdue.  I can feel the life force creeping back into me at last… molecule by molecule, breath by breath. It lives! I’m all curled up by the wood stove, coffee cup and laptop, with a fine view of the bird tree…   see more…

November 7, 2012Toronto, ONIt’s been quite a month. One for the books, really. It’s my first morning at home alone in as long as I can remember, with nothing to do but drink my delicious black coffee, and tell you all my secrets. And so it shall be done…I had crazy dreams last night. Fell asleep half-reading my new Nancy…   see more…

October 10, 2012Toronto, ON Mes Amis, My goodness has it ever been an adventurous few weeks – and so busy! I have lots and lots to tell, but sadly not enough time to tell it… Soon, I promise. Today was another glorious day in the studio with my dear Captain, Lyndell Montgomery, in the name of the glory of our…   see more…

September 4, 2012 Toronto, ON Good morning glorious world! And happy back to school day… It’s quite impressive that I appear to be so spunky on this thunder-rumbly morning, as it was quite a late one last night. Seriously. Spent the better part of the evening at beautiful Loft 404 for the Labour Day Underground Art Party! My gorgeous friend…   see more…

August 19, 2012Sweetland, ON Gentle readers, Now that I’m back in the blogosphere at last, you shall not be able to get rid of me. Today, I’m taking a load off at the Sweetland family ranch, after an epic excavation down in the basement. An incredibly successful excavation it was, enough to make Indiana Jones and Sydney Fox proud! Up…   see more…

August 11, 2012Farm Heaven, ON It’s one of those rainy afternoons in the old farm house. The kind where you’re stuck inside with the cat and start looking for a hidden room to explore… I’ve crawled inside the old wardrobe in my bedroom, in hopes it may open up to another world. Somewhere beyond these boots and bunny fur coats…   see more…

August 3, 2012Toronto, ON Hello My Darlings! I’m back from the dead and out from the hole in which I’ve been hiding… And in fine form, obviously! It was a deep, dark, delicious hole, thoroughly replete with summer sun, glistening jewels, new shoes, fancy oysters, fluffed pillows, rose gardens, old movies, nylon strings, magnificent feasts, puppy kisses, and lots and lots of flamenco…   see more…

January 3, 2012Toronto, ON Happy New Year, People! It’s a good one already. I was planning on staying home New Year’s Eve with my faux fire, fuzzy slippers and guitar… Would have sipped some superb sparkling rosé and penned an inspirational blog post with words like “resolution” and “apocalypse” and “unapologetically glamorous.” However, in the end I decided to venture…   see more…

January 12, 2011  Toronto, ON Bonjour from Casa Sweetlandia. I’m all curled up in my new favourite perch chez moi, up the stairs on the landing by the window. I feel like a cat. Me, myself, the white sheepskin rug, the damask cushions, three beeswax tapers, a vase of red roses, a cup of strong coffee, and a jar of…   see more…