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Author: tammy.schmidt
clothed in ideas
Go to any craft fair, fashion expo, or design show these days and you will undoubtedly find upcycled clothing. Old garments, say for example a beautiful coat or sweater that developed wear and tear over the years, could be combined with another garment to be new, fresh, and exciting. In Montreal, there is a hip?áshop…
Simple Fast Salad
A?ávery simple, easy and delicious (oh yes, and nutritious) salad was my fast lunch today. ?áI used prewashed, organic arugula?ágreens from my local grocery, accompanied by?ádelicious stuff?áI had in my cupboards. I “mixed” it all on the plate I ate off of. It took about a minute to make lunch, and about three to eat.…
getting back to ya: the hairspray!
A few weeks ago, I shared a link to a video that showed how easy and inexpensive (and non-toxic) it can be to make one’s own hairspray. Shortly after, I went out and bought myself an orange (something that I normally don’t buy) and some rum (another thing I don’t buy… I’m a gin or…
Craft Faire
Having been in a craft fair this weekend, I had a bit of spare?átime while sitting at my table.?áI imagined my pals Cluck and Lurt in a craft faire down at the coop… Natasha Henderson, Montreal
Parc Lafontaine
Parc Lafontaine is?áa gem of a park in the heart of Montreal. It is one of those places that means much to many people. There is a rich history to the park itself, but you can opt to ignore everything and just bask in this oasis.?á Natasha Henderson, Montreal
henna time
A few months back I decided to never dye?ámy hair again. Knowing that the toxic chemicals used in hair dye are linked to cancers, why on earth would I opt to have contact with this stuff? Also,?áwith a bit of white hair coming in, I knew it would only be a matter of time until…
strong wind, strong sun and time for some refreshment
It is 29??C, there is a strong wind and all the plants in the garden are suddenly crying. ?áYou could say that we have some heat. ?áThe transition from blah rain to all of this warmth is a little exhausting. I am now inspired to experiment with coconut milk and frozen fruit. Want something sweet…
for the love of gardening
Last weekend was the Great Gardening Weekend at the Jardin Botanique. ?áAt this fair, there were many booths featuring cool products, rare plants, native plants, organizations and information. ?áHighlights for me included a chat with the guy who has been in charge of the Japanese and American bonsai specimens in the garden for quite some…
