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a cool place in Montreal
I sat at this scene the other day, painting. It happened to be?áon a crest, and I felt the loveliest?ábreeze lifting off the water. There were some rogue, illegal?ábathers splashing away down below, but no-one seemed to mind. Their laughter and belly flops filled the air with the sound of children, even though they were…
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savour summer with tea-time in a park
I like to go for coffee with friends a couple times a week. ?áThese are always important times for me where I am able to relax and unwind and just be with my buds. ?á When you live in a city and you have such a small apartment that your living room is also your…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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swing!
I just walked past the 21 Balan?ºoires at the Quartier des Spectacles in Montreal. ?áI have to say, it is something that made me smile and enjoy the brief moment of nice weather this afternoon. ?áIt seems to have this effect on many people who try them out. ?áIt is the random music, it is…
