Tag: Montreal
this b&wc is keep’n his cool
In the past, I have tried to find homes for stray kittens I have found in Montreal. I have looked to Petluck.ca for assistance. ?áGerdy’s Rescues and Adoptions is another animal rescue group that finds homes for abandoned and homeless cats and dogs. ?áJust a reminder, a portion of the profit from the cat toys…
friday night refreshment, my way
Is mint taking over your garden? ?áHere is one way to use it up. * Take a good fist full of mint from the garden * Coarsely chop it with scissors and put the mint into a shaker or jar * Add a little gin to the shaker. Add 3 ice cubes and juice of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…