Surround Yourself With People That Make You Feel Good!
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations on 29. Sep, 2008 | 7 Comments
For the majority of my young life, I’ve lived in close proximity to my friends.
As an adult, I’ve never had friends come to stay with us overnight. We never really had the opportunity because we all lived so close to one another. I couldn’t envision myself asking friends that lived three doors down to grab [...]
It’s Not Always Easy But It Sure Feels Good
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Life Dream, Outdoors on 25. Sep, 2008 | 4 Comments
Yesterday, I had reason to be in the house while Cameron was at the back of our property cutting firewood.
After a few hours I decided to head out to find him.
As I was making my way through the fields and along the paths by myself, for the first time I felt personally connected to our [...]
It’s Getting Cold and We Are Nowhere Near Ready! Seriously.
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 23. Sep, 2008 | 11 Comments
Well, we had our blissful summer. We took a few days off here and there, and we grew a few veggies. We got a lot of work done on the exterior of the house.
But last night was cold, and we realized that winter is coming fast and we are so not at all anywhere near [...]
Contest: Definitely Not the Same Blog Celebration
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 20. Sep, 2008 | 52 Comments
This post is about celebration!
A lot of good things have been happening to us lately, so we’ve decided to pass on the love by giving a $25 Chapters/Indigo/Coles gift card to one of you! Details on this below, but, first, some background.
What are we celebrating?
We are celebrating a variety of milestones:
1. Whimfield’s new layout, including [...]
Working With Your Hands: Connecting With the Past
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors, Personal, Prince Edward Island on 15. Sep, 2008 | 3 Comments
A large part of rural living means spending time outdoors, be it shoveling snow or tending to one’s garden.
When inside, it’s easy to become oblivious to what’s happening outside: the seasons, the animals, and the greenery.
But when I’m outside, I can feel a transformation in me.
I’m no longer a person of the twenty-first century. When [...]