Berries Through the Seasons: Red Winter Berries
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors, Prince Edward Island on 06. Nov, 2008 | 16 Comments
Our driveway is lined with these beautiful berries. I can’t understand how, but these berries have appeared to have been in their prime for months on end.
I took these first two photos a good month or two ago.
And now, a month or two later, the leaves have turned but the berries still seem to be [...]
First Cookies in the Whimfield Kitchen…Well, Almost.
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 06. Nov, 2008 | 5 Comments
As you can see by the above montage of goodies, I used to bake.
In my old urban life, I used to bake all the time. There was nary a day that went by when we didn’t have any home-made dessert on hand: zucchini bread, cookies, squares, cakes, and bars. We had it all!
But then we [...]
Goodbye, Trusty Brown Down
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Life Dream, Personal on 04. Nov, 2008 | 10 Comments
Yesterday, our home was coated with snow, and I thought I might have to buy a new winter coat because of the cold.
Thankfully, the snow melted, and once again my crazy blue vintage sweater should suffice for warmth.
“When the weather turns cold, couldn’t you just wear last year’s winter parka, Laura-Jane?” you ask.
“No, no, [...]
First Snow of the Season: Winter is on its Way
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House, Outdoors on 03. Nov, 2008 | 7 Comments
It’s quite humbling to think that a week ago our house didn’t have a source of heat, and already now the first snow has arrived.
We expect it to warm up again over the next few days, but still… Waking up to snow made me step back and think, “Winter is nearly here.”
In all honesty, though, [...]