…sunny, warm and quiet
After the Labour Day Weekend it gets pretty quiet at the cottage. Once the kids are back at school the rush to get to the cottage diminishes considerably. Lucky me!
Beach Action in Mid September
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Exploring the Art Scene on Dundas Street West
…yesterday, February 21, 2026
Yesterday was the perfect day to do some gallery hopping. It was the last day for the Open Type Typography Exhibition on Dundas St. W. It was already extended for an extra week.
When I first met my husband Kevin he was studying to become a graphic designer and for close to a decade he worked in the industry designing catalogues, menus, signage and advertising.
We had a wonderful conversation with the gallery owners. They were very interested in our upcoming show later this year and they gave us some information on their life drawing classes.
Directly across from this gallery was the Stephen Bulger Photography Gallery.
It was a great day. We were both inspired to get busy with our own art projects.
New Flower (February 22, 2026) – White Lisianthus
One Word Sunday – Blue
…thanks to Debbie for hosting One Word Sunday https://travelwithintent.com/2026/02/22/blue-5/
Trios for my Next Art Project
…just in time for Thursday Trios
My next art project involves a photograph, buttons and treads.
If you have any trios to share, I’d love to see them. Just copy my link and paste it into your post. When I get the pingback I’ll be sure to check it out. Have fun!
Lens Artists Photography Challenge – Unusual Crops
…thanks to Ritva for hosting this week’s Lens Artists Challenge https://sillarit.com/2026/02/14/lens-artists-challenge385-unusual-crop/
When I say ‘unusual crops’ I’m not referring to food but to a photography term where you ‘cut away’ parts of the photo to make it more interesting. Here are my submissions.
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Silent Sunday – February 15, 2026
Homemade Bread
….yum!
I brought home some of the sour dough starter from the Inn. I thought I kept it on the counter too long but decided to try using it anyway. I baked it in the Dutch oven and made sure to preheat it before putting the loaf inside. I was very pleased with how much it rose in the oven and the crust and taste were wonderful.
Finished
…and no missing pieces
I started this puzzle over a year ago. I put it aside rolled in a piece of black felt but it was always in sight. Back in January I unrolled it and put it at the far end of the kitchen table.
Darlene Kulig is one of my favourite local artists and she is the mother of two former students. She has had some of her paintings made into jigsaw puzzles and this is one of them.
When I started to continue with this puzzle I had barely finished the perimeter.
Two nights ago I finally finished this 1000 piece puzzle. It took me a month to finish it but I persevered and the best part was that all the pieces were there.
Enjoying Music With Friends on Valentine’s Day
…at the Rex
Last week friends, Phil and Laurie invited us to join them to hear their favourite alternative jazz band, the Neon Eagle. What a treat, they were fantastic!
The following video was not from today’s performance but the venue is the same and it will give you some idea of the music we experienced. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=bVu4Qxn1_ls&si=sdIgkzH7TH8OJvE_
Mama Cormier 