Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Monster Monday Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…with lots of happiness, good health and presents for everyone

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Christmas for the Dogs at the Berczy Dog Fountain

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….in a downtown Toronto park

Last week I attended a luncheon for the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto at a popular restaurant close to Union Station. I took the Go Train ( a short trip from the station close to my house) and I walked to the restaurant which was only a couple of blocks away. As I approached the Flatiron Building I noticed that the park behind it has been decorated for Christmas. Berczy Park was redesigned by Claude Cormier ( no relation) in 2015 and features a fountain with 27 dogs looking up to the top where a bone is perched. There is also one cat facing north looking at a couple of birds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berczy_Park

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New Flower (December 9, 2023) – The Last of the Roses at the RBG

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…always amazes me how hardy roses can be

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New Flower (December 8, 2023) – Pale Pink Thanksgiving Cactus

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…from the Royal Botanical Gardens

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Thursday Trios – Purchases from the Gift Show

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…yesterday at Montgomery’s Inn I picked up a few fun items for gifts and for myself

The first two photos are trios of my paper trees and the rest are things I bought throughout the day.

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DF17-A56-C-F3-A7-49-EA-AFFA-F5-D51-E42-FAE5-1-201-a — *Trio of felted items made by my talented friend, Barb H.*

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New Flower (December 7, 2023) – White Poinsettia

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Getting Ready for Two Shows

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…a very busy week

Today. Kevin and I are participating in a Holiday Gift Fair at Montgomery’s Inn. Originally I was only going to display our photo and art cards and a few small paintings but I decided to fill in the display with some Christmas items that I whipped up in the last few days. Here is a sample of what’s going on our table.

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On Friday I’m going to Women’s Art, downtown to help set up the next show called Small Gems. It’s our annual fundraiser where all the art is small and costs no more than $400.00 but averages at about $120.00. I’m submitting three pieces from my last show so all the hard work is done. Saturday is the official opening reception which I will also be attending.