Whatsoever Is Lovely Challenge – July 17, 2022

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting the Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge https://xingfumama.blog/2022/07/17/whatsoever-is-lovely-challenge-2022-week-28/

This weekend I finally opened my cottage. It is truly my special place. I normally open sooner but I was so busy with my art show that this was the first opportunity I had to go up with my daughter. Opening up is always a big job and I knew that I couldn’t do it on my own so having Andrea with me made the whole process so much easier and more fun. Here are a few images from the north shore at Big Sand Bay and from the dock.

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Whatsoever is Lovely – June 22, 2022

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Mama Cormier

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Travelling to Peterborough for our grandson’s graduation and waking up to this lovely sight the next morning is whatsoever lovely for me.

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Whatever is so Lovely – Week 20

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Mama Cormier

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I know this post may seem outdated in some parts of the world but spring tends to arrive later here in Toronto, Canada and in the last week many of the blossoms are still just opening up. The ornamental crabtree in my front year still hasn’t completely bloomed. It should be in full bloom in the next day or two. Clearly blossoming trees bring me joy.

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Whatsoever is Lovely …..week 16….Spending 24 Days With our Granddaughter

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mama Cormier

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Our trip to Europe, France and London to be exact, was a blessing because we got to spend every day with our youngest granddaughter. Sevin is just two so of course there were moments when everything wasn’t sunshine and lollipops but for the most part we loved spending time with her and now that we are back home she asks her parents where are Oma and Big Papa.

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Whatsoever is Lovely – Week 9

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Mama Cormier

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The temperatures are rising, the snow is melting and the sun is shining. Sure signs that spring is around the corner. I know that there is still a chance of more snow to come, especially since March came in like a lamb.

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Whatsoever is Lovely – Week 7

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Mama Cormier

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Treating myself to a beautiful bunch of pink tulips…..

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Taking in the beauty of nature’s ice sculptures…..

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The promise of spring as the snow begins to melt in the parks…….

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Whatsoever is Lovely – Week 6

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Kate for hosting the Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge https://www.thesquirrelchase.com/2022/02/14/whatsoever-is-lovely-2022-week-6/

One week after Kevin’s hip replacement surgery he decided he couldn’t let Valentine’s Day go by without doing something special for me. So he got on his phone and ordered a special Valentine’s Day dinner that was delivered to the house. It was beautifully boxed and only required some reheating or final minutes in the oven.

I set up the little table in the basement kitchen, where Kevin was recovering, with a cloth and candles. A day earlier I went out and picked up a special wine that Kevin wanted to have with the dinner. Since the beginning of COVID we have had date nights where we would get dressed up and share a gourmet meal at home. Kevin wanted this to be one of those date nights so he insisted on putting on a white shirt and one of his bowties.

It was an amazing meal. There was so much food that we saved our dessert for the next day.

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Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge – Week 4

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to XingFu Mama for hosting the Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge https://xingfumama.blog/2022/01/30/whatsoever-is-lovely-challenge-2022-week-4/

I cleaned off my art table and I am now ready to start painting again. Yay!

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After waiting five months we finally had our new couch delivered.

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After closing down because of COVID restrictions the Centennial Park Conservatory reopened yesterday. What a wonderful time just browsing and taking photos of these beautiful flowers.