So, I bought an antique gramophone. Actually, what I purchased was the shell of a gramophone, which I was fine with. It’s pretty gorgeous. I spotted it at Antiques on Victoria, a local antique store. I was pumped. It’s built…
Mini Easter Makeover
While perusing Homesense, I found two egg shaped cloches with vintage looking characters inside. They kind of remind me something you’d see on a turn of the century Easter post card. Long story short, I wasn’t a fan of the…
How to Obtain Polish WWII Military Records (part 1)
I’ve taken a small break during the “Hunt for Golden Treasure”. Sometimes a genealogical break is needed, it’s a chance to recharge the batteries, take a few steps back and re-evaluate all the available information at hand. However, a pause doesn’t…
10 Questions to Ask your Grandparents
Here are 10 questions to ask your grandparents 10 questions to help plant the seed to grow your voluptuous family tree. Researching my families’ genealogy has been a rough road. Some days I want to toss in the towel because of the many…
Valentine Garland
Tis’ almost Valentine’s Day! I really have no idea how to decorate for Valentine’s Day, without it looking like something from a kindergarten class. I love glitter…card stock and doilies. I toned it down and decided since Target is bidding adieu,…
Au Revoir, Tar-Jay
Dear Zellers, je suis désolé. It appears Target, commonly referred to as “Tar-jay” by all Canadians, (in our best outrageous French Accents) missed the bullseye with “Great White North” customers. As announced, Target revealed after only two years of business…
The Best Handmade Gifts |2014
Happy First Monday of 2015! I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas! I’ve decided to kick of 2015 with an ode to the lovely homemade and handmade gifts I received for not only Christmas, but also my birthday. I’ve also…
A Perfect Polish Christmas
December 24th is one of the most important evenings in Polish Culture. It is a night where spirituality, faith, magic and whimsy collide; awakening the mind, body and soul. Christmas Eve is the moment where weeks of advanced preparation send…
Merry Mail Merge!
WHOA. I am a tad behind. I have really been procrastinating on this post. I’m, also a bit of a liar. Mail Merge isn’t very merry… However, with wine it is! For most snail mail, I take pride in my…
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge – Vintage Sock Stretcher Stocking
I was recently invited to participate in a fun holiday challenge from the lovely Alice, from ThoughtsFromAlice. Her challenge, simple and thought provoking: Purchase an item from a Thrift store with a price tag under $25.00. The item could also be…
Christmas Preparation
Who’s ready for Christmas!? I have started my preparation… I am sure some of you have just eye rolled at the screen. Ha. Ready for some Christmas Preparation… inspiration!? Fabulous mini boxwood wreathes from Target! Red and White Striped ribbon from…
Remembrance Day Poppy Wreath
As a Royal Canadian Legion member, the yearly Remembrance Day Poppy Campaign has always been important to me. Poppies are a symbol of Remembrance; wearing a poppy is a visual promise identifying we will never forget our fallen soldiers. Together,…
