Next week I’m heading to Toronto for the Blogpodium conference! One of the sponsors is General Electric (Don’t you just want to pull a Kate and Leopold and say: “The General of Electric”? no? ok, maybe just me). via GIPHY…
Kiss Me, I’m Irish – no really, I’m really f*cking Irish!
My entire life has been a lie. *gasp* Contrary to popular belief, I am not Scottish. None of us are Scottish (if any of the Hares are reading this). Thank you Ancestry DNA for illustrating the lack of Scottish blood, not running…
Fall Flair – Crisp design trends for Autumn decor
Lately I have been thinking about fun, easy and inexpensive outdoor décor ideas. I am quite fascinated more-so with containers to hold pretty things, like arrangements of flowers and branches. According to Google and Pinterest, the recent fall vessel trend…
Vanished from the Ridge
Court Street has a very interesting and long history. It was one of the first streets developed in Port Arthur, with stately homes and sprawling properties. Van Horn Street was actually considered the end of city limits around 1906. Presently,…
Admiring the Despicable – Coco Chanel
I find it extremely interesting when women (specifically), post or pin “inspirational” quotes and photos of women who I find utterly loathsome. Exhibit A. My biggest irritants are Coco Chanel quotes and admiration for this terrible human being. Google now, there are “inspirational”…
Stanley’s Godmother was cooler than your Godmother.
Grandpa Stan’s history is quite interesting, and it began at a very early age – birth to be exact. I knew there was some sort of Princess story in the family, but never fully paid it much attention… until I found an…





