In an innocent search for information regarding Port Arthur’s oldest apartment building, Maudslay Court, I stumbled on misfortune. As I mentioned, Maudslay Court is Port Arthur’s oldest apartment building – perfectly situated on Court Street, overlooking the McVicar creek. Its gorgeous setting…
Creeping your Ancestors – Using Google Street View
The power of Google is remarkable. We can gather information instantly, all at our fingertips. I decided to put Google to good use, and creep the hell out of where my ancestors lived. Sounds weird, I know, but I’m weird, and…
Julie + Joey – Winter Wedding
My cousin Julie and her new husband Joey, celebrated their winter wedding this year! woo hoo! Jule, in regards to anything design, was pretty bride-chilla. Her only “must have” was a snow effect. Both her and joey were passive about pretty…
One hundred Christmases Ago
One hundred Christmases ago, like today, children all over the world were writing letters to Santa Claus. Unlike today, some of the items listed are a tad unconventional; I don’t know of any children who write to Santa asking for…
Have Yourself a Canadian Little Christmas
Boy, do I ever have a special treat for you today! I’ve teamed up with 8 amazing Canadian bloggers; bringing you an awesome array of Christmas activities, recipes, decor, adventure and more! It’s almost like choose your own adventure novel! Once…
The Port Arthur Cenotaph
Did you know… The Port Arthur Cenotaph , located in Waverly Park is all thanks to women? Yes women – The Women’s Canadian Club of Port Arthur, to be precise. They not only advocated for a Cenotaph, they formed a search…
