With Easter around the corner, I have been Googling vintage Easter advertisements and came across some gems, which led me down the rabbit hole! NO pun intended, but it did lead me to chocolate bunnies. Ahh, Easter at Eaton’s! It…
Boo-tiful Books for Littles
Halloween is upon us and we are gearing up for trick-or-treaters! This is a fun fact, but I love books! (I guess it would be weird if I didn’t as an English Major…) Undoubtedly this began with my parents reading…
Well Hello Phantom…
Oh Hi! It has been awhile. Apparently, it has been two years since I have written… which is terrible, I have become a phantom! I guess the pandemic hit differently for many. Some people slowed down; they began organizing and…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
It’s here. One of my most favourite events of the season… the Craft Revival. revival |rəˈvīvəl|nounan instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again: cross-country skiing is enjoying a revival. This isn’t your old-school church basement bazaar, filled with…
Where the Hell have you Been?
Hey Alex Inspired, where the hell have you been? GREAT question. I’ve been here, there and everywhere. Sadly, just not here, in blog-land. Writer’s block and lack of inspiration tend to be common themes these days. It’s been difficult to…
I became Claustrophobic in the Big Mac Climber
True Story. I became Claustrophobic in the Big Mac Climber. Kids born in the 1970s and 1980s lived in, what I believe, the “golden years of McDonald’s’. These were the years of Happy Meals in paper bags with amazing toys,…
King’s Park Paradox
Joseph G. King was a prominent Port Arthur citizen and Businessman. He was known for his grain elevators and the innovative way that he handled poor, wet and soiled grain so it could be sold and used efficiently. His methods…
Vintage Christmas Ads from our Favourite Department Stores
Nothing says nostalgia like Vintage Christmas Ads! Especially when it’s from a favourite childhood department store. I’m guilty when it comes to anything Eaton’s related – gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. Every year, my sister-in-law (Glittering Ambition) and I get together with…
Death in the Cemetery
It’s unusual for me to write about young tragedies, but this particularly dark story got me thinking about the many unpleasantries in our city which become concealed and forgotten over the years. In my quest for some information on J.J….
Nugent Street Neglect: The Abandoned Corner Cottage
26 Nugent Street boasts a little corner cottage, facing the McVicar Creek. This property sprawls two lots and has the most beautiful bricked barn with a bright green door. Sadly this home has seen better days, and better owners. We decided to…
Logo Design – Bar Polonia
The Bar Polonia logo was created to entice patrons to visit the Legion’s bar. The logo illustrates a modern feel with a Polish twist. Client: Polish Combatants Association (SPK) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #219 Featuring: A traditional Goral Folk Dancer Seen…
Logo Design – Art In Motion Dance Instruction
My friend Shay recommended me to her future sister-in-law, Rachel. Rachel recently opened a brand new dance studio called Art in Motion, and was looking for a logo designed. The awesome thing about Rachel is, she had a clear vision…
