This too was a fun project – the garden shed! We had had an old wooden floor which was part of something else since dismantled, but didn’t want to toss it as the wood was still sound! So we kept it knowing that we would find use for it at some point in time. And…
CANADA'S EAST COAST
The Valentine’s Day Box
Oh my! Does anyone remember the Valentine’s Day Box?? I do! I had one! A few times! I remember being in elementary school and going in on Valentine’s Day morning with my little ultra-reflective tinfoil box, completely decorated in red ribbon and taped on construction paper hearts Mom and I had cut out the night…
A DIY Fireplace Build-In
It’s chilly weather time and that means back to indoor projects in our home! And what better time of year to take on a DIY Fireplace Build-In project! This little project was so much fun! As promised in our A Barley Toy Christmas post, this was our DIY electric fireplace build-in and wall project. What…
A Barley Toy Christmas
I know it’s been awhile. I would have to say that this year has been probably the most difficult of my life – personally. And certainly a difficult one for my family. Without going into too much detail, I will say that much of it is due to the progression of my mom’s dementia. Having…
The Gift of the Restigouche
About mid-November, I wasn’t just giving thought to Christmas gift giving already, but buying. That was a first for me as I’m one of those last minute shoppers who loves the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. I love the Christmas carols playing over the store speakers and enjoying the increasing excitement in anticipation of…