Emma’s new necklace

... made by yours truly. It's made of bamboo tile and origami paper, strung on waxed cotton cord. Do you think I could sell these? If there are any local shop owners who'd like to give it a whirl, just let me know! … Continue reading →

Makings of a future blogger?

Check out what Sarah made yesterday: ... is that hilarious or what? Her new laptop and mouse are entirely her own design. The screen shows her website, which is called "Take a peek at me!" (WHERE DID SHE STEAL THAT FROM?) There's a photo of her ("Sarah, the grown girl!") and she also … Continue reading →

A bunch of ducklings and a street art question for Ottawa peeps

First, the ducklings: ...Â posted here for no other reason than the simple fact they are unbearably cute. (Don't like ducklings? You have a cold cold heart my friend.) Now for the real reason behind this post.Â Are you familiar with swap boxes? Swap boxes are brightly … Continue reading →

Our latest project: plants we can’t kill

It took me awhile, but I can finally face the truth. I was born without a green thumb. My thumb is kind of turquoise-coloured. Or maybe periwinkle. But green? No. That's why, when I saw this terrarium project I knew it was A Good Kind of Project For Us. It was one we could totally handle. And … Continue reading →

What does a bear eat?*

*as imagined by Emma Â Pizza, french fries, rat tails, and carrots. Who knew? (Click to … Continue reading →

a peek inside the fishbowl

. . . where content is king, er, queen

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Emma’s new necklace

Makings of a future blogger?

A bunch of ducklings and a street art question for Ottawa peeps

Our latest project: plants we can’t kill

What does a bear eat?*