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Who’d have thunk we’d be ringing in May from indoors? It’s month whatever into the pandemic, and life is still so very different. I’m fortunate to have a lovely yard in which I can sit and get a bit of sun and a quiet neighbourhood where we can take my pup Sasja for walks. (She … Read more
If you’re looking for shops where you can buy supplies, check out the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section on the blog, which you can always find under the resource tab in the menu. Where to get supplies in Canada? (updated, 2018) Where to get supplies in America? Where to get supplies in Asia? Where to … Read more
I should have been writing this to you from In Cosmetics in Barcelona, but we’re in quarantine at home in Canada, as all travellers must be for 14 days. Every day I wake up and try to wrap my head around what’s going on in the world, and I still can’t – it’s just all … Read more
I’ve tried to write this post more times than I can count, on the plane and over the last few days, but I always stop and never finish. This time I’m finishing it… I hope this post finds you all safe and well. Sorry I’ve been MIA, but I’ve been trying to get back to … Read more
We made it home from England early this morning after the longest day of our lives that took us from Liverpool to Manchester, then to Paris, Toronto, and, finally, Vancouver. (Friday, March 20th lasted 30 hours for us with all the time zone jumping.) ?✈️? Because we have most definitely been exposed to the Coronavirus … Read more