For nearly a decade, Derek put together (with partners) the World of Motorcycles Expo in London, ON. When we signed up for the Sunset Vintage Market on Sunday, we knew a bit about what we were in for. But boy, we had a lot to learn! We had attended it several times as browsers and really enjoyed it. Now it was time to take part.
…Our Outdoor Market Experience as Vendors Read More »
If you arrived here via a link, you might not notice anything different. However, if you navigated to my home page and clicked your way here, you certainly will see changes.
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Trimming the Fat (Digitally Speaking) Read More »
I don’t have the itch to repurpose things like I used to. Not many years ago I’d get positively giddy over a neglected piece of furniture at a thrift store. Last weekend, I completed a job out of necessity, not for the thrill of it.
…Done With DIY? Or Just on Haitus? Read More »
A newish London news source called The London Beat talked to Derek about his career, and it bubbled over a bit into mine. …
It’s been too cold to drag a saw out of the shop and cut wood. Too cold to sand or stain or paint for that matter, even in shop #2 in our basement. But it’s not too cold for stencils. …
Although Derek continues to make tables and other items out of wood, he seems to have found his niche in making one-of-a-kind lamps. He also loves the work. I tell him that they’re functional works of art and he says, aw, g’won. But they are. …
Updated: Derek and Duck and Dodo Read More »
Hubby scours Pinterest a lot more than I do. He’s an idea guy and a builder, after all. And when he sees something he wants to make, he calls me in. That’s how our dining room light fixture came to be. …
Dining Light Dream Come True Read More »
A DIY Gift for Book Lovers Dec 19/16
We are a nation of book-lovers. For many people, a couple of shelves full of beloved books provide comfort and make us feel at home. Even though we’ve embraced E-readers, there’s still nothing like cracking the spine of a brand new book. …
DIY Book Decor – Published in The Londoner Read More »
The January edition of the Byron Villager features an article on my hubby’s workshop pursuits. It’s drawn a lot of reaction, from people taking down old homes offering him a walk-through to salvage what he wants, to those ordering custom furnishings and lamps. Â …
One of Byron’s Hidden Talents Read More »
…just open it again. That’s how doors work! …
When One Door Closes…. Read More »
If you’re on the Internet, you know clickbait. It’s often headlined with something that ends with, “You Won’t Believe What Happened!” or “He Never Imagined THIS!” And then you click through a series of slides and bring revenue to a company – possibly Diply here in London – whose owners get paid by the click. The more you click, the happier the ad placers are. …
It appears that I won’t be writing House Proud for Sun Media anymore. My column has been running across the country for about 9 years now, but the marketplace has changed and the newspapers sections are getting smaller. But my terrific friend Erin had a great idea.  …
Everything Old is New Read More »