Happy DSD!!! I’ve got two new collections to show you this weekend. If you love the beautiful colours of autumn then Autumn Pleasures is definitely worth checking out. And if BEER is one of your pleasures, then check out Oktoberfest! There’s also lots of fun happening over in the forum, with challenges and games to keep you busy all weekend. Let’s get this party started!
Oldies But Goodies… Adventure in the Woods
Take the Scenic Route
There’s no doubt that life takes us on some crazy adventures, with twists and turns that we can’t always foresee. Sometimes that’s a great thing, other times… not so much. We’re travelling in South Central British Columbia (the Okanagan) on our annual camping trip through wine country. This year has been an interesting one though, since large portions of our province have been devastated by wildfires. We get fires every summer, but this year is gearing up to be one of the worst in recorded history, and has largely been in populated areas. Approximately 40% of those have been human caused, including one fire that destroyed an entire town. We’re safe where we are, with smoky air being the worst of it, but others we know haven’t been so lucky. Family and friends have had to evacuate from their homes, and one couple has lost their home entirely to the fire. We even have some four-legged friends that have been temporarily re-located to our place to keep them safe. This week’s collection has been inspired by these events, although I did want to focus on the good that can come from life’s surprises, rather than the bad. The woods and orange tones are my little homage to the fires. Stay safe out there, my friends!
Canada D’Eh
Happy Canada Day! (And a Happy Independence Day to my American friends!) Canada D’Eh is a fun collection featuring the iconic Hudson Bay Company colours mixed with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humour. No, we don’t really wear party tuques (pronounced like the O sound in tooth) but we do love our country and celebrate Canada Day on July 1st…. we’re just a little bit quieter about our patriotism than our friends to the south. With plenty of red and white (and blue!) elements, this kit should have enough versatility to work for all sorts of pages, not just the Canadian ones!
With such bright colours I felt like we needed a bit of a balance of plain, simple papers. And who doesn’t love polka-dot papers anyway? Enjoy!!
Lake Life
There’s just nothing like a beautiful sunny day at the water’s edge. Whether you love to fish or just float, the lake is definitely a place to go for some fun and relaxation. We spend a lot of time each summer in British Columbia’s southern interior, where there are many many gorgeous lakes to be found. (All surrounded by amazing wineries… bonus!) We camp and swim and drink wine… my idea of paradise!!!