Alberta Gallery Pilgrimage in A-Day-And-A-Half
Arriving in Calgary at noon on Tuesday, I borrowed a bike and rode all over this flat city, which was a welcome change to having sat in an airplane for many hours earlier in the day! I had a lovely…
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Get ready, set …GO!
It is such a satisfying feeling to behold the fruits of one’s labour, isn’t it? I felt that way when I noticed how much work I got ready for my big trip to the West Coast of this beautiful country.…
Getting ready for the West Coast
I have been a busy little beaver in the studio, getting ready for my trip out West. I will be stopping in at various galleries in Calgary, Banff, and Edmonton, on my way to Vancouver. The Vancouver Harmony Arts festival…
Sunshine, and Showers of Praises
Positive feedback …. I had forgotten how important that is. The NSDCC Summer Craft Show this past weekend was a real feast of it for me! First, a lady stopped by the booth, really eager to meet me, because of…
The Summer Show is here This Weekend!
Good morning! It is Thursday, and I have spent many late hours in the studio getting ready for the Show of Hands, the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council’s 35th annual Summer Craft Show. Tomorrow morning, Friday July 20th, starting at…
Spontaneous Generosity: Pay it Forward
I had an amazing experience at the Halifax Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Eating local is important to me, and having a connection to the people who grow the food I eat gives me a sense of groundedness. I love my Farmers’…
A Meeting Of Friends at the Dunes
When I told you of the Opening Party at The Dunes Gallery on beautiful Prince Edward Island in my last post, I only spoke about the location and the party. What I didn’t tell you about is the wonderful meeting…
The Dunes Gallery Opening Party
As promised, I’ll share a bit about the fabulous Opening Party of The Dunes Gallery. I decided at the last minute to take the four-hour drive, including crossing the Confederation Bridge, to Prince Edward Island (if you have not done…
I’m back from retreat!
I have just returned from Karme Chöling in the lush green hills of Vermont, where I was on meditation retreat, together with about 75 other advanced practitioners. I was happy to be able to get there by car, as I prefer…
Excellent News: The Dunes!
Oh my goodness: I have the most excellent news! A long lingering dream of mine has come true: my work will be carried by The Dunes gallery in Prince Edward Island! I am soooooo excited by this, let me explain…
Forging in Annapolis Royal
To continue my mentoring in blacksmithing, I drove to Annapolis Royal to work with artist blacksmith Brad Hall. This was my first day working with Brad, and it was equally as exciting to work with him, as is has been…
Happy People
Being in the business of bringing joy to people by making things of beauty naturally has most delightful moments. … like when I find something like this in my Inbox: “Hello Dorothée, Just wanted to let you know my husband…
Brighter Moments, and Siblings
Much of designing jewellery is about making connections. So I couldn’t help observing the way my mother’s own hands were making connections with each other: I will want to bring these observations into my studio, somehow. I can’t help but be…
