Oma in sewing school

This is a photo of my Oma in Holland during the war. She was sent to sewing school and learned how to stitch clothing for a manufacturer. Throughout her years she has created many things because of these skills such as quilts, clothing for her children and grandchildren and even dabbled with crafts. She was quite an entrepreneur and very much an inspiration for me in terms of making a living from something that you love to do while putting smiles on the faces of those who see your work!!!! Thanks for that Oma!!!

HaPpY biRtHdAy OmA!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Oma!!!!!! Today is the day that my crazy grandmother turns 80!!!!! She's a delightful character full of energy, strength, an amazing sense of humour, incredible stories and of course her dutch traditions. I hope to be able to share many more milestones with her during her lifetime!!!!

Lunenburg Bound

Yesterday I took a wee road trip to Lunenburg, NS. It's a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Town full of brightly coloured houses, amazing art galleries, quirky folk art and delightful restaurants.

One of my favourite places to go to is Magnolia's Cafe. The food is great but it's more about the atmosphere and you're ususally lucky if you find an empty seat. This trip however, I discovered a new place called Salt Shaker Deli. I highly recommend it...definitely worth the trip in. I love their signage!!!!

If you find yourself in Lunenburg, check out Jenny Jib - a fabulous shop full of creative wares/wears......and now (YiPpEe) they are carrying my line of Lucy and Morbid Mona bags!!!!!


On my way out of town I stopped off at 2nd Pennisula....a beautiful and quiet part of the area with a white sand beach where one can sit in solitude and enjoy the vista and the fresh salty air!!! I would love to have a wee studio someday overlooking this vista...and it's close enough to town to peddle my wears/wares while biking in my Oma style bicycle. Ah.....to dream.