Blog Articles About Holidays

Why I Don’t Have a Christmas Tree

When I first moved out on my own, I had a Christmas tree. A live one in a pot. I thoroughly enjoyed decorating it with my own ornaments, and turning on the lights in the evening. After Christmas, it got planted in my sister’s garden, where it lived happily for several years before giving up…

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Wishing You a Happy Canada Day!

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Christmas, Tinksmas, and a Dog

Well, hi there! Remember me? I’ve woefully neglected the blog for the better part of two weeks while immersed in making Something Special, which I can’t talk about quite yet. Stay tuned! In between the “making Something Special,” Christmas happened and it was a wonderful break from working. The weather cooperated, which after last winter…

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Glædelig Jul!

Wishing you and yours a very glædelig jul!   

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2015 Calendars, Holiday Cards and More!

Calendars? As in more than one? I may have gotten a little carried away. I spent some time putting together the photos for my 2015 The Seated View Calendar and was really happy with it. Go ahead. Take a look, it’s purdy. If you’re interested in purchasing any of my new products, as well some…

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Happy Canada Day!

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A Very Tink Christmas

We were very lucky that our area wasn’t affected by the icestorm for more than a day or two and didn’t lose power, so we got to have Christmas right on schedule. Which naturally is Christmas Eve. As usual, we all promised to not go haywire on the presents. As usual, we did We ate…

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Glaedelig Jul, 2013

Ready or not, hear it is! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday. Eat good food, hug your loved ones and sing carols as loud as you can! Merry Christmas!

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Santa and His Peeps

Last Sunday was the annual invasion of Santa hats, red noses, reindeers and marching bands. In other words: The Santa Claus Parade! And, as usual, I was in attendance. This year, I dragged my sister along. Before we get to the festivities, I wanted to follow up on an issue mentioned in last year’s post….

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2014 Calendar, Holiday Cards & Gifts

We were officially reached the time when a nice, sunny day means that it’s cold outside, I am wearing socks (and not presenting it) and the Santa Claus Parade is this weekend. It’s inevitable. The holidays are just around the corner. Which naturally means that it’s time for the annual The Seated View Calendar! This…

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Faces of Canada Day

Last Monday, I went to the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association’s Canada Day party. The cloudy weather actually made it more enjoyable because it wasn’t too hot. A great time was had by all. , including me, and not have a lot to do with The festivities started off with a rousing rendition of Oh, Canada…

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Happy Canada Day!

And the best ever version of our national anthem. Perhaps not the most emotionally stirring, but so wonderfully Canadian

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