I’ve made my first creation with my HuskyStar sewing machine, a Christmas gift that I have longed to use (even stockpiled fabric and patterns since before I received the sewing machine) but have never actually gotten around to using it. That doesn’t matter now because the HuskyStar and I are now well-acquainted!
Entries from June 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Mmmmmm…Calories!
No…really. This dessert shop we visited last night was called Calories (nothing like truth in advertising).
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Another Saturday Adventure!
For the past week, the weather has consisted of a series of freak thunderstorms mixed with bits of sunshine. So in honor of the wonderful weather today, Jen and I set out on an afternoon adventure through town.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Food Adventures in Montréal
Last night, Jon and I ventured out to Plateau (a trendy district in Montréal with lots of shops and restaurants) to eat. We ate at a little Crêperie called Bistro Fruits Folie. I got crêpes with salad, and Jon got a chicken dish. The restaurant got good reviews online (I looked it up after the [...]
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thrifting in Montreal!
Many apologies for the delay in post. I promised Pam a couple days ago that I would start posting everyday, but have vastly failed to keep that promise! I will try harder.
On with the post! Next week, I will take photos on my way to meet Jon for lunch–I’ve been walking to his work to [...]
Monday, June 9, 2008
Travelling!
Work is going great and I’ve been put in charge of creating a pitch for a project we’re trying to win. Picture a TSC (Tractor Supply) but really cool, and located in rural Alberta. I’m getting a ton of creative freedom and chance to explore a lot of ideas. I think I [...]
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Venturing out…
Saturday, Jen and I decided to step away from the remainder of the organizing we have to do and have an adventure. 7 miles of walking later, an adventure was had!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Canada Grand Prix Weekend
It’s been madhouse this weekend in Montreal. It’s the weekend of the Canada Grand Prix, the biggest event of the year in Montreal. The picture above is of Rue Crescent, a street a few blocks from us lined with clubs and upscale restaurants. At Grand Prix time, it turns into THAT. And the race itself [...]
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Jon wins 1st prize!
BONJOUR, MES AMIS!
(Hello, my friends!)
I have wonderful news! Jon won 1st prize (not the Grand Prize, but still wonderful!) at the Bombay Sapphire Glass Competition! Read more about it at the website here. Be sure to enter the country as “United States”, not “Canada”. The contest has notified the press in Columbus about Jonathan’s win, [...]
