by flourishandknot | Aug 15, 2017 | Floral Design, Local Interest
When I say “shop local”, what do you think of? Fresh produce from a farmers’ market. Locally-made clothing, accessories, gifts bought in a boutique rather than a big-box store. One-of-a-kind home decor from a flea market or small shop. But there are...
by flourishandknot | Jul 1, 2015 | Local Interest, Travel
Happy Canada Day to my Canadian readers! I’m so pleased to be co-hosting this month’s Great Blog Train, a special monthly link party with a travel theme. This month, the Great Blog Train is stopping in my town: L’Ile Perrot, Quebec! Scroll down to...
by flourishandknot | Dec 18, 2014 | Local Interest
Ladies and gentlemen: Flourish & Knot is in print for the first time! I was thrilled when I received a phone call on Tuesday evening from Stephanie O’Hanley, a local Montreal journalist (and former member of the Siamsa Singers). Stephanie has been following...
by flourishandknot | Aug 24, 2014 | Local Interest, Travel
… Antiquing we will go! Hide all the credit cards, antiquing we will go! Summer’s just about over (for teachers, at least), and I’ve had one of the best ever. One of my favourite parts of this summer has been the time spent poking around in little...