by flourishandknot | Aug 13, 2014 | DIY & Crafts, Home Decor, Home Improvement
It’s been radio silence at F&K for a couple of days now. Sorry about that. I’ve been busy doing this: And this: Sorry for the poor-quality photos but the light source is covered by a plastic sheet. As you can see, there is still LOTS to do. Like the...
by flourishandknot | Jul 30, 2014 | Home Decor
Or as I like to think of it, Choose-Your-Own-Adventure, F & K style! … Sit tight, folks. I promise I’ll explain. With the Siamsa Singers, I had the pleasure of visiting the Lester-Garland House in Trinity, Newfoundland. The LGH is owned and operated by...
by flourishandknot | Jul 24, 2014 | DIY & Crafts, Home Decor
Every side table needs a beautiful lamp on it, right? But lamps can cost well into the hundreds of dollars, so a classy DIY option is always a great way to go! Here’s how I made over a dull, seen-better-days wooden lamp with just some spray paint and a new...
by flourishandknot | Jul 16, 2014 | Home Decor, Travel
I just arrived home from Newfoundland on Saturday, and my head (and camera!) is filled with Atlantic beauty. With my choir, the Siamsa Singers, I visited St John’s, Trinity, Elliston, and Eastport. It was a trip filled with gorgeous scenery, fantastic weather,...
by flourishandknot | Jul 2, 2014 | Food & Recipes, Home Decor
Or rather, une canadienne et un mexicain after last night’s delicious Canada Day dinner. (For those who aren’t up on their French-Canadian folk music – and you really should be! – Un canadien errant [A wandering Canadian] is one of the most...
by flourishandknot | Jun 28, 2014 | Home Decor, Home Improvement
So now that my summer project list looks like this: – Finish deck makeover – Buy wine – Drink wine on made-over deck I’m thinking that it’s time to turn my attention to our living room. I’ll give you a moment to take in the full...