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Kids

Eve’s Little Earthlings

Thanks to reader Sue Richards who tipped me off to the cutest little wool toys and pillows I ever did see. Handmade in Guelph by artist Eve Geisler from reused and felted wool sweaters, Eve’s Little Earthlings make the perfect gift for a favourite little cottager or object of whimsy on your cottage couch. Here [...]

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Hot Spot: Chetolah Fresh Air Studio

Before I get to today’s Hot Spot, I wanted to say a quick thanks to Cottage Life’s deputy editor, Martin Zibauer, and to art director Kim Zagar for coming up with this snappy new look for my blog! I think the page not only looks great, but I hope it reads better too, and will [...]

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Solar-powered lamps from Ikea

So, did anyone make it out to Aberfoyle this weekend? If so, please send me a report!
Today I’ve got a decidedly different tip for you. There’s nothing old or antique about Ikea (not yet, at least). As much as some people like to dislike their cheap stuff, they do have some crack designers on their [...]

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An alarm clock to chirp about

I often look at design*sponge for inspiration (it’s on my blog roll, just a wee bit down this page on the right, FYI). Yesterday I saw the cutest thing there, and it’s right up our cottage ally. UK company Lucky Bite has designed an alarm clock that will have you thinking spring even on [...]

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How to make a pennant garland

Here’s one reason why my boyfriend is a killer catch—his charming little collection of old pennants.
Pennants are a fantastic cottage accessory; they add so much history and character. And although I love these ones, I’d love to be able to display them in a less clunky way. Sure those push pins stuck through the drywall [...]

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What to do with old candles

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the best candles to use at your cottage. In response, I received an ingenious idea from reader Jo-Ann:
“I use the leftover wax from those burnt down can­dles to cover pinecones to use as fire starters. I save those “bits,” melt them down in a pot on the stove, and then [...]

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Tricked-out treehouses

When I left the house this morning, I heard birds chirping. Not a common sound to hear in Toronto in January, especially this year when it seems as thought the temperature has only rarely risen above –10 degrees. Was it ever soul polishing to hear that squeaky reminder of spring.
Ah, yes, spring.
It also reminded me [...]

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Charles Pachter: Artist, Author, and Cottager

Last night I attended the launch of artist Charles Pachter’s second children’s book, Canada Counts (Cormorant Books). The followup to his alphabet book M is for Moose (which you’ll recall we featured in our June 2009 moose decor story), this counting book is full of  cottage country imagery such as canoes, loons, and corn on the [...]

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