Jan 9, 2011
Boats in our coastal waters are an obvious sight to expect to see and yet they so often still delight us and we have run to grab the camera to capture them before they pass by. Even when we are away from our own properties they intrigue us and we have the camera out...
Jan 7, 2011
The unique houses that can be found on Hornby Island fascinate us, they are often as original in their design as can be imagined. The house and garden tours there are about as inspirational as it gets, with the imaginative use of materials, the necessary...
Dec 19, 2010
A dinner group that we belong to, that is held between homes of friends in Qualicum Beach, on Denman and Hornby Island’s, had it’s Christmas dinner Friday night. The home we were at was so cozy with a blazing fire in the grate, the Christmas tree was...
Nov 29, 2010
While taking our drive around a snowy, brown & green Hornby Island a couple of weeks ago, we were so pleased to come upon a huge shot of colour. It was along the side of the road at the top of a hill, on a stretch of road where you wouldn’t expect to see...
Nov 22, 2010
Winter has hit us suddenly and hard this weekend, and as I write this the snow is falling heavily again, blowing sideways creating the beginnings of drifts. The temperature is below freezing and expected to get colder tonight and for several days. We have gone from...
Nov 8, 2010
The Carbrea Vineyard & Winery on Hornby Island is owned and operated by Stephen & Suzie Bishop – it has been truly wonderful to get to know this gracious, fun, generous and hard working couple and their two girls, Breanna & Carlyn. You can see how...
