March 2013 – BESA GM

Kitchen With An Old World Feel

Living close by the Stanley park and English Bay In Vancouver BC is a blessing as I get to enjoy beautiful oceanside surroundings while taking my long walks along the Seawall and late afternoon strolls in the Stanley park My husband is a not a real fan of walking so we do not get toContinue reading “Kitchen With An Old World Feel”

Flowering Leeks from My Veggie Garden

I always wanted to have a vegetable garden of my own. I dream of having one where I could go and pick my home grown fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, fresh herbs…… Two years ago I was working overseas and had a chance to grow a small veggie garden for one season in a propertyContinue reading “Flowering Leeks from My Veggie Garden”

Old Lamp Makeover

Everyone loves the SPA experience. However, there are so many things in our lives that get into our way preventing us from going to the spa; time and money being the first on the list. Let’s face it, the less costliest spa treatments, such us manicure or pedicure, start at $ 50 for a 60Continue reading “Old Lamp Makeover”

Curtain Panel Makeover

I was thinking for a while about giving a refreshed look to a curtain that covers a north facing window in my living room. This window does not present any privacy issue, so initially when I made this panel I opted for a sheer fabric, and instead of attaching the panel to a rolling mechanism,Continue reading “Curtain Panel Makeover”