New Find: Carleton Place Gallery
On August 24, 2023 the town of Carleton Place had an addition to its business community celebrate its grand opening…the Carleton Place Art Gallery. Three local artists have come together and created not just an art gallery featuring their works but rotating works from artists throughout the region. But wait…not just creations but rather incredible […]
Neighbourhood Highlight: Bridlewood
The fact that I grew up on a horse farm in New Brunswick has nothing to do why I live in Bridlewood, where the streets around me have names like Equestrian, Bridlepath, Stirrup and Spur. Originally part of the Deevy family farm, Bridlewood was agricultural land that the original developers, Cadillac Fairview, chose to give […]
Carole’s Lists: Best Spots to Buy…
I love being a Yellow Pages for people looking for something be it greeting cards, a place to stay in New Brunswick, a good agent in New York, a good caterer or a tour guide in Morocco. I LOVE having people contact me! With small businesses having taken such a hit these past few years […]
Aunt Grace’s Sweet Potato Casserole
For over 30 years old neighbours from Katimavik’s Forbes Ave have gathered together for annual car rallies, Halloween parties and potluck dinners. That was just one of the reasons why we loved bringing our children up in that area. Old neighbours have remained close friends many years after having moved apart from each other. In […]
Carole’s Lists: Favourite Shows to Watch Tonight
Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet! Today, I’m excited to share my current favorite TV shows and movies, carefully curated for those moments when you want to unwind with your significant other or just indulge in some wind down time by yourself. We all need that perfect mix, right? Please…feel free to share […]
Chickpea, Quinoa & Kale Salad
What do a cello and quinoa have in common? Both were what made a Sunday afternoon recently a real treat when my cousin-in-law, Lois, invited me to lunch and then to the National Gallery of Canada to see an amazing performance celebrating the new Jean Paul Riopelle exhibit. Performing a contemporary dance with the choreography […]