Born in Vancouver, B.C. the city of endless activities, from the beaches and parks, to the mountains and cold lakes, this city has great art galleries, antique shops back alleys of artist delight. Into my 50's now I quite like the slower pace of the outskirts of urban. We live meagerly in a small bungalow packed with cheery artwork, glass jars of buttons and beads, stained glass from another time. Curios little trinkets and magazines are abundant for references to ideas when I feel stalemated. Here with my gardening, two hens, dog, cat and, husband, we strive for beauty in...more