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Running with Style - Dining on Trend
Running with a good idea takes on a whole new meaning when you run with style - particularly when it comes to your dining table. However...
Carswell King
Jan 6, 20222 min read
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Burns Night is January 25, 2022!
In addition to the excitement of the holiday season, this is also the time of year people look forward to celebrating the great Scottish...
Carswell King
Nov 14, 20211 min read
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The Handsome Steller's Jay
These beautiful bluebirds are a relatively common sight in my backyard but it's aways a thrill to see one. Unlike the tropics, most of...
Carswell King
Oct 31, 20211 min read
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Is it too soon to say MISTLETOE?
I don't know why we only say the word at a "certain time of the year". Mistletoe is a symbol of love and romance – it's also believed...
Carswell King
Sep 11, 20211 min read
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Our Moms Were the Groovy Girls of Their Day
My Mother's Dress is a series of six illustrations that had been percolating in my mind for a few years and they took almost as long to...
Carswell King
May 3, 20212 min read
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High Tee Vancouver Island Artwares
Note: Art of Where no longer offers online sales. Please join me in my new space to see the collection below on t-shirts and additional...
Carswell King
Apr 2, 20212 min read
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Table decorating - the no rules way
There was designer who did the display tables in the housewares department at the Bay. He was a rock star of tablescaping. His displays...
Carswell King
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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Fascinators
– Feathers, Flowers and Fantasy Feathers, flowers and fantasy are the elements of a fascinating headpiece. Add a pretty face and the...
Carswell King
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Cocktail Hour-homestyle
All decked out in mid century mod A comfy sling chair, why not a couple of cushions too, a trendy acrylic tray to hold delicious appies...
Carswell King
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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Mom's the Word
Words are just words - until it comes to describing your Mom - and that's when words take on a whole new meaning. There are sporty moms,...
Carswell King
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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Drawing - with a Mouse
Tea with Whistler... Like so many others right now, I'm spending most of my time at home, but on the upside it's given me the opportunity...
Carswell King
Apr 6, 20202 min read
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A Notion of Motion
Spending a lot more time at home these days has given me opportunity to rediscover some old art files. When I came upon these pieces I...
Carswell King
Mar 27, 20201 min read
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A classy women transcends time
In 1800, French socialite Madame Recamier stretched out on her chaise lounge and glanced over her shoulder assuredly while the...
Carswell King
Jan 21, 20201 min read
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A Slow Pace with Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Chillin' For me, Chantilly lace always evokes images of haute couture and elegance. The technique for this lace-making...
Carswell King
Jun 10, 20191 min read
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Sail Away
Jib setters are the new trend setters
Carswell King
May 20, 20191 min read
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The Henderson Boomerang Chair
The Hendersons are retiring. Without fanfare, a multitude of durable little mid-century chairs are slowly vacating offices across Canada...
Carswell King
Mar 11, 20192 min read
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Florals? Go big and Go Home.
Big floral designs for the home
Carswell King
Feb 18, 20191 min read
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Spring 2019 - time to get sewing
Kick start your spring/summer wardrobe
Carswell King
Feb 4, 20192 min read
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It's Burns Night 2019!
Time for Tartan It's seems Christmas is a time when we pull out the plaid. There are tartan toys and tablecloths and every manner of...
Carswell King
Dec 10, 20182 min read
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It's a mod mod mod world!
Do we ever get tired of mid century design? Nah!
Carswell King
Nov 5, 20181 min read
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