A fashion trend I've really taken notice of this winter has been the faux fur vest. They have been everywhere and look so incredibly cozy. During winter we tend to wear layers and this is the perfect piece to layer over a thin long sleeved hoody or shirt. Add a scarf...
During 2014 I posted a series of blog posts called "12 Things I Learned in the Forest." These stories were so fun to write and really gave me a chance to reflect on my time growing up in a forest. Each story featured a lesson that helped me grow into the person I am...
Wishing you all a very magical and happy Valentine's Day! My hunny buns surprised me with a fox stuffy, pancake breakfast and chocolate this morning! Woo hoo! How did you celebrate? It's so sunny outside today but incredibly cold. -42C with the windchill is not fun...
This Christmas I received the most creative, personal and inspiring gift ever! This is something that needs to be shared as only a few people I know truly understood the power of this gift. Sure, it is a box full of bits of the forest which most would think of as...
Oh my dear! It's 2015 and I'm ready for another great year of adventures! I'm feeling more creative than ever and I've made lots of goals for this new year. I love making a list and trying my best to follow it throughout the year. Film videos of forest adventures I go...
Last weekend I took a lovely trip to Fargo with my Mom to go shopping. Our first stop was Stabo Scandinavian Imports to get our fill of all things Swedish. I couldn't help but notice all of the Tomte decorations and gifts for sale and it made me want to learn more...
When I go shopping or select an outfit from my wardrobe I always have a particular style and theme that I'm going for. My fashion choices are always inspired by the forest. The colours, textures and accessories all have qualities that resemble something natural. I've...
To complete my series on lessons I learned from the forest I compiled all of them in order with links to each page. These are all written about personal experiences and fond memories of spending time with my family through the seasons among the trees and nature. I...
It's Fairy Day! I've been dancing a lot lately and have been away from the forest. I can't wait to get back to nature this Canada Day long weekend and hopefully become inspired again by the trees and beauty of the wilderness! Here's a lovely photo from the Minnesota...
When I first began my fairy garden in 2006 I knew right away that I would plant foxgloves in it. The purple and speckled bell shaped flower oozed magic to me. Without having done any research on types of flowers that attract fairies I believed that the foxglove had...