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Be a Refined {Young Lady} Woman in an Unrefined World

“One of the marks of a feminine woman is refinement, which implies good social breeding. This means to be tactful, courteous, diplomatic, considerate, sensitive to the feelings of others, and the picture of propriety, good taste and graciousness. A refined person is careful not to offend anyone, is never rude, impolite, inconsiderate, crude, coarse or […]

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We’re Back – and Some Lovely News

Happy {Canadian} Thanksgiving!   Well, it has now been two weeks since Hurricane Fiona hit our little island – and I would say we are nearly back to normal, at least in our household. It was a very frightening event and certainly something I would not want to experience again! We did have to hide […]

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Life is Beautiful

“Your dream house, close to nature, close to the seasons, doesn’t have to expensive or big or costly to run. Either look for the house of your dreams or turn wherever you are into a romantic setting. Don’t put up with living in gloomy places. Anywhere can be beautiful. It simply needs a little thought […]

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Home: A Sanctuary

“It’s amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them.” ~ Louisa May Alcott     “Looks like we’ll be without a truck for a while,” my husband said, as he hung the phone after a long and frustrating conversation with several vehicle parts supplier. Earlier this week, our […]

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Spring on the Homestead

The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies. Laura Ingalls Wilder “They’re back …. the frogs are back!” I heard the children call through the kitchen window. With the dishes finally finished and the […]

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