Monthly Archives: March 2015

Handmade in Canada – celebrating makers

Posted on March 29, 2015 by D

Since there is a Facebook page linking through to my Island Home blog at the moment, I am going to seize the opportunity for some shameless self promotion. A special thanks to Alex C. for driving all the traffic to … Continue reading →

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New Plants for the Front Garden

Posted on March 26, 2015 by D

Work on the yard and garden has been a very slow process. The first summer we had the house we just sat back and watched what grew. In the fall I planted some bulbs and called it good. The second … Continue reading →

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Bridges Road in Black and White

Posted on March 23, 2015 by D

This grey and drizzly day at Bridges Road was one of rain, and wind, and cold. Sometimes poor weather makes for nice images. This image was also a starting point for an ink painting/drawing. If you are interested, the art … Continue reading →

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Driftwood in Black and White

Posted on March 21, 2015 by D

Photography by Debra Hunter http://www.debra-hunter.com . . . . . . . . Ads on this site belong to WordPress.

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Green Flowers

Posted on March 17, 2015 by D

Well I just about posted a “green” post up before the end of St. Patrick’s Day. I was hoping to have these bright and breezy green colored flowers up first thing this morning and then THIS happened. Anyways a 58 … Continue reading →

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House on the Beach – Pender Island, BC, Canada

Posted on March 16, 2015 by D

  Photography by Debra Hunter http://www.debra-hunter.com . . . . . . . . Ads on this site belong to “WordPress”.

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Waterside Fun

Posted on March 14, 2015 by D

I thought for a change I’d share some images of island life. Fun by the water is “the” reason to spend time in the Gulf Islands. The following images are from one of our “locals”, Peter Cove South (Pender Island, … Continue reading →

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The Eagles Have Landed -Gowlland Point, Pender Island

Posted on March 12, 2015 by D

Bald Eagles at Gowlland Point, South Pender Island, British Columbia, Canada   Photography by Debra Hunter http://www.debra-hunter.com . . . . . . Ads appearing on this site are property of “WordPress”.

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Roe Islet Watercolor Painting

Posted on March 9, 2015 by D

Here is a little watercolor of Roe Islet that I painted recently. Roe Islet is a great spot for both photography and inspiration.

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Gowlland Point Views – South Pender Island, BC, Canada

Posted on March 6, 2015 by D

It has been ages since we have gone down to the beach at Gowlland Point. The last time, in fact, was August. It seems we usually go to Craddock or Drummond as they are rarely busy, or we go to … Continue reading →

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