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Gung Hay Fat Choy

February 10, 2013 //
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A beautiful day in Chinatown for New Year’s celebrations! Here are some pics from around our wonderful neighbourhood in Victoria BC. Welcome to the Year of the Snake.

As well as his attendants, a huge crowd of onlookers follow the lions through the streets of Chinatown, all to the sound of beating drums and firecrackers popping!

As well as his attendants, a huge crowd of onlookers follows the lions through the streets of Chinatown, all to the sound of beating drums and firecrackers popping!

The lion takes the offering at The Milkman's Daughter on Government Street.

The lion takes the offering at The Milkman’s Daughter on Government Street.

500 block Fisgard Street, the heart of Chinatown.

500 block Fisgard Street, the heart of Chinatown.

This dragon adorns the corner of Government Street and Pandora Avenue.

This dragon adorns the corner of Government Street and Pandora Avenue.

Doorway in Fan Tan Alley.

Doorway in Fan Tan Alley.

The classic shot with Don Mee Restaurant, a Victoria landmark for more than 80 years.

The classic shot with Don Mee Restaurant, a Victoria landmark for more than 80 years.

The Holiday decorations came down last week and up went new lanterns, some of them yellow.

The Holiday decorations came down last week and up went new lanterns, some of them yellow.

New this year, a banner across Government Street announces Canada's oldest Chinatown.

New this year, a banner across Government Street announces Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

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Beautiful Art

February 8, 2013 //
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Two new pieces of art have come into our lives, each created by dear, wonderful friends.

Deer Mask by Annie Nazarian.

Deer Mask by Annie Nazarian.

Feather by George Yearsley who carves out of the Carving Shed at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino BC.

Feather by George Yearsley who carves out of the Carving Shed at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino BC.

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Miscellaneous Victoria fun things

February 8, 2013 //
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Some sights from Victoria mid winter.

Some early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

Some early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

GJ's Teds displayed on the piano.

GJ’s Teds displayed on the piano.

Last year's summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

Last year’s summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

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Work in Progress

January 30, 2013 //
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I love to watch GJ work. How he translates what he imagines into an exquisite object or painting is astounding and never fails to delight me. Here’s a pic of a work in progress.

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Summit Park and Smith’s Hill Reservoir

January 24, 2013 //
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We took a lovely walk the other day to a part of the city we rarely visit, even tho it was only about 40 minutes by foot. In the Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood of Victoria is a wonderful Garry Oak grove called Summit Park. Next to it is the old Smith’s Hill Reservoir, shortly used in the early 1900s and fallen into disrepair. I find the rough and ragged beauty of the place astounding, and there are some beautiful views of the city to be had. Many years ago when I lived nearby, I remember how magnificent it was in the early spring when the crocus were in bloom: a tranquil sea of purples and white.

This north west view caught a glimpse of blue sky.

This north west view caught a glimpse of blue sky in the dark grey day.

A vast variety of greens.

A vast variety of greens.

South west view toward the Sooke Hills.

South west view toward the Sooke Hills.

If you can ignore the chain-link fence and barbed wire, you can find magical beauty here.

If you can ignore the chain-link fence and barbed wire, you can find magical beauty here.

Lots of birds take advantage of the old reservoir. In the summer, it's a great place to watch swallows.

Lots of birds take advantage of the old reservoir. In the summer, it’s a great place to watch swallows.

One of the largest Garry Oak meadows in the city.

One of the largest Garry Oak meadows in the city.

The lovely snowdrop, always our first sign of spring's approach.

The lovely snowdrop, always our first sign of spring’s approach.

Was touched by this memorial bench and the wild offering in memory.

I was touched by this memorial bench and the wild offering in memory.

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New items in the Etsy Shop

January 22, 2013 //
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I’ve been on a bit of a roll lately making things for the shop. Here are some pics of the latest: Stationery Sets for the love of correspondence!

Fox Love Stationery Set

Fox Love Stationery Set

Cat Love Stationery Set

Cat Love Stationery Set

Bunny Love Stationery Set

Bunny Love Stationery Set

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Open Studio

January 19, 2013 //
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We’ve decided to open the studio to visitors one Saturday per month for the next few months. If you live in Victoria, or will be visiting, please drop by!

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New small drawings by GJ which he made into brooches

January 19, 2013 //
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I’m always happy when GJ makes me something for our Etsy Shop. I always feel the shop is too heavy with my creations!

Lovely little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.

Lovely little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.

Second little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.

Second little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.

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New necklaces

January 19, 2013 //
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Here are two necklaces I just finished. They are in our Etsy Shop.

A long piece featuring dark-coloured larger wooden beads with accents of red and aqua.

A long piece featuring dark-coloured larger wooden beads with accents of red and aqua.

A long piece featuring light-coloured wooden beads with accents of red and aqua.

A long piece featuring light-coloured wooden beads with accents of red and aqua.

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Winter Colour

January 17, 2013 //
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Was delighted by this scene at Beacon Hill Park; so many colours for a mid-January day!

Was delighted by this scene at Beacon Hill Park; so many colours for a mid-January day!

From a distance, I thought this tree was experiencing an early bloom. Upon closer inspection, I find it covered with berries in shades of pink and white.

From a distance, I thought this tree was experiencing an early bloom. Upon closer inspection, I find it covered with berries in shades of pink and white.

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