The Palette Project #11: Autumn Colours
This is another edition of the palette project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. We would be remiss if we didn't take a look at a gorgeous autumn landscape this weekend...
Some Last-minute-no-problem Thanksgiving Touches
It’s only a few days away to Thanksgiving and we bet your fridge is filling with the makings of a hearty feast. It’s usually during this crunch time that a few last-minute things pop into our head and begin to stress us out… not enough plates?! What about an extra vegetable course?! I forgot Aunt Sara is gluten-free…! My table looks pretty blah…Deep breaths. Well, we may not be able to help you with all your decisions (but if you’re...
The Palette Project #10: The Point Blanket
This is another edition of the palette project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. This week we're changing gears slightly and looking at an object that is synonymous with Canadiana rather than a landscape. The Hudson's Bay point blanket has been in production since 1780-- it's signature colour scheme of red, green, yellow, and indigo is used to this day. The 'points' (black lines) on the wool blankets refer to the size of the...
The Palette Project #9: Maple Candy
This is another edition of the palette project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. Soft Maple Candy ( or tire d'érable in French) is a classic Canadian treat popular in the wintertime. Boiled maple sap is slowly poured over snow and, when slightly hardened, gathered with a popsicle stick to form a sweet, sappy, and very Canadian dessert. Usually prepared over a pack of fresh snow, to accommodate tourists there are street vendors with very...
The Palette Project #8: Halifax Waterfront
This is another edition of the palette project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. Canada has the longest coastline in the world, so it's no surprise that many of our inspiring locations are located near the water (how could we ever get tired of all those colours of blue?). The Harbourwalk in Halifax, Nova Scotia is one of these spots. It's a wonderful crossroads where cruise ships meet the oldest farmer's market in North...
The Palette Project #7: Forest Trail
This is another edition of the palette project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. The Sea-to-Sky highway, just outside Vancouver, connects the downtown core of the city with a mountainous playground. Ski hills, hiking trials, and campgrounds are scattered along one of the most scenic roadways in the country. Escaping the buzz of city life, especially on a summer day, will often look like our inspiration photo. This particular spot is on the Sea-to-Sky...
The Palette Project #6: Notre-Dame – Montreal, QC
This is another edition of the palette project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. Old Montreal is packed with history and at the center of it all is the Notre-Dame. The interior of the church as we see it today was decorated from 1870 through 1900; the gilded decorations are incredible to look at and are made entirely of sculpted wood. The rich blues and golds that are featured in the space were inspired...
The Palette Project #5: Confederation Bridge
This is another edition of the palette project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. Canada is huge-- there's no avoiding that. Connecting place to place can sometimes be a challenge. PEI, nestled off the mainland of Canada in the Maritimes, used to only be accessible by ferry until 1997. The Confederation Bridge replaced the ferries and covers the entire 12.9km span of the Northumberland Strait that flows between PEI and New Brunswick. Crossing the...
The Palette Project #4: Parliament Hill
This is another edition of our Palette Project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. This week we're headed to the Nation's capital! Ottawa, ON is an interesting collection of government buildings, embassies, incredible art galleries, a lively public market, and a mix of architectural styles (just to name a few things...
The Palette Project #3: Alexander Keith’s
This is another edition of our Palette Project-- we're exploring inspiring places in Canada and the colours that make them beautiful. Beer has long been a part of the Canadian identity, going back to the first European settlers. Nestled near the waterfront in Halifax, NS is the original location of Alexander Keith's that was originally built in 1820. Over time this handsome brick building has been transformed into a flagship store and historic pub (don't worry it still brews some great...