We had a fantastic weekend in Squamish, staying with some very old friends, Dougal Graham (a local artist and jeweller) and his wife Camille (also very talented at making beautiful things.) I am insanely jealous of their life up there, we try and visit as often as possible. This weekend was fantastic for my husband, as he got to see things that are very Canadian, including seals, Canadian geese, salmon, and tons of bald eagles, including one that flew about three metres above us.
We also had a very productive weekend…
This is the box I received on arrival, a belated birthday present.
I was ecstatic to find this lovely ring on the inside.
ring + skulls + flowers = perfect (and these are hand engraved flowers made from antler.)
Our first project was making lip balms. There is nothing more comforting and delicious than the smell of beeswax.
The packaging needs work, but here is the finished product. Lemon, Rose, Cinnamon, and Tangerine beeswax lip balms.
I stumbled upon this copy of the Georgia Straights, with my friend Jason's work on the cover (www.jasonmatlo.com)
and on the inside was a photo of this sequined dress. Jason gave me one of these recently, and it is definitely my most "fun" party dress. I was going to swear off sequins after experiencing the sequin overload at Metrotown, but seeing this photo has changed my mind, I'll be wearing this dress to one of my Christmas parties.
Homemade lemonade, staying cool next to the window because the fridge was too full.
The dining room table, where we spent a bit too much time this weekend.
More beeswax, this time for candles. We are so precious with the beeswax, I feel so sorry for all the bees, they are disappearing!
Candle making supplies
Finished candles before the wicks were trimmed. The scents were Lemongrass, Cedarwood, and Cinnamon & Clove.
Our bedroom for the weekend. I hope my friends don't mind me posting pictures of their house...I can't resist, it is so amazing to be in a house surrounded by Dougal's beautiful paintings.
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