Fast forward to 1992 and we found ourselves in Victoria, BC…gardening mania took over and transforming our little 1/4 acre city lot kept me busy – and broke for many years.  It satisfied my creative urges until we sold in 2010-and started planning and building our new “retirement” home in the gorgeous Creston Valley.

The Valley is where my great grandparents were among the original settlers to the area.  I spent many of my early years here-especially in my teens when I cooked for the summer hay crews on my Uncle’s huge farm.  Being related to most of the area residents and loving the life style, made it an easy choice for our permanent, final roots. 

A large workshop was on the top of our “must have” list, and we even have a view!  It overlooks the valley, and is bordered by the Selkirk Mountains to the west, and the Purcell Range to the east.  Heaven….

When I say “we”….I mean my husband Dan and I.  He’s a very gifted woodcraft person-and looses sleep when I ask him to build something for me to “antique/distress…”.   He’s sharing the shop with me right now-will see what his sense of humour is like when I move in full time….