Doing some Homework

So what's a girl to do when her hubby is away for a week on business? . . . go shopping for shops! I guess we'll find out if he reads my blog or not, LOL. Are you out there Steve????

Anyways . . . today I stopped by 68 Mill Street in Almonte to take a peek. It is the store with the cream front and bay window about half way up this block (to the left of the red one).

A closer view up the Street . . .

A lovely old post office with a clock tower is across the street . . . quite charming.

Here's the front door . . . . I am told the new owner gets to choose any colour(s) they want for repainting the front.

The Bay window would certainly make a nice store front . . . and the neighbour to the right is nicely done. Bright and cheery.

Here is a view from the inside looking out. Needless to say fresh paint, new flooring and shelving would be required. I spent the day wondering around main street chatting with other store keepers. They were very friendly and encouraging ~ Thank you! I do know some of them already . . . as I have been a shopper in this town for a while.

There is new development in the works too. Just down the street they are re-doing one of the larger store fronts. Looks like it will be quite impressive. The town also has funding from the goverment to develop a walking path/picnic area beside the Mississippi River, from one end of Mill Street to the other.

A fun day full of inquiries . . . and perhaps more questions than answers : )

Almonte, Ontario

There is a cute little town near by called Almonte. It has a sweet little shop for rent that I just may check out this week. It is located on Mill street and is already surrounded by Vintage, Antique and Gift stores. A very pretty little town.

I keep looking at this lovely, but empty, litte store. So . . . I put a call in to the agent. I have often thought about having my own shop and just may look into that a bit more this week. It's only 20 minutes from my home . . . so quite workable. Stay tuned . . .

Poof I'm there !

Photoshop is a wonderful thing : ) My hubby put me in the driver's seat of the sporty Mini Cooper I found on eBay. More my style than a muscle car. Still liken' the red though!

Thank you for the dozen red roses Mom ~ They are gorgeous!!!

Enjoy the long Labour Day Weekend Canada !

Flying Time and Vintage Mustangs

I must be thinking mid-life or something! My 44th B-day is today. That sounds very mid life to me. Not so thrilled about that. My "little girl" just started High School this week and my baby turns 13 in two weeks. Where did the time go? I think people buy fast cars to try and race against time. I guess this is more of a boy/muscle car . . . but I like the candy apple red : )

I guess I'll go get a hair cut and buy a candy apple instead. That's more within my budget, LOL.

Old Montreal

We went to Old Montreal for a few days. What a beautiful city! Cobblestone streets, cafes and Artisans. Life size Art to amuse you. I just love these ladies . . . quite the story!

Here is a close-up picture of their faces.

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Update: The ladies in Bronze is called "Les Chuchoteuses"

(The Gossipers)

By: Rose-Aimee Belange

It can be found across from the Gallery St-Dizier

at 24 St-Paul West (corner of St-Dizier),

one block west of St. Laurent Street.

Montreal is only an hour and a half from Ottawa. We hadn't been there in ages, so we decided to go for the weekend.

We didn't buy any Art though . . . too many choices maybe. There was certainly lots to look at but I wasn't sure which one to pick. My husband loves to paint . . . so he says he will try and paint one of our photos : )

Very pretty at night too !





The kids go back to school on September 1st. The summer has flown by. One more big event before school starts . . . The Jonas Brothers concert on August 31st. I'll get my teenie bopper hats ready, LOL. Then its back to work, honest.

New Kid in Town

This fluffy guy came for a visit. His name is Harry Potter. Harry/Hairy it all works, LOL. Isn't he gorgeous! A pure white Samoyed. He enjoyed the pool area but wasn't too keen on getting wet.

A self proclaimed Life Guard too.

He made sure everyone played nicely with no excessive splashing.

Harry really was not very interested in getting that pretty coat wet.

He just came from the Spa don't you know : )

And what did Cider think of our well groomed handsome guest?
I think her look says it all !!!!

Not going to pose for a picture today Mom.
She was back to herself once Harry went home.

Found the sun : ) in Picton, Ontario

If the sunshine won't come to us . . . . we will go to the sun : ). My dad lives in Picton (Prince Edward County), Ontario. It has proven itself in the last 15 years as an ideal location for vineyards. They are all doing very well. We visited several wineries and cheese factories. The two go together I guess! Certainly enjoyed the nice weather and pretty outdoor cafes.

Check out that blue sky . . . so nice to see (Ottawa got 11 inches of rain this July ~ hoping for a sunnier August)

This is the entrance to The Grange of Prince Edward. Such a pretty location . . . full of antiques too!

This is my son hiding behind the elaborate mask, LOL.


Many pretty lake views.

The grapes seem to be doing well this season.

Check out this mesh . . . no birds or bugs for these berry bushes.

We had a great few days in Picton. The kids enjoyed the ice cream, chocolate and fudge that we found along the way. They have the tourist thing all figured out !