Fermented Gnome

In 2009 Cedric came along on a canoeing & camping trip. On the way back a pit stop was made in Tofino, with wine and hot surfer chicks.

Them Bones

I have a little obsession. In fact, it is stored neatly in rough totes in several friends' basements. At first it might appear a bit strange but my fascination with bones has nothing to do with the dark and sinister. I am just completely enamored with their structure, the texture and their perfect shape. From skulls to vertebrae, I have been collecting them for the last ten years.
Fellow Islanders call me to inform me about an otter or deer carcass that they've come across on their walks and armed with tools, bags and buckets I will be elbow-deep in seal blubber to extract a fan-shaped shoulder blade.
I know, it seems gross but is not as bad as it sounds.
Treating the bones and ensuring that they remain intact is an entire process that I enjoy and the end result is satisfying. I love bare bones; at times they become a blank canvas that allow for a new form to take a hold: Mixed media replaces what was once covered by flesh.

Green Thumbing It

For years I have carried this sign from place to place and thunked it down in every garden that I've grown. To this day I have no notion of where it came from or its original purpose but I do know that it has enhanced the 'Bon Vista' of my vegetable patches and flower jungles.
I adore travelling, exploring foreign places and meeting new folks but honestly, nothing beats walking into the garden and harvesting homegrown veggies & fresh fruits. Yum.

Glass Art

Tammy Hudgeon is an artist who lights up the world - literally.
Her fused glass art scatters brightly-colored reflections into people's lives and the artist herself seems to possess a inner light as well which she infuses with spontaneity and joy into everyday life, her work and community. Tammy Hudgeon's love for art is contagious and every piece of her work that I own is cherished deeply. Her stomping grounds and studio are located on Gabriola Island BC but Hudgeon is world-renowned for her high quality art, which also includes mixed media. Find out more by visiting her website and blog

Cob Oven Pizza

I made my annual pilgrimage over to Mudge Island (5 minutes by motorboat) and for the past couple of times I have crossed the waters of False Narrows clutching bags full of pizza ingredients.
You see, my good friend built a cob oven. On a trailer. (Have pizza oven, will travel)

A gathering of lovely folks ate delicious pizza and partied with our beloved Mudgekin friends. How fortunate we are with where we live. Island life at its finest.