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Elinor Florence (Company name) Elinor Florence

These ten wonderful wartime women, four of them still living, volunteered to serve their countries in World War Two. Please read their stories and remember our veterans, today and always.

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People often ask whether the woman on the book cover of Bird’s Eye View is a real person, so here’s a peek into the lengthy design process for all three of my book covers.

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Dear Friends: We built a treehouse! Now our little grandchildren have a place to hang out when they come to visit.

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This vintage camper renovation took place after our daughter Melinda decided to turn the old 1989 Starcraft into a palace on wheels!

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Dear Friends: Welcome to my home office overlooking Lake Windermere, where I AM WRITING A NEW BOOK! I'll be spending most of my time here until the book is finished, so I'd like to share some photos with you.

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Dear Friends: My mother happily went to meet her Maker in November 2017 with heartfelt gratitude to MAiD legislation, short for Medical Assistance in Dying. Here’s how it worked for her, and for me.

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Dear Friends: When I wanted to salvage a wrecked log cabin and bring it home, my husband thought I was off my rocker! Now it's a charming addition to our acreage, and a perfect home for my favourite Canadiana collectables.

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Dear Friends: Comfort reading is far more enjoyable than scanning the headlines these days. I hope that sharing some of my favourite books in all genres will help your retreat from reality.

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I have tried everything in my power over the decades to force my straight locks into curly hair. Unfortunately, I was born with hair so straight it bends backwards.

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Dear Friends: Many of you will remember growing up in a house with vintage wallpaper. At one time patterned wallpaper was the latest word in farmhouse chic! Take a look at these photos for a trip down memory lane.

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