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12 E. 7th, the first place I lived in Vancouver. It was a lot sketchier when I lived there. It was...

12 E. 7th, the first place I lived in Vancouver. It was a lot sketchier when I lived there. It was also about a metre shorter then. The basement room had a 6' ceiling when I lived there. via Instagram

Cute on multiple levels


The first blossoms this year on my potted cherry tree

The first blossoms this year on my potted cherry tree via Instagram

Your long weekend inspiration.


The difference between a "gold" frame and actual gold. I did a little better this time at keeping...

The difference between a "gold" frame and actual gold. I did a little better this time at keeping the leaf from ripping on tight convex corners. However, I did totally miss a spot with the glue. via Instagram

This is a little closer to what I had in mind. The frame is not actually gilded yet. Maybe that...

This is a little closer to what I had in mind. The frame is not actually gilded yet. Maybe that will be tomorrow's project. via Instagram

Continuing to experiment with the cheapest materials. Today's exercise: gilding a craptastic $5...

Continuing to experiment with the cheapest materials. Today's exercise: gilding a craptastic $5 plastic frame from London Drugs. Thus going to Kerrisdale yesterday. I was a little better at getting into the tight corners, but I still need a lot more practice. via Instagram

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