Tea with Xaver Varnus

Born in 1964, Hungarian- Canadian Xaver Varnus  studied in Budapest, where his first piano teacher was Emma Németh, one of the last pupils of Claude Debussy.   He was also a student of Melinda Kistétényi.  He left Hungary in 1981 to go to Paris to study with Pierre Cochereau organist of the great Notre-Dame Cathedral. Today, …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.    Vegetable Gardening as Therapy With the countdown on to Wile’s Lake Farm Market opening day…March 30th…and Elspeth …

Faye’s Wildflowers- Lunenburg’s Little Plant Shop

It’s no secret, that the houseplant trend is alive and well and a new shop in Lunenburg is dedicated to just that. Faye’s Wildflowers in Lunenburg is here to help you bring nature inside, add a little green to your life, and make spaces beautiful through the use of plants. With three small boys and …

What’s Happening on the South Shore this Weekend (Feb 12-14, 2021)

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend here on the South Shore, as well as the Heritage Day Long Weekend. Do you have plans made? There is lots to do whether you are celebrating with your sweetie, or learning about Edward Francis Arab with your family. Let’s have a look at what’s happening on the South Shore this …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.  New work-from-home campaign invites people to move to Nova Scotia Love this idea and thinking behind this campaign …

Valentine’s Day on the South Shore

Love is in the air all along the South Shore. Valentine’s Day weekend is right around the corner, have you made your plans yet? A number of our amazing restaurants have special menus planned, specialty shops have delicious treats to share, and there is even a local trail getting dressed up to welcome you and …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.  Indian Garden Farms Considers Name Change It’s pretty much known as Hebb’s around these parts, but Indian Garden …

Castle Rock Hiking Trail

Located off the Chester Connector Trail, the Castle Rock Hiking Trail winds uphill through a former Christmas tree farm to a high peak with an impressive view. Overlooking the waters of Mahone Bay and area, you can understand why many locals, and visitors, like to make the climb and become members of the Castle Rock …