Things just happen, sometimes i believe we are guided to hear or see what we need to in order to trigger something inside us, to shine a light so we can move a little further into clarity. Just as i was about to leave for lunch, i found this quote by David Allen: “A single… Continue reading The right amount of creativity and focus
Author: m-c
L’Herbier: soins corporels bio et équitables
Plongeons-nous un peu plus dans les petits soins – connaissez-vous l’Herbier? « Les Soins Corporels l’Herbier offrent des produits de grande qualité, faits à la main au coeur du village de Mont-Saint-Grégoire en Montérégie. Cette entreprise québécoise opte pour des méthodes artisanales en utilisant des matières premières naturelles, biologiques, équitables et biodégradables dans le respect… Continue reading L’Herbier: soins corporels bio et équitables
Spa Espace Nomad Montreal
Maintenant déménagé dans les locaux de l’ancien Sergent Recruteur, le nouvel emplacement du Spa Espace Nomad à Montréal est tout simplement magnifique – vous ne voudrez plus laisser cet oasis de paix! L’entreprise cofondée par Julie et Marie-Ève célèbre ses 4 années d’existence avec un nouvel emplacement au coeur du plateau Mont-Royal. Ont sait que… Continue reading Spa Espace Nomad Montreal
Wednesday, on my desk…
This image is part of the ‘On my desk‘ project. As it often happen, since a week the floor is becoming my desk, this to help me gain a perspective on my work. Stuff is spread around, until i decide to sort things out!
Chalk it up!
Found on The Storque – the media branch of Etsy which promote users content so to make it more accessible – a list of chalk made items, perfect for organisation freaks as I!
Ring House
Happy monday to you! Since dreaming is free, i thought we could afford to show you some images of the Ring House – a truly wonderful gem among trees, located at Karuwisawa, Nagano Prefecture.
Ron Paul – The High Tide
Quite impressive video, if you have not seen it yet
Silence
Wishing a nice weekend to all, off from busy-ness!
On aime
En cette fin d’hiver dans la grisaille, on est content de retrouver les certificats cadeaux offrants 3 massages pour le prix de 2 chez Espace Nomade… *soupir*
Etsy’s Alchemy
This video shows what is Etsy’s Alchemy: a way for crafters to create custom items on request, and for buyers to ask for exactly what they want! Found on Millea’s blog!
My Starbucks Idea – business 2.0
“Name tags on employees. I like to be able to start a conversation with a name. I see the same folks all the time and enjoy speaking with them, but i don’t always remember their names.” “Not all employees are as friendly as they should. I think you should reemphasize customer service since that is… Continue reading My Starbucks Idea – business 2.0
Inspiration benevolence
There is a silent revolution going on, a guerilla of creatives, leaving their footprints around. Goodness is spreading, slowly, but surely – and we each can be a part of it, but only by taking action, even the smallest one. The picture above is from Natalija’s flower gifting – yes, gifting. Walking around and leaving… Continue reading Inspiration benevolence
Yogi tea remedy
heal your next cold with a natural yogi remedy which should kick the virus out: 1 fist size chunk of ginger, boiled with 16 black pepper corn for 20 minutes – sweeten with honey and a decent amount of milk, drink over the day.
Henry Miller
My book is travelling
Here is a map of where my book has been shipped in the last weeks – i think maybe i should keep a map of all the places around the world where i ship my illustrations and books, i so love to visualize my work travelling!!
Being as you are, in the business world
In my spring reading list i talked about the book The boss of you. I have just found out that the authors have a blog to support the book, with resources for women trying to find their own way in creating a business, in the traditional business world which is often gray and dull. I… Continue reading Being as you are, in the business world
Magie
La magie se crée quand une entrevue téléphonique pour une émission de télévision se transforme soudainement en un échange inspirant sur la créativité au féminin – que de belles surprises nous attendent!
Creative and lucky
It must be my lucky day, as today 2 creative souls pointed to this blog: Valerie, which i have met at Creacamp is posting this week an interview with me in her Creative Minds series – then, Christine aka Swirly girl, with whom i exchanged words and art years ago when i was still living… Continue reading Creative and lucky
I-Herb
A great resource and good overall value for buying natural health products online. Best prices for the great Weleda products i wrote about some weeks ago (also their miraculous Arnica cream).
Unfold
Inspiration of the day, by Sabrina Ward Harrison, posted by Christine Castro, see the original here!
Nature
These are pictures from last weekend. We went out on the country side, leaving the city and its vibrant soul behind, to reach something more calm where we could watch the world from a mountain top, be in silence with the trees. These moments are some of the best ones, away from the busyness of… Continue reading Nature
Introducing Stefan
Welcome to Stefan, a new guest contributor to Vu d’ici! Our first European contributor, Stefan lives in Hamburg, Germany, and takes wonderful pictures – hopefully you’ll see some of them here. Long time readers will know him for his short visit in Montreal last year, when we’ve been together at Mutek, and have also traveled… Continue reading Introducing Stefan
Keri Smith interview
Before leaving for the weekend, take some time to read an interview with Keri Smith. It could also be a good sunday morning read. Have a great weekend! “How do you know what you should work on?” to which I would answer, “What makes you feel giddy and excited and a little tense?” That is… Continue reading Keri Smith interview
La banane équitable
fait son entrée au Québec. En l’achetant vous contribuerez à éliminer la pollution créée par l’étandage de pesticides qui causent l’érosion, l’épuisement des sols, le déboisement et la destruction d’un bon nombre d’écosystèmes locaux. Plus d’infos ici.
Keeping a diary supports personal development
Sometimes people translate the daily stuff in words that affect us profoundly. I am keeping a diary since i’m a kid, writing mostly everyday – the good, the bad, and everything in between. Expressing silently my biggest fears and dreams is something now part of my daily routine, like a silent meditation, because i know… Continue reading Keeping a diary supports personal development
This week’s poll
Turning 6 today, we ask what is your wish for Vu d’ici 6th anniversary – more love, world domination or the live witnessing of an UFO – cast your vote!
Vu d’ici turns 6 years old today
This blog turns 6 years old today, which means in 4 years i’ll be blogging since 10 years. I am still questioning the why-am-i-doing-this, and i guess, its a passion. I have the best of all intentions for Vu d’ici, so it can grow into something more evolved in the next years. I am dreaming… Continue reading Vu d’ici turns 6 years old today
DIY travel agent
Here’s my secret to find the best flight tickets. Get on the ITA software itinerary – be curious and try it out, find the flight that suits you best in time and price, then contact the airline to book your ticket, all by yourself!
Spring reading list
Spring coming, best time for new beginnings, time to put in action resolutions which you forgot about on the second day of the year! On the list of things which i am looking forward to is first to finish to read a pile of books, so i can order new ones (!). I’m looking forward… Continue reading Spring reading list
Pour en finir avec les sacs de plastiques
Trouvé chez Luce, la collection de sacs CABA, ingénieux et esthétiques, fait au Québec!
Girls Stuff
I just felt in love with this picture. The girls each look busy into something, in their own world.
The day after
I know most of people curse at the view of snow, but i love it. If i had to choose, snow would stay, cars would go.
Bonne fête les filles!
Je vous invite à aller voir une oeuvre superbe réalisée par Guylaine pour souligner cette journée du 8 Mars. Je vous propose aussi de relire ce que j’avais à dire l’année dernière à la même date, Adieu Madonna, puisque très peu de choses on changées depuis : Nous nous pensions libres et émancipées, mais en… Continue reading Bonne fête les filles!
Robbie Williams meets UFOs
and has revealed his intention to investigate, since he’s seen them more than once. A courageous way to go, which might unfortunately get him to be called a crackpot from now on.
New Work
My latest work, collages and acrylique on 36 x 36 inch canvas, see detail here. For more infos contact me.