PINK
posting today's enJoYment of this colour ~
sharing the friendship and connections made over a colour !
Thanks to Bev at How Sweet the Sound
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I won't be posting next week as I'll be away for the
17th annual Canadian Prairie Party
LILY FESTIVAL
You can see why I'll be attending!
"...one of the most beautiful festivals in Manitoba…a “must attend” for everyone! Offering three days of lilies, music, food & family fun! ...packed with Lily Show,
Tangled Threads Quilt Show, Fiddlers Contest, Parade, Miss Lily Queen Contest,
Street Vendors, Bus + Horsedrawn covered wagon Tours, Auto Show & Shine,
Margaret Laurence Antique/& Collectible Sale [38th annual],
Family Old Tyme Dance, 5K & 10K Run and 5K Walk"
We begin at the town's Court House - centre for Festival schedule info
to view Photo gallery
Attend with me? ....
The Lily Show displays a variety of lilies grown by locals.
The Lily Nook , a local grower, ships worldwide.
A fave stop for those attending the weekend,
and destination of the townwide flowerbed tours.
Lilies, bulbs, books, and themed gifts available.
Canadian author, Margaret Laurence, born and raised here in her grandfather's home .
The house is now a Provincial Heritage museum.
5 of her novels are based on this prairie town.
Her famous Stone Angel - [also now a movie],
is based on this gravemarker
in the local Riverside Cemetery.
Known for its 2500+ beautifully flower covered graves,
" It is said that there are more flower covered graves at Riverside than in any other graveyard in North America . "
Margaret's grave is found here as well.
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One of the highlights for me is the Tangled Threads Quilt Guild's Show featuring local quilters' artistry. From fabulous queen sized beauties, mystery projects, to works in progress...
Here's one example from a recent show
{always stunning exhibits!}
and one example from a day class with the guild -
my WIP of the Wonky TeaCup - a pattern from Australia
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A lovely Friday afternoon will be spent at the
Viscount Cultural Centre's "English Tea Party"!
Strawberry shortcake and good selection of teas
{and teacups! anticipated}...
Duchys Vintage Hire fb
Saturday morning will find everyone gathering streetside
for the parade, then garage sale shopping for treats =)
Are you having fun?
While shopping we'll definitely be
ooooing and ahhhhing over the century houses -
in fact, we can take the walking tour of the homes outlined in
the helpful brochure provided by the town.
Ann's b+b
both above Garden Path b+b
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Thanks for spending time with me !
I love this relaxed and peaceful time each year
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at Garden Path B+B
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Spend more time with friends at~
How Sweet the Sound
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