Congratulations to Brittany Daley and John Katchikian who were married this past Saturday at St. Mary’s Church in Quyon. The couple were surrounded by family and friends on their big day and the celebration continued afterwards in Ottawa at a beautiful dinner and reception. Wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of love and laughter.
Best wishes are also going out to Ashley Carson and Jon Taylor as they said “I do” on Saturday in a lovely outdoor ceremony. The wedding was followed by a reception where they danced the night away with their loved ones. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.
Happy birthday to Liam Dowe as he’s celebrating on Aug. 9. Birthday wishes are going out to Ariella Albert, turning three on Aug. 11 and to Linda Bernier is also celebrating on Aug. 11. Happy birthday to Maureen Curley and Meghan Morris both on Aug. 12. Blessings to everyone celebrating this week.
I was on holidays last week and made the most of my staycation. I spent a day at the beach in Norway Bay with friends, took my first trip to Calypso Water Park with family and enjoyed a day on the beach in Sand Point at my aunt and uncle’s home on the Ottawa River. We also went to the Coulonge Chutes to take in the beautiful scenery and learned about the log driving history in our area and then visited the beautiful beaches and had lunch in Fort William. We had very nice weather and I enjoyed every moment.
This past weekend there was a self-guided Gardens & Gifts tour throughout the Pontiac region featuring the country gardens at Joanne Labadie and Doug Briden’s Lavender Ridge in Luskville, Spiritwood at Katharine and Eric Fletchers in Quyon, David Burroughs’ Edgewood garden in Norway Bay, Beaux Arbes Native Plants at Trish Murphy and Michael Peterson’s in Bristol, Marianne Desjardins-Roy’s La Fee des Bois Apothecary in Clarendon and Masonry Stone Builders at Leila and Norbert Senf’s in Greermount. Local artisans were also featured at each location offering the opportunity to purchase their arts and crafts, etc.
I went on the tour Saturday with my mom and friends Laura Stewart and Sharon Hobbs and we had a wonderful day. Thank you to all of the local gardens for inviting us in and sharing their beauty with us.
