Helen Kimble
1 Bruce Street North N0H 2P0 Thornbury, ON, Canada

You don't need for the warm weather to watch the flowers bloom. You can get your flower fix with Blooming Tea Flowers. Place this tea into your cup, when you pour hot water on top you have a flower bulb open up in your cup. They are are as beautiful to look at as they are tasty. They are available at Blue Mountain Tea Co. Learn more about them and their tea collections on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bluemountainteaco

It's never too late to learn a new skill/hobby. The best way to learn, is from someone who has mastered the skill you are wanting to learn. In Clarksburg, there is the opportunity to learn how to paint from local artist Don Kilby at his gallery and studio. His classes are now being offered on zoom, since the gallery can not currently be open. The exciting part, is that people both near and far can now learn from him, and become seasoned painters. You can see his artwork or sign up for a class at his website http://www.donkilby.com

With the arrival of spring, comes the start of house hunting season. In the spring, more houses are listed and more people are looking to buy than during the winter. When you find a house that you love, you want to move quickly to purchase it before someone else does. But, winter can cause a lot of wear and tear on a home, know what potential problems to spot for before you make an offer. 3 areas to pay attention to are: 1. The roof. A storm in the winter can cause damage... without a home owner knowing. Take a peak before or after you enter the house. Shingles should be flat, and all there. 2. Out of sight spaces. Look at the attic, basement and any out of the way storage spaces for moisture, mould and critters that may have come in with the wet cold weather. 3. Spot water damaged areas, that may be a sign of a bigger issue such as water running into the house or a leaky roof. Yellow spots on the wall or ceiling are tell tale signs of water damage. See more

We just changed the clocks, now is a great time to test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly. 3 tips to help maintain your detectors: 1. The smoke alarm:vacuum it to make sure there are no cobwebs or dust inside. Use a broom handle to press that test button to hear that it is working. If the sound is quiet or non-existent, change the batteries. 2. The carbon monoxide detector: hold the test button until you hear two beeps, ...release your finger off the test button. 3. Check expiry dates on the alarms to see when they need to be replaced, and replace if needed See more

When you think of farm to table you generally think produce, but Ashanti Coffee is known for it's coffee being farm to cup. Their beans are grown on partner farms in Africa and then sent to Thornbury for roasting and distributing. It's flavour and process is unique in North America. Want to try it for yourself? You can buy this coffee from both their local cafes or website. Visit https://ashanticoffee.com for more information.

"Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later". We all talk and share about what we love from the gadget that changed our lives, to the great breakfast place to our favourite hiking spot. We want to tell the world about these amazing things in case that can help someone now or in the future. The same is true of people I meet, I share the amazing things that I love about my community and tips about houses because it is what I am passionate about and I hope that it will help. If you are looking to learn more about moving from the city to the country reach out, I'm happy to share my experience in this with you.

"Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories." - Genie, Return of Jafar Enjoy where you are and who you are with because you're making memories with each moment spent together. So you might as well make them good ones, right? Wishing you a Christmas that is filled with joy, love, and many special moments.

Many of us are searching for a little something special this winter season and Blue Mountain, one of Ontario's all-season resorts, has created a special experience with a holiday wonderland during the day and sparkling trails with interactive light at night. What a fun outing to do on the weekend!

Many of us make a day to clean the house, often making it feel like a huge chore. What if instead, you cleaned a bit each and every day, making cleaning feel like it just takes care of itself. Check out this article on "How to Clean Your House in 20 Minutes a Day for 30 Days" for a step by step cleaning schedule. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-your-house-in

An amazing testimonial from a happy client! "Helen's knowledge and dedication to her profession made working with her a pleasure. Her understanding of the real estate markets in Thornbury, Town of Blue Mountains and Collingwood is an asset to any purchaser or seller. She is a true professional." Janet N.