I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and volunteer in Ukraine. I’m also a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.

My favourite moments are those spent with kindred spirits, sharing our hearts and experiences, learning and growing together, and making the painful parts of our humanity easier to bear.

I hope that this place will be a comfy one for you, a place of support and understanding, where we can inspire and encourage each other as we all wobble along in this difficult yet wonderful life.

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Sea Urchins, Vodka and Croatian Kifle

Sea Urchins, Vodka and Croatian Kifle

The sun was nearly set by the time we crossed the border from Bosnia into Croatia. The drive was gorgeous, wending high above the glistening sea, hazy islands in the distance. We were delighted to see the Villa Doris tucked into a peaceful little cove, waves lapping...

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Cary Grant, A Picnic and Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Cary Grant, A Picnic and Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Mmm, it's been a beautiful weekend! Sunshine, dear friends, and time to putter around home and get caught up on cleaning and laundry. How was your weekend? Friday was Classic Movie Night with my friends. We meet every other Friday and watch old movies like The Quiet...

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Cousins, The Beach and a Salmon Feast

Cousins, The Beach and a Salmon Feast

There are many things that make me happy in this life: dark chocolate, Cary Grant movies, and cousins. Especially cousins. I have heaps of cousins and I love them to bits. We are scattered across Canada, the US and Europe, but whenever we get together there is much...

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