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Category Archives: I <3 Local

Let Go & Let God…

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Colleen ODea

A long time ago I realized that there comes a point…where you just have to let it go. Hand it over to God. Give it up to the Universe. Those are the times where I’m left with no more answers. Continue reading Let Go & Let God…→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., I <3 Local

Best of Halifax…

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Colleen ODea

When I was young, I was REALLY good at hula-hooping. I’d start at my neck, turning the hoop with one hand while flicking my head back and forth like a chicken. Eventually, I’d strategically put one arm in the hole Continue reading Best of Halifax…→

Posted in Blogging, I <3 Local

Dine by Design East…

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I saw my very first TOAST WALL…laid out on panels, created using a blow torch…designed to depict the infamous tongue-face of Ms. Miley Cyrus! Bravo. A TOAST WALL! Sponsored by East Coast Living, Dine by Design East opened its doors Continue reading Dine by Design East…→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., Graphic Design, I <3 Local, Reviews

Dare to Dream…

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Last night, I was lying in bed trying to stay awake, waiting for Spider-Man to come home from a friends while Bones was tucked soundly in her bed…when I read a tweet saying that there was half an hour left Continue reading Dare to Dream…→

Posted in I <3 Local

Dean’s Flowers…

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Colleen ODea

There was a time, when the room was filled with row after row, pot after pot, of fragrant flowers. A simpler time, when beautiful buds couldn’t be shipped from warm climates the way they can today…when owning a greenhouse was Continue reading Dean’s Flowers…→

Posted in I <3 Local | Tagged Flowers, Halifax

My Big Day Downtown – how I doubled my money and gave it all back.

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Colleen ODea

It started with this tweet from hope cottage. And…like all things I find thought-provoking and interesting on Twitter…I hit the Re-Tweet button. I was having a fairly busy day in the office and while the Tweet caught my interest, making Continue reading My Big Day Downtown – how I doubled my money and gave it all back.→

Posted in Blogging, I <3 Local

Brite ‘N Kleen…

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I thought the Laundromat was one of the places you were supposed to meet men? And at two fifty a wash…rich men at that! I arrived at the Brite ‘N Kleen in Truro. There to move Bones out of residence Continue reading Brite ‘N Kleen…→

Posted in I <3 Local | Tagged Laundromat, Truro, Volleyball Camp

Who stepped on the crack?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Colleen ODea

I think it was the sneeze that broke the camel’s back. At least it was the sneeze that broke mine. It’s been a little bit weak ever since I painted the ceiling. The next morning, it kept nagging at me…grabbing Continue reading Who stepped on the crack?→

Posted in I <3 Local, One Rides a Horse, Raising Teens, Single & 40

Cherry Berry…

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Colleen ODea

Thursdays find me back and forth between the Bedford exit and the Halifax exit approximately 86 times…give or take about 80. Spiderman has hockey at one time, Bones has volleyball at another…both are at two different highway exits with time Continue reading Cherry Berry…→

Posted in I <3 Local

Lion and Bright Cafe & Wine Bar…

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Colleen ODea

Pssssst….hey Halifax! I know a secret. See that door covered in plastic? Well, very soon, as in the next few weeks, Lion and Bright Cafe and Wine Bar will be opening! And I got a sneak peek!! Attached to Local Continue reading Lion and Bright Cafe & Wine Bar…→

Posted in I <3 Local

Morris East 2…

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Colleen ODea

It was one of those days where I was happy I showered! A text from a friend saying “any plans for supper” led to a decision to grab a bite to eat at the new Morris East in Bedford. To Continue reading Morris East 2…→

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Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...

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