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Hi there! I'm Leah Noble, and from 2012 to 2014 this was my blog, "Dream Big Cape Breton." I used this space to share my thoughts, my photographs, and my take on life in Cape Breton.
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links loved / june 21
This was Dominion yesterday, after I had dropped off my friend Hollie, and took a quick stop at one of my favourite beaches. (And took this video.) Today is graduation day! So I’m quickly getting some coffee into me before … Continue reading
“Green With Envy” Family Hair Salon
It feels a bit like cheating on my longtime hairdresser to see another one, but I really wanted to check out this new business in Sydney! I had met Ann and Chris, the proprietors, at the Women in Business dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Business ideas, Community, Women + kids, Work
Tagged Cape Breton, Green With Envy, hair salon, Small business, Sydney, women
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four simple goals // figure out the next step
Back in January I got feeling rather ambitious and I set out four simple goals for myself for this year. They were: use my sketchbook more, plant a garden, move every day, and ‘figure out the next step’. My intention was … Continue reading
Posted in Business ideas, Community, Day to Day Life, Jobs, Work
Tagged Education, Four Simple Goals, graphic design, job-searching
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links loved: the conference edition
Oh man, there was SO MUCH to take in at the Creative Economy Conference! (It even made me feel a little “hungover,” as I wrote about yesterday.) I was just blown away. I scribbled lots of things in my notebook, … Continue reading
storefront dreaming
The more I think about it, the more I realize I was made to go into business. I mean, some guys and gals drive by houses for sale and dream about decorating the home, doing the garden, et cetera. I … Continue reading
Posted in Business ideas, Community, Design, Leah's thoughts, Outdoors, Towns + communities, Work
Tagged Cape Breton, design, downtowns, Small business, storefronts
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snow day video fun
Another storm is hitting the island today and I’m staying home from school. Adam got to work in Sydney and called me to say, “Stay home if you can.” He’s a tough guy so that was a first! Luckily we … Continue reading
livestreaming a talk about Slow Money
Last night there was a talk in Sydney that sounded great. However, I really wanted to be at home after a long day at school. I love community events, yes, but like everyone, I have a limit on how much … Continue reading
