A storytelling home by Léa Plourde-Archer

Modern tales of a messy abode

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She/her. Montrealer. Full-time freelance content creator, blogger and translator (French to English/ English to French). Currently working on several manuscripts about the life of composer Violet Archer (my great aunt).

Month: September 2012

  • The apple crate shelf

    The apple crate shelf

    This apple crate shelf is in the hallway leading to the living room, standing just outside the door to the bedroom. It is, simply, three apple crates pilled one on top of the other. No further installation is required! The top one holds my collection of CDs that I’ve built up over the years. I…

  • The summer sounds of Tokyo

    The summer sounds of Tokyo

    I wrote another article for Untapped Cities. This one is about the summer sounds of Tokyo. Check it out! http://untappedcities.com/2012/09/24/the-sounds-of-summer-in-tokyo-an-auditory-tour/

  • The mural

    The mural

    It’s been a while since I’ve told an actual story about my home (the initial point of this blog). So here is one about the mural in my living room: Ever since I was little, walls have been like blank canvases for me. They are just waiting to be drawn on. For most, it would…

  • It’s coming along

    I’ve been working on getting stuff done in my appartment, which leaves me less time to write here… So I’ve decided to share the latest progress: art in my kitchen and hallway. (Sorry for the low photo quality, my Ipod isn’t the best in that sense)  

  • Untapped Montreal

    Untapped Montreal

    A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood for a website called Untapped Cities. I invite you to check it out! Fans of art, architecture, travelling and food will love this incredible website that publishes articles written by contributors from all over the world. http://untappedcities.com/2012/08/21/a-foray-into-canadas-francophone-metropolis-exploring-plateau-mont-royal-in-montreal/