18th Anniversary at Terra Cotta and Ciao Caffe

I cannot believe how fast time goes. We just celebrated 18 years together and 7 years of marriage!

Terra Cotta (318 Pelissier St) was the top choice, as we were both craving pizza.  It was also a bonus that they had their 2-for-1 pizza special happening.

We started with a delicious shared Nero Salad followed by a wood-fired thin-crusted La Blonda pizza. This has definitely been our go-to order.  Everything tasted so fresh and taste buds were tingling - in the best way possible!  

Nero Salad: Romaine lettuce, red onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers, black olives, capers, tomatoes, and walnuts, finished with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

La Blonda Pizza: Pesto sauce, mozzarella, and feta cheese.Veggies & Toppings: Spanish onions, roasted yellow peppers, zucchini, artichokes, and chicken.

It was really busy there, but we managed to get a table for two in the front. Our server Patricia was fantastic! Very friendly, accomodating, and watching her juggle all the tables, she was a rockstar. 

To finish the evening, we went to Ciao Caffe (4974 Tecumseh Rd E), which is a great little spot we found near us that we've been going to for a while now.  The staff are lovely and their dessert selections are incredible. 

I had a nice lemon/ginger tea, Bill had his usual cafe latte, and we split a mouth-watering strawberry romanoff cake.

We're definitely of the mindset to find local businesses to support whenever possible - everything is fragile and so making that extra effort is meaningful and benefits our community - full circle. When we get great service and the food is awesome - I want to blog about it, in hopes that others experience the same too.

💜Terra Cotta

💜Ciao Caffe

Out of the Box: A Tribute to Houdini

Step "Out of the Box" and into "A Tribute to Houdini", an extraordinary tribute to the legendary magician, Harry Houdini.

Experience the magic firsthand as illusionist extraordinaire, Bill Nuvo, takes center stage to weave a spellbinding tapestry of mystery and intrigue. With his uncanny skills and mind-bending illusions, Nuvo will leave you on the edge of your seat, questioning reality itself.

Special guest opening acts!

Enchanting Songstress Alysia Therrien 

Alysia is a professional singer/performing artist from Windsor, Ontario. She was trained by vocal coach legend, Elaine Overholt, who also coached stars such as John Travolta, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alannah Myles and Shawn Mendes. She has worked as a production singer on board Norwegian Cruise ships and currently is a lead singer for the local band, Big Louie and the Band

Master Card Magician: Michel LeJeune

Michel Lejeune bought a magic book for one of kids a few years ago, only to find himself getting sucked into this world of wonder and amazement completely. He is the current Vice-President of the Windsor Magic Circle.  He now performs close-up and stage magic and plans to keep making magic a bigger part of his life.

Headliner: Bill Nuvo

Bill Nuvo has been Unusually Entertaining for over 40 years!  

Voted Best Magician in Windsor for 7 years in a row!

He has travelled across Canada with his talents.  From starring in his own TV show to performing at the Stratford Festival 50th birthday celebration, he has brought his unique blend of magic, juggling, circus arts and comedy to the masses.   His shows are not to be missed!

 👉Date: Friday October 30, 2026

👉Time: 7pm

👉Location: Shadowbox Theatre - 1501 Howard Ave, Windsor, ON

Tickets: $25/person  - TICKETS ON SALE SOON.

💜www.nuvoentertainment.com

💜Venue: www.postproductionswindsor.ca

WMC at the 2026 Outdoor Accessibility Fest-For-All!

📷2026 Outdoor Accessibility Fest-For-All highlights.  

🪄It was another chance for WMC members to be out and about in the community. This time we were in Cottam, Ontario.  Thank you to Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee for having us!

A great day for performers to share their unique talents and create magical memories for everyone.

I really enjoyed connecting with so many new people and organizations that are providing such amazing services for individuals and their families.  I was actually able to stop by the EMS booth to just share some personal stories and thank them for the services they do - without them, I dare to even think of the chaos our healthcare system would be in. 

photos by me

💜Windsor Magic Circle

💜Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee

Diamond Art Painting: Hot Air Balloons

 💎My first experience with Diamond Art Painting.

I remember a few years ago hearing a lot about this crafty hobby, but I never actually pursued it. However, my folks have become quite the Bingo players at their new residence and this was one of the prizes, so they passed along to me.

These teeny tiny resin gems (known as "drills") definitely take a bit of time to get used to especially with the pen and wax. It took the trial and error approach while making sure that each gem stuck to the pen and of course placing it correctly onto the canvas print.

How to do it:

1. Locate the package that has the corresponding number that you want to start with. Each have a different colour.

2. Cut the package with scissors gently. 

3. Carefully pour the gems into the tray. (slow and steady, otherwise you'll be picking them off of the floor!).

4. Peel back the protective plastic sheet only on the section you intend on working on (the canvas is sticky where the gems go, so you don't want to take off the entire plastic wrapping).

5. Dip the penpoint into the wax and then onto one gem (this could take a few attempts if it's not sticking well enough!)

6. Press the coloured gem onto the corresponding number on the canvas.

Once I was able to get a good rhythm going, it was quite relaxing. I turned on some jazzy music and sat at the dining room table.

I needed plenty of breaks because of the repetitive motion. This was a great feeling of accomplishment though after finishing each section of the hot air balloon and the grassy part on the bottom.

Thankfully, I had more than enough diamonds for each number. Initially that was a concern, but it worked out fine.

The one issue of course is the copious amounts of plastic in this kit. I feel like less plastic would be ideal and encourage me to try another kit. Perhaps there are more eco-friendly/sustainable options - I'll have to do more research on this.

It took about 3 days (around 2 hours+ each day) to complete this one. 

Finished!

A fun activity and I'll keep my eye out on any other images that pique my interest.