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One of my favourite travel quotes is “It feels g

One of my favourite travel quotes is “It feels good to be lost in the right direction” . I don't know who wrote this, but it's very true for me! Lost- meaning I don't know how this is going to turn out, and the right direction, meaning, I'm learning and growing every day, and even if my plans may not happen at the speed I hope, or at all… or I don't end up exactly where I thought I would, I know I cannot stay where I am as I am, and I know God has a plan. So at the least, with so much uncertainty around us, we can rely on faith and our ability to keep going and be courageous.
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This video was shot went to Salt Lake City for a performance, and I just randomly headed out to the Salt Flats, and shot this video. It was fun, scary, the car got stuck in the flats, we were helped by total strangers, I had no idea if I'd end up with an amazing video, or a news story, but there you go. I had a feeling I was lost in the right direction! ROCK ON FRIENDS! Go where you’ve never been (internally and externally!) Full video on my YouTube Channel! Link in bio XO
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#ThrowBack #CantWaitForMoreTravel #LiquidCrystal #violinist #notyouraverageviolinist

I’ll just be over here dreaming about Spring! My

I’ll just be over here dreaming about Spring! My husband tested positive for the dreaded virus and we all have symptoms so… see you guys soon, when we’re all better! In the meantime, I’ll be mentally in this beautiful dream ❤️ 🌷

We’re finally saying goodbye to the Christmas Se

We’re finally saying goodbye to the Christmas Season and taking down our tree! I’m getting focused for the year, so I’ll be offline for a few days… see you soon friends XO

Every snow flake is unique, and every snowman is o

Every snow flake is unique, and every snowman is one of a kind! Even an attempted snowman by teeny tiny humans 😄 Every moment is a possibility for happiness. So many beautiful small moments of love and joy. Little glimpses of heaven ❤️ #choosinghappiness #dailychoices #smallmomentsbiglove

Happy Tuesday y’all! I’m so excited to share t

Happy Tuesday y’all! I’m so excited to share that a new project will be emerging very soon- working across Canada through the pandemic, we have been arranging, writing, and preparing to launch as soon as we can reliably and regularly perform, but in lieu of that promise, we’re coming out anyway! Introducing BL3ND Piano Trio- Cellist Jeff Faragher, Pianist Jessica La & Violinist Sophie Armstrong, COMING SOON! @the.bl3nd #ComingSoon #2022BrandNew

Rocking the break between Christmas and school in

Happy New Year friends! Can’t wait for this… i

Happy New Year friends! Can’t wait for this… in person, up close, once again. Loads of love! Sophie XO

Photo Credit: John Cameron Entertainment

A cup of tea and warm socks. Yep! I’d add faith

A cup of tea and warm socks. Yep! I’d add faith into that! We’re in that period between Christmas and New Year where we’re not on a schedule and not sure what day it is, which is soooo nice! In our family though, there are lots of mixed feelings, with family that can’t visit, that it’s difficult for us to get to, and yet another Christmas apart. Lots of blessings for sure.. but quite exhausted of Covid… not sure what to plan or not. How about you friends? How y’all feeling?

#teaisawesome #teaovercoffeeanyday #covidsucks #missingfamily #whatsnext

Today we head out to rock Boxing Day! The kids wer

Today we head out to rock Boxing Day! The kids were so excited to go sledding, but we were out there for about ten minutes before the girls cheeks looked very red so I ran them inside, and then Alex, we were all freezing! So we went on home, and I asked Alex if he was disappointed and he said, no Mom, we gave it our best shot, let’s do other stuff until it’s not so cold. My little dude. Making more sense than me at age 6! #boxingday #minus16 ❄️⛄️🎿

A cozy day in, kids excited for tomorrow. What a y

A cozy day in, kids excited for tomorrow. What a year… time to rest, pause, pray, consider what’s next… Grateful for everything achieved and learned this year, family, old and new friends. Christmas and Happy Holidays friends! #focusonthegood #grateful #blessed #timetobreatheout

📸 @philcrozier

Christmas Giving! 🎁 These kids are hard at work

Christmas Giving! 🎁 These kids are hard at work baking (and then eating, and having to start over) cookies and muffins and collecting clothing for those less fortunate. I’m sure it will take time for them to understand fully, but for kids it’s so simple. When we see someone without a home, my kids say, can they come and stay with us? And “i can share my toys” (if only they’d share with each other! 😂). Jokes aside though- It’s that simple for them. If only it were that simple for us. ❤️

Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God” (Luke 18:16)

📸 @stephanie.lucile.photography

Happy World Violin Day! Why not add some violin mu

Happy World Violin Day! Why not add some violin music to your play lists today?

My favourite instrument in the world, and I guess possibly one of yours dear friends and followers, if you’re here! Cheers to this fabulous creation…❤️🎻🥂

📸 Alan Maudie

GETTING OUTDOORS! • The one thing I have learned

GETTING OUTDOORS! • The one thing I have learned as a parent is that exercise might seem optional for us adults, but for kids it’s TOTALLY ESSENTIAL! If we don’t get out for at least 90 minutes each day, my kids are grumpier, fight more, are more difficult to teach and don’t sleep as well. Honestly, if I skip the workout, I’m the same!

I remember warming up backstage- starting with stretching out my full body and getting strange looks, being a violinist, but it’s so important and makes all the difference!

It’s harder in winter to get the kids out as regularly… but totally doable and so long as everyone is warm and dressed properly it’s AWESOME, and we absolutely love @ReimaNorthAmerica! Reima is made for kids on the move, encouraging children to discover the joy of movement and my kids are certainly comfortable, warm and free to have fun in their outfits! If anyone knows how to keep kids warm outdoors in winter, where their winter temperatures range from -25 to -50! They currently have a sale on- check it out! Link in bio!

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#photography #wintersport #skiingfun #backcountry #loveskiing #skiingseason #wintersports #skiingpowder #skiresort #skiinstructor #freestyle #sport #finland #snowsports #winterwonderland #mountainlife #skiinglife #skiingtime #skiingishard #photooftheday #snowlife #fun

📸 by @stephanie.lucile.photography

GIVEAWAY! SURPRISE! So excited to share this GIVEA

GIVEAWAY! SURPRISE! So excited to share this GIVEAWAY with you guys! Now the snow has arrived I find my self SO excited for Christmas and the ski season, and thinking about sharing gifts to celebrate the birth of the King yeah! BUT if you’re also like me, and reminiscing about summer… (and this fab shoot we did!) OR wondering what to get a fellow mama for Christmas, CHECK THIS OUT! What mama wouldn’t want to have a fabulous shoot with an amazing photographer wearing a STUNNING flower crown listening to some pretty violin?

I’ve partnered with @fleurichcreations + @stephanie.lucile.photography to bring you this fab package!

What you will win:

1. A 30 Minute Shoot with @stephanie.lucile.photography
2. A Flower Crown by @FleurichCreations
3. A Copy of my Lullaby Album to sooth your little ones!

How to win?
1. Like this Post⁠
2. Tag a friend in the comments - the more tags, the more entries!
2. Follow @SophiePlaysViolin, @fleurichcreations + @stephanie.lucile.photography
3. Share this post to your stories and tag us for 3 bonus entries! ⁠
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Contest starts NOW, and ends Tuesday 14th December 2021 at Midnight PST. Winner will be announced by 10am on Wednesday 15th December 2021.
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*The prize will be valid until March 14
*This giveaway is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram
*This giveaway is open to residents of the Okanagan
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Hey y’all! Shopping much? I know I am! I am SO

Hey y’all! Shopping much? I know I am! I am SO to celebrate Christmas and all the joy of Advent and the biggest gift of all… but… anyone else panic about getting gifts when someone seems to have everything or when you really don’t know much about their favourite things? I TOTALLY DO! So here’s one for violinists… and in case you’re wondering, mugs with violins on them, not so much. What do you say my fellow violinists?

Now if only I could get a list of what to get a dentist, right @drdddavid ? 😄🎄

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The kids are ready to party!! The snow has arrived

The kids are ready to party!! The snow has arrived, it’s time for winter sports and with so many of their activities done for the month, they’re sooo ready to celebrate Christmas! 😄

This is me. A younger, very arrogant kid exploring

This is me. A younger, very arrogant kid exploring the world with my violin and playing anything and everything trying to figure out who I was. It’s a long journey to get to where you play something that makes your heart soar! You get little bits of it as you go, until you find what it really is. Kind of like growing up… it’s a long journey of discovery, and we can choose where we go on that journey. It’s OK to walk down one path, turn around and say, nope, wrong one, let’s go back and try again, and then walk another path. My violin has been with me on every path, it’s a constant, and on this journey I’ve come to understand that there really is no peak. It all has different and valid meaning, worth and I’ve started to get used to BEING where I am, rather than WAITING to get where I’m apparently supposed to go. Wherever that is. I never thought I’d live in Canada, I never thought I’d do much of what I have, but that is life! The only thing I am sure of, which I tell my students all the time, is having an open heart, having strong but loving boundaries and knowing that not everything is for you. Those are my thoughts looking at this photo!

#throwback
#travelingviolinist
#artisticjourney
#figuringoutyourpath
#dontknockoncloseddoors

📸 Photo by Garard Marche, taken in Paris, France 2007

Happy Monday! I actually love Mondays. I know it’s common to hate the first day of the working part of the week, but I love getting into what I love after a good rest! If I’m lucky enough to rest 😜

Although these days, it’s still a strange time, and I find myself constantly recalibrating. It’s harder to get up on Monday, and say YES I know where I’m going. Because I really don’t exactly, I don’t know what the future holds because we are constantly at the mercy of this virus, but I know what I CAN do and that’s what I’m focusing on.

I CAN educate my kids to the best of my ability
I CAN be positive and being open to options
I CAN create and continue my business in many ways
I CAN be creative even if I’m held back by my injury
I CAN stay healthy and live a healthy live

So that’s what my Monday holds- doing everything I CAN do, to the best of my ability.

Sending you all LOVE! Sophie XO

📸 @philcrozier

#FamilyFirst #RemainPositive #BeCreative #KeepCalmAndCarryOn #AnotherVariant #WhenTheHeckWillWeSeeFamily

Small moments… in quiet spaces, other worlds….

Small moments… in quiet spaces, other worlds…. ❤️

📸 @stephanie.lucile.photography

Our homeschool space is complete! Switching to hom

Our homeschool space is complete! Switching to homeschool has been quite a journey- learning the different curriculums, figuring out what’s right for each child and having little Olivia tag along with her own fun activities has definitely made life full, but I wouldn’t change it for anything.

Watching my kids learn to read and discover the world around them is just so cool. Some days I feel insane and others are easy leash why didn’t we always do this kind of vibe but I try to keep this quote in mind (not sure where it comes from?)- I don’t pray for my life to be easier, I pray to be stronger and wiser. Or something like that. I’m sure you get me.

Thanks to Rustic Touch Kelowna (call or text 1-306-230-2040) for making it happen! (Chairs from Amazon & Custom name signs by @hickoryhollowdesigns). Project inspired by one of my fave mom bloggers @sarah_lit ! Ready to rock school today! 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓

These guys are so darn excited that snow has arriv

These guys are so darn excited that snow has arrived! We can wait to get on some skis! This is our second year living in Kelowna, and we’re excited to explore more ski hills! Any suggestions? As an Aussie I’m still learning all the possible winter sports here in North America! What’s your favourite?
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#winterishere #kelownakids #winteractivities

Lest we forget. Freedom is not free. #remebranceda

Lest we forget. Freedom is not free. #remebranceday2021 #remebrancedaycanada🇨🇦

Update on the @sparklinghill giveaway: WE HAVE A W

Update on the @sparklinghill giveaway: WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations @cambribeauty and @sebrobz, we hope you enjoy your well deserved break! Details via DM. Sophie & Sparkling Hill ❤️

Getting back into my groove like…

Getting back into my groove like…

SPA WEEKEND GIVEAWAY!! You guys know I’ve been t

SPA WEEKEND GIVEAWAY!! You guys know I’ve been talking about @SparklingHill! I’m such a huge fan! I had the most amazing restful two days away last weekend. As an often tired Mom, my goal for my own weekend away was to SLEEP for two full nights, and to sleep in, and just catch up on a little rest. I got that and so much more! It’s not easy to get that chance, so I am SUPER excited to share that one of YOU guys will be heading up for a break to the fabulous Sparkling Hill too! Here’s YOUR change to win your own weekend away! I am partnering with @SparklingHill to give you guys the chance to win a 2 night introductory wellness package at Sparkling Hill Resort in beautiful British Columbia Canada, which includes the following:

Package Inclusions:
* 2 nights' accommodation
* Daily 3 course dinner per guest in PeakFine Restaurant
* One wellness activity class per guest
* 20% off spa treatments at KurSpa*
Resort Inclusions:
* Daily complimentary à la carte breakfast
* Complimentary high speed Telus Wi-Fi
* Valet parking - one vehicle per room
KurSpa Inclusions:
* Heated outdoor infinity pool
* Indoor serenity pool and hot pool
* Kneipp Hydrotherapy
* Keiser equipped fitness studio
* Tea and serenity relaxation room

How to win?
1. Like this Post⁠,
2. Tag a friend in the comments and tell us why you or someone you know deserves a break at Sparkling Hill
2. Follow @SophiePlaysViolin and @SparklingHill
3. Share this post to your stories and tag us for 3 bonus entries! ⁠
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Contest starts NOW, and ends Sunday 7th November 2021 at Midnight PST. Winner will be announced by 10am on Monday 8th November 2021.
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*The prize will be valid until December 15, 2022
*This giveaway is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram
*This giveaway is open to residents of Canada.
*Winner will be notified by DM, and your account must be public to enter.
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Happy dress up day from our family to yours! #hall

Happy dress up day from our family to yours! #halloween2021🎃👻🕷️ #kelownakids #kelownafamilies

As a busy weekend approaches, I have to say, I am

As a busy weekend approaches, I have to say, I am so grateful for the two amazing days I had away last weekend with my violin at @SparklingHill! I’m so grateful that I had the chance to sneak in a break, thanks to my love @drddavid staying with the kids! Self care is so important, especially for us busy moms trying to do it all! I had such a good rest I was ready to rock the week in front of me, and it’s not easy to get that chance!

So where is this place? What is this place? Sparkling Hill is one of the most amazing spas I have ever been to, and I’ve been to many around the globe! From the stunning premises created by the Swarovski family, they offer a range of wellness oasis amenities and services unprecedented in North America. Beautiful surroundings, farm to table dining philosophy and holistic spa treatments, Sparkling Hill also offers wellness programs on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and personal wellness. Highly recommended!My violin and I loved it!

What’s your go to self care activity (or non activity!)!

Sophie XO

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#retreat
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#TravelBC
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Happy Friday everyone! #weekendvibes ❤️🎻🎃
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📸 @philcrozier

Editing night! I have to say, during the Covid loc

Editing night! I have to say, during the Covid lock downs, I was super excited and happy to learn new skills… now it’s starting to wear thin. I think there has to be a balance between trying to do it all, and doing one or two things really well. I truly do. There just isn’t enough time in the day to do it all! I remember reading a quote by Cindy Crawford when I was in my teens.. something like “You CAN have it all… just not at the same time”. I didn’t really understand that until many years later! So my time editing and trying to do the aspects of my music business is coming to an end. I really love performing and writing, and I love being a Mom… too many other things to do, just isn’t time! Time to refocus on what’s important! Any tips on focus, friends? I need them! XO

Thank you @cloud.ninedesigns for making our home l

Thank you @cloud.ninedesigns for making our home look fabulous! Your work is always amazing! Victoria’s birthday and now this! Love it 💕🙏
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#kelowna #biodegradableballoons ##Balloongarland
#KelownaEvents
#Birthdayparty
#qualatex
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“Aging is an extraordinary process where you bec

“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been” - David Bowie

I’m so excited for 41! Why? Because every year I did my best is a year I’m proud of and well… 40 wasn’t the party I had thought but this year I had it in my head Covid would be over. Even though it’s not, I just can’t get the party feeling out of me. So what the heck. Party time, home style! #fortyone #growingoldisaprivilege #birthdaytime

Photo by @annakovaphotography in August 🎈

Sometimes you just have to go outside and take a b

Sometimes you just have to go outside and take a breath of fresh air…. 🎻

My girls! I can’t wait to hug them like this aga

My girls! I can’t wait to hug them like this again when my arm is better! We take so much for granted sometimes, but hugs, is something I NEVER take for granted anymore! What’s something you guys appreciate and couldn’t do without? Tell me quick!! 💕

Calgary! The first city I lived in when I moved to

Calgary! The first city I lived in when I moved to Canada from Australia. It’s an amazing city for so many reasons…. and although Kelowna is a beautiful fit for our family, there’s a lot I miss about #yyc! So I’m super happy to share that I’ll be back to see you all, and to play a fab show as a guest soloist next April with @pavlo and the @calgarycivicsymphony! I will be playing songs from my album The Journey- I cannot WAIT! Link in bio.
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Photo by @philcrozier

Such a beautiful message for the pumpkin season!

Such a beautiful message for the pumpkin season!

BEING A CHRISTIAN IS KIND OF LIKE BEING A PUMPKIN

Step 1: Wash your pumpkin:
“We’re not a pumpkin, but we’re kind of like one. God picks us from the patch, brings us in and washes us clean. Just like a pumpkin, we have an inside and an outside. People only see the outside, but God sees the inside as well.”

Bible Verse - 1 Samuel 16:7 – “The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

Step 2: Carve an opening in the top of the pumpkin large enough to fit your hand into:
“God wants to change our inside, but the only way he can do it is if we become open to Him.”
Revelation 3:20 -

Step 3: Put your hand in and pull out the insides:
“God scoops out all the yucky stuff, the sin, in our lives. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, impurity and greed. Jesus was willing to get messy for us…He died on the cross to cleanse us from all our sins.”
Bible Verse - Ezekiel 36: 25b – 27

Step 4: Carve the eyes and smiling face and add a light inside:
“Jesus gives you a new smiling face and you’re lit up inside!

#jackolantern #kelownakids #achristianview

There is no must in art because art is free. - Was

There is no must in art because art is free. - Wassily Kandinsky

This has been percolating in my mind since my car accident last week. Fearing about when I can finish the songs I’m working on. When can I practice again… what happens if I don’t…. Seems strange because since Covid I’ve hardly performed at all! But there’s been so many other aspects to this music career… and I’m sure, when it’s meant to, the world will resume and normal things will return in a normal way…. Hopefully in most, not just some places. Covid has been a good opportunity to reassess and evolve as well… and if ever to have an injury now is probably a good time, compared to when there’s loads of live events coming up… so why the fear? Why the must? Nothing forced will be as good as it could have been…. So I’m dropping the MUST. Really.. will the world end? This too shall pass… so even though I can’t play right now, I look forward to seeing you all out there, on stages in December ❤️

Thanks @stephanie.lucile.photography for taking this shot four days before my accident! Glad we did! XO

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