With so many pleasant autumn days, we had another chance to drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake this month. The sun was shining, no wind and it’s always a little warmer on the Niagara Peninsula. First stop, the Lavender Shop, always a treat for the senses: the fragrance, the colour and the taste of lavender cookies. 🙂
This romantic town is on the edge of Lake Ontario, and it’s just a few blocks from the lake to the heart of town.
Lavender knitted top
This new-to-me knitted top looks crocheted and is a gift from my dear friend Mioara.
We enjoyed a leisurely stroll along the streets admiring homes and gardens, and an afternoon of window shopping (that’s right, I didn’t buy anything) and then a veggie panini for dinner before heading home. So many flowers still in bloom. I’d love to live here but real estate is very pricy.
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Lovely lavenderness! I love how you matched the shop!! And the name!
And those morning glories over the fence! Mauvelous!
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That color is lovely on you and such a nice soft palette for the end of summer, like the garden just winding down. And the town you’re visiting is so so charming! Exploring new little towns is one of my favorite activities.
Bettye
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Your outfit is perfect for the Lavender Shop. A beautiful outing in Autumn. It looks so lovely there and is definitely worth a visit.
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I love matching my surroundings! 😉 I knew we were going to the Lavender Boutique so I chose this outfit, the sunglasses belong to my son. He was wearing them and I just borrowed them for a few photos. Definitely, a place I want to take you! 🙂
💜carmen
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Yay, 😎 I shall bring some lavender outfit 😉
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That will make a lovely photo, the two of us in lavender. 💜💜
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Hi Carmen, the lavender shop looks like a place I could visit , I love the teapots and other china! I remember your previous post from Niagara on the lake and it must have been fun to return. Such a great friend to knit you the top, it is gorgeous! The floral pants have a lovely print to go with the outfit. I love the purse and scarf to finish it all off. I could live in this town too! Such nice houses and shops. Happy friday, hugs, Terri xo.
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Oh yes, you’d absolutley love it! We go every year. Accessories are a fun part of playing dress-ups. 😉 The little purse was a gift from one of my dance students. She is so sweet. All I did was compliment her on this purse and she gave it to me right there on the spot!
💜carmen
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Oh my gosh what a doll to just give you the purse! Lovely story and you will always think of her when you see it! Hugs, Terri xo.
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such a beautiful outfit for the falls!
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Thank you Mackenzie! It’s one on my favourite colours and yet I don’t wear lavender often enough.
💜carmen
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The Lavender Shop?? Wow! I’d love to go there! Your outfit is so perfectly matched for it, too. 😄
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Thanks so much Hunida! I always buy something in the Lavender Shop, the lotions are luxurious and I just love the fragrance! Made in Canada. In early July people can go on a tour of the lavender field. 🙂
💜carmen
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Hi, Carmen – The colors of your outfit are so delicate and beautiful! And guess what? They are soft, end-of-summer colors. They go perfectly with your desire to extend summer. 😀 Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com
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Thanks so much Angie! Lavender extends the summer feeling! Why wait for spring to wear lavender and pink, right? I enjoy these soft shades all year round, I even have a pink winter coat. It gives me a lift on dreary winter days.
💜carmen
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AH, THOSE BRIGHT AND CRISP AUTUMN DAYS! MIOARA AND CARMEN SHARE EXCELLENT TASTE!
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Thanks so much Jonathan and I know Mioara will be pleased to read your comment. Indeed, she has great taste and is an amazing knitter!
💜carmen
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Lovely, lovely post! thank you!
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Thank you, thank you Valerie! 🙂
💜carmen
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What a beautiful colourful post dear Carmen. Love your outfit and location 🙂 ❤
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Thank you dear Ralph! Not a typical autumnal look, but that’s what I like about it. Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of my favourite towns in Ontario. 🙂
💜carmen
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Yes, from what I have seen in your post, it is a lovely town 🙂 ❤
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How beautiful these pants! The printing is so delicate and beautiful! I can always relate the mauve or lavender color with you and with Niagara. The look is beautiful and delicate and the photos of the place are always wonderful.
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Thanks very much Josep-Maria! I’ve gotten a lot of wear out of these pants, cost-per-wear they owe me nothing. Wish I had bought two pairs! lol Glad you liked the photos of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
💜carmen
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Showing a pleasant dress in a lovely environment, dear Carmen, reminding me of the fine song by Gordon Lightfoot “sweet lavender” …
Have a pleasant day!
Love, Lu
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Oh Sweet Lavender! 💜 Thank you for your sweet comment dear Lu! Such a lovely song and I do like Gordon Lightfoot’s music very much!
Alles liebe!
💜 carmen
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Thanks for the link!
He is such a great songwriter!!
(did you realize the change from “approaching lavender” to “sweet lavender” in the course of the song?!)
Love, Lu
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Yes, I did notice it while listening again. His lyrics are intriguing. What’s your favourite Gordon Lightfoot song? 💜
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Yes, he is such a great poet!
There are lots of them; e.g. these:
Rich Man’s Spiritual, Changes, Canadian Railroad Trilogy, If you could read my mind, Looking at the rain, Ordinary Man, Sundown
Love, Lu
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All great songs! 🎵 🎶🎵 🎶🎵
I like Pussywillows, Cattails. Also, Did She mention My Name, The Last Time I Saw Her, and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. 🎵 🎶🎵 🎶🎵
💜carmen
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Also great songs 🤗
Liebe Grüße zur Nacht vom Lu
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Such a lovely choice of colour, Carmen. Pretty as always.
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Glad you like this colour Amor! Thanks so much for stopping by to comment!
💜 carmen
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What a gorgeous outfit Carmen. It’s almost spring like which is why I love it so much. In fact, we are working on a post incorporating spring looks into the cooler weather soon!!
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Thanks so much Jodie! Glad you like it. Why wait for spring to enjoy lovely, soft shades of lavender and other spring colours? Guess we think alike! Great minds again! 😉
💜carmen
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