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About carmen

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Sentimental Journey

Posted on November 11, 2018

Today is Sunday. Sentimental Journey, a song by Les Brown echos in my mind as I write this post. I heard it often growing up in a home where my mother continuously played her albums on her new portable HiFi. … Continue reading →

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Summer Reprise

Posted on November 5, 2018

After a few rainy days with cooler temperatures, we enjoyed some wonderful warm weather again in October. It felt like summer was back for a few days. (Photos taken in Cambridge in September.) During our weekend getaway in August, I … Continue reading →

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Autumn Florals

Posted on November 3, 2018

My daughter Jean (Jean of all Trades) wrote an article Floral Dress for Fall and inspired me to imitate her look with my floral mini dress, a denim jacket and red tights, perfect transitional outfit. I get a lot of … Continue reading →

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What I Wore to the Costume Ball

Posted on October 31, 2018

I love dressing up, it was always an integral part of my childhood and not just once a year. It was one of my favourite things to do, playing dress-ups with my mom’s clothes or making my own Hawaiian hula … Continue reading →

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Flowers are Forever

Posted on October 28, 2018

We don’t have to venture far to enjoy the beauty of nature and visit charming towns in Southern Ontario. Stratford is one of those places we love to go on a road trip. This poncho with floral embroidery is a lovely … Continue reading →

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Niagara-on-the-Lake in Autumn

Posted on October 23, 2018

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 … Continue reading →

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Tartan Doc Martens and a Tartan Tie

Posted on October 19, 2018

I bought these Doc Martens in Scotland in 1994: a classic boot, Black Watch tartan, grunge style from the ’90s. I usually wear them with pants, this is the first time I’ve ever worn them with a skirt. This denim maxi … Continue reading →

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What I wore to the Pioneer Tower

Posted on October 15, 2018

We used to live across the river from the Pioneer Tower for 25 years. The view of this century old tower took my imagination back to the fairytale stories of my childhood and I imagined Rapunzel living in a tower … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Memories, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery | Tagged , , , , , | 26 Comments

What I wore to the Apple Butter Festival

Posted on October 10, 2018

It was a splendid autumn day for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter Festival. I wore a black asymmetrical hand-knit wrap top which I bought several years ago at a Christmas market. This asymmetrical plaid skirt is over ten years old … Continue reading →

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What I wore to VegFest

Posted on October 5, 2018

We took a little day trip to Guelph, Ontario to VegFest on a pleasant autumn day. It was an outdoor event held at Riverside Park. It’s always more fun to go with friends and family to share the tasty experience. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Guelph, Humour, Memories, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , | 28 Comments