Category Archives: Active Lifestyle

A walk by the river in my thrifted sweater

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Thrifting is a great way to keep clothes and other items out of landfills. I found this multicolored sweater in a thrift store, perfect for layering and wearing with jeans. Autumn is a lovely time for walks in the forest … Continue reading →

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How to wear leggings and look classy

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

Here’s my easy tip to look classy in leggings — wear a long top or tunic that covers your tushie. It’s that simple, yet I see so many women wearing a top that’s too short for leggings. I have a … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Summer, thanks for the memories!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

All good things come to an end; saying goodbye to Summer is always a sad time for me because I’m a summer kinda girl. I love the long days and warm nights. I enjoy day trips around Southern Ontario as … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Tea for Two: Be my Guest!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

Maggie and I are twins born of different mothers. We never miss a chance to dance and have a passion for fashion. On our way home after class one day, we stopped to shop. We both bought the same black … Continue reading →

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Blue skies, blueberries and a blue denim dress

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

What I wore: blue denim dress to go blueberry picking. I love blueberries, one of my favourite berries. These delicious berries are high in nutrients and low in calories. This superfood is the King of antioxidant foods! I decided this … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Elora, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

Georgian Bay has beautiful beaches, in fact, Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world, just minutes from Collingwood, Ontario, where we enjoyed a few amusing days at the annual Elvis Festival. It was great to get away … Continue reading →

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It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood

Posted on July 26, 2019 by

Our neighbourhood has a myriad of lovely homes, splendid for a stroll on a beautiful day. We had to stop to admire this charming house with a white picket fence. Reminds me of Mr. Roger’s song and his show I … Continue reading →

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VIVA la PINK

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

My Outfit Pink straw hat: New Dundee vendor Pink sunglasses: Bartell Drug Store, University Village, Seattle Pink Panther earrings: gifted Pink scarf: Lizzy R, St. Jacobs Pink jacket: Made in Italy, boutique in Snohomish, Washington Magenta blouse: Ricki’s Magenta leggings: … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to Lake Washington

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

One of the things I absolutely love and appreciate when we visit our daughter in Seattle (besides the weather and shopping) is the way Jean plans the adventures and places we go to. The weather was like springtime in Ontario … Continue reading →

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