Category Archives: Active Lifestyle

Easter Blessings

Posted on April 15, 2017 by carmen

What do I have in common with Carrie Underwood? We’re both Christians and vegans. “Carrie is an animal lover and a vegan. She stopped eating meat at the age of thirteen because she could not stand the thought of eating … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Easter, Fashion, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Carrie Underwood, Easter, Happy Easter | 16 Comments

T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by carmen

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cotton, dance, denim jacket, Drizzle and Shine, fair trade, fashion, Jean of all Trades, rhodonite, sustainable fashion, T-shirt dress, Threads 4 Thought, thrifting, tunic | 23 Comments

How to beat the Winter blues – C’mon Get Happy!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by carmen

When I’m happy, I do my happy dance. When I’m blue, I put on my dancin’ shoes and dance away my blues! I love to dance. I can escape reality while I’m dancing and forget about my troubles. Some people … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion, Healthy living, Winter | Tagged dance, dance benefits, dance fashion, February blues | 12 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing | 19 Comments

Brown paper packages tied up in strings

Posted on January 21, 2017 by carmen

I love it when the postman delivers a package, especially from Drizzle & Shine eco-boutique, which specialize in sustainable clothing. “We specialize in items that are kind to the earth and animals and that are made by people who are treated … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cruelty-free, eco fashion, ethical fashion, jewellery, necklace, sustainable fashion, Synergy Organic Clothing | 24 Comments

‘Tis the season to be jolly

Posted on December 25, 2016 by carmen

Christmas bells are ringing, Christmas carols fill the air and the dazzling lights so pretty everywhere. My Spanish style dress is festive for celebrating the joy of Christmas time. Can be worn off the shoulders. It has a black velvet bodice, red … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion, Music | Tagged Christmas, Christmas carols, dance, Deck the Halls, joy, red dress, Samba, Yuletide | 33 Comments

Schafer Baillie Mansion on Capitol Hill

Posted on December 17, 2016 by carmen

The Schafer Baillie Mansion is an exquisite Bed and Breakfast on Capitol Hill in Seattle–walking distance from Drizzle and Shine, my daughter’s eco boutique. I wore my new gray Synergy top (fair-trade, made in Nepal) that I bought at Jean’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, Le Chateau, Schafer Baillie Mansion, Synergy clothing, thrifting, walking | 13 Comments

Ruby Slippers

Posted on October 18, 2016 by carmen

I’m lovin’ my ruby red shoes that I bought at Drizzle and Shine in Seattle. Red is my favourite colour for shoes. These ones are made in USA, with wedge heels, peep toes and hearts. (OKA-B Microplast technology provides a lightweight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Dance, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white dress, Happily ever after, high low dress, photography, red shoes, ruby slippers, Scenery, vegan dinner, weddings | 21 Comments

Life is a Beach

Posted on October 13, 2016 by carmen

One last trip to the beach before the cold winds blow. We have to endure a long, frost-bitten winter here in southern Ontario. So I take every chance I get to relax and enjoy warm weather. I was made for … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Beach, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Beach, Day Trips, Lake Erie, light house, nature, photography, Port Dover, Scenery, treasure hunting | 16 Comments

Old-fashioned Picnics and the Simple Life

Posted on August 20, 2016 by carmen

A Sunday afternoon picnic. It’s such a simple pleasure in life. I packed up a tasty little lunch in my watermelon picnic basket. ♥ Avocado and cucumber sandwiches. ♥ Hummus and radishes sandwiches. ♥ Strawberries and grapes for dessert. ♥ Lemon … Continue reading →