Category Archives: Active Lifestyle

Black and Gray Colorblock Dress

Posted on February 11, 2024 by carmen

My birthday snuck up on me rather quickly this year. What to wear today? I looked in my wardrobe and decided to wear this colorblock dress that I bought in Gold Canyon, Arizona on our December holiday. If you read … Continue reading →

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A Day in Las Vegas

Posted on January 27, 2024 by carmen

Las Vegas was not our destination but it was part of the journey of our family vacation in Arizona. Our oldest son had made all the arrangemens and booked our flight from Toronto to Las Vegas where we would rent … Continue reading →

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Joy to the World!

Posted on December 25, 2023 by carmen

What a fabulous adventure in Nevada and Arizona during the Christmas season! I packed my Route 66 suitcase and wore this funky, thrifted coat made in Canada. The highlight was seeing the spectacular Grand Canyon for the first time in … Continue reading →

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Time to say goodbye

Posted on September 28, 2023 by carmen

Once again, it’s time to say farewell to Summer. I love her long, sunny days and warm, starry nights–her gentle breeze that caress my face–her tender kisses at sunset. I enjoy the fruit she bears and the taste of her … Continue reading →

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Dress to Express

Posted on July 24, 2023 by carmen

While deciding what to wear for our annual trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake I chose this dusty blue lace duster. I love the asymmetrical style with random lace patches sewen together. Yes, I do have another one in shades of dusty rose … Continue reading →

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To the Beach

Posted on July 7, 2023 by carmen

I wore this cool, handkerchief hem tunic, it’s one of those times I buy two in different colours or prints. Sometimes I wear it with a belt like here. I bought these gray capris in three colours: black, white and … Continue reading →

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Summer Days

Posted on June 26, 2023 by carmen

What a wonderful way to start summer with Jean’s arrival for Father’s Day! We enjoyed celebrating at our oldest son’s place (who is also a father of three, our dear grandchildren) and our youngest son was there too! First time … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2023 by carmen

As a little girl, my mother had some matching dresses made for us, I loved it and continued the tradition with my daughter when she was little. Of course, now she only complies as a favour to me for a … Continue reading →

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The long, lazy days of summer

Posted on September 21, 2022 by carmen

It’s been a lovely summer filled with adventures, our first summer living in Kincardine by the lake. You never know how many friends you have till you live in cottage country, we’ve had lots of visitors! Garden parties, picnics and … Continue reading →

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Coastal Grandma Style

Posted on August 22, 2022 by carmen

Coastal Grandma Style Did you know this is a trend? Well, I am a grandmother, I live on the coast of Lake Huron and I love stylish clothes – so I guess that’s me – Coastal Grandma Style. I did … Continue reading →

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