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Gingham— as timeless as a white picket fence. Makes me happy and reminds me of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen.Holiday in August at Niagara-on-the-Lake.It’s a lovely day today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the prettiest flowers in this charming town with flowers everywhere! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻Some of my favourite things: a summer afternoon view from the window, vintage decanter from the ‘60s, fashion jewellery, heart mirror and a painting of little beach houses. ❤️Duckie taking a bath.Sunset in Kincardine, another day is over and time to dream…❤️Summer sunsets on Lake Huron make me feel fine!❤️Tweetie our shredding machine in action. She will destroy secret information as well as magazines and unwanted advertising. A very useful little helper.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing winter morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.My last video in my bedroom before moving to our new home. I shall miss the beautiful view of the green forest in summer, the golden leaves of autumn and the magical winter wonderland! I’ll miss listening to the spring peepers and the howling coyotes at night. 10 wonderful years. A bittersweet feeling. ❤️💔
Category Archives: Animals
A Special Mother’s Day
First time having my three children together for Mother’s Day in 22 years! I was so happy that Jean, my firstborn, came to visit us from Seattle! Our first adventure when she arrived was rescuing three baby red squirrels. No … Continue reading
Elephant Print Kimono and a Butterfly Pendant
While shopping in Port Dover recently, I bought this black and white elephant print Kimono. I love the comfort and style, but it was the elephants that made me smile. 🙂 Elephants are vegetarians, their size and strength amaze me! They … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Autumn, Fashion
Tagged black and white fashion, butterfly pendant, elephant print, Kimono, Port Dover
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GOOD NEWS!!!
That’s the message of GOOD FRIDAY and RESURRECTION SUNDAY! I’ll be celebrating the Easter season with dancing. Through the years I get invited to teach celebration dance to people from various denominations, as well as doing worship dance presentations. Just … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Dance, Easter, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle, Videos
Tagged Good Friday, Happy Easter, plant-based lifestyle, Resurrection Day, vegan
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Gas Works Park – Seattle
What was once an eye-sore and toxic waste site has been transformed into an industrial playground and urban park with man-made rolling hills. It’s a perfect place for a picnic overlooking beautiful Lake Union. Jean wrote about it on her blog. The … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Art, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Seattle, Travel
Tagged cat, Gas Works Park, Industrial Art, photography, Scenery, Seattle
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Birthday Adventure on Whidbey Island
This February Jean treated us to a weekend getaway on Whidbey Island. It’s the place I’ve been looking forward to visiting ever since Jean wrote about it on her blog. The ferry crossing Puget Sound was amazing! We drove on … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Art, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel
Tagged A-frame house, Art Walk, birthday, bunnies, ferry ride, Happy Valentine's Day, nature, photography, Scenery, shopping, thrifting, vegan dinner, Whidbey Island
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Brooklyn Bunny
If you know me, you know I love supporting small businesses and artisans. When Brooklyn Bunny contacted me, I was more than happy to promote this company for several reasons: ♥ designed by artist Johanna Thompson ♥ cruelty-free yarn ♥ made … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion
Tagged Brooklyn Bunny, bunny, Bunnykins, Cruelty-free, rescued animals, Theo van Chewsburg
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Leather is not Fabric
I have heard people use the term “fabric” for leather. Leather is animal skin, but I guess people prefer the euphemism—fabric. The little bunny on my sidebar lets readers know that my blog is fur-free. I wear faux fur to promote … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Autumn, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography
Tagged faux leather, faux suede, faux-fur, Jean of all Trades, leather, non-leather, Sunshine and Slaughter
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VegFest and a Body Bag
Our city hosted its first VegFest on the weekend. I wore my body bag. Did you know that’s what they call fanny packs in Germany? They use the English words body bag! Apparently, fanny packs are back in style. I bought … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged body bag, Cruelty-free, fanny pack, vegan lifestyle, VegFest
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Flowers for Easter
No signs of life and no flowers anywhere. The calendar says SPRING but the weather is not cooperating! It’s cold and windy with patches of snow. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have another snowfall in April, after all, this … Continue reading
Why do women wear fur?
Or men, for that matter. Every year since blogging I do a special post for my animal friends (as well as consistently promoting fashion with compassion). My first memories of women wearing fur was my own dear mother. In the … Continue reading
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