Category Archives: Christmas

Christmastime

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

Christmas is more than a day, it’s more than a season; for me it’s a year-long of blessings! I leave my mini white lights on in our three-seasons garden room all year round, day and night. (They are LED.) I … Continue reading →

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Sweater Weather

Posted on December 4, 2017 by

This is a wonderful time of the year as we prepare for Christmas! It’s sweater weather and this one is a cozy cotton knit. I love the asymmetrical design with a blend of pink and burgundy shades. I paired it … Continue reading →

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Autumn Lament

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

The sunlight is flickering through the leaves as some are dancing to the ground. I watch from my window as the beauty of the glorious colours start to disappear, leaving the barren trees looking naked like skeletons. As night falls, … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

L’Chaim! Shalom! Classic black for the New Year’s Eve Ball; always in style, never out of date, forever chic. The skirt (Free People) has a sewn-in lace underskirt to look layered. I’m wearing a black shrug over a lace trimmed camisole. … Continue reading →

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Merry and Bright

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

Nothing says Christmas like red. My LRD was bought several years ago in Florida, made in USA. I wore it recently to a Christmas dinner party, a Christmas luncheon, a Christmas concert and an Old-fashioned Christmas Event with my grandchildren. Cost-per-wear, … Continue reading →

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Updo for the holidays

Posted on December 30, 2015 by

Christmas Eve at church, parties and gatherings, company for dinner and going caroling with friends are part of the festive activities during Christmastime. My three children have birthdays during this season (my youngest son’s birthday between Christmas and New Year) … Continue reading →

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It feels like Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

It’s even snowing on my blog, thanks to WordPress. These dainty snowflakes fall from December 1st to January 6th. We had our first snowfall in November, that only my grandchildren could get excited about and build their first snowman of … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Sweater

Posted on December 21, 2015 by

Time to wear my Christmas sweater again. I wear it at least once a year. Red brightens up dreary days. Red makes me feel warm. My snowflake earrings sparkle like snow. I bought this houndstooth scarf at the Christkindl market … Continue reading →

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Houndstooth Dress and Houndstooth Coat

Posted on December 18, 2015 by

Jean and I were walking along the streets of Berlin this summer when this dress called out, “carmen!” It was on a mannequin outside the shop, just waiting for me to pass by. If there’s houndstooth in a shop, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Real women wear fake fur

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

WHY? … because they have compassion. This is the 19th year of Kitchener’s German Christmas market. I have been going to the Christkindl Market every year. I was so happy to spot these fashionable ladies wearing faux fur. This is … Continue reading →

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