Category Archives: Day Trips

Summer Wrap-up

Posted on September 26, 2021 by carmen

Southern Ontario is a beautiful piece of God’s country. Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Elora, Fashion, Nature, Scenery, Summer | Tagged beaches, Collingwood Ontario, Elora Ontario, flowers, gardens, Hanover, Kincardine Ontario, Southampton Beach | 20 Comments

By the Seaside in Blue and White

Posted on September 12, 2021 by carmen

Ever since our youngest son moved to a small beach town in Ontario, it’s almost like having a cottage. Every weekend we drive up to visit and enjoy life in cottage country. Simple pleasures of walking along the shore feels … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Beach, blue and white, Elisa Cavaletti, Hollister, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, NIVEA | 18 Comments

In the good ol’ summertime!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by carmen

One of our favourite beaches on Lake Huron is Kincardine where our youngest son bought a house recently. We’ve taken trips to Kincardine and Hanover many times during the past few months, helping our sons who have moved away. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Summer | Tagged Beach, casual outfit, eco fashion, eco-friendly, Kincardine Ontario, Simons | 22 Comments

Animal Print and Polka Dots

Posted on July 22, 2021 by carmen

Pattern mixing is easy and safe with a monochromatic look. The gray and white subtle zebra and leopard print top compliments these gray and white polka dot capris. And to complete the outfit, I wore gray sneakers with white polka … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Summer | Tagged animal print, capris, casual outfit, day trip, polka dots | 16 Comments

In the Mood for Summer

Posted on June 19, 2021 by carmen

White is my favourite look for summer, although I love white all year round, it’s especially my favourite choice in summer. I love the fresh, crisp, clean look of white–simply devine! This boatneck summer sweater from Simons has a beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Summer | Tagged casual outfit, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Simons, white fashion | 23 Comments

FLOWER POWER: florals on white

Posted on April 28, 2021 by carmen

My love affair with florals germinated as a child and blossomed in my teen years during the ’60s. Inspired by my mother who adored flowers; besides having floral prints on her gorgeous dresses and blouses, we had floral drapes in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged beaches, day trip, eco fashion, floral prints, Lake Huron, magnolia blossoms, Simons, sustainable fashion | 29 Comments

NORTHERN REFLECTIONS in Red and Blue

Posted on April 12, 2021 by carmen

Salesladies make the best models, as I mentioned in my previous post. This is another pullover that one of the salesladies was wearing when I was shopping at Northern Reflections (Canadian Women’s Apparel Store) proving once again that real woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged beret, day trip, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Northern Reflections, spring flowers, Springtime in Canada | 21 Comments

Camouflage: Pink, Black and Gray

Posted on February 7, 2021 by carmen

Last summer, I was delighted to find a pair of pink camo joggers (lightweight cotton). Now I found a winter version of pink camo, fleece-lined leggings (warm and cozy) in fact, the company is called COZY. I stayed comforably warm … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, day trip, eco fashion, Hanover, Northern Reflections, pink camouflage, sustainable fashion, thrifted fashion, Zacks | 18 Comments

Tie-Dyed T-shirt and Blue Jeans from Hollister

Posted on September 30, 2020 by carmen

Summer has left us once again, but given us many memories to cherish! Besides dancing by the lake, we have gone to the Marina in Hamilton five times just to take in the view and meander along the lakefront. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Hamilton, Hollister, Lake Ontario, marina, nature, photography, tie-dyed clothes | 8 Comments

Sporty Elegance

Posted on September 26, 2020 by carmen

A white cotton sweater, black and white windowpane checked pants, a pair of gray polka dot sneakers and I have put together a sporty look to go to Hamilton marina again. Add a blue/gray lace duster and now I have … Continue reading →