Category Archives: Fashion

Goodbye Summer, thanks for the memories!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

All good things come to an end; saying goodbye to Summer is always a sad time for me because I’m a summer kinda girl. I love the long days and warm nights. I enjoy day trips around Southern Ontario as … Continue reading →

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Cherry Wrap Dress and a Wicker Purse

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

While visiting my daughter in January, I had the opportunity to attend my first Fashion Trend Show in Seattle. It was so interesting and I watched how Jean chose and ordered clothes for her eco-boutique Drizzle & Shine. She let … Continue reading →

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Tea for Two: Be my Guest!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

Maggie and I are twins born of different mothers. We never miss a chance to dance and have a passion for fashion. On our way home after class one day, we stopped to shop. We both bought the same black … Continue reading →

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What’s Pink and Lace and Thrifted?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

This pretty pink top! I bought this pink lace top at a secondhand shop. It was brand new with the tag still attached for only $6. (new $30. made in USA). I love the bell sleeves. It was perfect for … Continue reading →

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Blue skies, blueberries and a blue denim dress

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

What I wore: blue denim dress to go blueberry picking. I love blueberries, one of my favourite berries. These delicious berries are high in nutrients and low in calories. This superfood is the King of antioxidant foods! I decided this … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

It’s a BOY!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by

We are excited to announce the birth of our third grandchild! Having a grandbaby is a lot easier than having a baby! No morning sickness, no labour pain and I didn’t gain a single pound! But I did gain a … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading →

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Hot Fun in the Summertime

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

Georgian Bay has beautiful beaches, in fact, Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world, just minutes from Collingwood, Ontario, where we enjoyed a few amusing days at the annual Elvis Festival. It was great to get away … Continue reading →

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Elvis Festival: Collingwood, Ontario

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

We enjoyed a 4-day weekend getaway in Collingwood, Ontario. My dear friend Marilyn invited me to the annual Elvis Festival. It’s the 25th year of this event (with international Elvis Tribute Artists) which attracts thousands of visitors from all over … Continue reading →

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It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood

Posted on July 26, 2019 by

Our neighbourhood has a myriad of lovely homes, splendid for a stroll on a beautiful day. We had to stop to admire this charming house with a white picket fence. Reminds me of Mr. Roger’s song and his show I … Continue reading →

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