Category Archives: Jeanofalltrades

Diane Von Furstenberg Two-piece Wrap Dress

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

This vintage dress (made in Italy) has stood the test of time with style and quality. Little did my mom know when she bought it in the ’70s that three generations will be enjoying it for 50 years! This is … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DUCK!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

April Fools! It’s NO joke! This is April in Ontario. I was hoping to put away my winter coats for the season but we had another snowfall. There’s a lovely nature trail through the forest behind my house and it … Continue reading →

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Flea Markets, Antiques and Treasures, Oh My!

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

What a pleasant surprise it was to run into a fellow vegan; we noticed the badge on her coat sleeve while browsing through an antique shop and after a little chat I invited Carolyn to be a guest on my … Continue reading →

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ArmedAngels – eco fashion

Posted on March 21, 2019 by

What’s better than an ArmedAngels skirt? TWO ArmedAngels skirts! I first heard about this ethical company in Germany when my daughter Jean and I were in Berlin. In the meantime, she has opened her own eco boutique in Seattle and … Continue reading →

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Exploring Downtown Seattle

Posted on March 10, 2019 by

Our holidays in Seattle always include an excursion downtown with a new adventure every time. We’ve had dinner at the top of the Space Needle and a ride on the huge ferris wheel, a tour around the city on the … Continue reading →

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Fremont Flea Market – Seattle

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

We always enjoy great adventures every time we visit Seattle and there are always new places to explore, but we never miss a chance to go to the Fremont Flea Market, it’s on our to do list every time! We … Continue reading →

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Gas Works Park – Seattle

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

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 →

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NW Trend Show – Seattle

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

What a wonderful experience I had going to my first fashion trade show in Seattle! The event is for wholesale buyers and I got a peek into what it’s like to see fashion before it gets to the stores, I … Continue reading →

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Day Trip to Snohomish, Washington

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

A view of the Snohomish River, it doesn’t look as beautiful in January as it does in the summer, but with weather mild enough to take off my coat, I’m not complaining. Jean wore her SAVE THE DUCK jacket, a … Continue reading →

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Shopping Spree at Drizzle & Shine

Posted on January 26, 2019 by

Shopping at DRIZZLE & SHINE is worth the trip to Seattle! Of course, visiting my daughter is the reason Seattle is now my favourite city! My shopping spree included tops, skirts, socks and this grey organic cotton dress (that can be … Continue reading →

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