Category Archives: Music

Dress Up – Dress Down: Black and Beige Two-Tone Sweater

Posted on December 10, 2020 by carmen

When I noticed this two-tone sweater on a mannequin, it was one of those moments. You know, the kind when you make an instant decision. Only one sweater left: fortunately, just my size and just my style! I love the dolman sleeves … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Music, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, dress up - dress down, leopard, photography, Scenery, Simons, two-tone sweater | 21 Comments

The Resurrection is not canceled

Posted on April 12, 2020 by carmen

One of the joys in my life is celebration dance. Like the Bible says in Psalm 150 … “Praise His name with dancing.” Every Easter I have had the opportunity to dance as an expression of praise and worship. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Easter, Music, Videos | Tagged Easter, Jesus Christ, praise dance, Resurrection | 16 Comments

Twice as Nice: wrap tops from Drizzle and Shine

Posted on November 14, 2019 by carmen

My favourite little dress shop! These pretty tops are from my daughter’s eco-boutique in Seattle. Paired with skirts or pants, I love that they are as comfortable as a T-shirt but look so much more stylish. I love the wrap … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Music, Nature, Photography | Tagged autumn, Chad and Jeremy, Drizzle & Shine, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in USA, Sarah Vaughan, Three Dots made in USA, Willow Weep for Me | 16 Comments

‘Tis the season to be jolly

Posted on December 25, 2016 by carmen

Christmas bells are ringing, Christmas carols fill the air and the dazzling lights so pretty everywhere. My Spanish style dress is festive for celebrating the joy of Christmas time. Can be worn off the shoulders. It has a black velvet bodice, red … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion, Music | Tagged Christmas, Christmas carols, dance, Deck the Halls, joy, red dress, Samba, Yuletide | 33 Comments

September

Posted on September 1, 2016 by carmen

Summer is not over yet. Yes, it’s September. Yes, school starts next week, but I don’t go to school. I’m on summer holidays and going to visit my daughter Jean in Seattle for September. Pleasant sunny days on the forecast … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Music, Photography, Summer, Thirfting | Tagged black and white plaid, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, thrifting, Twice as Nice | 14 Comments

Summer Holiday

Posted on July 31, 2016 by carmen

Another song starts playing in my mind. Remember Cliff Richard? Well, he was my teenage idol. I went to see the movie and bought the album, played it till it wore out and got burned into my brain. We’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Music, Nature, Niagara Falls, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged all seasons dress, black lace, Cliff Richard, day trip, fashion, Grasshopper Imports, Niagara Falls, summer holidays, zebra print | 14 Comments

Purple Passion

Posted on February 2, 2015 by carmen

Growing up one of my favourite colours was purple. Any shade from pastel lavender and lilac, to deep purple. In my teens, my room was painted lavender; curtains and bedspread were vibrant shades of purple. Perhaps I was inspired by … Continue reading →