Category Archives: Nostalgia

The Roaring ’20s

Posted on October 30, 2020 by carmen

Twice upon a time … Before the world came to a standstill, I was invited to a Roaring ’20s party to teach the Charleston. It was a cool joint with a live jazz band playing tunes from the 1920s during dinner. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fashion, Nostalgia | Tagged Charleston, Costume Ball, flappers, Maggie, putting on the ritz, Roaring 20s, The Great Gatsby | 14 Comments

It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood

Posted on July 26, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged A beautiful day in the neighbourhood, black and white fashion, happy memories, Mr. Rogers, photography, picket fence | 17 Comments

Sentimental Journey

Posted on November 11, 2018 by carmen

Today is Sunday. Sentimental Journey, a song by Les Brown echos in my mind as I write this post. I heard it often growing up in a home where my mother continuously played her albums on her new portable HiFi. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia | Tagged happy memories, memorial, My Mom the Style Icon, nostalgia | 27 Comments

In the Mood for Mauve

Posted on September 12, 2018 by carmen

Nostalgia has a big influence on why I’m drawn to certain clothes. My bedroom was mauve when I was a teenager. I had a bedspread with mauve roses. Mauve, lavender, lilac, violet–these pale shades of purple bring back happy memories … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged floral jeans, flowers, late summer, lavender, lilac, mauve, photography, Rockway Gardens, Scenery, September, shades of purple, violet | 25 Comments

Weekend Getaway: Beach Style

Posted on August 20, 2018 by carmen

Sauble Beach The west coast of Southern Ontario is dotted with beach towns all along Lake Huron. Summer is the best time for taking a road trip to Sauble Beach. It’s not only one of the most popular beaches in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Travel | Tagged active lifstyle, Bayfield, beaches, bell sleeves, day trip, Lake Huron, nature, nautical stripes, nostalgia, photography, Sauble Beach, Scenery, shopping, Southampton Beach, summer fashion, weekend getaway | 46 Comments

Summer Staycation

Posted on August 3, 2018 by carmen

This summer we are not venturing far from home. This is my little place to escape. Sunlight flickers through the trees, the romantic songs of birds sarenading, soothing sound of leaves rustling in the breeze, the fragrance of the forest … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nostalgia, Summer, Thirfting | Tagged antique stores, denim capris, ebay, flea markets, Florida room, garage sales, garden room, Gartenzimmer, Hollister, home decor, Kijiji. second-hand, summer place, thrift shops, treehouse, Villeroy and Boch, Wild Rose, Wildrose | 28 Comments

Four Generations of Fashionistas

Posted on May 12, 2018 by carmen

When I count my blessings, one of my first is my dear mom! It seems like such a long time ago since I felt her loving embrace on Mother’s Day! I treasure the memories, but how I wish I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nostalgia, Style Challenge | Tagged Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, DVF, four generations, grandchildren, granddaughter, graphic tee, houndstooth dress, Jean of all Trades, matching outfits, Mother's Day, Rosenthal china, Shadow Rose, Space Needle, style challenge, wrap dress | 31 Comments

Memory Lane: 50 Year Commemoration

Posted on May 7, 2018 by carmen

What a wonderful surprise I received this year. Right out of the blue Peter Hobday (a friend of my brother’s whom I had not seen since the 1960s) contacted me and sent me these photos of my brother’s band from … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories, Nostalgia | Tagged 50 years, car accident, drummer boy, John Czech, memories, Moon Beats, my brother Johnny | 23 Comments

Auld Lang Syne

Posted on December 31, 2017 by carmen

New Year’s Outfit: something old, something new. New bodysuit with lace on neckline and cuffs from Hudson’s Bay (perfect for dancing because it stays tucked in). Lace skirt is about 10 years old with happy memories of the past. Something … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Videos | Tagged 2017, Auld Lang Syne, Happy New Year, memories, New Year's Eve, nostalgia, Robert Burns, something old; something new, video, youtube | 35 Comments

Dominion Day in Red and White Gingham

Posted on July 1, 2017 by carmen

It’s been 150 years since Canada became a nation. July 1st used to be called Dominion Day when I was young. I live in a humungous village with 35 million people! Canada means “village” in Huron-Iroquois, and today our VILLAGE is … Continue reading →