Category Archives: Nostalgia

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 →

Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged '50s fashion, Canada Day, Dominion Day, Doon Heritage Village, gingham, red and white, red lipstick, vintage style | 30 Comments

No time like the past

Posted on May 7, 2017 by carmen

Precious moments captured to treasure for a lifetime. Being sentimental and romantic, I take lots of pictures; even more now since digital makes it so easy with no cost of buying and developing film. One of the reasons I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged brother, California, Johnny Czech, memories, Opel, photography, Van Nuys | 15 Comments

Schafer Baillie Mansion on Capitol Hill

Posted on December 17, 2016 by carmen

The Schafer Baillie Mansion is an exquisite Bed and Breakfast on Capitol Hill in Seattle–walking distance from Drizzle and Shine, my daughter’s eco boutique. I wore my new gray Synergy top (fair-trade, made in Nepal) that I bought at Jean’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, Le Chateau, Schafer Baillie Mansion, Synergy clothing, thrifting, walking | 13 Comments

Old-fashioned Picnics and the Simple Life

Posted on August 20, 2016 by carmen

A Sunday afternoon picnic. It’s such a simple pleasure in life. I packed up a tasty little lunch in my watermelon picnic basket. ♥ Avocado and cucumber sandwiches. ♥ Hummus and radishes sandwiches. ♥ Strawberries and grapes for dessert. ♥ Lemon … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, flowers, Healthy living, Nature, Nostalgia, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a good life, daisies, flowers, Grand River, lace skirt, nature, nostalgia, old mill ruins, photography, picnic, river, Scenery, simple life, summertime, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 13 Comments

Canada Colours for Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by carmen

This red sundress was given to me by my cousin Marion from Germany, when she came for a visit. It belonged to her and she wore it in the ’70s. The petite white flowers and eyelet trim add a nostalgic … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Day, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Canada Day, covered bridge, Doon Heritage Pioneer Village, maxi dress, memories, photography, red dress, red sundress, Scenery, vintage dress | 41 Comments

Peplum and Lace

Posted on June 15, 2016 by carmen

Besides lace being romantic and elegant, it has a nostalgic quality. I bought these tops at Ricki’s in two colours (if you know me, you know I often have two of a kind). This shade of magenta has a purplish tinge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, flowers, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged blossoms, dusty rose, fashion, lace, Le Chataeu, lilacs, magenta, New Dundee Fair, photography, Ricki's, Scenery, spring, Twice as Nice, white jeans | 23 Comments

A Horse with No Name

Posted on May 7, 2016 by carmen

In 1960 my brother Johnny visited my grandparents in Germany. I don’t know the name of the horse. but this photo was taken in Killesberg Park, Stuttgart. Johnny was ten years old and would be 66 today. (I was only … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Daniel, Germany, horse, Jean, Johnny, Jonathan, Killesberg, Stuttgart | 22 Comments

We Are Family

Posted on March 31, 2016 by carmen

Even though we’re an ocean apart and times together are few, my family in Germany is very dear to me. March 2015, I received the sad news that my dear cousin Marco passed away. I wasn’t able to attend the funeral, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Memories, Nostalgia | Tagged cousins, death, Germany, happy memories, nostalgia, tortoise | 19 Comments

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by carmen

Everything I wear pretty well has a memory and a story woven through its fibres. Case in point–this black and white plaid scarf with matching gloves. I’m a sort of matchy-matchy person, even though my daughter Jean has taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Vintage, Winter | Tagged black and white, Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, memories, nature, plaid, scarves, Scenery, snow, Spanner, vintage, winter | 20 Comments

I’m in love …

Posted on October 4, 2015 by carmen

I’ve always been in love with the sea and yet I don’t swim. The sight of water evokes romance in my mind; whether a babbling brook or the waves of the ocean, it makes my heart happy as a woman … Continue reading →