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Gingham— as timeless as a white picket fence. Makes me happy and reminds me of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen.Holiday in August at Niagara-on-the-Lake.It’s a lovely day today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the prettiest flowers in this charming town with flowers everywhere! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻Some of my favourite things: a summer afternoon view from the window, vintage decanter from the ‘60s, fashion jewellery, heart mirror and a painting of little beach houses. ❤️Duckie taking a bath.Sunset in Kincardine, another day is over and time to dream…❤️Summer sunsets on Lake Huron make me feel fine!❤️Tweetie our shredding machine in action. She will destroy secret information as well as magazines and unwanted advertising. A very useful little helper.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing winter morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.My last video in my bedroom before moving to our new home. I shall miss the beautiful view of the green forest in summer, the golden leaves of autumn and the magical winter wonderland! I’ll miss listening to the spring peepers and the howling coyotes at night. 10 wonderful years. A bittersweet feeling. ❤️💔
Category Archives: Photography
The Traveling Gingham Frock
Gingham, always in style and a favourite of mine because it brings back the happy memories of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen. I decorated the kitchen of our first home with red gingham; it … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography
Tagged car show, chevy pickup, classic cars, gingham, gingham capris, La Vie En Rose, Niagara-on-the-Lake, red sandals, Romika, summer holidays, vegan shoes, VW pickup
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True story about a famous dress ~ by Jean Coburn
Meeting Diane von Furstenberg I’m on cloud nine! Tonight I met Diane von Furstenberg at the Bellevue Nordstrom store. She was on tour promoting her new fragrance. I was looking for a new scent, so I popped by to sniff (and purchase) DIANE (the parfum) and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography
Tagged Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, In memory of Lora, Jeanofalltrades, memories
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Wrap Pants: my go to summer pants
Breezy, cool wrap pants: casual for a walk on the beach and elegant for shopping. I’ve also worn them to go dancing. I bought these at CLEO, I love the bandana patchwork print. Black and white means there’s so many … Continue reading
The Merry Month of May!
There are several reasons why May is so merry this year. ♥ My daughter Jean came to visit for Mother’s Day. ♥ My brother’s birthday is in May. ♥ I got to go to my first dance of this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Thirfting
Tagged daughter, family, Jean of all Trades, Kincardine Ontario, Mother's Day, son, sunsets, thrifted fashion
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A Special Mother’s Day
First time having my three children together for Mother’s Day in 22 years! I was so happy that Jean, my firstborn, came to visit us from Seattle! Our first adventure when she arrived was rescuing three baby red squirrels. No … Continue reading
Winter in Kincardine in black and red
I bought this black and red windowpane check coat last autumn and it’s perfect for spring. With temperatures rising after a brutal winter, I love taking a walk into town and stroll along the shores of Lake Huron, my new … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter
Tagged beret, black and red, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Northern Reflections, slow fashion
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Twice as Nice: gray and ivory dolman sweaters
When you can’t decide, buy one in every colour. Well, this pretty dolman sweater came in three colours and I only bought two. The buttons are sewn on the front to make it look like a cardigan. I think I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography
Tagged blue camouflage, camouflage, dolman sleeves, muskoga, pink camouflage, Twice as Nice
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By the Seaside in Blue and White
Ever since our youngest son moved to a small beach town in Ontario, it’s almost like having a cottage. Every weekend we drive up to visit and enjoy life in cottage country. Simple pleasures of walking along the shore feels … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged Beach, blue and white, Elisa Cavaletti, Hollister, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, NIVEA
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Happy Labour Day!
September is still Summer; warm and sunny is just my style, I’m a summer kinda girl and in no rush for sweater weather. I’ve still got summer clothes I haven’t worn yet and I wear sandals as long as possible, … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Shopping, Summer
Tagged black and white fashion, Labour Day, Madison Clothing Boutique, Mark's, sandals
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Kincardine: Ontario’s Scottish Destination
What a way to start a summer morning (especially with a busy day ahead) coffee and a stroll along the beach of Kincardine. The locals say that when you live here, you’ll never want to move away. Our youngest son … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel
Tagged floral joggers, handmade tote, Kincardine Ontario, Madison Clothing Boutique
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