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Sending love with all my heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Merry Christmas! Christmas blessings of peace, joy and love!❤️ #merrychristmas #christmas #snow #whitechristmasBaby, it’s cold outside! Dancing in the Kincardine gazebo!💃🕺🏼#dancing #kincardine #gazeboDecember 1st and all our nutcrackers are ready for Christmas!NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: blue buffalo check sweaterAutumn leaves echos in my mind as the majestic trees are garbed in gold and crimson. A walk on a little country road is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Kincardine. #kincardine #autumnleavesSunny autumn days! Happy October! ❤️Pre-loved orange sweater made in Canada. #october #thriftedfashion #fashionblogger #slowfashionGingham— 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! #northernfriends
Category Archives: Photography
The Tale of Two Skirts
Shopping in Ridgeway and Crystal Beach is always an enjoyable experience. Supporting and promoting small businesses, local shops and ethical companies has been my fashion mission. Especially since my daughter Jean opened an eco boutique in Seattle, I realized how … Continue reading
NORTHERN REFECTIONS: Blue Christmas
I’m delighted to collaborate with Northern Reflections again! I love promoting this great Canadian company! This blue buffalo check sweater caught my eye while browsing through their online store. It also comes in red and black which I love, but … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Photography
Tagged Christmas, ethical fashion, Northern Reflections, slow fashion, sustainable fashion
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Sweater Season: chic and unique
One of the things I like about fall is wearing cozy sweaters. This chic sweater with a unique design was from Maggie’s Clothing exchange. It has a velvet turtle neck and a bit of bling on one sleeve. The detail … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery
Tagged autumn, clothing exchange, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades
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Hydrangeas and Autumn Leaves
The photos above were taken in my dear friend Ruth’s amazing garden. She gave me a bunch of hydrangeas and I put them in vases in every room. Beret: Zack’s (Canadian women’s apparel)T-shirt: thrifted – made in CanadaHoodie: Roxy (over … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Thirfting
Tagged autumn leaves, gardens, houndstooth, hydrangeas, Marshalls, sunset, vegan purse, Zack's
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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
15 Comments
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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