Category Archives: Photography

The Tale of Two Skirts

Posted on April 14, 2023 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Photography, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged Crystal Beach Ontario, eco clothing, fair trade, Made in Canada, Ridgeway Crystal Beach, shop local, The True Cost | 4 Comments

NORTHERN REFECTIONS: Blue Christmas

Posted on November 28, 2022 by carmen

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 | 25 Comments

Sweater Season: chic and unique

Posted on November 15, 2022 by carmen

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 | 17 Comments

Hydrangeas and Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 23, 2022 by carmen

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 | 12 Comments

The Traveling Gingham Frock

Posted on September 8, 2022 by carmen

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

Posted on August 9, 2022 by carmen

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 | 16 Comments

Wrap Pants: my go to summer pants

Posted on July 18, 2022 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Summer | Tagged Cleo, wrap pants, Zacks | 16 Comments

The Merry Month of May!

Posted on May 25, 2022 by carmen

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 | 18 Comments

A Special Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2022 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Accents Gifts Kincardine, Jean of all Trades, Lake Huron, shopping in Kincardine, squirrel rescue, sunsets | 14 Comments

Winter in Kincardine in black and red

Posted on March 10, 2022 by carmen

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 →