Category Archives: Plant-based diet

Flowers for Easter

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

No signs of life and no flowers anywhere. The calendar says SPRING but the weather is not cooperating! It’s cold and windy with patches of snow. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have another snowfall in April, after all, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Easter, Fashion, flowers, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Plant-based diet, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , | 31 Comments

Staycation

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

Well, it looks like our vacation is going to be postponed, so we’ll enjoy a Staycation. We’ll need to stock up on food and supplies so we can hibernate in our cabin. With temperatures well below freezing, so cold, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Plant-based diet, Thirfting | Tagged , , , , , , | 25 Comments

My daughter: the animal rights activist

Posted on December 9, 2017 by

Jean has always loved fashion and at a young age decided what she wanted to wear. Influenced by Little House on the Prairie at 4, she loved her little Holly Hobbie bonnet and had several dresses that would fit in … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Plant-based diet, Seattle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Find something to celebrate every day

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

We should try to find something to celebrate each and every day. This should not be too difficult. After all, there are blessings in abundance all around us like air – sometimes larger and more magnificent than an elephant, sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Healthy living, Humour, Photography, Plant-based diet, Thanksgiving | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

A T-shirt Dress with Style

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

This comfortable T-shirt dress is made by THREADS 4 THOUGHT, an eco-friendly company. It’s the comfort of wearing a T-shirt and very stylish. The fun black and white ink splattered print reminds me of Dalmatians. I bought it at DRIZZLE & SHINE in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

London VegFest

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

I woke up to blue skies and the sun shining in my window, a perfect day for a day trip to London (Ontario). It’s worth the drive to London to attend VegFest for delicious vegan food, vendors, artisans and speakers … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Thrifting on Capitol Hill

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

While strolling along the avenue where my daughter Jean has her store — Drizzle and Shine, on Capitol Hill — I found a thrift shop and bought a nearly-new black coat with white trim, perfect for all the black and white clothes … Continue reading →

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Ruby Slippers

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

I’m lovin’ my ruby red shoes that I bought at Drizzle and Shine in Seattle. Red is my favourite colour for shoes. These ones are made in USA, with wedge heels, peep toes and hearts. (OKA-B Microplast technology provides a lightweight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Dance, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Indian Summer

Posted on October 8, 2016 by

Homeward bound and arrived back this week from Seattle. I need some time to organize a thousand photos of this fantastic city and the beautiful new things I got at Jean’s eco boutique. In the meantime, we’re enjoying fabulous summer weather here … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Jewelry, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments