Category Archives: Plant-based diet

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by carmen

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 black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking | 13 Comments

A T-shirt Dress with Style

Posted on August 17, 2017 by carmen

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 eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, frog, Harlem, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, T-shirt dress, turtles | 18 Comments

London VegFest

Posted on November 12, 2016 by carmen

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, Handbags, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary, Frog Hollow Farm Sanctuary, hemp hearts, jewellery, London Ontario, Mercy for Animals, Sea Shepherd, Simply Plant Food, vegan, VegFest | 20 Comments

Thrifting on Capitol Hill

Posted on November 4, 2016 by carmen

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 →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Drizzle and Shine, gingham, Ricki's, Seattle, Sugar Plum vegan bakery, thrifting | 16 Comments

Ruby Slippers

Posted on October 18, 2016 by carmen

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 black and white dress, Happily ever after, high low dress, photography, red shoes, ruby slippers, Scenery, vegan dinner, weddings | 21 Comments

Indian Summer

Posted on October 8, 2016 by carmen

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 autumn, Happy Thanksgiving, Indian summer, orange | 10 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

The Eagle has Landed

Posted on August 7, 2016 by carmen

Looking for a place to take some photos of my white and blue tops yesterday, we found this huge statue of an eagle. It just so happens that these cool cotton tops were bought at American Eagle, so it’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Art, Fashion, Healthy living, Nature, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a little sage, alittlesage, American Eagle, art, Cleo, cold cucumber soup, crochet, eagle, paisley, photography, Scenery, shopping, Twice as Nice, vegan lifestyle, vegan recipe | 18 Comments

Tim Hortons – soy good!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by carmen

Tim Hortons–Canada’s version of Starbucks–celebrated 50 years in May 2014. I was so glad that they started offering soy milk for costumers. Enjoy the Soy! Their pretzel bagels are delicious (made without dairy or eggs). There are plenty of people who … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Healthy living, Memories, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged dairy, pretzel bagels, soy milk, Throwback Thursday, Tim Hortons | 18 Comments

Easter: more than bunnies and chocolate

Posted on March 26, 2016 by carmen

Although I love cute bunnies, Easter is much more than bunny rabbits. The true meaning of Easter is about LOVE. GOD’S AMAZING LOVE! Although I love dark chocolate, Easter is much more than chocolate. It’s when God showed us how much … Continue reading →