Category Archives: Restaurants

Dress to Express

Posted on July 24, 2023 by carmen

While deciding what to wear for our annual trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake I chose this dusty blue lace duster. I love the asymmetrical style with random lace patches sewen together. Yes, I do have another one in shades of dusty rose … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Restaurants | Tagged anniversary, blue duster, Lake Ontario, Lasting Impressions, Niagara-on-the-Lake, white cropped jeans | 14 Comments

Summer Days

Posted on June 26, 2023 by carmen

What a wonderful way to start summer with Jean’s arrival for Father’s Day! We enjoyed celebrating at our oldest son’s place (who is also a father of three, our dear grandchildren) and our youngest son was there too! First time … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer | Tagged beaches, fashion, Goderich, Jean of all Trades, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, nature, photography, Sauble Beach, Scenery | 13 Comments

Guest post by my daughter Jean: A FAMILY VISIT

Posted on July 3, 2022 by carmen

A Family Visit I recently flew into YYZ – Toronto International Airport for a long overdue visit to see my family. However, it didn’t feel like I was going home. You see, since I’d last visited, both my brothers and … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged daughter, eco fashion, grandchildren, Jeanofalltrades, Katie the rescued dog, Kincardine Ontario, lighthouse, Made in Italy, Northern Reflections, sunsets, vegan | 20 Comments

An Afternoon in Paris

Posted on August 1, 2020 by carmen

It was Maggie’s idea to have lunch in Paris While waiting for our riverside restaurant reservation, we had time to stroll around town and relax. Three fashionable tourists I wore my new floral blouse with blush pink cotton pants that … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer | Tagged fashion, fashionistas, Grand River, Maggie, May, Paris Ontario | 21 Comments

What I wore to the Pioneer Tower

Posted on October 15, 2018 by carmen

We used to live across the river from the Pioneer Tower for 25 years. The view of this century old tower took my imagination back to the fairytale stories of my childhood and I imagined Rapunzel living in a tower … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Memories, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery | Tagged asymmetrical skirt, asymmetrical top, bean burrito, holiday in California, Pioneer Tower Kitchener, vegan dinner | 26 Comments

Apollo Theater in Harlem

Posted on September 1, 2017 by carmen

The Apollo Theater in Harlem is where the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, began her career on Amateur Night. She was often referred to as the First Lady of Song and noted for her amazing scat singing. Many famous singers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, New York City, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Apollo Theater, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, fashion, Harlem, Jazz, New York City, NYC, photography | 20 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, 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

Seattle’s Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park

Posted on December 4, 2016 by carmen

Volunteer Park is just a stroll down the avenue from my daughter Jean’s eco boutique Drizzle and Shine. This is my favourite purse from her store. Love the fringes! On the way to the park we passed an elegant century-old mansion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Seattle, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged indigo, No Bones, non-leather purse, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Shafer Baillie Mansion, vegan restaurant, Volunteer Park | 31 Comments

Alki Beach, Seattle

Posted on November 7, 2016 by carmen

The day started off overcast, but as the clouds rolled away, it turned out to be a sunny day in Seattle with blue skies and not a cloud in sight! We drove to beautiful Alki Beach, west side of Seattle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Seattle, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Alki Beach, anchor, Blue Skies, flowers, photography, Puget Sound, Scenery, seals, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle, Statue of Liberty | 26 Comments

Country Roads

Posted on August 16, 2015 by carmen

Lazy summer afternoons are lovely occasions to wear my lavender and turquoise sundress that I bought a few years ago for my vacation in Costa Rica. Whether I’m on my way to visit friends, going to a barn dance or … Continue reading →