Category Archives: Scenery

VegFest and a Body Bag

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

Our city hosted its first VegFest on the weekend. I wore my body bag. Did you know that’s what they call fanny packs in Germany? They use the English words body bag! Apparently, fanny packs are back in style. I bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments

The Tale of the Travelling Top

Posted on June 1, 2018 by

Once upon a time there was a fashionable blogger named Jodie who had a lovely mesh top. Carmen enjoyed reading Jodie’s Touch of Style blog and one day commented on the pretty top. Carmen had seen a lot of Giveaways offered … Continue reading →

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Animal Print and Faux Leather Pants

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

There was a time I thought animal prints were tacky, but I changed my mind many years ago and now I own dozens of animal print items from clothes to shoes, including accessories like scarves and even jewellery. What I … Continue reading →

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Dressing Up Jeans

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

Everyone wears jeans and they are easy to dress up. Velvet makes any outfit look regal. My black velvet blazer and white lace peplum top adds a feminine contrast to rugged denim fabric. (My blazer is another great find in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Hiking, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Dear Summer, I miss you!

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

You are my favourite season and I hope to see you soon. Your warm breezes caress me. I love your long days and pleasant evenings. As soon as you return, we shall once again dance in the moonlight and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Backdrops for Photo Shoots

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

Part of the fun of blogging is finding interesting backdrops. I’m always on the lookout and I can’t help seeing a spot and thinking, “That would make a fantastic background!” There are great places to discover without going far. We … Continue reading →

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Houses in Seattle

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

No, I’m not in Seattle, but I’ll do the next best thing … reminisce … I love spending time looking through photos and today is a good day for remembering adventurous days in Seattle, my second home because Jean lives … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, flowers, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Autumn Lament

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

The sunlight is flickering through the leaves as some are dancing to the ground. I watch from my window as the beauty of the glorious colours start to disappear, leaving the barren trees looking naked like skeletons. As night falls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, flowers, Hiking, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Twice as Nice: ecru and blue skirts

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

Blue and White Here’s the skirt I showed in my previous post but this time in blue. I love pairing it with a white lace top. I often buy two of a kind–even shoes–I have these shoes in blue and … Continue reading →

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Green Tee

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Is the other man’s grass greener? Well, this one is pretty green. We spent a lovely Saturday afternoon checking out an Open House in Cambridge this summer. The beautiful grounds back onto a little creek. The property is meticulously kept, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments