Category Archives: Scenery

Road Trip to a Lavender Oasis

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

We took the road less traveled on this amazing summer afternoon to a lavender oasis in Southern Ontario. My love affair with lavender started many years ago as a child and was rekindled again when I started buying lavender products: from … Continue reading →

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Lilacs and Leggings

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

Lilacs are blossoming in every shade from white to pink to lilac and magenta! Spring arrived late this year, but there’s always a silver lining and therefore the blossoms are lingering longer. Magnolias have just vanished as the lilacs appeared … Continue reading →

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Pinstripe Palazzo PJs and Elisa Cavaletti Shirt

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

We went shopping in the little tourist town of St. Jacobs. No one would guess these pinstripe palazzos are actually pajama pants. I’ve never worn them as pajamas even though they are 100% cotton and 100% comfortable. I bought them … Continue reading →

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The Magnolias Have Blossomed!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

I’m tickled pink! The arrival of the magnolia blossoms means spring has finally sprung in Ontario! A little late this year and they’ll be gone too soon. This pink of perfection is a beautiful backdrop for my blush pink jacket … Continue reading →

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Things that go bump in the night

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

It was that moment between being awake and asleep, just as you’re slipping into slumber. We heard a huge thud that shook us into being wide awake. “What was that?” I whispered to my husband who was already sound asleep. … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DUCK!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

April Fools! It’s NO joke! This is April in Ontario. I was hoping to put away my winter coats for the season but we had another snowfall. There’s a lovely nature trail through the forest behind my house and it … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to Lake Washington

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

One of the things I absolutely love and appreciate when we visit our daughter in Seattle (besides the weather and shopping) is the way Jean plans the adventures and places we go to. The weather was like springtime in Ontario … Continue reading →

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Snowing in Seattle

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

SEATTLE WEATHER NEWSFLASH We woke up to a blanket of snow this morning. Wouldn’t you know it, just after I wrote about sunny in Seattle in my last post, it is now snowy in Seattle! Many flights were cancelled and … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Scenery, Seattle, Travel, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , | 39 Comments

Christmas Sparkles

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Our neighbourhood sparkles with Christmas lights. Oh, what fun it is to drive along the streets in a warm car listening to Christmas songs on the radio!🎄 One of the churches in our area put a lot of love and … Continue reading →

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Flowers are Forever

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

We don’t have to venture far to enjoy the beauty of nature and visit charming towns in Southern Ontario. Stratford is one of those places we love to go on a road trip. This poncho with floral embroidery is a lovely … Continue reading →

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