Category Archives: Scenery

Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine

Posted on May 22, 2017 by carmen

This lovely skirt is one of the skirts I bought in Seattle at my daughter’s store. It came with a matching top and I regretted not having bought the top. Thankfully my daughter (owner of Drizzle & Shine eco boutique) had … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, houndstooth, Synergy Organic Clothing, thrifting, two-piece dress | 17 Comments

Casual Utility Jacket and Pink Roses

Posted on May 11, 2017 by carmen

We’ve had enough rain; April showers bring May flowers. It’s delightful to see all the blossoms and flowers blooming, just like the old adage. I’ll be showing fashionable flowers every week for the month of May. One of my favourite shades of pink. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged American Eagle, dusty rose, floral jeans, flowers, Gap, magnolia blossoms, pink, roses, spring jacket, thrifting, utility jacket | 21 Comments

Ballard Locks, Seattle

Posted on February 1, 2017 by carmen

This was my first time at the Ballard locks in Seattle. It was an interesting adventure! It was fascinating to see the locks open and watch the boats go by from kayaks to cargo ships. It has the most boats passing through than … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Ballard Locks, salmon, Seattle | 18 Comments

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Posted on January 8, 2017 by carmen

I’d rather be inside where it’s cozy and warm, and I can look at this breath-taking view without having my breath taken away! The forest looks sugar frosted. Let me take you through a walk in the woods behind my house. Bundle … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged cold, forest, Hoppy and Muffy, moose, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, winter scene | 28 Comments

Schafer Baillie Mansion on Capitol Hill

Posted on December 17, 2016 by carmen

The Schafer Baillie Mansion is an exquisite Bed and Breakfast on Capitol Hill in Seattle–walking distance from Drizzle and Shine, my daughter’s eco boutique. I wore my new gray Synergy top (fair-trade, made in Nepal) that I bought at Jean’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, Le Chateau, Schafer Baillie Mansion, Synergy clothing, thrifting, walking | 13 Comments

Highland Park and Olympic Sculpture Park

Posted on December 9, 2016 by carmen

September in Seattle is still vivid in my mind and these photos bring back happy memories of a month that passed too quickly. The weather was nothing short of fantastic. Only two days with some drizzle, not even enough to frizzle … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, Highland Park, Jean of all Trades, Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle | 13 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, Handbags, 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 | 30 Comments

Faux is the way to go

Posted on December 1, 2016 by carmen

I’m finally old enough to wear leopard. Yes, leopard used to be for old ladies when I was growing up. I had leopard-print PJs as a teenager but never wore leopard-print in public. Now during my *ahem* mature years, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, coyote, faux-fur, Fur Bearer Defenders, fur-free blog, leopard print, leopard print coat, nature, photography, Scenery | 24 Comments

Pumpkin Orange: a warm autumnal colour

Posted on November 24, 2016 by carmen

Orange was never a colour you’d see me wearing, that is until after I started blogging. Now I have various shades of orange in my wardrobe and the newest one is this lovely shade of pumpkin, a dress that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Autumn, Beach, Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Beach, Drizzle and Shine, Edmunds, Jeanofalltrades, orange, pumpkins, Seattle Area Feline Rescue | 21 Comments

Sea Shepherd

Posted on November 20, 2016 by carmen

If you know me, I often wear things right after I buy them. Case in point–this unique patchwork top from Fremont Flea Market in September in Seattle. It’s an asymmetrical design made with three different prints sewn together in a … Continue reading →