Category Archives: Scenery

A walk in the woods

Posted on May 19, 2020 by carmen

We had planned a walk in the woods for Mother’s Day but the weather did not cooperate. It actually snowed in May. Walks through the forest are therapeutic and healthy. Fresh air and nature help us feel better emotionally, physically … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged family outings, forest, Made in Germany, nature, Scenery, walk in the woods | 18 Comments

Goodbye Summer, thanks for the memories!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by carmen

All good things come to an end; saying goodbye to Summer is always a sad time for me because I’m a summer kinda girl. I love the long days and warm nights. I enjoy day trips around Southern Ontario as … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Beach, Collingwood Ontario, Elvis Festival, grandson, lavender farm, Maggie, newborn, Port Dover | 21 Comments

Tea for Two: Be my Guest!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by carmen

Maggie and I are twins born of different mothers. We never miss a chance to dance and have a passion for fashion. On our way home after class one day, we stopped to shop. We both bought the same black … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Anthropologie, black and white fashion, boho-chic, culottes, I Love Lucy, I Love Lucy dishes, Maggie, Ricki's, second-hand clothes, slow fashion, tea for two, thrifted fashion, wrap pants | 25 Comments

Blue skies, blueberries and a blue denim dress

Posted on August 28, 2019 by carmen

What I wore: blue denim dress to go blueberry picking. I love blueberries, one of my favourite berries. These delicious berries are high in nutrients and low in calories. This superfood is the King of antioxidant foods! I decided this … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged blue denim dress, blueberries, blueberry patch, blueberry picking, Italian sandals, photography, Scenery, secondhand, thrifted fashion | 24 Comments

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Posted on August 8, 2019 by carmen

Georgian Bay has beautiful beaches, in fact, Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world, just minutes from Collingwood, Ontario, where we enjoyed a few amusing days at the annual Elvis Festival. It was great to get away … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Beach, Blue Mountains, Collingwood Ontario, Elvis Festival, Georgian Bay, holiday condo, longest freshwater beach, wrap pants | 27 Comments

Elvis Festival: Collingwood, Ontario

Posted on August 1, 2019 by carmen

We enjoyed a 4-day weekend getaway in Collingwood, Ontario. My dear friend Marilyn invited me to the annual Elvis Festival. It’s the 25th year of this event (with international Elvis Tribute Artists) which attracts thousands of visitors from all over … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on August 1, 2019 by carmen | Tagged Collingwood Ontario, Elvis Festival | 20 Comments

Road Trip to a Lavender Oasis

Posted on July 19, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged eyelet skirt, lavender, MiKel's Lavender Oasis, white outfit | 22 Comments

Lilacs and Leggings

Posted on June 14, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Fashion, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged Covered Perfectly, floral prints, floral purse, interview with Pauline Durban, lilacs, Made in USA, tartan | 18 Comments

Pinstripe Palazzo PJs and Elisa Cavaletti Shirt

Posted on June 2, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Elisa Cavaletti, Jacob clothing, necklace, non-leather sandals, pajama pants, pinstripes, slow fashion, St. Jacobs, then and now | 24 Comments

The Magnolias Have Blossomed!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by carmen

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 →