Category Archives: Scenery

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 →

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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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Niagara-on-the-Lake in Autumn

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

With so many pleasant autumn days, we had another chance to drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake this month. The sun was shining, no wind and it’s always a little warmer on the Niagara Peninsula. First stop, the Lavender Shop, always a treat … Continue reading →

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What I wore to the Pioneer Tower

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

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 , , , , , | 26 Comments

Turquoise and White for the Beach

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

It rained the last time we went to the lake earlier this month, so we decided to go again on a sunny day. Turquoise and white is cool for the beach. I wore my daisy sunglasses that I found at a … Continue reading →

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Twice as Nice: shawls in beach colours

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

I bought these shawls in two colours. One is sandy beige that I wore over black and added turquoise jewellery. This sea-breeze blue one worn over white makes a totally different look. My tank top has fake pearls, so I … Continue reading →

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White Bell Sleeve Cardigan and a Pop of Orange

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

I’m feeling the same joy as when peplum made its debut on the fashion scene–bell sleeves are so feminine and I’ve bought several tops this summer including this lovely white cardigan. Shopping malls and restaurants always have air-conditioning, so it’s … Continue reading →

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Weekend Getaway: Beach Style

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Sauble Beach The west coast of Southern Ontario is dotted with beach towns all along Lake Huron. Summer is the best time for taking a road trip to Sauble Beach. It’s not only one of the most popular beaches in … Continue reading →

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