Category Archives: Shopping

Goodbye Summer, thanks for the memories!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

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 , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Tea for Two: Be my Guest!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

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 →

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Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Elora, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Elvis Festival: Collingwood, Ontario

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

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 →

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Cherry-picking in red, white and blue

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

One of my favourite colour trios is red, white and blue: a great summer combo, not just for Independence Day. Just the right outfit to go cherry-picking at the market. I bought this blue hat at the market. My big … Continue reading →

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Baby needs a new pair of shoes

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

… dancing shoes, that is … Dance Plus in Toronto has a yearly sale for top quality dance shoes, some made in England. After trying on several pairs that I liked, I almost bought these but they had a 3-inch … Continue reading →

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Accidental shopping and accidentally vegan

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

Now don’t get me wrong, I love shopping, but last month I went shopping by accident. I had no intention of going shopping. Really. I had not planned to buy anything. Honestly. I accidentally walked into a store and bought … 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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Tattoos

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

While I was shopping in downtown Seattle I got tattoos. Not the real kind. I’ve always wished there were stockings that looked like tattoos and as I passed by a dress shop, there in the window display, my wish came … Continue reading →

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Flea Markets, Antiques and Treasures, Oh My!

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

What a pleasant surprise it was to run into a fellow vegan; we noticed the badge on her coat sleeve while browsing through an antique shop and after a little chat I invited Carolyn to be a guest on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 26 Comments