Category Archives: Shopping

Happy Anniversary Drizzle & Shine!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by carmen

This month marks one year since my daughter opened her eco boutique in Seattle. I’m very proud of Jean, not only because she started her own business, but because compassion motivated her to make this decision. She explains in this video … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle & Shine, eco fashion, fair trade | 8 Comments

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

Blue Denim

Posted on April 30, 2017 by carmen

Meandering through the mall with my grandchildren recently, I passed by Northern Reflections (Canadian women’s apparel) and this denim blue crocheted cardigan caught my eye. Of course, I had to buy it because it reminds me of my mom and my crocheting days. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Spring | Tagged crochet, grandchildren, lace top from Rickis, monkey ride, Northern Reflections, red booties | 15 Comments

T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by carmen

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cotton, dance, denim jacket, Drizzle and Shine, fair trade, fashion, Jean of all Trades, rhodonite, sustainable fashion, T-shirt dress, Threads 4 Thought, thrifting, tunic | 23 Comments

Tartan Tunic

Aside | Posted on February 14, 2017 by carmen | Tagged hearts, love, red booties, Royal Stewart, tartan, Valentine's Day | 21 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing | 19 Comments

Herringbone Jacket and a Winter Pullover

Posted on January 13, 2017 by carmen

Herringbone weave always reminds me of men’s suits or coats. It’s a timeless pattern and this style is classic. Black sleeves gives this jacket a vest look and I love the toggles (it also has a zipper). I love that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Shopping | Tagged dolman sleeves, faux suede booties, herringbone, jacket, Ricki's, Tan Jay, wool-free | 21 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

A funny thing happened on the way to the flea market

Posted on November 16, 2016 by carmen

Actually, it wasn’t really funny, but it sounds like a great title for my post. However, it was an interesting place to take a photo on our way to the Fremont Flea Market. I like industrial art. The green foliage, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Photography, Shopping | Tagged Flea Market, Fremont, Industrial Art, jewellery, photography, September in Seattle | 20 Comments

London VegFest

Posted on November 12, 2016 by carmen

I woke up to blue skies and the sun shining in my window, a perfect day for a day trip to London (Ontario). It’s worth the drive to London to attend VegFest for delicious vegan food, vendors, artisans and speakers … Continue reading →