Category Archives: Shopping

My Christmas Coat

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

Every year the little town of St Jacobs has a special Christmas event when the town is dressed for Christmas and sparkles with lights. It’s almost magical. We enjoyed coffee and dessert in the town bakery and strolled along the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping at SunBloomFashion.com

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

SunBloomFashion contacted me to do an interview recently and I am pleased that they are offering my readers (and moi) a discount on their website. They offer free shipping! SunBloom. A store dedicated to making fashion accessories for women that … 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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Gray and pink top from the Weathered Gate

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

My shopping excursions in St. Jacobs are always enjoyable and I’m sure to find something I like whenever I go there. Case in point, this pretty gray and pink top with asymmetric style and 3 buttons (bought at the Weathered … Continue reading →

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February Blues and Floral Booties

Posted on February 17, 2018 by

We’ve had more snow flurries and freezing rain this cold February, reminding us that winter is still here, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking spring and wearing flowers. I’m so into florals this winter, kind of like a protest … Continue reading →

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Walking on the Wild Side

Posted on January 23, 2018 by

Taking a walk on the wild side with my new leopard booties and wearing faux fur and fringes for a wild style. I love imitating the look without harming animals. My jacket is faux suede, faux trim with laces on … Continue reading →

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Christmastime

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

Christmas is more than a day, it’s more than a season; for me it’s a year-long of blessings! I leave my mini white lights on in our three-seasons garden room all year round, day and night. (They are LED.) I … Continue reading →

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Sweater Weather

Posted on December 4, 2017 by

This is a wonderful time of the year as we prepare for Christmas! It’s sweater weather and this one is a cozy cotton knit. I love the asymmetrical design with a blend of pink and burgundy shades. I paired it … Continue reading →

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Updated Hippy Style

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

I was a flower child in the ’60s. Two of my favourite fashion trends at the time were flowers and tie-dyed clothes. I dabbled in tie-dying and turned a plain white T-shirt into a work of art. When I saw … Continue reading →

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Autumn Lament

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

The sunlight is flickering through the leaves as some are dancing to the ground. I watch from my window as the beauty of the glorious colours start to disappear, leaving the barren trees looking naked like skeletons. As night falls, … Continue reading →

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