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Pink is always a good idea! 💗What a unique opportunity I had to shoot some videos while Jordan is photographing her model Carmyn! Check out the amazing fashion creations made by Jordan! @templebayco❤️The beach! ❤️The flowers! ❤️The sidewalk restaurants!#niagaraonthelakeA summer day at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Happy weekend!Sending love with all my heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Merry Christmas! Christmas blessings of peace, joy and love!❤️ #merrychristmas #christmas #snow #whitechristmasBaby, it’s cold outside! Dancing in the Kincardine gazebo!💃🕺🏼#dancing #kincardine #gazeboDecember 1st and all our nutcrackers are ready for Christmas!NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: blue buffalo check sweaterAutumn leaves echos in my mind as the majestic trees are garbed in gold and crimson. A walk on a little country road is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Kincardine. #kincardine #autumnleavesSunny autumn days! Happy October! ❤️Pre-loved orange sweater made in Canada. #october #thriftedfashion #fashionblogger #slowfashionGingham— as timeless as a white picket fence. Makes me happy and reminds me of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen.Holiday in August at Niagara-on-the-Lake.It’s a lovely day today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the prettiest flowers in this charming town with flowers everywhere! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻Some of my favourite things: a summer afternoon view from the window, vintage decanter from the ‘60s, fashion jewellery, heart mirror and a painting of little beach houses. ❤️Duckie taking a bath.Sunset in Kincardine, another day is over and time to dream…❤️Summer sunsets on Lake Huron make me feel fine!❤️Tweetie our shredding machine in action. She will destroy secret information as well as magazines and unwanted advertising. A very useful little helper.
Category Archives: Shopping
Black Watch Tartan Vest and Black Velvet Jeans
You don’t have to be Scottish wear Black Watch, it’s my favourite tartan and can be worn by anyone. The history of this popular tartan is interesting to know. While shopping at JCPenney in Flagstaff, Arizona, I bought this quilted … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Spring
Tagged black velvet jeans, Black Watch tartan, fashion, JCPenney, lifestyle, Northern Reflections, spring, style, tartan, vest
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Black and Gray Colorblock Dress
My birthday snuck up on me rather quickly this year. What to wear today? I looked in my wardrobe and decided to wear this colorblock dress that I bought in Gold Canyon, Arizona on our December holiday. If you read … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting, Winter
Tagged Anne Klein, birthday, colorblock dress, vegan
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Styling my new white cropped jeans
There they were, white cropped jeans on the mannequin in the window of Lasting Impressions. The saleslady took them off the mannequin because these were the only ones in my size. Continue reading
The Tale of Two Skirts
Shopping in Ridgeway and Crystal Beach is always an enjoyable experience. Supporting and promoting small businesses, local shops and ethical companies has been my fashion mission. Especially since my daughter Jean opened an eco boutique in Seattle, I realized how … Continue reading
Pink Puffer Coat and Pink Puffer Jacket
We are still in the middle of winter here in Kincardine. The only way to change that is to move south. Next best thing is to keep warm with my new pink puffer coat. While shopping this season in the … Continue reading
Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Winter
Tagged cruelty-free fashion, Lake Huron, puffer coat, puffer jacket, Save The Duck
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La Vie En Rose
La Vie En Rose has feminine lingerie, lounge wear, pajamas, swimwear and more. I bought several items that are great for mixing and matching. My bracelet is a handmade gift from my dear friend Maggie; she up-cycles used jewellery which … Continue reading
Guest post by my daughter Jean: A FAMILY VISIT
A Family Visit I recently flew into YYZ – Toronto International Airport for a long overdue visit to see my family. However, it didn’t feel like I was going home. You see, since I’d last visited, both my brothers and … Continue reading
A Special Mother’s Day
First time having my three children together for Mother’s Day in 22 years! I was so happy that Jean, my firstborn, came to visit us from Seattle! Our first adventure when she arrived was rescuing three baby red squirrels. No … Continue reading
NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: Christmas Pyjamas
When the weather outside is frightful and the nights in December come early, it’s time to slip into something warm and cozy. Case in point, these comfortable cotton flannel pyjamas (on sale for $25 CND). They also make a great … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Fashion, Shopping
Tagged Christmas, Christmas shopping, Northern Reflections, pajamas, quality clothes
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NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: a top with flare
When my new top arrived from Northern Reflections, I felt like a child on Christmas morning! I love the print and handkerchief hem style with flare. It’s luxuriously soft and so feminine. I wore it for Ladies’ Night Out, a … Continue reading