Category Archives: Spring

Redecorating our Summer Place

Posted on June 17, 2020 by carmen

Can you find my little friend Tweetie? We finished redecorating our Gartenzimmer (Florida room or treehouse as we call it). The perfect summer place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great for entertaining and relaxing. It’s like stepping out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring | Tagged black rattan, blue and grey German pottery, family, Florida room, Gartenzimmer, grandchildren, home decor, redecorating, Steiff donkey, summer place, Tweetie bird, Villeroy and Boch, white wicker, wild rose dishes | 15 Comments

A walk in the woods

Posted on May 19, 2020 by carmen

We had planned a walk in the woods for Mother’s Day but the weather did not cooperate. It actually snowed in May. Walks through the forest are therapeutic and healthy. Fresh air and nature help us feel better emotionally, physically … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged family outings, forest, Made in Germany, nature, Scenery, walk in the woods | 18 Comments

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Posted on May 12, 2020 by carmen

The only flowers you’ll see here is the pretty calico floral print in this dress I wore for Mother’s Day. I won’t be able to wear it in the summertime because of the long sleeves but it’s perfect for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Spring, Videos | Tagged breakfast in bed, Jean, Mother's Day, my boys, snow pellets | 22 Comments

Wearing Florals to the Florist Shop

Posted on June 25, 2019 by carmen

If you’re one of my followers, you’ve seen this jacket already a few times. This shade of blush pink is almost a neutral because it goes with so many things I wear. I’ve worn it with blue jeans, white jeans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Spring, Summer, Thirfting | Tagged floral pants, florals, flower purse, pink jacket, pre-loved, second-hand clothes, thrifted fashion, thrifting | 23 Comments

Here Comes the Summer!

Posted on June 20, 2019 by carmen

I put together this black and white ensemble and felt like a street artist ready to do some chalk drawings on the sidewalk. Today is my son and daughter-in-law’s anniversary–15 years of marital bliss! Beret: thrifted $1.99 Heart necklace: The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged beret, black and white gingham, second-hand, smock, thrifted fashion | 20 Comments

Lilacs and Leggings

Posted on June 14, 2019 by carmen

Lilacs are blossoming in every shade from white to pink to lilac and magenta! Spring arrived late this year, but there’s always a silver lining and therefore the blossoms are lingering longer. Magnolias have just vanished as the lilacs appeared … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged Covered Perfectly, floral prints, floral purse, interview with Pauline Durban, lilacs, Made in USA, tartan | 18 Comments

VIVA la PINK

Posted on June 6, 2019 by carmen

My Outfit Pink straw hat: New Dundee vendor Pink sunglasses: Bartell Drug Store, University Village, Seattle Pink Panther earrings: gifted Pink scarf: Lizzy R, St. Jacobs Pink jacket: Made in Italy, boutique in Snohomish, Washington Magenta blouse: Ricki’s Magenta leggings: … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Spring | Tagged garage sales, New Dundee Fair, pink jacket, Pink Panther earrings, pink scarf, Plume and Thread, Rhumba boutique in St. Jacobs, Ricki's, straw hat | 27 Comments

Pinstripe Palazzo PJs and Elisa Cavaletti Shirt

Posted on June 2, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Elisa Cavaletti, Jacob clothing, necklace, non-leather sandals, pajama pants, pinstripes, slow fashion, St. Jacobs, then and now | 24 Comments

The Splendour of Spring

Posted on May 26, 2019 by carmen

In my last post I wore a monochromatic outfit in shades of pink. On this particular day in May, I wore my pretty pink jacket again with an all white outfit, silver sandals and silver accessories. Pink is such a happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Spring | Tagged Inese Poga, magnolia blossoms, pink jacket, silver sandals, spring, white outfit | 20 Comments

The Magnolias Have Blossomed!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by carmen

I’m tickled pink! The arrival of the magnolia blossoms means spring has finally sprung in Ontario! A little late this year and they’ll be gone too soon. This pink of perfection is a beautiful backdrop for my blush pink jacket … Continue reading →