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Sunny 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.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing winter morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.
Category Archives: Style Challenge
STYLE CHALLENGE: Birch and Birds T-Shirt
Jean and I have been doing style challenges for several years. It’s not a competition, it’s to show different ways to wear something and get more milage out of our clothes as well as creating various looks. I had shown … Continue reading
STYLE CHALLENGE: Snow Leopard
When Covered Perfectly came out with this top, I knew I wanted to buy one but I procrastinated ordering it because I thought the company would be around forever. You can imagine how disappointed I was when the company closed … Continue reading
Styling our Dickies
Layering is a great way to add extra warmth when you need it. However, sometimes wearing a sweater worn over a turtleneck is too warm. The solution when you need a little extra warmth … dickies. I remember having a dickie when … Continue reading
Styling our SweetLegs
Leggings are must-haves in my wardrobe. I practically live in them at home and they are my go-to dancewear for my classes! When I discovered SWEETLEGS, I bought four pairs–two for myself and two for gifts. I knew my daughter … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Style Challenge
Tagged Covered Perfectly, Drizzle & Shine, Jeanofalltrades, leggings, style challenge, SweetLegs
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Style Challenge: In the PINK
Jean and I both bought these pretty pink spring jackets with a military vibe (made in Italy) on our day trip to Snohomish, Washington. They also came is navy blue and grey. There are buttons on both edges on the … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Spring, Style Challenge
Tagged Alice the Cat, Jean of all Trades, Made in Italy, May, pink, pink jacket, style challenge
27 Comments
Four Generations of Fashionistas
When I count my blessings, one of my first is my dear mom! It seems like such a long time ago since I felt her loving embrace on Mother’s Day! I treasure the memories, but how I wish I could … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nostalgia, Style Challenge
Tagged Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, DVF, four generations, grandchildren, granddaughter, graphic tee, houndstooth dress, Jean of all Trades, matching outfits, Mother's Day, Rosenthal china, Shadow Rose, Space Needle, style challenge, wrap dress
31 Comments
Cool without Cruel
What do hedge hogs and wild boars have in common? They are both animals on T-shirts from ARMED ANGELS: organic, fair trade and eco-friendly. Jean and I love supporting ethical businesses because this way we can vote with our dollars. … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Style Challenge, Summer
Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, fair trade, hedge hog, organic, photography, wild boar
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Style Challenge: STRIPES
My last visit to Seattle included some fashion fun; Jean and I bought these striped tops in a little shop in Fremont. I like the bell sleeves (impractical for doing dishes–I don’t do dishes!) but fantastic for dancing. I wore … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Style Challenge
Tagged clothing exchange, Fremont, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, striped tops, style challenge
19 Comments
Style Challenge and the Donkey Sanctuary
Visiting the Donkey Sanctuary near Guelph, Ontario is something I’ve been wanting to do ever since friends of ours told us they volunteer there. The sanctuary is home for 75 rescued Donkeys (plus even more if you count the mules … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Guelph, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Style Challenge, Travel
Tagged black top, Donkey Sanctuary, donkeys, Guelph, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, nature, photography, style challenge
9 Comments
Style Challenge: Turquoise top from Berlin
Jean and I often like the same things, so it’s no surprise that when we found these turquoise tops (fair trade) in a little shop in Berlin, Germany we both bought one. With ruching on one side seam and asymmetrical … Continue reading
Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Style Challenge
Tagged Berlin, Boho, fair trade, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, shopping, style challenge, tie-dyed clothes, turquoise, turquoise jewellery
23 Comments
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