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Category Archives: Summer
Lazy Days of Summer
We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Elora, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Summer
Tagged antiques, consignment shops, eco boutique, eco clothing, Elora, fair trade, fashion, Fergus, Jaboli ll eco-boutique, secondhand, thrift shops, vegan
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Hot Fun in the Summertime
Georgian Bay has beautiful beaches, in fact, Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world, just minutes from Collingwood, Ontario, where we enjoyed a few amusing days at the annual Elvis Festival. It was great to get away … Continue reading
Road Trip to a Lavender Oasis
We took the road less traveled on this amazing summer afternoon to a lavender oasis in Southern Ontario. My love affair with lavender started many years ago as a child and was rekindled again when I started buying lavender products: from … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged eyelet skirt, lavender, MiKel's Lavender Oasis, white outfit
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Wearing Florals to the Florist Shop
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
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Summer Magic
Summer has left us once again, but has given us many happy memories to cherish. My BEST surprise when my daughter Jean came to visit in June. Canada Day with our grandchildren. Car shows with my family Visitors from Germany, … Continue reading
Fifteen Favourites for Summer
Five favourite casual outfits for summer Peep toe shoes from Jean’s eco boutique Drizzle and Shine Five favourite summer tops Top from Jean’s eco boutique Drizzle and Shine Mesh top from Jodie Five favourite summer dresses Thank you Terri for … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Summer
Tagged favourite dresses, favourite outfits, favourite tops, summer fashion
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White Bell Sleeve Cardigan and a Pop of Orange
I’m feeling the same joy as when peplum made its debut on the fashion scene–bell sleeves are so feminine and I’ve bought several tops this summer including this lovely white cardigan. Shopping malls and restaurants always have air-conditioning, so it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged bell sleeve cardigan, bell sleeves, Labour Day, orange, shades of orange
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Clothes make the man
And in this case … the WOMAN. What we wear is an expression of our personalities, our likes, our moods. It reflects our attitudes and values. My mom had a profound influence on me, she always looked her best whether … Continue reading
Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged dressing up jeans, dressing with dignity, flowers, Grand River, Kimono, my mom, photography, Scenery
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Summer Staycation
This summer we are not venturing far from home. This is my little place to escape. Sunlight flickers through the trees, the romantic songs of birds sarenading, soothing sound of leaves rustling in the breeze, the fragrance of the forest … Continue reading
Detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake
If you’re ever in Niagara Falls, Canada, take a little detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This charming old town is situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. I wore my white linen blouse, a wrinkled look with … Continue reading
