Category Archives: Summer

All dressed up and somewhere to go!

Posted on August 28, 2021 by carmen

My granddaughter turned 12 last week and that’s a time to celebrate. I wore my new light gray wrap pants, 100% cotton, made in India–and paired it with this feminine top. I love the mesh and appliqué detail at the … Continue reading →

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Kincardine: Ontario’s Scottish Destination

Posted on August 23, 2021 by carmen

What a way to start a summer morning (especially with a busy day ahead) coffee and a stroll along the beach of Kincardine. The locals say that when you live here, you’ll never want to move away. Our youngest son … Continue reading →

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In the good ol’ summertime!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by carmen

One of our favourite beaches on Lake Huron is Kincardine where our youngest son bought a house recently. We’ve taken trips to Kincardine and Hanover many times during the past few months, helping our sons who have moved away. This … Continue reading →

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Weekend Getaway in Pink

Posted on August 1, 2021 by carmen

For a weekend getaway, I wore this pink cotton T-shirt with palm trees; it was a gift from my dear friend Elisabeth when I was in Germany in 2015. Shopping is always on the agenda, after all, I love helping … Continue reading →

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Animal Print and Polka Dots

Posted on July 22, 2021 by carmen

Pattern mixing is easy and safe with a monochromatic look. The gray and white subtle zebra and leopard print top compliments these gray and white polka dot capris. And to complete the outfit, I wore gray sneakers with white polka … Continue reading →

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Pussy-Bow

Posted on June 30, 2021 by carmen

Pussy-bow (necktie) gets its name from a cat’s bow tie, it’s a classic style with a vintage vibe. The pussy-bow is a feminine version of a man’s tie. (Although, there was a time when men also wore them back in … Continue reading →

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In the Mood for Summer

Posted on June 19, 2021 by carmen

White is my favourite look for summer, although I love white all year round, it’s especially my favourite choice in summer. I love the fresh, crisp, clean look of white–simply devine! This boatneck summer sweater from Simons has a beach … Continue reading →

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Day Trip to Hamilton Marina

Posted on September 19, 2020 by carmen

A road trip to Hamilton is about an hour’s drive from where I live. Hamilton is a city by Lake Ontario and has a fabulous view of the lake at the marina. We’ve had three outdoor line dance events at … Continue reading →

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Grand Bend: day trip to the beach

Posted on September 3, 2020 by carmen

Real beach waves hairdo! The wind styled my hair! I’m a summer kinda girl but I prefer the beach after four and especially at sunset when it’s not so crowded and a little cooler.  During the day, we visited family … Continue reading →

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A Dose of Vitamin SEA

Posted on August 27, 2020 by carmen

A mini-vacay to enjoy another trip to the beach. Just what the doctor ordered: Vitamin Sea, sure makes me feel better during these times, an instant pick-me-up that lasts for days! I wore this off-the-shoulder cotton knit top–blue and white looks … Continue reading →

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