Category Archives: Thirfting

Something old, something thrifted, something vegan, something gifted! 

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

Something old … This little scarf is almost as old as I am. It belonged to my mom; little scarves were her trademark. something thrifted … My unique shirt is recently thrifted, (Parsley and Sage) 100% cotton. I love the tie-dyed effect and the dazzling trim on the front … Continue reading →

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Wearing Florals to the Florist Shop

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

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 →

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Here Comes the Summer!

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

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 →

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Lilacs and Leggings

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

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 →

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Things that go bump in the night

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

It was that moment between being awake and asleep, just as you’re slipping into slumber. We heard a huge thud that shook us into being wide awake. “What was that?” I whispered to my husband who was already sound asleep. … Continue reading →

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She Wore Red Velvet

Posted on May 11, 2019 by

Red velvet is one of my fondest childhood memories. My mom wore red velvet. This is the dress she wore in a modelling show in the 1950s. She also had beautiful matching red velvet dresses (fit and flare style) made … Continue reading →

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Birthday Adventure on Whidbey Island

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

This February Jean treated us to a weekend getaway on Whidbey Island. It’s the place I’ve been looking forward to visiting ever since Jean wrote about it on her blog. The ferry crossing Puget Sound was amazing! We drove on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Scarf Inventory

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

Some woman collect shoes, I collect scarves. Before going on my winter holiday in Seattle, I decided to take an inventory of my scarves, I have quite a nice variety that I’ve collected over the years. Some were gifted to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Sparkles

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Our neighbourhood sparkles with Christmas lights. Oh, what fun it is to drive along the streets in a warm car listening to Christmas songs on the radio!🎄 One of the churches in our area put a lot of love and … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Coat

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

Every year the little town of St Jacobs has a special Christmas event when the town is dressed for Christmas and sparkles with lights. It’s almost magical. We enjoyed coffee and dessert in the town bakery and strolled along the … Continue reading →

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