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December 1st and all our nutcrackers are ready for Christmas!NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: blue buffalo check sweaterAutumn leaves echos in my mind as the majestic trees are garbed in gold and crimson. A walk on a little country road is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Kincardine. #kincardine #autumnleavesSunny 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. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄
Category Archives: Florida
Like Daughter – Like Mother
My daughter Jean inspired me to start blogging, which has been a fashionable and fun hobby. She influenced me to become vegan and I’m healthier and happier for it. She gave me courage to get my ears pierced (I’m very … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fashion, Florida, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, New York City, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Seattle, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged art, Beach, fashion, Flamingo Gardens, Florida, Florida Everglades, Foodswings vegan restaurant, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, memories, Mother's Day, New York City, plant-based diet, red dress, Seattle, style, travel, vegan, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurants, vegan/vegetarian lifestyle
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Style Challenge: Ladies in Red
January 2012 started out with a wonderfully, warm vacation in sunny Florida with my daughter, Jean. Escaping from the cold was fantastic, rendezvous with Jean was a bonus–add beaches, restaurants and shopping … well, that makes for a fabulous time! … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Florida, Jeanofalltrades, Style Challenge
Tagged fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New Year, red dresses, style, style challenge, Swap Shop Florida
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Fashion Saves the Birds
Originally posted on jeanofalltrades:
You might sometimes think that fashion has gone to the birds, but in the 1920s, it actually saved a few species. You see, in the late 1800s, large, ornate hats were all the rage. Adorned with…
Posted in Animals, Fashion, Florida, Travel
Tagged ethical, feathers, flappers, Florida birds, Florida Everglades, National Audubon Society, style, vegan, Victorian hats
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Pretty Pink Flamingos
I love pink, any shade: pastel, fuchsia, dusty rose, cerise, bubble gum, coral pink, salmon pink. It’s a happy colour and although I may not wear all the various shades of pink, I especially love pink on flowers and flamingos. … Continue reading
Las Olas – a day in Ft. Lauderdale
It’s a cold day in February but my mind drifts back to sunny memories of Florida. This day in Ft Lauderdale began with breakfast at Starbucks, a quick stop at Festival Flea Market to buy the black sandals I am … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Florida, Travel
Tagged black and white, black and white fashion, Florida, Las Olas Beach, monochromatic, Sublime vegan restaurant
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Guest Post by Jean of all trades
Mom’s 60th Birthday Dinner was Sublime I met up with family in Florida last month. I don’t get to see my parents often so we took the opportunity to have an early birthday celebration for my mom. Her birthday is … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Florida, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged animal rights, Nanci Alexander, PETA, Sir Paul McCartney, vegan, vegetarian
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Birthdays at Sublime
Another milestone: My daughter Jean’s 40th birthday was in December and my 60th birthday is in February. We celebrated our birthdays together in January at the Sublime restaurant in Ft Lauderdale. What an elegant restaurant with ambiance and an excellent … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Florida, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged birthday, food, Nanci Alexander, restaurants, Sir Paul McCartney, vegan, vegetarian
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The Florida Everglades
This was my first time seeing the Everglades – a fascinating adventure I shall never forget! There’s always an image in our minds of places we have heard about and seen on TV, in movies or pictures, but when you … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Fashion, Florida, Scenery, Travel
Tagged alligators, Florida Everglades, Jose Portuondo, Scenery, style, travel
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Swap Shop
One of my hobbies is shopping. I have a passion for fashion and love bargains; my daughter Jean discovered the Swap Shop. It’s a huge flea market in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (the largest daily flea market in the world). We … Continue reading
Pelican Pier
One of the enjoyable things about warm weather is relaxing at a sidewalk cafe. We had our pizza outside at a charming little Italian-style restaurant within walking distance of the pier at Pompano Beach. I call it Pelican Pier because … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Fashion, Florida, Photography, Scenery, Travel
Tagged Beach, Florida, pelicans, pier, Pompano, travel, white capris
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