Category Archives: Germany

In the Pink

Posted on September 24, 2016 by carmen

Rose Quartz is one of my favourite stones; I love the translucent, pale shade of pink. This top from Germany has a wrinkled look with lace cap sleeves. Pink like cotton candy that goes perfect with my pink polka dot … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, jewellery, Memories, Photography | Tagged Germany, memories, photography, pink, rose quartz | 15 Comments

Blue skies smiling at me

Posted on July 23, 2016 by carmen

My life is a song, I always have a song dancing around in my mind. When I see a blue sky, I start singing, even if only in my head and no one can hear. I can hear the voice … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Germany, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged blue blouse, Blue Skies, high low blouse, high low trend, Rod Stewart, St. Jacobs | 27 Comments

White Linen Summer Jacket

Posted on July 10, 2016 by carmen

While shopping in Stuttgart last summer, I discovered this white linen jacket. (This photo taken by Beate in the shop where I bought it.) White is my favourite summer colour, always fresh and cool. This linen jacket is very lightweight … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Nature, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Germany, linen jacket, shopping in Germany, summer fashion | 21 Comments

A Horse with No Name

Posted on May 7, 2016 by carmen

In 1960 my brother Johnny visited my grandparents in Germany. I don’t know the name of the horse. but this photo was taken in Killesberg Park, Stuttgart. Johnny was ten years old and would be 66 today. (I was only … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Daniel, Germany, horse, Jean, Johnny, Jonathan, Killesberg, Stuttgart | 22 Comments

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on January 7, 2016 by carmen

Memories of 2015. As I look back at 2015, it started off as a good year and a wonderful dance opportunity at the beginning of the year with my beautiful friend, Maggie… And then a trip to Seattle to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, Memories | Tagged Berlin Vegan Drinks, dance, dancing in the rain, Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, difficult times, DVF, fashion, Germany, God is good, grandchildren, gratitude, keeping positive, Maggie, Seattle, vegan lifestyle | 12 Comments

Coral top from Vero Moda

Posted on November 13, 2015 by carmen

I first saw this cute top in VERO MODA at the Gerber Mall in Stuttgart while in Germany this summer. Being in a hurry, I did not have time to try it on so I didn’t buy it. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Shopping, Summer, Toronto, Travel | Tagged Berlin, CNE, fashion, Gerber mall, Germany, shopping, Stuttgart, summer, Toronto, travel, Vero Moda | 20 Comments

Gray Jacquard Sweatshirt–United Colors of Benetton

Posted on November 7, 2015 by carmen

I don’t own a sweatshirt, that is until now. While shopping in Munich, I found a United Colors of Benetton store (we don’t have one anymore where I live) and tried on this gray mix jacquard sweatshirt. It’s comfortable and … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Germany, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged Empress of Austria, forest, gray jacquard sweatshirt, Munich, Sissi, United Colors of Benetton | 22 Comments

Style Challenge: Turquoise top from Berlin

Posted on October 31, 2015 by carmen

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

Black Faux Suede Fringed Vest

Posted on October 23, 2015 by carmen

Having been a teenager in the ’60s, this cool fringed vest caught my eye while shopping in Berlin. It has a ’60s vibe and is faux suede. I had one in the ’60s but I don’t pay any attention to … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Germany, Photography, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Berlin, fashion, faux suede vest, Germany, photography, Storybook Gardens | 15 Comments

I LOVE BERLIN

Posted on October 18, 2015 by carmen

Berlin is the New York City of Germany! This was my first visit to this fascinating city and what made it most special is that I went there with Jean and we got to go to the world’s first Vegan … Continue reading →