Category Archives: Seattle

Style Challenge: In the PINK

Posted on May 1, 2019 by carmen

Jean and I both bought these pretty pink spring jackets with a military vibe (made in Italy) on our day trip to Snohomish, Washington. They also came is navy blue and grey. There are buttons on both edges on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Spring, Style Challenge | Tagged Alice the Cat, Jean of all Trades, Made in Italy, May, pink, pink jacket, style challenge | 27 Comments

Flea Markets, Antiques and Treasures, Oh My!

Posted on March 27, 2019 by carmen

What a pleasant surprise it was to run into a fellow vegan; we noticed the badge on her coat sleeve while browsing through an antique shop and after a little chat I invited Carolyn to be a guest on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Aberfoyle Antique Market, antiques, flea markets, no fur, Pacific Antique Mall, red velvet jacket, Seattle, vegan | 26 Comments

ArmedAngels – eco fashion

Posted on March 21, 2019 by carmen

What’s better than an ArmedAngels skirt? TWO ArmedAngels skirts! I first heard about this ethical company in Germany when my daughter Jean and I were in Berlin. In the meantime, she has opened her own eco-boutique in Seattle and carries … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Armed Angels, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, skirts | 31 Comments

Road Trip to Lake Washington

Posted on March 15, 2019 by carmen

One of the things I absolutely love and appreciate when we visit our daughter in Seattle (besides the weather and shopping) is the way Jean plans the adventures and places we go to. The weather was like springtime in Ontario … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Lake Washington, road trip, Seattle | 17 Comments

Exploring Downtown Seattle

Posted on March 10, 2019 by carmen

Our holidays in Seattle always include an excursion downtown with a new adventure every time. We’ve had dinner at the top of the Space Needle and a ride on the huge ferris wheel, a tour around the city on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged photography, Pike Place, Seattle, The Crumpet Shop | 20 Comments

Fremont Flea Market – Seattle

Posted on February 27, 2019 by carmen

We always enjoy great adventures every time we visit Seattle and there are always new places to explore, but we never miss a chance to go to the Fremont Flea Market, it’s on our to do list every time! We … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged flea markets, Fremont Flea Market, Jean of all Trades, Seattle, second-hand | 18 Comments

Gas Works Park – Seattle

Posted on February 18, 2019 by carmen

What was once an eye-sore and toxic waste site has been transformed into an industrial playground and urban park with man-made rolling hills. It’s a perfect place for a picnic overlooking beautiful Lake Union. Jean wrote about it on her blog. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Art, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Seattle, Travel | Tagged cat, Gas Works Park, Industrial Art, photography, Scenery, Seattle | 20 Comments

Birthday Adventure on Whidbey Island

Posted on February 11, 2019 by carmen

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 A-frame house, Art Walk, birthday, bunnies, ferry ride, Happy Valentine's Day, nature, photography, Scenery, shopping, thrifting, vegan dinner, Whidbey Island | 25 Comments

NW Trend Show – Seattle

Posted on February 7, 2019 by carmen

What a wonderful experience I had going to my first fashion trade show in Seattle! The event is for wholesale buyers and I got a peek into what it’s like to see fashion before it gets to the stores, I … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Seattle | Tagged Armed Angels, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, fair trade, Fashion Trade Show, Indigenous ethical fashion, NW Trend Show, organic, Seattle, sustainable fashion, Tasi jewellery | 30 Comments

Snowing in Seattle

Posted on February 4, 2019 by carmen

SEATTLE WEATHER NEWSFLASH We woke up to a blanket of snow this morning. Wouldn’t you know it, just after I wrote about sunny in Seattle in my last post, it is now snowy in Seattle! Many flights were cancelled and … Continue reading →