Category Archives: Stratford

Pattern Mixing: leopard and polka dots

Posted on August 12, 2015 by carmen

All the fashionistas are doing it: mixing patterns and prints. When I was young, I followed the rule not to mix patterns; when you wear a blouse with a print, you wear a solid colour skirt or pants. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Stratford | Tagged daisies, leopard print, life is too short to wear boring clothes, mini golf, pattern mixing, polkadots, Stratford, Stratford Ontario | 6 Comments

Magenta and Capris

Posted on May 26, 2015 by carmen

May is one of my favourite months because lilacs, magnolias and apple blossoms are in their glory. There are lilacs in various colours: white, ivory, pink, mauve, pale violet and magenta. With lilacs blooming everywhere, they make a lovely backdrop … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Shopping, Spring, Stratford | Tagged capris, high low blouse, lilacs, magenta, Ricki's, silver jewellery | 24 Comments

Celebration of the Swans

Posted on April 14, 2015 by carmen

The Parade of the Swans is the official sign of spring in Canada. It takes place in the charming city of Stratford on the Avon River. I wore white for the occasion, with a pop of red: sunglasses and sandals … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Stratford | Tagged Avon River, Celebration of the Swans, grandchildren, parade, river, Stratford, swans, white | 32 Comments

Day Trippin’ – Stratford, Ontario

Posted on June 17, 2014 by carmen

This post begins a series of fabulous places in Southern Ontario for taking day trips. There’s something fun about taking off in the morning, enjoying an adventure within driving distance and back in my own cozy bed at nightfall. Stratford, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Day Trips, Fashion, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Shopping, Stratford, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Avon River, day trips in southern Ontario, rattatouille, shopping in Stratford, Spanner, Stratford Festival, Stratford Ontario, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Stratford-upon-Avon, swan, theatre, vegan lifestyle, vegetarian food | 19 Comments

Leopard and Lace

Posted on May 17, 2014 by carmen

I love lace and I love leopard. Animal prints inspired by nature and the delicacy of lace makes an intriguing contrast; I love pairing them because it expresses the romantic side of me and the wild side of me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Stratford | Tagged day trip, fashion, lace, leopard print, scarf, swan, thrifting | 20 Comments

A Cold Winter’s Day

Posted on January 25, 2013 by carmen

What to do on a cold day in January? Reminisce of summer days and dream of warm, sunny days ahead! Through the years I have enjoyed winter sports; skating, tobogganing and cross-country skiing, but when temperatures drop way below freezing … Continue reading →