Category Archives: Toronto

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

Life is a bowl of cherries; Death is the pits

Posted on December 1, 2014 by carmen

Marion and I saw Dr. Zhivago when we were young. The image of little Yuri at the burial of his mother still haunts me; little did I know that I would live this terrifying scene when my brother Johnny was … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Day Trips, Photography, Toronto, Travel | Tagged Advent, Christmas, cn tower, day trip, death, Dr. Zhivago, hope, joy, love, Peace, photography, Scenery, Toronto | 11 Comments

Exploring Toronto Island – an adventurous day trip

Posted on September 29, 2014 by carmen

If you are within two hours of Toronto, the island is a fantastic day trip. If you are ever visiting Toronto, be sure not to miss it, it makes for a fun time, with kids and especially without! Saturday was … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Toronto | Tagged Active Lifestyle, Beach, biking, Day Trips, day trips in southern Ontario, lighthouse, Skywatch, swans, Toronto, Toronto Island | 17 Comments

My Little Black Double-breasted Blazer

Posted on December 17, 2012 by carmen

I wore this jacket recently to the One of a Kind Christmas Show in Toronto and the Christkindl Market in Kitchener. Dressed up in my black/white weave, asymmetrical skirt with fringes at the Christkindl Market. I bought the hand warmers … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Toronto | Tagged blazer, car show, jacket, tartan kilt | 10 Comments

One of a Kind Christmas Show – Toronto

Posted on December 5, 2012 by carmen

‘Tis the season to be jolly! The halls were decked with holly and Christmas trees. Gay apparel could be found in every aisle. Here’s shopping that’s more than fun and fabulous! What a wonderful show! Artisans from across Canada showcasing … Continue reading →