Category Archives: Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle

Thrift shopping: dressed up, dressed down.

Posted on May 4, 2017 by carmen

The splendour of the blossoms have come, trees and shrubs garbed in delightful colours. Northern Gold Forsythia has prolific yellow flowers, the same shade as in my blouse that I bought in a thrift shop in Seattle. The blouse is a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a little sage, dress up - dress down, nature, Northern Gold Forsythia, photography, spring, spring blossoms, thrifted fashion, thrifting, vegan, Visible Monday, zucchini | 18 Comments

Easter Blessings

Posted on April 15, 2017 by carmen

What do I have in common with Carrie Underwood? We’re both Christians and vegans. “Carrie is an animal lover and a vegan. She stopped eating meat at the age of thirteen because she could not stand the thought of eating … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Easter, Fashion, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Carrie Underwood, Easter, Happy Easter | 16 Comments

Brown paper packages tied up in strings

Posted on January 21, 2017 by carmen

I love it when the postman delivers a package, especially from Drizzle & Shine eco-boutique, which specialize in sustainable clothing. “We specialize in items that are kind to the earth and animals and that are made by people who are treated … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cruelty-free, eco fashion, ethical fashion, jewellery, necklace, sustainable fashion, Synergy Organic Clothing | 24 Comments

Seattle’s Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park

Posted on December 4, 2016 by carmen

Volunteer Park is just a stroll down the avenue from my daughter Jean’s eco boutique Drizzle and Shine. This is my favourite purse from her store. Love the fringes! On the way to the park we passed an elegant century-old mansion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Handbags, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Seattle, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged indigo, No Bones, non-leather purse, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Shafer Baillie Mansion, vegan restaurant, Volunteer Park | 30 Comments

Pumpkin Orange: a warm autumnal colour

Posted on November 24, 2016 by carmen

Orange was never a colour you’d see me wearing, that is until after I started blogging. Now I have various shades of orange in my wardrobe and the newest one is this lovely shade of pumpkin, a dress that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Autumn, Beach, Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Beach, Drizzle and Shine, Edmunds, Jeanofalltrades, orange, pumpkins, Seattle Area Feline Rescue | 21 Comments

London VegFest

Posted on November 12, 2016 by carmen

I woke up to blue skies and the sun shining in my window, a perfect day for a day trip to London (Ontario). It’s worth the drive to London to attend VegFest for delicious vegan food, vendors, artisans and speakers … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Handbags, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary, Frog Hollow Farm Sanctuary, hemp hearts, jewellery, London Ontario, Mercy for Animals, Sea Shepherd, Simply Plant Food, vegan, VegFest | 20 Comments

Alki Beach, Seattle

Posted on November 7, 2016 by carmen

The day started off overcast, but as the clouds rolled away, it turned out to be a sunny day in Seattle with blue skies and not a cloud in sight! We drove to beautiful Alki Beach, west side of Seattle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Day Trips, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Seattle, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Alki Beach, anchor, Blue Skies, flowers, photography, Puget Sound, Scenery, seals, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle, Statue of Liberty | 25 Comments

Thrifting on Capitol Hill

Posted on November 4, 2016 by carmen

While strolling along the avenue where my daughter Jean has her store — Drizzle and Shine, on Capitol Hill — I found a thrift shop and bought a nearly-new black coat with white trim, perfect for all the black and white clothes … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Drizzle and Shine, gingham, Ricki's, Seattle, Sugar Plum vegan bakery, thrifting | 16 Comments

Ruby Slippers

Posted on October 18, 2016 by carmen

I’m lovin’ my ruby red shoes that I bought at Drizzle and Shine in Seattle. Red is my favourite colour for shoes. These ones are made in USA, with wedge heels, peep toes and hearts. (OKA-B Microplast technology provides a lightweight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Dance, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white dress, Happily ever after, high low dress, photography, red shoes, ruby slippers, Scenery, vegan dinner, weddings | 21 Comments

Indian Summer

Posted on October 8, 2016 by carmen

Homeward bound and arrived back this week from Seattle. I need some time to organize a thousand photos of this fantastic city and the beautiful new things I got at Jean’s eco boutique. In the meantime, we’re enjoying fabulous summer weather here … Continue reading →