Category Archives: Winter

How to beat the Winter blues – C’mon Get Happy!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by carmen

When I’m happy, I do my happy dance. When I’m blue, I put on my dancin’ shoes and dance away my blues! I love to dance. I can escape reality while I’m dancing and forget about my troubles. Some people … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion, Healthy living, Winter | Tagged dance, dance benefits, dance fashion, February blues | 12 Comments

Velvet and lace and a pencil skirt

Posted on February 20, 2017 by carmen

Pencil skirts are so elegant and this one is so comfortable. It’s made by Blue Canoe–an American company–and I love this shade of burgundy. I’ve bought several things from Blue Canoe while in Seattle in September. It was an instant decision when … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Winter | Tagged Blue Canoe, burgundy, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, lace, pencil skirt, velvet | 20 Comments

Long black and white fringe cardigan

Posted on January 26, 2017 by carmen

Yes, this is January in Ontario, photos taken on the weekend. We had several milder days and almost all the snow has melted! It was even mild enough to wear my long “wully” cardigan. I call it wully because it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Winter | Tagged animal rights, cruelty-free fashion, Mary Tyler Moore, no wool, smile | 21 Comments

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Posted on January 8, 2017 by carmen

I’d rather be inside where it’s cozy and warm, and I can look at this breath-taking view without having my breath taken away! The forest looks sugar frosted. Let me take you through a walk in the woods behind my house. Bundle … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged cold, forest, Hoppy and Muffy, moose, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, winter scene | 28 Comments

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by carmen

L’Chaim! Shalom! Classic black for the New Year’s Eve Ball; always in style, never out of date, forever chic. The skirt (Free People) has a sewn-in lace underskirt to look layered. I’m wearing a black shrug over a lace trimmed camisole. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dance, Fashion, Jewelry, Photography, Winter | Tagged appreciation, black dress, black lace, blogging, Happy New Year, New Year, stilettos, updo | 27 Comments

Merry and Bright

Posted on December 21, 2016 by carmen

Nothing says Christmas like red. My LRD was bought several years ago in Florida, made in USA. I wore it recently to a Christmas dinner party, a Christmas luncheon, a Christmas concert and an Old-fashioned Christmas Event with my grandchildren. Cost-per-wear, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, Winter | Tagged Christmas, cost-per-wear, fake fur, LRD, Made in USA, Merry Christmas, red dress | 18 Comments

If you can’t beat ’em – join ’em

Posted on March 11, 2016 by carmen

It’s no secret that I am not a fan of this season, but I can’t hibernate all winter. This sled is not just a decoration on my front porch. It is made in Germany and we bought it for our daughter Jean … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged cold, grandchildren, nature, photography, robin, sled, snow, snowman, tobogganing, winter | 25 Comments

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by carmen

Everything I wear pretty well has a memory and a story woven through its fibres. Case in point–this black and white plaid scarf with matching gloves. I’m a sort of matchy-matchy person, even though my daughter Jean has taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Vintage, Winter | Tagged black and white, Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, memories, nature, plaid, scarves, Scenery, snow, Spanner, vintage, winter | 20 Comments

Royal Stewart Tartan: black and red

Posted on March 3, 2016 by carmen

My grandmother gave me this Royal Stewart scarf with matching gloves in the 60s. She also gave me the same set in black and white plaid. Made in Germany. We had another snow storm last night. The wind was howling … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Hiking, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, hiking, Made in Germany, nature, photography, Royal Stewart, scarves, Scenery, sled, snow, Spanner, tartan | 23 Comments

Winter is Back

Posted on February 26, 2016 by carmen

Looks like a scene from Narnia. Guess I spoke too soon, but I was hopeful when I wrote my previous post on Tuesday that Spring is in the air. My dance class was cancelled on Wednesday due to freezing rain. … Continue reading →