Looking for something?
-
Recent posts
Blog Stats
- 342,788 visits
Popular Posts & Pages
Past Posts
Topics
A portal to all things compassionate!
Jean of all Trades
-
Vegan Recipes
- Follow fashion with compassion on WordPress.com
Follow me on Bloglovin’
TOP 15 AWARD
Join 2,883 other subscribers
Instagram
Merry Christmas! Christmas blessings of peace, joy and love!❤️ #merrychristmas #christmas #snow #whitechristmasBaby, it’s cold outside! Dancing in the Kincardine gazebo!💃🕺🏼#dancing #kincardine #gazeboDecember 1st and all our nutcrackers are ready for Christmas!NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: blue buffalo check sweaterAutumn leaves echos in my mind as the majestic trees are garbed in gold and crimson. A walk on a little country road is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Kincardine. #kincardine #autumnleavesSunny autumn days! Happy October! ❤️Pre-loved orange sweater made in Canada. #october #thriftedfashion #fashionblogger #slowfashionGingham— as timeless as a white picket fence. Makes me happy and reminds me of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen.Holiday in August at Niagara-on-the-Lake.It’s a lovely day today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the prettiest flowers in this charming town with flowers everywhere! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻Some of my favourite things: a summer afternoon view from the window, vintage decanter from the ‘60s, fashion jewellery, heart mirror and a painting of little beach houses. ❤️Duckie taking a bath.Sunset in Kincardine, another day is over and time to dream…❤️Summer sunsets on Lake Huron make me feel fine!❤️Tweetie our shredding machine in action. She will destroy secret information as well as magazines and unwanted advertising. A very useful little helper.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing winter morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.
Tag Archives: Active Lifestyle
Exploring Toronto Island – an adventurous day trip
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
Strolling through the park one day …
I spent the first two weeks of August in NYC and enjoyed Central Park and several other parks; pure pleasure!! There’s something that refreshes the soul just strolling through a park. Time to breathe. There’s always a bench along the … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Active Lifestyle, Belvedere Castle, Central Park, High Line, Madison Park, Marimekko, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, sunbathing in Madison Park, turtles, turtles mating dance, umbrella
16 Comments
Forget-me-not
I love spring and although it’s been taking awhile here in Southern Ontario for spring to arrive in it’s fullness, the evidence is now clear; forget-me-nots, bluebells and daffodils are blooming in the forest. Warmer days beckon me to come … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged Active Lifestyle, bluebells, daffodils, forest, forget-me-not, spring, spring flowers, walking
17 Comments
Why do I blog?
It’s two years since I’ve been blogging, inspired by my daughter Jean of all trades who started her fashion and style blog in January 2011. It’s a fun hobby, perhaps a tad frivolous, but definitely fun! I like writing, so … Continue reading
The High Line NYC
After a fun morning of shopping at the Chelsea Market we climbed the stairs to the High Line, an abandoned railroad that has been recycled into a beautiful walking path with wild plants and benches to relax. I wore my … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Shopping, Summer, Travel
Tagged Active Lifestyle, High Line, New York City, NYC, remixing clothes, thrifting, travel, walking
8 Comments
Central Park NYC
Walking around New York City is an adventure. Although it’s a huge city, there’s nature and beauty all around: whether meandering through Central Park or strolling along the city sidewalks. My hot pink outfit, that I bought in Elora, was … Continue reading
Do you wanna dance?
Here’s my latest video of a line dance I choreographed specially for beginners and parties. Whenever I do parties, I make sure it’s an easy dance for everyone to join in, add some great music and we all have fun … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion
Tagged Active Lifestyle, denim capris, floral tank top, Hollister, keeping fit, line dance, merengue, youtube
4 Comments
My new Dance Page is here!
For all my dancers!! I love you guys!! ❤ I have finally started my Dance Page (thanks to John who video recorded this dance last Wednesday). John was recording a dance for his own use when his battery was dying, … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion
Tagged 4thejoyofit, Active Lifestyle, Cumbia Semana, dance, dance for fitness, Ira Weisburd, keeping fit, line dance
9 Comments
fashion with compassion 