Tag Archives: autumn

What I wore to the Apple Butter Festival

Posted on October 10, 2018 by carmen

It was a splendid autumn day for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter Festival. I wore a black asymmetrical hand-knit wrap top which I bought several years ago at a Christmas market. This asymmetrical plaid skirt is over ten years old … Continue reading →

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What I wore to VegFest

Posted on October 5, 2018 by carmen

We took a little day trip to Guelph, Ontario to VegFest on a pleasant autumn day. It was an outdoor event held at Riverside Park. It’s always more fun to go with friends and family to share the tasty experience. We … Continue reading →

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Autumn Bliss

Posted on October 1, 2018 by carmen

Autumn is whispering through the trees, gently but persistently, reminding me that summer is only a memory now. Usually, I write an Autumn Lament at this time of year, but I’m going to reverse it this time. You see, I … Continue reading →

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Autumn Jackets

Posted on December 14, 2017 by carmen

One of the reasons I have a closet full of fall jackets is because I take care of my things and tend to have them a long time, another reason is because I love thrifting. These are some of my … Continue reading →

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Updated Hippy Style

Posted on November 22, 2017 by carmen

I was a flower child in the ’60s. Two of my favourite fashion trends at the time were flowers and tie-dyed clothes. I dabbled in tie-dying and turned a plain white T-shirt into a work of art. When I saw … Continue reading →

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Autumn Lament

Posted on November 15, 2017 by carmen

The sunlight is flickering through the leaves as some are dancing to the ground. I watch from my window as the beauty of the glorious colours start to disappear, leaving the barren trees looking naked like skeletons. As night falls, … Continue reading →

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Faux is the way to go

Posted on December 1, 2016 by carmen

I’m finally old enough to wear leopard. Yes, leopard used to be for old ladies when I was growing up. I had leopard-print PJs as a teenager but never wore leopard-print in public. Now during my *ahem* mature years, I’m … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Sunflowers in September

Posted on September 23, 2015 by carmen

First day of autumn. Autumn is lovely time of year: pleasant temperatures, leaves changing to glorious colours, sunflowers in the meadows, harvest time and the harvest moon. It still feels like summer at the moment, although the days are growing … Continue reading →

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Christmas Fairs and Markets

Posted on December 20, 2014 by carmen

One of the things I like to do during the Christmas season is go to fairs and markets. I enjoy the festivities: the atmosphere, Christmas music, meeting friends, talking to venders and I believe in supporting local artisans and vendors. … Continue reading →

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