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Tag Archives: Canada Day
My Canada Colours: through the years
Maggie and me I just love my iPhoto feature that pops up and shows movies and memories that make me smile. These are a few of the photos that iPhoto put together for Canada Day through the years. Happy July! … Continue reading
Summer Magic
Summer has left us once again but has given us many happy memories to cherish. My BEST surprise when my daughter Jean came to visit in June. Canada Day with our grandchildren. Car shows with my family Visitors from Germany, … Continue reading
Dominion Day in Red and White Gingham
It’s been 150 years since Canada became a nation. July 1st used to be called Dominion Day when I was young. I live in a humungous village with 35 million people! Canada means “village” in Huron-Iroquois, and today our VILLAGE is … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Summer
Tagged '50s fashion, Canada Day, Dominion Day, Doon Heritage Village, gingham, red and white, red lipstick, vintage style
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Canada Colours for Canada Day
This red sundress was given to me by my cousin Marion from Germany, when she came for a visit. It belonged to her and she wore it in the ’70s. The petite white flowers and eyelet trim add a nostalgic … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged Canada Day, covered bridge, Doon Heritage Pioneer Village, maxi dress, memories, photography, red dress, red sundress, Scenery, vintage dress
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Greetings from Canada!
I wear my Canada colours every Canada Day! I’ve had this skirt for years; it has a white lace print on a red background. My dear friend Diane wore her new Canadian maple leaf T-shirt to dance class yesterday. She … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Canada Day, covered bridge, Doon Heritage Pioneer Village, maple leaf, Old Navy, red and white
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Time Travel
All aboard for an adventure back in time about 100 years – 1914 to be exact! Every Canada Day, Doon Heritage Village (in Kitchener, Ontario) opens its doors for guests to visit and experience life in the early 2oth century … Continue reading
Happy Canada Day
This is the Canadian long weekend. On July 1st we celebrate 146 years of Confederation. During my trip to Costa Rica in April, I wore this outfit and I will wear it for Canada Day. It’s more of a sailor … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Fashion
Tagged Canada Day, Karmann Ghia, nautical, red and white top, sailor style
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Gone Shopping!!
What to do on a rainy day? Go shopping, of course! Northern Reflections has a nation-wide sale on. I’m ready for Canada Day weekend in my red and white. Have a great weekend!!!
Posted in Fashion, Shopping
Tagged Canada Day, fashion, gone shopping, jean capris, red and white top, stilettos
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