Tag Archives: Canada Day

Dominion Day in Red and White Gingham

Posted on July 1, 2017 by carmen

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, Jewelry, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged '50s fashion, Canada Day, Dominion Day, Doon Heritage Village, gingham, red and white, red lipstick, vintage style | 30 Comments

Canada Colours for Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by carmen

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 Canada Day, 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 | 41 Comments

Greetings from Canada!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by carmen

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 Canada Day, Fashion | Tagged Canada Day, covered bridge, Doon Heritage Pioneer Village, maple leaf, Old Navy, red and white | 20 Comments

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by carmen

I’m wearing red and white for Canada Day. It’s been a lovely Canada Day weekend: going to family-owned Barrie’s Asparagus Farm with friends, hosting a garden party and I’ll be out this afternoon for our traditional Pioneer Village outing with … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Day, Fashion | Tagged Barrie's Asparagus Farm, Canada Day, Cedardale Farm Kitchener, fashion, garden parties, red and white | 18 Comments

Time Travel

Posted on July 2, 2013 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Canada Day, Fashion | Tagged Berlin Ontario, Canada Day, Doon Heritage Village, good ol' days, Kitchener Ontario, museum, nostalgia, old-fashioned clothes | 6 Comments

Happy Canada Day

Posted on June 30, 2013 by carmen

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 Canada Day, Costa Rica, Fashion | Tagged Canada Day, Karmann Ghia, nautical, red and white top, sailor style | 8 Comments

Gone Shopping!!

Posted on June 28, 2013 by carmen

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 | 10 Comments

Happy Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2012 by carmen

Having coffee with friends on Canada Day is a pleasant way to spend a sunny afternoon in charming downtown Galt, Ontario at the Melville Cafe by the Grand River. Galt is part of the amalgamation of the city of Cambridge … Continue reading →