Tag Archives: Central Park

Say Yes to Adventure

Posted on September 20, 2017 by carmen

Exploring Central Park Funny, we go to one of the biggest, bustling cities in the world to hang out in the parks! I guess that’s what I love: civilization, but never being too far from the wonder of God’s nature. … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel | Tagged Central Park, gardens, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist rocks | 22 Comments

Black and White Paisley Pants and a Guest Fashionista

Posted on September 12, 2017 by carmen

While in New York City we went to a park almost every day and since we were staying near Central Park, we enjoyed adventures in the park many times. On this particular day, I wore black and white paisley pants … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged black and white, Central Park, daisy bag, Maggie, New York City, NYC, thrifting | 20 Comments

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by carmen

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking | 13 Comments

Central Park: the North Woods

Posted on August 13, 2017 by carmen

Right in the heart of Manhattan, a park so big, it feels like I’m in Northern Ontario. Except for the people, it looks like we’re alone out in the wilderness. Finding the park should be easy, you can’t miss it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Travel | Tagged Central Park, nature, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist, turtles | 23 Comments

NYC and all that Jazzzz

Posted on September 25, 2014 by carmen

I’m still flying high from my New York City adventure this summer. Just walking by the Apollo in Harlem was exciting, knowing the history of this place. The legendary Ella Fitzgerald–one of my favourite jazz singers began her career there … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, New York City, Summer | Tagged Apollo, Bebenoir, Blue Note Jazz Club, Central Park, Ella Fitzgerald, H and M, Jazz, National Jazz Museum, New York City, NYC, Shakespeare, Summerstage NYC | 16 Comments

Strolling through the park one day …

Posted on August 29, 2014 by carmen

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

Bittersweet December

Posted on December 1, 2013 by carmen

We have all tasted the bitterness of death. It is never welcome, yet always shows up uninvited; sometimes unexpected and sometimes arrives slowly but surely. It never shows mercy to anyone. Death is cruel and heartless. December 1, 1968 is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, New York City, Nostalgia | Tagged Central Park, Christmas, death, faith hope love, Imagine, John Lennon, Johnny, NYC | 22 Comments

Central Park NYC

Posted on September 17, 2013 by carmen

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 →