Tag Archives: day trip

Turn on the Brights: Patchwork Skirt

Posted on February 24, 2020 by carmen

My daughter inspired me to do pattern mixing. Jean started when she was a preschooler and insisted on choosing what she wanted to wear. She perfected the art of pattern mixing through the years. I suppose patchwork quilts are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, New York, Shopping | Tagged birthday, day trip, Macy's, New York, patchwork, pattern mixing | 14 Comments

Boxing Day Sales at Zacks

Posted on January 16, 2020 by carmen

The first Zacks opened in Kitchener, Ontario almost 100 years ago (1921). Today there are 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec: working with Canadian manufacturers and some importers. Everything in the store was 50% off for Boxing Day. I bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography | Tagged Boxing Day, Canadian company, dance friends, day trip, family outings, Kitchener Ontario, Sarnia, St. Clair River, Zacks | 15 Comments

Day Trip to Snohomish, Washington

Posted on January 30, 2019 by carmen

A view of the Snohomish River, it doesn’t look as beautiful in January as it does in the summer, but with weather mild enough to take off my coat, I’m not complaining. Jean wore her SAVE THE DUCK jacket, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, day trip, Save The Duck, shopping, Snohomish Washington | 26 Comments

Niagara-on-the-Lake in Autumn

Posted on October 23, 2018 by carmen

With so many pleasant autumn days, we had another chance to drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake this month. The sun was shining, no wind and it’s always a little warmer on the Niagara Peninsula. First stop, the Lavender Shop, always a treat … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Scenery | Tagged day trip, Lake Ontario, Lavender Boutique, lavender knitted top, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Scenery | 36 Comments

Twice as Nice: shawls in beach colours

Posted on September 7, 2018 by carmen

I bought these shawls in two colours. One is sandy beige that I wore over black and added turquoise jewellery. This sea-breeze blue one worn over white makes a totally different look. My tank top has fake pearls, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged day trip, Port Dover, sandy beige, sea-breeze blue, shawl | 21 Comments

Weekend Getaway: Beach Style

Posted on August 20, 2018 by carmen

Sauble Beach The west coast of Southern Ontario is dotted with beach towns all along Lake Huron. Summer is the best time for taking a road trip to Sauble Beach. It’s not only one of the most popular beaches in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Travel | Tagged active lifstyle, Bayfield, beaches, bell sleeves, day trip, Lake Huron, nature, nautical stripes, nostalgia, photography, Sauble Beach, Scenery, shopping, Southampton Beach, summer fashion, weekend getaway | 46 Comments

A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on April 12, 2018 by carmen

I borrowed Charles Dickens’ famous title with the same cities: Paris and London. Lunch in Paris; Dinner in London Living in Southern Ontario means you can have lunch in Paris and dinner in London because these cities are an hour’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery | Tagged collectibles, day trip, day trips in southern Ontario, dolls, gems, hobbies, Le Chateau, London Doll and Teddy Bear Show, Paris Gems and Mineral Show, precious stones, semi-precious stones, Spanner, teddy bears | 25 Comments

Summer Holiday

Posted on July 31, 2016 by carmen

Another song starts playing in my mind. Remember Cliff Richard? Well, he was my teenage idol. I went to see the movie and bought the album, played it till it wore out and got burned into my brain. We’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Music, Nature, Niagara Falls, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged all seasons dress, black lace, Cliff Richard, day trip, fashion, Grasshopper Imports, Niagara Falls, summer holidays, zebra print | 14 Comments

Little Pink Dress

Posted on October 21, 2015 by carmen

Fun in the sun … but only after 4:00 PM–till four in the afternoon, I stay in the shade. I bought this pretty, pink shift in Germany (Stuttgart-Feuerbach). First time wearing it was when I got home. I wore it … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Shopping, Summer, Travel | Tagged Beach, carousel, day trip, fashion, linen dress, merry-go-round, Port Dover, shark, shopping | 27 Comments

Elora – Part Two

Posted on August 24, 2015 by carmen

There wasn’t enough time to see all when I stopped by Elora on my way to the dance party, so I went back the following week. The CHANTICLEER SHOP REFIND Salvage featuring eclectic boho, rustic and shabby chic. JEZEBELS an … Continue reading →