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Some of my favourite things: a summer afternoon view from the window, vintage decanter from the ‘60s, fashion jewellery, heart mirror and a painting of little beach houses. ❤️Duckie taking a bath.Sunset in Kincardine, another day is over and time to dream…❤️Summer sunsets on Lake Huron make me feel fine!❤️Tweetie our shredding machine in action. She will destroy secret information as well as magazines and unwanted advertising. A very useful little helper.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.My last video in my bedroom before moving to our new home. I shall miss the beautiful view of the green forest in summer, the golden leaves of autumn and the magical winter wonderland! I’ll miss listening to the spring peepers and the howling coyotes at night. 10 wonderful years. A bittersweet feeling. ❤️💔#southampton #sunset #lakehuron#sunset #southampton Ontario #lakehuronStyling my floral top with white jeans and red jeans. #florals #magnolias #fashion #fashionblogger
Tag Archives: dress up – dress down
DRESS UP, DRESS DOWN: two-piece dress from Ricki’s
My mother had several two-piece dresses, one of which my daughter Jean and I inherited. It’s a DVF, Jean had the pleasure of Meeting Diane von Furstenberg in person! I recently bought two skirts with matching blouses at RICKI’S, I showed … Continue reading
Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion
Tagged dress up - dress down, Drizzle and Shine, DVF, Ricki's, Synergy Organic Clothing
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Dress Up – Dress Down: Black and Beige Two-Tone Sweater
When I noticed this two-tone sweater on a mannequin, it was one of those moments. You know, the kind when you make an instant decision. Only one sweater left: fortunately, just my size and just my style! I love the dolman sleeves … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Music, Photography, Scenery
Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, dress up - dress down, leopard, photography, Scenery, Simons, two-tone sweater
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Dress Up – Dress Down: La Jolie Molly
La Jolie Molly With a name and sign like this, of course, I had to go in and check it out! First thing I bought was this pretty bamboo and lace shrug, just the thing to dress up jeans. My … Continue reading
Peplum: I loved it then, I love it now
I remember my mom wearing peplum and she always looked so elegant. She had an hourglass figure and this flared-from-the-waist style accentuated it even more. I was excited to see peplum tops make a comeback a few years ago and … Continue reading
Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged dress up - dress down, peplum, second-hand clothes, thrifted fashion
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Dress Up – Dress Down: Thrift Shopping
The splendour of the blossoms have come, trees and shrubs garbed in delightful colours. Northern Gold Forsythia has prolific yellow flowers, the same shade as in my blouse that I bought in a thrift shop in Seattle. The blouse is a slightly … Continue reading
Dress Up – Dress Down: FLOWER POWER
When I saw this pretty chiffon blouse on Jean’s blog FLOWER POWER, I was so happy that she had bought it recently on eBay. I immediately ordered one too! I knew this would be a perfect top dressed up or … Continue reading
Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion
Tagged blouse, capris, chiffon, dress up - dress down, ebay, floral print, florals, FLOWER POWER, garden parties
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