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December 1st and all our nutcrackers are ready for Christmas!NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: blue buffalo check sweaterAutumn leaves echos in my mind as the majestic trees are garbed in gold and crimson. A walk on a little country road is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Kincardine. #kincardine #autumnleavesSunny autumn days! Happy October! ❤️Pre-loved orange sweater made in Canada. #october #thriftedfashion #fashionblogger #slowfashionGingham— as timeless as a white picket fence. Makes me happy and reminds me of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen.Holiday in August at Niagara-on-the-Lake.It’s a lovely day today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the prettiest flowers in this charming town with flowers everywhere! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻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 winter 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. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄
Tag Archives: Elisa Cavaletti
By the Seaside in Blue and White
Ever since our youngest son moved to a small beach town in Ontario, it’s almost like having a cottage. Every weekend we drive up to visit and enjoy life in cottage country. Simple pleasures of walking along the shore feels … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged Beach, blue and white, Elisa Cavaletti, Hollister, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, NIVEA
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My Grandson’s First Birthday!
What a blessing it is to have three grandchildren! Our oldest grandson is 14! My mom was born in August and so were two of my grandchildren. My youngest grandchild is one year old–a milestone! It was my granddaughter’s idea … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Summer
Tagged birthdays, Elisa Cavaletti, grandson, Lady Comfort sandals, Madison Clothing Boutique, mom, non-leather sandals, pink blouse
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Pinstripe Palazzo PJs and Elisa Cavaletti Shirt
We went shopping in the little tourist town of St. Jacobs. No one would guess these pinstripe palazzos are actually pajama pants. I’ve never worn them as pajamas even though they are 100% cotton and 100% comfortable. I bought them … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring
Tagged Elisa Cavaletti, Jacob clothing, necklace, non-leather sandals, pajama pants, pinstripes, slow fashion, St. Jacobs, then and now
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Elisa Cavaletti and my new lace shrug
I bought this white Elisa Cavaletti blouse and lace leggings in Dinkelsbuhl, Germany last summer. The design is unique, embellished with dazzling mismatched buttons and the quality is superb. A very unusual “V” shape high low style The lace leggings … Continue reading
Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Nature, Photography
Tagged Bux, Elisa Cavaletti, embellished buttons, fair trade, flower garden, lace leggings, lace shrug, nature, photography
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Dinkelsbühl: Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time I lived near Dinkelsbühl in Germany. Memories come flooding back as I walked down the steps leading into this charming town. One of many archway entrances into Dinkelsbühl. Once you step inside you are not in … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Photography, Summer
Tagged Dinkelsbühl, Elisa Cavaletti, fashion, Germany, gingerbread house, lace legging capris, Little Mermaid, medieval
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Time to say goodbye
Today is the first day of autumn and time to say goodbye to the summer of 2014. Summertime means garden parties; gathering with family and friends to enjoy the warm summer days and pleasant evenings. I’m posting outfits I’ve wore … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography, Plant-based diet, Summer
Tagged Elisa Cavaletti, flowers, garden parties, garden party, lace skirt, pond, summer, sundress, warm summer days
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The Brooklyn Flea Market
I’m in Connecticut now but I haven’t finished my NYC posts so more about Connecticut later. On our way to the Brooklyn Flea market, Jean and I stopped for a photo at the same spot as last year. There’s always interesting … Continue reading
Pajama Pants in Public
I’ve seen a lot of young girls (as well as women) wearing pajama pants, in the middle of winter! The ones I’ve seen are frumpy flannel and too juvenile for me. It looks like they just got out of bed … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Bebenoir, comfort, Elisa Cavaletti, lounge wear, pajama pants, pajamas, Smart Set, style
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Fresh as a daisy
My favourite flowers have always been daisies. As a child I would weave them into a crown and wear them in my hair. I think every young girl has played the game daisy-petal-picking; he loves me, he loves me not, … Continue reading
Why can’t you wear white after Labour Day?
There’s a fashion rule that says we can’t wear white after Labour Day. I’ve never been one to follow rules when I have a different opinion. September is still summer and there are some pleasant sunny days. Besides, I even … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion, New York City
Tagged 3/4 length pants, ballet slippers, capris, Elisa Cavaletti, fashion, Hollister, Macy's NYC, NYC, Old Navy, polka dots, style, wearing white after Labour Day
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