Tag Archives: Elora

Denim and Lace

Posted on July 20, 2020 by carmen

What I wore for a weekend getaway to Collingwood, Ontario. For our 50th wedding anniversary, my husband bought me this whimsical lace dress. We were on our Niagara Falls weekend and while browsing through a little boutique Lasting Impressions (near … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Collingwood Ontario, day trips in southern Ontario, Elora, lace, shopping | 22 Comments

Leopard and Roses: hand-crafted by talented artisans in Nepal

Posted on April 16, 2020 by carmen

On one of our day trips last summer, I bought my first Leopard and Roses dress in an eco-boutique in the charming town of Fergus, Ontario. Since then I bought two more tunics made by Leopards and Roses while shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion | Tagged Day Trips, Elora, ethical fashion, Fergus, Leopard and Roses, transitional outfits | 25 Comments

Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by carmen

We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Elora, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged antiques, consignment shops, eco boutique, eco clothing, Elora, fair trade, fashion, Fergus, Jaboli ll eco-boutique, secondhand, thrift shops, vegan | 20 Comments

Road Trip: Elora

Posted on August 23, 2018 by carmen

Since we are not going away for our holidays this summer, that means we’ve been doing road trips and this time we took a country drive to the charming little town of Elora. It’s a tourist town with a river … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Elora, Fashion | Tagged Belgium rug, Elora, floral fashion, flowers, non-leather sandals, photography, pink sandals, Scenery | 26 Comments

Autumn Lament

Posted on November 15, 2017 by carmen

The sunlight is flickering through the leaves as some are dancing to the ground. I watch from my window as the beauty of the glorious colours start to disappear, leaving the barren trees looking naked like skeletons. As night falls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged autumn, Day Trips, Elora, fashion, flowers, nature, photography, Scenery, sunflowers | 20 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 →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged day trip, Elora, Elora Gorge, Elora Quarry, fashion, garden party, photography, ReFind Salvage, Scenery, shopping in Elora, The CHANTICLEER SHOP, Toronto | 5 Comments

One year ago today …

Posted on August 14, 2013 by carmen

Last summer, I took a hiatus from my blog. It was a bittersweet season for me. On a beautiful day in July, I received a phone call that my dad had been rushed to the hospital in Huntsville (about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Travel | Tagged black swan, cn tower, Elora, Lake Huron, Lotus Tea House Vegetarian Restaurant, nature, photography, Pioneer Tower Kitchener, Stratford, swans, Toronto | 10 Comments

Elora Gorge

Posted on July 27, 2013 by carmen

Every year we take the country road to Elora, a scenic town in southern Ontario on the Grand River with a gorgeous gorge! Elora has charming shops and adventurous trails to explore. (Check out my trail photos later this week.) … Continue reading →