Tag Archives: fair trade

The Tale of Two Skirts

Posted on April 14, 2023 by carmen

Shopping in Ridgeway and Crystal Beach is always an enjoyable experience. Supporting and promoting small businesses, local shops and ethical companies has been my fashion mission. Especially since my daughter Jean opened an eco boutique in Seattle, I realized how … Continue reading →

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DRIZZLE & SHINE: eco-boutique SALE!!!

Posted on November 3, 2021 by carmen

A message from my daughter Jean After being an exclusively online store for six months now, and as I reflect on the past five and a half years, one thing has become clear: Drizzle & Shine was meant to be … Continue reading →

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DRIZZLE & SHINE – Online ECO-BOUTIQUE

Posted on May 27, 2021 by carmen

My daughter Jean learned how bad overconsumption and fast fashion are by watching THE TRUE COST. So she decided to do something about it and opened an eco-boutique five years ago in Seattle. This month she had to close Drizzle … Continue reading →

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SHOP LOCAL – Support Small Businesses

Posted on March 18, 2021 by carmen

From thrift shops to charming boutiques, I’m sure to find something unique! Case in point … These funky tunics (100% cotton, made in Nepal by an ethical company). Jackie (owner of La Jolie Molly boutique) was wearing one when Maria … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s Resolution: SLOW FASHION

Posted on January 23, 2021 by carmen

As my readers and friends already know, I promote slow fashion, sustainable fashion, thrifting, I support local businesses, small businesses, ethical companies, artisans and I especially look at lables to see where the item is made.  This Dolman sleeve sweater … Continue reading →

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Crystal Beach: biking and shopping

Posted on September 11, 2020 by carmen

Besides enjoying the beautiful view of Lake Erie, Crystal Beach is a charming little town and great for biking around the quiet streets with cute cottages. I wore my Leopard and Roses (ethical company) tunic. I bought two of these … Continue reading →

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DRIZZLE & SHINE: eco-boutique

Posted on May 25, 2020 by carmen

In May 2016 my daughter opened an eco-boutique in Seattle, Washington. Jean has always loved fashion, even as a pre-schooler. She started her fashion blog in 2011. “Drizzle & Shine is an eco-boutique that grew out of a style blog. … Continue reading →

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ALCHEMY FASHIONS: ethically made, organic clothing

Posted on March 30, 2020 by carmen

A recent find in a thrift store was this ALCHEMY FASHIONS dress–CANADIAN DESIGNED * MADE WITH LOVE. Alchemy is sweatshop-free: they pay more than fair and living wages to their garment workers and provide a safe workplace. I had never heard … Continue reading →

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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 →

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DRIZZLE & SHINE: Third Anniversary

Posted on May 21, 2019 by carmen

It’s been three years since Jean opened the doors of her eco boutique DRIZZLE & SHINE in Seattle and started selling fair trade, vegan, eco-friendly wares. Fair trade for people. We care about garment workers: that they are paid a living wage with … Continue reading →

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