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Gingham— 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. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄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. ❤️💔
Tag Archives: fashion show
Time flies when you’re blogging
As the old adage says, Time flies when you’re having fun! — I guess that means blogging is a lot of fun because it’s been six years (November 2011) since I began this adventure and it feels like yesterday. Thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nature, Photography, Travel
Tagged 6 years blogging, alligator, blogging, Costa Rica, Drizzle and Shine, fashion show, first blog post, Florida, Germany, memories, Most fabulous Women Over 40 Model Search, nature, Niagara Falls, NYC, photography, Pier 39, San Francisco, Scenery, sea lions, Seattle, Stuttgart, travel, Wordpress
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The Bee’s Knees
Bees have a great sense of colour coordination. I love how they pair black and yellow. It’s a hot colour combo this spring and I’m lovin’ it!! So sunny and cheerful. Black and yellow is the bee’s knees. (A phrase … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Spring
Tagged fashion, fashion show, huge lemon, lemon, lemon from Trinidad, Sears, style, when life hands you a lemon, yellow and black
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Fashion shows, birthdays and valentines, oh my!
February is a fun month for me! It kicked off with a fabulous fashion show at the Total Woman Show. Audrey Wilson of Gemini Models is not only stunning, but she has charisma, and is gracious and all heart! This … Continue reading
it was a fashionable year!
Here are highlights of a fun, fashionable year! Fashion opportunities I had only dreamed of came true! In January I was one of 10 finalists for the Most Fabulous Women over 40 Model Search with an opportunity to model beautiful … Continue reading
Little Red Dress
I believe inside every little girl is a dream to grow up into a princess; to wear an elegant, long gown that has a train which drapes on the stairs as she walks gracefully down a huge circular staircase to … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes
Getting ready for the Red Dress and Tie Gala and Total Woman Fashion Shows was so much fun that I wish every woman could experience it! We were treated like a lady! Schwarzkopf gifted each of us with professional shampoo … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Fashion, jewellery
Tagged Capri Salon and Spa, Fab Favourite Accessory Boutique, Fabulous Women Over 40 Model Search, fashion show, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Gemini Models, Grand River Shows, Jewel Pops, Kameleon Pendant, La Creme, La Femme Privee, Most Magazine, red dress, Red Dress and Tie Gala, Taya, Total Woman Show
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It’s My Party
But I’m not crying! After a fabulous weekend with some fabulous women, I’m celebrating my 61st birthday today–the candle on the cake!! (no icing, please! 😉 ) When I was young, women didn’t tell their ages and if they did … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Catwalk, Fabulous Women Over 40 Model Search, fashion show, red dress, Total Woman Show
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Little Black Dresses
What a night! The Red Dress and Tie Gala began with us wearing our little black dresses! During the past few weeks we’ve all been working on our dance routines at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Kitchener. Last night was … Continue reading
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