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Sunny 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. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄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.
Tag Archives: forest
A walk in the woods
We had planned a walk in the woods for Mother’s Day but the weather did not cooperate. It actually snowed in May. Walks through the forest are therapeutic and healthy. Fresh air and nature help us feel better emotionally, physically … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged family outings, forest, Made in Germany, nature, Scenery, walk in the woods
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Things that go bump in the night
It was that moment between being awake and asleep, just as you’re slipping into slumber. We heard a huge thud that shook us into being wide awake. “What was that?” I whispered to my husband who was already sound asleep. … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting
Tagged earth-tones, faux suede boots, forest, nature, neutrals, slow fashion, thrifted fashion
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Animal Print and Faux Leather Pants
There was a time I thought animal prints were tacky, but I changed my mind many years ago and now I own dozens of animal print items from clothes to shoes, including accessories like scarves and even jewellery. What I … Continue reading
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
I’d rather be inside where it’s cozy and warm, and I can look at this breath-taking view without having my breath taken away! The forest looks sugar frosted. Let me take you through a walk in the woods behind my house. Bundle … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter
Tagged cold, forest, Hoppy and Muffy, moose, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, winter scene
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Winter is Back
Looks like a scene from Narnia. Guess I spoke too soon, but I was hopeful when I wrote my previous post on Tuesday that Spring is in the air. My dance class was cancelled on Wednesday due to freezing rain. … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter
Tagged faux-fur, forest, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, walk in the woods, winter
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Gray Jacquard Sweatshirt–United Colors of Benetton
I don’t own a sweatshirt, that is until now. While shopping in Munich, I found a United Colors of Benetton store (we don’t have one anymore where I live) and tried on this gray mix jacquard sweatshirt. It’s comfortable and … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Germany, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping
Tagged Empress of Austria, forest, gray jacquard sweatshirt, Munich, Sissi, United Colors of Benetton
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Decisions Decisions Decisions
Decisions have never been easy for me. Deciding what to wear can be a challenge, but it’s easy enough to change my mind; major decisions are another story. To buy or not to buy We’ve been looking at houses this … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Scenery
Tagged babbling brook, decisions, forest, open concept, pond
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Forget-me-not
I love spring and although it’s been taking awhile here in Southern Ontario for spring to arrive in it’s fullness, the evidence is now clear; forget-me-nots, bluebells and daffodils are blooming in the forest. Warmer days beckon me to come … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged Active Lifestyle, bluebells, daffodils, forest, forget-me-not, spring, spring flowers, walking
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Beauty in the Forest
Beautiful, delicate trilliums are perennial woodland wildflowers found in Ontario in spring. The white trillium is the official flower and emblem of Ontario, and the symbol of the Government of Ontario, Canada. Enjoying nature walks is one of my favourite … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Scenery
Tagged Active Lifestyle, Calvin Klein, forest, leggings, trilliums, walks in the woods
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Dressing down
A walk in the woods doesn’t necessarily mean dressing down in jeans and workboots and a shabby coat. It’s still very easy to to have fun with fashion when doing all sorts of activities. Casual, yes–frumpy, NO! I’m often amazed at … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature
Tagged forest, scarves, walk in the woods, walking, woods
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