Tag Archives: forest

A walk in the woods

Posted on May 19, 2020 by carmen

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 | 18 Comments

Things that go bump in the night

Posted on May 16, 2019 by carmen

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 | 27 Comments

Animal Print and Faux Leather Pants

Posted on May 20, 2018 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged A Walk in the Black Forest, animal print, Covered Perfectly, faux leather, faux suede, forest, Horst Jankowski, nature, photography, walk in the woods | 24 Comments

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Posted on January 8, 2017 by carmen

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 | 29 Comments

Winter is Back

Posted on February 26, 2016 by carmen

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 | 24 Comments

Gray Jacquard Sweatshirt–United Colors of Benetton

Posted on November 7, 2015 by carmen

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 | 22 Comments

Decisions Decisions Decisions

Posted on May 29, 2014 by carmen

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 | 18 Comments

Forget-me-not

Posted on April 25, 2014 by carmen

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 | 17 Comments

Beauty in the Forest

Posted on June 13, 2013 by carmen

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 | 11 Comments

Dressing down

Posted on November 19, 2011 by carmen

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 →