Tag Archives: Germany

Time flies when you’re blogging

Posted on November 18, 2017 by carmen

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 | 27 Comments

In the Pink

Posted on September 24, 2016 by carmen

Rose Quartz is one of my favourite stones; I love the translucent, pale shade of pink. This top from Germany has a wrinkled look with lace cap sleeves. Pink like cotton candy that goes perfect with my pink polka dot … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, jewellery, Memories, Photography | Tagged Germany, memories, photography, pink, rose quartz | 15 Comments

White Linen Summer Jacket

Posted on July 10, 2016 by carmen

While shopping in Stuttgart last summer, I discovered this white linen jacket. (This photo taken by Beate in the shop where I bought it.) White is my favourite summer colour, always fresh and cool. This linen jacket is very lightweight … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Nature, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Germany, linen jacket, shopping in Germany, summer fashion | 21 Comments

A Horse with No Name

Posted on May 7, 2016 by carmen

In 1960 my brother Johnny visited my grandparents in Germany. I don’t know the name of the horse. but this photo was taken in Killesberg Park, Stuttgart. Johnny was ten years old and would be 66 today. (I was only … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Daniel, Germany, horse, Jean, Johnny, Jonathan, Killesberg, Stuttgart | 22 Comments

We Are Family

Posted on March 31, 2016 by carmen

Even though we’re an ocean apart and times together are few, my family in Germany is very dear to me. March 2015, I received the sad news that my dear cousin Marco passed away. I wasn’t able to attend the funeral, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Memories, Nostalgia | Tagged cousins, death, Germany, happy memories, nostalgia, tortoise | 19 Comments

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on January 7, 2016 by carmen

Memories of 2015. As I look back at 2015, it started off as a good year and a wonderful dance opportunity at the beginning of the year with my beautiful friend, Maggie… And then a trip to Seattle to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, Memories | Tagged Berlin Vegan Drinks, dance, dancing in the rain, Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, difficult times, DVF, fashion, Germany, God is good, grandchildren, gratitude, keeping positive, Maggie, Seattle, vegan lifestyle | 12 Comments

Coral top from Vero Moda

Posted on November 13, 2015 by carmen

I first saw this cute top in VERO MODA at the Gerber Mall in Stuttgart while in Germany this summer. Being in a hurry, I did not have time to try it on so I didn’t buy it. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Shopping, Summer, Toronto, Travel | Tagged Berlin, CNE, fashion, Gerber mall, Germany, shopping, Stuttgart, summer, Toronto, travel, Vero Moda | 20 Comments

Black Faux Suede Fringed Vest

Posted on October 23, 2015 by carmen

Having been a teenager in the ’60s, this cool fringed vest caught my eye while shopping in Berlin. It has a ’60s vibe and is faux suede. I had one in the ’60s but I don’t pay any attention to … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Germany, Photography, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Berlin, fashion, faux suede vest, Germany, photography, Storybook Gardens | 15 Comments

I LOVE BERLIN

Posted on October 18, 2015 by carmen

Berlin is the New York City of Germany! This was my first visit to this fascinating city and what made it most special is that I went there with Jean and we got to go to the world’s first Vegan … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Avesu Vegan Shoes, Berlin, Berlin Tower, Berlin Vegan Drinks, Berlin wall, Brandenburg Gate, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, fashion, Germany, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, photography, shopping in Berlin, Spree River, travel, vegan, vegan clothing, Vegan Coice ice cream shop Berlin, vegan food, vegan shoes, veganz, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 34 Comments

I’m in love …

Posted on October 4, 2015 by carmen

I’ve always been in love with the sea and yet I don’t swim. The sight of water evokes romance in my mind; whether a babbling brook or the waves of the ocean, it makes my heart happy as a woman … Continue reading →