Tag Archives: H & M

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by carmen

Everything I wear pretty well has a memory and a story woven through its fibres. Case in point–this black and white plaid scarf with matching gloves. I’m a sort of matchy-matchy person, even though my daughter Jean has taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Vintage, Winter | Tagged black and white, Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, memories, nature, plaid, scarves, Scenery, snow, Spanner, vintage, winter | 20 Comments

Royal Stewart Tartan: black and red

Posted on March 3, 2016 by carmen

My grandmother gave me this Royal Stewart scarf with matching gloves in the 60s. She also gave me the same set in black and white plaid. Made in Germany. We had another snow storm last night. The wind was howling … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, hiking, Made in Germany, nature, photography, Royal Stewart, scarves, Scenery, sled, snow, Spanner, tartan | 24 Comments

The Canadian National Exhibition

Posted on September 12, 2014 by carmen

The CNE or EX in Toronto (since 1879) is Canada’s largest annual fair; a family tradition that started when my grandmother took me there as a child. Toronto is a great day trip from where I live, only an hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Day Trips, Fashion, Summer | Tagged ballance, Canadian National Exhibition, CNE, Daryl Maddeaux, EX, H & M, Macy's, pajama-style pants, rock art, Rock on Rock, rock tower, scarf | 15 Comments

Spring is in the Air

Posted on April 16, 2013 by carmen

I was happy to find another pair of printed skinny jeans to add to my collection, in H & M recently. These ones are coral and taupe paisley. I am getting my last minute shopping done for my trip to … Continue reading →