Tag Archives: H & M

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Royal Stewart Tartan: black and red

Posted on March 3, 2016 by

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 →

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The Canadian National Exhibition

Posted on September 12, 2014 by

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 →

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Spring is in the Air

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

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 →

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