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Merry Christmas! Christmas blessings of peace, joy and love!❤️ #merrychristmas #christmas #snow #whitechristmasBaby, it’s cold outside! Dancing in the Kincardine gazebo!💃🕺🏼#dancing #kincardine #gazeboDecember 1st and all our nutcrackers are ready for Christmas!NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: blue buffalo check sweaterAutumn leaves echos in my mind as the majestic trees are garbed in gold and crimson. A walk on a little country road is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Kincardine. #kincardine #autumnleavesSunny 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.
Tag Archives: Harlem
New York, New York; so good they named it twice!
And when I like something, I buy it twice! Case in point–these little mesh toppers. First in blue, as I showed in my last post. It was hard to decide which colour, so I went back and bought another one … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Travel
Tagged black and white fashion, fashion, Harlem, Jean of all Trades, New York City, NYC, photography, red sandals, shopping in Harlem, topper
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Apollo Theater in Harlem
The Apollo Theater in Harlem is where the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, began her career on Amateur Night. She was often referred to as the First Lady of Song and noted for her amazing scat singing. Many famous singers and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, New York City, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Apollo Theater, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, fashion, Harlem, Jazz, New York City, NYC, photography
20 Comments
A T-shirt Dress with Style
This comfortable T-shirt dress is made by THREADS 4 THOUGHT, an eco-friendly company. It’s the comfort of wearing a T-shirt and very stylish. The fun black and white ink splattered print reminds me of Dalmatians. I bought it at DRIZZLE & SHINE in … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, frog, Harlem, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, T-shirt dress, turtles
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The Doors
On the way to Central Park we passed some beautiful painted doors in Harlem where we are staying in a brownstone building. Doors make fantastic backdrops for fashion bloggers. 🙂 Black and red doors were perfect for my black and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel
Tagged doors, Harlem, New York City, NYC
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Roses in Spanish Harlem
We’re in New York City! I wore this dress on the plane. It made me feel like I was back in the 1960s, a time ladies looked like they were on their way to a special event when traveling. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel
Tagged Cliff Richard, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, Holidays, New York City, Rose in Spanish Harlem, roses, summertime
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Denim jacket and white jeans
Shopping at Homesense the other day, I couldn’t help noticing that I matched the furniture display, so I asked a shopper to take my photo. Thank you Paul! I’m not the only one who likes wearing a denim jacket with … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Spring, Thirfting
Tagged crafters, denim jacket, fashion, floral purse, fly market, handmade, Harlem, Homesense, jean jacket, Jeanofalltrades, photography, thrifting, white jeans
19 Comments
What’s black and white and red all over?
Actually, this riddle is best spoken … What’s black and white and READ all over? A newspaper! I’m in NYC again with Jeanofalltrades, wearing my “newspaper” sundress. Great to be back in the Big Apple–black and white and RED apple! … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, New York City
Tagged black and white pants, Chocolat restaurant Harlem, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, New York City, NYC, sundress
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Shopping in Harlem NYC
While in New York City we stayed in Harlem. No matter what you’ve heard about Harlem in the past and possibly the bad reputation it once had, Harlem has greatly improved: friendly people, lovely shops, flea markets, fine restaurants, Starbucks, … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Travel
Tagged Babenoir, black and white, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, hi-lo blouse, high low trend, Jeanofalltrades, pajama pants, pajama-style pants, walking
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Two of a Kind: Matching Pink Tops
Originally posted on jeanofalltrades:
When I was a kid, my mom would dress me in outfits that matched hers. I was her Mini Me. Well, I’ve since developed my own sense of style and prefer a unique look, but we do…
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Travel
Tagged fashion, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, New York City, style, thrifty fashion, travel, upcycling, Wrecords by Monkey
5 Comments
The Big Apple
What’s better than going to New York City? Going to New York City … TWICE!! This being my second time, I already anticipated the excitement from my first visit. I’m like a kid at Christmastime when I arrive at the … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, New York City, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Big Apple, brownstone buildings, Candle 79, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, unique jewelry, vegan restaurant, Vintage Wine Shop, wine, winetasting
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