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Sending love with all my heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️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! #northernfriends
Tag Archives: healthy living
The Years Keep Rolling By
Another year has come and gone since I started blogging. That makes 7 years of writing a public memoir about fashion and my lifestyle. Those who have followed me know that I am interested in more than just pretty clothes. … Continue reading
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Although my favourite summer colour is white, I love to add pops of colour, like turquoise. My dear friend Josep-Maria featured me on SENSE CORBATA/NO TIE – a fashion blog with mature stylish women from around the world. Turquoise purse and sandals … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged fashion, flowers, healthy living, nature, photography, rainbow, Scenery, Sense Corbata/No Tie, shopping, strawberries, summer, turquoise, turquoise jewellery, vegan, white outfit
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Fashion with Compassion
One of my favourite bloggers is Susan from A little Sage. Her blog is a delicious resource of nutritious recipes as well as a wealth of information about healthy living. Her photos look like a professional cookbook. Susan has a great … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged eco fashion, fair trade, healthy living, plant-based lifestyle
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I LOVE BERLIN
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
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Seven Secrets
People ask me what is my secret and my beauty routine, especially since I am 62 and have soft, smooth skin and I’m in excellent health. When my dear friend Celeste asked me to write about it, I promised her … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nutrition, Plant-based diet
Tagged beauty routine, healthy living, NIVEA, no smoking, plant-based diet, plant-based lifestyle, skin care, sleep, sun damage
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Thanksgiving – A time to Dance
The Canadian Thanksgiving kicks off the autumn season, good timing as leaves start their dance to the ground, birds begin their southward flight and harvest-time is here: autumn in full splendor! A robin in our backyard getting ready for the … Continue reading
Biking the lovely trails of Southern Ontario
The bike and hiking trails are endless; walks through forests and along the river paths are plentiful. Conservation areas and inner-city parks are within driving distance of anywhere. I love nature and enjoy the serene beauty of the scenery: from … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery
Tagged adventure, biking, healthy living, keeping active, keeping fit, photography, trails
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The Seed NYC
When Jean told me about this vegan event that would take place in NYC while we are here on vacation, I was elated! It was fun having my picture taken on the red carpet in my new palazzo pants that … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Health, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, New York City, nutrition, NYC, Spanner, The Seed, tigernuts, vegan, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle
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Like Daughter – Like Mother
My daughter Jean inspired me to start blogging, which has been a fashionable and fun hobby. She influenced me to become vegan and I’m healthier and happier for it. She gave me courage to get my ears pierced (I’m very … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fashion, Florida, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, New York City, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Seattle, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged art, Beach, fashion, Flamingo Gardens, Florida, Florida Everglades, Foodswings vegan restaurant, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, memories, Mother's Day, New York City, plant-based diet, red dress, Seattle, style, travel, vegan, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurants, vegan/vegetarian lifestyle
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What’s your secret?
When people find out that my daughter Jean (jean of all trades) is in her 40s, they can’t believe it. She looks like she’s in her 20s. So what’s her secret? Jean is beautiful (I know, I know I’m her … Continue reading