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My 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.Northern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.#southampton #sunset #lakehuron#sunset #southampton Ontario #lakehuronStyling my floral top with white jeans and red jeans. #florals #magnolias #fashion #fashionbloggerStyling my floral top with red jeans and black faux leather pants. #florals #fauxleather #fashion #fashionblogger #thrifingStyling my floral blazer with white jeans and black faux leather pants. #fashionblogger #florals #whatveganswearI always find something I like at Northern Reflections 🇨🇦(Canadian women’s apparel store). This red and blue top is great paired with jeans. #fashionblogger #shopcanadian #shoplocal @northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. 🇨🇦❤️#fashionblogger #supportlocalbusiness @northernreflectionsShopping adventure with Maria! These funky tunics (100% cotton) are made in Nepal by an ethical company. Let’s support small businesses! @la_jolie_molly_boutique #ridgewayontario #crystalbeach #forterieWhat to wear to dance class? This red and black plaid dress with a high waisted lace up and handkerchief style. #fashionblogger #dancerA time to dance! This is one of my favourite skirts for dancing. It’s a flowing,sheer fabric that looks amazing when I twirl. I love the high low style. #fashionblogger #dancerA dress for all seasons. With summer being too short for my liking, I layered this summer dress with a long black cardigan, black dickie, a leopard print halftee, a leopard print scarf, bamboo tights and leopard print booties. Swipe to see how it looks in summer. #fashionbloggerMy favourite faux fur jacket and snake skin print joggers. #fauxfur #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #snakeskinprintPink and blue tie-dye Dolman sleeve top made in the USA.🇺🇸#fashionblogger #madeinusaPattern mixing in black and white with plaid and stripes and polkadots! Do you do pattern mixing? #plaid #stripes #polkadots #patternmixing #blackandwhite #fashionblogger #fashionover50@coveredperfectly is back!! ❤️Stylish, flattering, ageless fashion. One of my favourite tops is #simplecomfort - I bought it in several colors. This one is black which I’m wearing with a red Dickie underneath. Goes great with my red and black #buffaloplaid #coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #madeinusa🇺🇸Relaxing in my red Covered Perfectly top.❤️made in the USA 🇺🇸 @coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50Winter in Ontario. Keeping warm in my pink puffer jacket and cosy fleece-lined pink camouflage leggings. @save_the_duck #pink #pinkcamo #winter #fashionblogger #hanoverHappy Valentines! With love, carmen ♥️#love #valentines
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Royal Stewart Tartan: black and red
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
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Elora Gorge – a walk on the wild side
The nature trails along the Grand River are extensive and here at the Elora Gorge the view is spectacular! Starting across the river from the Elora Mill Inn there are two abandoned factories. Little Folks Furniture company made children’s furniture. … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged Elora Gorge, elora mill inn, forests, gorge, hiking, little folks furniture, nature, Scenery, shopping, style, walking
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Put on Your Hiking Boots
When I’m not dancing, I’d rather be out hiking than cleaning the basement. Lots of time to do that during the long, cold winter! I want to do as much walking before the temperatures drop below freezing. That’s when I … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery
Tagged Active Lifestyle, Converse, hiking, keeping fit, Spanner, Tew's Falls, Webster's Falls
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Autumn Camouflage
Nothing quite so invigorating as traipsing through the woods on a crisp, sunny autumn afternoon – except maybe dancing! A perfect Saturday for me would be going for a walk in the morning, shopping in the afternoon and dancing in … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fair trade, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery
Tagged Active Lifestyle, autumn, eco clothing, fair trade, fashion, hiking, nature, photography, Scenery, walk in the woods
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Happy Thanksgiving
In Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the second weekend of October. Being vegetarian/vegan, our family enjoys meals together, eating a healthy, vegetarian dinner. Harvest is plentiful and we have so much to be thankful for. Though meals are simple; they … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Memories, Photography, Scenery, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged hiking, Thanksgiving, walking
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