Tag Archives: Jean

Brand New Day and a New Haircut

Posted on November 11, 2023 by carmen

Isn’t is good to know we have a brand new day every morning?! We don’t need to wait for New Year’s Day to start fresh! We have all experienced disappointments, mistakes and disasters of sorts. It would be pretty difficult–actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Thirfting | Tagged ethical fashion, faux leather, faux suede, Jean, Jeane & Jax, sustainable fashion, thrift shopping | 19 Comments

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2023 by carmen

As a little girl, my mother had some matching dresses made for us, I loved it and continued the tradition with my daughter when she was little. Of course, now she only complies as a favour to me for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Memories | Tagged children, Jean, Mother's Day | 27 Comments

Home for the Holidays

Posted on December 30, 2020 by carmen

On Christmas Eve, snow flurries were floating through the air like a huge snowglobe being gently shaken and by Christmas morning it was a magical sight indeed! We celebrated Christmas with our youngest son, our oldest son and his wife, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Fashion, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Covered Perfectly, gnomes, Happy New Year, home for the holidays, Jean, Jeanofalltrades, SweetLegs, vegan eggnog | 17 Comments

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Posted on May 12, 2020 by carmen

The only flowers you’ll see here is the pretty calico floral print in this dress I wore for Mother’s Day. I won’t be able to wear it in the summertime because of the long sleeves but it’s perfect for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Spring, Videos | Tagged breakfast in bed, Jean, Mother's Day, my boys, snow pellets | 22 Comments

My daughter: the animal rights activist

Posted on December 9, 2017 by carmen

Jean has always loved fashion and at a young age decided what she wanted to wear. Influenced by Little House on the Prairie at 4, she loved her little Holly Hobbie bonnet and had several dresses that would fit in … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Plant-based diet, Seattle | Tagged animal rights, animal rights activist, Animals, compassion, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, fashion, fashion with compassion, heart jewellery, Jean, Jeanofalltrades, NARN, plant-based lifestyle, Seattle, Sunshine and Slaughter, vegan lifestyle | 10 Comments

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT

Posted on May 19, 2016 by carmen

My daughter: the eco boutique owner. Today the doors of a new eco boutique opened on Capitol Hill, Seattle. Drizzle & Shine is an eco boutique that grew out of a style blog. While blogging about fashion, boutique owner Jean … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping | Tagged Capitol Hill, cruelty-free clothes, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, fair trade, Jean, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle | 22 Comments

A Horse with No Name

Posted on May 7, 2016 by carmen

In 1960 my brother Johnny visited my grandparents in Germany. I don’t know the name of the horse. but this photo was taken in Killesberg Park, Stuttgart. Johnny was ten years old and would be 66 today. (I was only … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Daniel, Germany, horse, Jean, Johnny, Jonathan, Killesberg, Stuttgart | 22 Comments

Happy Birthday Jean!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by carmen

My daughter jeanofalltrades began her style blog in January 2011 and by the end of the year, I joined the club. When I started my blogging journey three years ago, I made a video for her birthday (and to celebrate … Continue reading →