Tag Archives: lavender

Road Trip to a Lavender Oasis

Posted on July 19, 2019 by carmen

We took the road less traveled on this amazing summer afternoon to a lavender oasis in Southern Ontario. My love affair with lavender started many years ago as a child and was rekindled again when I started buying lavender products: from … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged eyelet skirt, lavender, MiKel's Lavender Oasis, white outfit | 22 Comments

In the Mood for Mauve

Posted on September 12, 2018 by carmen

Nostalgia has a big influence on why I’m drawn to certain clothes. My bedroom was mauve when I was a teenager. I had a bedspread with mauve roses. Mauve, lavender, lilac, violet–these pale shades of purple bring back happy memories … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged floral jeans, flowers, late summer, lavender, lilac, mauve, photography, Rockway Gardens, Scenery, September, shades of purple, violet | 25 Comments

Detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Posted on July 30, 2018 by carmen

If you’re ever in Niagara Falls, Canada, take a little detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This charming old town is situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. I wore my white linen blouse, a wrinkled look with … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Lake Ontario, lavender, my cousin Ingo, Neob Lavender Boutique, Niagara-on-the-Lake, visitors from Europe | 22 Comments

Shopping in St. Jacobs

Posted on July 21, 2018 by carmen

St. Jacobs is a quaint little village, perfect for a day trip if you’re in Southern Ontario (not far from Kitchener and Waterloo). I love shopping and supporting local businesses. The owners and employees are always helpful and friendly, small-town … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography | Tagged Eco Cafe, fruit and vegetables, lavender, Magnolia's, Rhumba, St. Jacobs, St. Jacobs Market, Xclusive Elements | 20 Comments

Niagara Falls – a natural wonder of the world

Posted on November 13, 2014 by carmen

Living so close to the Falls, I have taken it for granted; people come from all over the world to see this spectacular wonder. I only go when we have company from another country, but my cousin gave me a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Day Trips, lavender, moose, Neob Lavender Boutique, Niagara Falls, Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Romance Collection, Trisha Romance, Victorian House | 18 Comments

Lavender and Romance

Posted on November 6, 2014 by carmen

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a charming town surrounded by lavender fields, vineyards and a spectacular view of Lake Ontario. On a clear day you can see the Toronto CN Tower in the distance. First stop, on the edge of town, is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged art, day trip, fall, Frogpond Farm, Lake Ontario, lavender, Lavender Boutique, lavender fields, Neob, Niagara-on-the-Lake, organic wine, shopping, Tim Hortons, Trisha Romance, veggie panini, vineyards, wine | 13 Comments

I’m in love with Lavender

Posted on September 27, 2013 by carmen

Ever since my trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake this summer, I’m loving lavender. In fact, all shades of purple. I love lilac blossoms and violet flowers. This is not really a new love, but rather an old love rekindled. As a child … Continue reading →