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Pink is always a good idea! 💗What a unique opportunity I had to shoot some videos while Jordan is photographing her model Carmyn! Check out the amazing fashion creations made by Jordan! @templebayco❤️The beach! ❤️The flowers! ❤️The sidewalk restaurants!#niagaraonthelakeA summer day at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Happy weekend!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.
Tag Archives: memories
M is for May – M is for Mother’s Day
One day to celebrate Mother’s Day? A mother is essential to life, after all, none of us would be here without our mothers. Mothers should have a whole month,so I propose MAY to be MOTHERS MONTH! M is for memories … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades
Tagged Animals, Cruelty-free, fashion, Jean of all Trades, Made in USA, memories, Mother's Day, Pink Wheels, vegan
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True story about a famous dress ~ by Jean Coburn
Meeting Diane von Furstenberg I’m on cloud nine! Tonight I met Diane von Furstenberg at the Bellevue Nordstrom store. She was on tour promoting her new fragrance. I was looking for a new scent, so I popped by to sniff (and purchase) DIANE (the parfum) and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography
Tagged Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, In memory of Lora, Jeanofalltrades, memories
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Remembering Lora Herrmann
Reblogged from my daughter Jean – 11.11.11 Lora Maria Herrmann Czech isn’t a household name. Still, she was well-loved and is missed by her friends and family. She passed away ten years ago today. The time since her death seems to … Continue reading
Flashback Friday: Hat Attack
Once upon a summer, my granddaughter and I made a video of my hat collection. Since then there have been a few new ones to add to my collection like the ones above and more berets. (My grandchildren call me … Continue reading
Memory Lane: 50 Year Commemoration
What a wonderful surprise I received this year. Right out of the blue Peter Hobday (a friend of my brother’s whom I had not seen since the 1960s) contacted me and sent me these photos of my brother’s band from … Continue reading
Posted in Memories, Nostalgia
Tagged 50 years, car accident, drummer boy, John Czech, memories, Moon Beats, my brother Johnny
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Houses in Seattle
No, I’m not in Seattle, but I’ll do the next best thing … reminisce … I love spending time looking through photos and today is a good day for remembering adventurous days in Seattle, my second home because Jean lives … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel
Tagged Alki Beach, flowers, homes and gardens, memories, nature, photography, Scenery, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle, travel
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Auld Lang Syne
New Year’s Outfit: something old, something new. New bodysuit with lace on neckline and cuffs from Hudson’s Bay (perfect for dancing because it stays tucked in). Lace skirt is about 10 years old with happy memories of the past. Something … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Videos
Tagged 2017, Auld Lang Syne, Happy New Year, memories, New Year's Eve, nostalgia, Robert Burns, something old; something new, video, youtube
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Time flies when you’re blogging
As the old adage says, Time flies when you’re having fun! — I guess that means blogging is a lot of fun because it’s been six years (November 2011) since I began this adventure and it feels like yesterday. Thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nature, Photography, Travel
Tagged 6 years blogging, alligator, blogging, Costa Rica, Drizzle and Shine, fashion show, first blog post, Florida, Germany, memories, Most fabulous Women Over 40 Model Search, nature, Niagara Falls, NYC, photography, Pier 39, San Francisco, Scenery, sea lions, Seattle, Stuttgart, travel, Wordpress
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No time like the past
Precious moments captured to treasure for a lifetime. Being sentimental and romantic, I take lots of pictures; even more now since digital makes it so easy with no cost of buying and developing film. One of the reasons I like … Continue reading
Posted in Memories, Nostalgia, Photography
Tagged brother, California, Johnny Czech, memories, Opel, photography, Van Nuys
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In the Pink
Rose Quartz is one of my favourite stones; I love the translucent, pale shade of pink. This top from Germany has a wrinkled look with lace cap sleeves. Pink like cotton candy that goes perfect with my pink polka dot … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Germany, jewellery, Memories, Photography
Tagged Germany, memories, photography, pink, rose quartz
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