Tag Archives: memories

True story about a famous dress ~ by Jean Coburn

Posted on August 9, 2022 by carmen

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 →

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Remembering Lora Herrmann

Posted on November 11, 2021 by carmen

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 →

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Flashback Friday: Hat Attack

Posted on July 8, 2021 by carmen

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 →

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Memory Lane: 50 Year Commemoration

Posted on May 7, 2018 by carmen

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 →

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Houses in Seattle

Posted on January 14, 2018 by carmen

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 →

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Auld Lang Syne

Posted on December 31, 2017 by carmen

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 →

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Time flies when you’re blogging

Posted on November 18, 2017 by carmen

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 →

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No time like the past

Posted on May 7, 2017 by carmen

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 →

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In the Pink

Posted on September 24, 2016 by carmen

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 →

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Canada Colours for Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by carmen

This red sundress was given to me by my cousin Marion from Germany, when she came for a visit. It belonged to her and she wore it in the ’70s. The petite white flowers and eyelet trim add a nostalgic … Continue reading →

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