Tag Archives: nature

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by carmen

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking | 9 Comments

Central Park: the North Woods

Posted on August 13, 2017 by carmen

Right in the heart of Manhattan, a park so big, it feels like I’m in Northern Ontario. Except for the people, it looks like we’re alone out in the wilderness. Finding the park should be easy, you can’t miss it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Travel | Tagged Central Park, nature, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist, turtles | 21 Comments

Thrift shopping: dressed up, dressed down.

Posted on May 4, 2017 by carmen

The splendour of the blossoms have come, trees and shrubs garbed in delightful colours. Northern Gold Forsythia has prolific yellow flowers, the same shade as in my blouse that I bought in a thrift shop in Seattle. The blouse is a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a little sage, dress up - dress down, nature, Northern Gold Forsythia, photography, spring, spring blossoms, thrifted fashion, thrifting, vegan, Visible Monday, zucchini | 18 Comments

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Posted on January 8, 2017 by carmen

I’d rather be inside where it’s cozy and warm, and I can look at this breath-taking view without having my breath taken away! The forest looks sugar frosted. Let me take you through a walk in the woods behind my house. Bundle … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged cold, forest, Hoppy and Muffy, moose, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, winter scene | 28 Comments

Missoni ZigZag

Posted on December 13, 2016 by carmen

November is gone with the autumn wind and an icy winter wind has blown in from the north. I’m glad we had a number of milder days to wear one of my favourite autumn coats that I bought several years ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography | Tagged autumn coat, hemp, hemp scarf, missoni, Missoni inspired, nature, photography | 17 Comments

Faux is the way to go

Posted on December 1, 2016 by carmen

I’m finally old enough to wear leopard. Yes, leopard used to be for old ladies when I was growing up. I had leopard-print PJs as a teenager but never wore leopard-print in public. Now during my *ahem* mature years, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, coyote, faux-fur, Fur Bearer Defenders, fur-free blog, leopard print, leopard print coat, nature, photography, Scenery | 24 Comments

Life is a Beach

Posted on October 13, 2016 by carmen

One last trip to the beach before the cold winds blow. We have to endure a long, frost-bitten winter here in southern Ontario. So I take every chance I get to relax and enjoy warm weather. I was made for … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Beach, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Beach, Day Trips, Lake Erie, light house, nature, photography, Port Dover, Scenery, treasure hunting | 16 Comments

Old-fashioned Picnics and the Simple Life

Posted on August 20, 2016 by carmen

A Sunday afternoon picnic. It’s such a simple pleasure in life. I packed up a tasty little lunch in my watermelon picnic basket. ♥ Avocado and cucumber sandwiches. ♥ Hummus and radishes sandwiches. ♥ Strawberries and grapes for dessert. ♥ Lemon … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, flowers, Healthy living, Nature, Nostalgia, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a good life, daisies, flowers, Grand River, lace skirt, nature, nostalgia, old mill ruins, photography, picnic, river, Scenery, simple life, summertime, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 13 Comments

Elisa Cavaletti and my new lace shrug

Posted on August 14, 2016 by carmen

I bought this white Elisa Cavaletti blouse and lace leggings in Dinkelsbuhl, Germany last summer. The design is unique, embellished with dazzling mismatched buttons and the quality is superb. A very unusual “V” shape high low style The lace leggings … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography | Tagged Bux, Elisa Cavaletti, embellished buttons, fair trade, flower garden, lace leggings, lace shrug, nature, photography | 29 Comments

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on July 16, 2016 by carmen

Although my favourite summer colour is white, I love to add pops of colour, like turquoise. My dear friend Josep-Maria featured me on SENSE CORBATA/NO TIE – a fashion blog with mature stylish women from around the world. Turquoise purse and sandals … Continue reading →