Tag Archives: nature

A walk in the woods

Posted on May 19, 2020 by carmen

We had planned a walk in the woods for Mother’s Day but the weather did not cooperate. It actually snowed in May. Walks through the forest are therapeutic and healthy. Fresh air and nature help us feel better emotionally, physically … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged family outings, forest, Made in Germany, nature, Scenery, walk in the woods | 18 Comments

Things that go bump in the night

Posted on May 16, 2019 by carmen

It was that moment between being awake and asleep, just as you’re slipping into slumber. We heard a huge thud that shook us into being wide awake. “What was that?” I whispered to my husband who was already sound asleep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged earth-tones, faux suede boots, forest, nature, neutrals, slow fashion, thrifted fashion | 27 Comments

Birthday Adventure on Whidbey Island

Posted on February 11, 2019 by carmen

This February Jean treated us to a weekend getaway on Whidbey Island. It’s the place I’ve been looking forward to visiting ever since Jean wrote about it on her blog. The ferry crossing Puget Sound was amazing! We drove on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged A-frame house, Art Walk, birthday, bunnies, ferry ride, Happy Valentine's Day, nature, photography, Scenery, shopping, thrifting, vegan dinner, Whidbey Island | 25 Comments

Weekend Getaway: Beach Style

Posted on August 20, 2018 by carmen

Sauble Beach The west coast of Southern Ontario is dotted with beach towns all along Lake Huron. Summer is the best time for taking a road trip to Sauble Beach. It’s not only one of the most popular beaches in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Travel | Tagged active lifstyle, Bayfield, beaches, bell sleeves, day trip, Lake Huron, nature, nautical stripes, nostalgia, photography, Sauble Beach, Scenery, shopping, Southampton Beach, summer fashion, weekend getaway | 46 Comments

A Clothing Exchange Party

Posted on August 15, 2018 by carmen

My daughter Jean hosts and attends Clothing Exchange parties in Seattle. On her recent visit, she brought me this lamé jacket that she knew I’d like. Fits like a glove and I love it! It’s shiny and lightweight. This jacket … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Scenery | Tagged clothing exchange, gold lamé, lamé, nature, Scenery, second-hand clothes | 28 Comments

Heat Wave and a Cool Top

Posted on July 17, 2018 by carmen

What sold me on this cool multicolour top is the unique print which reminds me of Saris: bright and colourful. It’s light and silky. We’re having Florida weather with days hot enough to melt metal. Humidity so high my hair has … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography | Tagged Avon, bridge by the creek, capris, cool top, fashion, heat wave, Lola jeans, nature, photography | 16 Comments

The Tale of the Travelling Top

Posted on June 1, 2018 by carmen

Once upon a time there was a fashionable blogger named Jodie who had a lovely mesh top. Carmen enjoyed reading Jodie’s Touch of Style blog and one day commented on the pretty top. Carmen had seen a lot of Giveaways offered … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Scenery, Spring | Tagged blossoms in springtime, burgundy mesh top, century old homes, Jodie's Touch of Style, nature | 23 Comments

Animal Print and Faux Leather Pants

Posted on May 20, 2018 by carmen

There was a time I thought animal prints were tacky, but I changed my mind many years ago and now I own dozens of animal print items from clothes to shoes, including accessories like scarves and even jewellery. What I … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged A Walk in the Black Forest, animal print, Covered Perfectly, faux leather, faux suede, forest, Horst Jankowski, nature, photography, walk in the woods | 24 Comments

Dressing Up Jeans

Posted on May 2, 2018 by carmen

Everyone wears jeans and they are easy to dress up. Velvet makes any outfit look regal. My black velvet blazer and white lace peplum top adds a feminine contrast to rugged denim fabric. (My blazer is another great find in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting, Videos | Tagged denim, dressing up jeans, fashion friends, lace, nature, photography, Scenery, thrifted fashion, velvet, video, walk in the woods, youtube | 37 Comments

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 →