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Gingham— 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.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing winter morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.My last video in my bedroom before moving to our new home. I shall miss the beautiful view of the green forest in summer, the golden leaves of autumn and the magical winter wonderland! I’ll miss listening to the spring peepers and the howling coyotes at night. 10 wonderful years. A bittersweet feeling. ❤️💔
Tag Archives: New York City
Say Yes to Adventure
Exploring Central Park Funny, we go to one of the biggest, bustling cities in the world to hang out in the parks! I guess that’s what I love: civilization, but never being too far from the wonder of God’s nature. … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel
Tagged Central Park, gardens, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist rocks
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Black and White Paisley Pants and a Guest Fashionista
While in New York City we went to a park almost every day and since we were staying near Central Park, we enjoyed adventures in the park many times. On this particular day, I wore black and white paisley pants … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Thirfting, Travel
Tagged black and white, Central Park, daisy bag, Maggie, New York City, NYC, thrifting
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White after Labour Day?
When it comes to fashion, I make my own rules. I love all white any time of the year. These photos taken before Labour Day in Bryant Park (NYC). It looks like I’m wearing a dress but it’s actually a … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Flatiron Building, Marimekko, New York City, NYC, violet, Washington Square, white fashion
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New York, New York; so good they named it twice!
And when I like something, I buy it twice! Case in point–these little mesh toppers. First in blue, as I showed in my last post. It was hard to decide which colour, so I went back and bought another one … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Travel
Tagged black and white fashion, fashion, Harlem, Jean of all Trades, New York City, NYC, photography, red sandals, shopping in Harlem, topper
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Apollo Theater in Harlem
The Apollo Theater in Harlem is where the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, began her career on Amateur Night. She was often referred to as the First Lady of Song and noted for her amazing scat singing. Many famous singers and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, New York City, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Apollo Theater, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, fashion, Harlem, Jazz, New York City, NYC, photography
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Kimono-style floral dressing gown
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!” Blogging definitely inspires me. We are influential beings. When I first saw some of my fellow bloggers featuring vintage Kimono morning robes or dressing gowns, I knew this is a look I would … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel
Tagged Chelsea Market, High Line, Jeanofalltrades, Kimono, Made in USA, MoMA, Museum of Modern Art, New York City, NYC
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A T-shirt Dress with Style
This comfortable T-shirt dress is made by THREADS 4 THOUGHT, an eco-friendly company. It’s the comfort of wearing a T-shirt and very stylish. The fun black and white ink splattered print reminds me of Dalmatians. I bought it at DRIZZLE & SHINE in … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, frog, Harlem, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, T-shirt dress, turtles
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Central Park: the North Woods
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
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The Doors
On the way to Central Park we passed some beautiful painted doors in Harlem where we are staying in a brownstone building. Doors make fantastic backdrops for fashion bloggers. 🙂 Black and red doors were perfect for my black and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel
Tagged doors, Harlem, New York City, NYC
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Roses in Spanish Harlem
We’re in New York City! I wore this dress on the plane. It made me feel like I was back in the 1960s, a time ladies looked like they were on their way to a special event when traveling. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel
Tagged Cliff Richard, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, Holidays, New York City, Rose in Spanish Harlem, roses, summertime
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