Tag Archives: Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lavender Field and a Surprise

Posted on July 12, 2020 by carmen

The BIG Five-O! No, it’s not my birthday. This month is our 50th Wedding Anniversary. To celebrate, we are enjoying some wonderful day trips and weekend getaways! Niagara-on-the-lake is one of those charming towns we go to every year. This time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged 50th Wedding Anniversary, flowers, lavender field, Neob Lavender Boutique, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, photography, Scenery | 22 Comments

Niagara-on-the-Lake in Autumn

Posted on October 23, 2018 by carmen

With so many pleasant autumn days, we had another chance to drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake this month. The sun was shining, no wind and it’s always a little warmer on the Niagara Peninsula. First stop, the Lavender Shop, always a treat … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Scenery | Tagged day trip, Lake Ontario, Lavender Boutique, lavender knitted top, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Scenery | 36 Comments

Detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Posted on July 30, 2018 by carmen

If you’re ever in Niagara Falls, Canada, take a little detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This charming old town is situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. I wore my white linen blouse, a wrinkled look with … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Lake Ontario, lavender, my cousin Ingo, Neob Lavender Boutique, Niagara-on-the-Lake, visitors from Europe | 22 Comments

Shopping in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Posted on November 25, 2014 by carmen

Shopping in Niagara-on-the-Lake is not just shopping; it’s an experience … delightful shops, unique things, sidewalk cafes, art and entertainment, nature by the lake, a beautiful park all in walking distance. Wine tasting, antiques and the lavender shop are within … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Photography, Scenery | Tagged day trip, fashion, flowers, houses, Lake Ontario, Laurel Burch, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Royal George Theatre, Scenery, shopping, style, The Shaw Festival Theatre | 6 Comments

Niagara Falls – a natural wonder of the world

Posted on November 13, 2014 by carmen

Living so close to the Falls, I have taken it for granted; people come from all over the world to see this spectacular wonder. I only go when we have company from another country, but my cousin gave me a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Day Trips, lavender, moose, Neob Lavender Boutique, Niagara Falls, Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Romance Collection, Trisha Romance, Victorian House | 18 Comments

Lavender and Romance

Posted on November 6, 2014 by carmen

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a charming town surrounded by lavender fields, vineyards and a spectacular view of Lake Ontario. On a clear day you can see the Toronto CN Tower in the distance. First stop, on the edge of town, is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged art, day trip, fall, Frogpond Farm, Lake Ontario, lavender, Lavender Boutique, lavender fields, Neob, Niagara-on-the-Lake, organic wine, shopping, Tim Hortons, Trisha Romance, veggie panini, vineyards, wine | 13 Comments

I’m in love with Lavender

Posted on September 27, 2013 by carmen

Ever since my trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake this summer, I’m loving lavender. In fact, all shades of purple. I love lilac blossoms and violet flowers. This is not really a new love, but rather an old love rekindled. As a child … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Nostalgia, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Angie Strauss, Canadian impressionist painter, Claude Monet, Day Trips, lavender, Lavender Boutique, lilac, mauve, memories, nature, Niagara-on-the-Lake, purple, romance, scents, shades of purple, violet | 17 Comments

Niagara-on-the-Lake in lace and pink pearls

Posted on August 2, 2013 by carmen

Niagara Falls is the Honeymoon capital of the world and famous for one of the most impressive waterfalls on earth. If you are ever in the area be sure to take a little detour to nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake. This 19th Century … Continue reading →