Tag Archives: nostalgia

Sentimental Journey

Posted on November 11, 2018 by carmen

Today is Sunday. Sentimental Journey, a song by Les Brown echos in my mind as I write this post. I heard it often growing up in a home where my mother continuously played her albums on her new portable HiFi. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia | Tagged happy memories, memorial, My Mom the Style Icon, nostalgia | 27 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

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 →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Videos | Tagged 2017, Auld Lang Syne, Happy New Year, memories, New Year's Eve, nostalgia, Robert Burns, something old; something new, video, youtube | 35 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, 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

We Are Family

Posted on March 31, 2016 by carmen

Even though we’re an ocean apart and times together are few, my family in Germany is very dear to me. March 2015, I received the sad news that my dear cousin Marco passed away. I wasn’t able to attend the funeral, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Memories, Nostalgia | Tagged cousins, death, Germany, happy memories, nostalgia, tortoise | 19 Comments

Time Travel

Posted on July 2, 2013 by carmen

All aboard for an adventure back in time about 100 years – 1914 to be exact! Every Canada Day, Doon Heritage Village (in Kitchener, Ontario) opens its doors for guests to visit and experience life in the early 2oth century … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Berlin Ontario, Canada Day, Doon Heritage Village, good ol' days, grandchildren, grandson, Kitchener Ontario, museum, nostalgia, old-fashioned clothes | 6 Comments

Memories are made of this

Posted on December 31, 2011 by carmen

As another year comes to an end, I am feeling nostalgic, looking through pictures taken this past year and also ones from the last century! I’ve decided to post a few of my favourite photos of my brother Johnny and … Continue reading →