Tag Archives: red and white

Dominion Day in Red and White Gingham

Posted on July 1, 2017 by carmen

It’s been 150 years since Canada became a nation. July 1st used to be called Dominion Day when I was young. I live in a humungous village with 35 million people! Canada means “village” in Huron-Iroquois, and today our VILLAGE is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged '50s fashion, Canada Day, Dominion Day, Doon Heritage Village, gingham, red and white, red lipstick, vintage style | 30 Comments

Greetings from Canada!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by carmen

I wear my Canada colours every Canada Day! I’ve had this skirt for years; it has a white lace print on a red background. My dear friend Diane wore her new Canadian maple leaf T-shirt to dance class yesterday. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Day, Fashion | Tagged Canada Day, covered bridge, Doon Heritage Pioneer Village, maple leaf, Old Navy, red and white | 20 Comments

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by carmen

I’m wearing red and white for Canada Day. It’s been a lovely Canada Day weekend: going to family-owned Barrie’s Asparagus Farm with friends, hosting a garden party and I’ll be out this afternoon for our traditional Pioneer Village outing with … Continue reading →