Tag Archives: Reitmans

Burgundy and Black

Posted on March 7, 2018 by carmen

Burgundy and black are a fabulous pair and go together like love and marriage. Add velvet and voila! A regal look! I fell in love with burgundy as a young teenager and I’m still lovin’ it! Both my blazer and … Continue reading →

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Faux Layers

Posted on June 4, 2017 by carmen

Layers add interest to an outfit as well as warmth that can be peeled off if need be. But what I like about faux layers is that I can have the look without bulk. Case in point, this lovely turquoise … Continue reading →

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Spring it on

Posted on April 10, 2017 by carmen

Ahhh the birds are seranading and with the sound of spring comes warmer temperatures, not warm enough for sandals but I can wear shoes! No more winter boots for me! There are so many shades of green and this fresh mint … Continue reading →

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These Boots are Made for Walking

Posted on April 2, 2017 by carmen

It will be time to pack away my winter boots soon (I hope) and bring out my sandals again. I keep a few boots that are transitional and can be worn in spring like these ones that I bought at a … Continue reading →

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La Vie en Rose

Posted on April 18, 2016 by carmen

It’s beginning to look a lot like spring! Snow has melted, April showers have arrived and robins are serenading! I love pairing pink and gray, a match made in heaven. I bought this high low top at Reitmans. It has … Continue reading →

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Love is in the air

Posted on February 23, 2016 by carmen

It’s still February and spring is in the air! A balmy breeze welcomed me as I stepped out the door Sunday morning on my way to church. The sun was shining today and the days are getting longer again. Robins … Continue reading →

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Happy February … roses roses roses

Posted on February 1, 2016 by carmen

February – the month of hearts and roses … Today’s outfit is monochromatic roses: everything from my top to toes. I love the textures of this long top: black velvet roses and a chiffon hem that looks like I’m wearing … Continue reading →

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Covered Bridges of Wellington County

Posted on June 13, 2015 by carmen

The city of Guelph, Ontario has lovely trails that meander along the Eramosa and Speed Rivers. This lattice covered bridge is a replica from the 1800s, part of the Royal Recreational Trail. It is used by pedestrians and bicyclists, a … Continue reading →

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I LOVE HEARTS

Posted on February 8, 2015 by carmen

I don’t do winter very well, so decorating for Christmas and Valentine’s Day is fun and brightens up dreary, bitter-cold winter days and long, dark winter nights. We leave our Christmas tree up all January until I start decorating for … Continue reading →

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Purple Passion

Posted on February 2, 2015 by carmen

Growing up one of my favourite colours was purple. Any shade from pastel lavender and lilac, to deep purple. In my teens, my room was painted lavender; curtains and bedspread were vibrant shades of purple. Perhaps I was inspired by … Continue reading →

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