Tag Archives: Scenery

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, flowers, Healthy living, 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

The Eagle has Landed

Posted on August 7, 2016 by carmen

Looking for a place to take some photos of my white and blue tops yesterday, we found this huge statue of an eagle. It just so happens that these cool cotton tops were bought at American Eagle, so it’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Art, Fashion, Healthy living, Nature, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a little sage, alittlesage, American Eagle, art, Cleo, cold cucumber soup, crochet, eagle, paisley, photography, Scenery, shopping, Twice as Nice, vegan lifestyle, vegan recipe | 18 Comments

A Midsummer Day’s Dream

Posted on August 3, 2016 by carmen

Every time I see bales of hay or straw in a country field I’ve wanted to do this. At age 64, my dream finally came true. Climbing up on this huge bale was so much fun! Not a big dream, but it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Country Life, Fashion, flowers, Memories, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Summer | Tagged American Eagle, bales of straw, countryside, daisy hairband, photography, Scenery, Smart Set, Twice as Nice, vegan shoes, white fashion | 20 Comments

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on July 16, 2016 by carmen

Although my favourite summer colour is white, I love to add pops of colour, like turquoise. My dear friend Josep-Maria featured me on SENSE CORBATA/NO TIE – a fashion blog with mature stylish women from around the world. Turquoise purse and sandals … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Handbags, Healthy living, Jewelry, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged fashion, flowers, healthy living, nature, photography, rainbow, Scenery, Sense Corbata/No Tie, shopping, strawberries, summer, turquoise, turquoise jewellery, vegan, white outfit | 13 Comments

Canada Colours for Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by carmen

This red sundress was given to me by my cousin Marion from Germany, when she came for a visit. It belonged to her and she wore it in the ’70s. The petite white flowers and eyelet trim add a nostalgic … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Day, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Canada Day, covered bridge, Doon Heritage Pioneer Village, maxi dress, memories, photography, red dress, red sundress, Scenery, vintage dress | 41 Comments

Denim Bustier and a White Denim Jacket

Posted on June 21, 2016 by carmen

A little daring? Perhaps, but definitely cool for hot summer days. This white denim jacket is lightweight and a gift from my dear friend Elisabeth in Germany. We were shopping in Dinkelsbuhl and she bought it for me. That’s how … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged bustier, denim, Dinkelsbühl, nature, old gas station, photography, Scenery, stilettos, summer, white denim jacket | 22 Comments

Peplum and Lace

Posted on June 15, 2016 by carmen

Besides lace being romantic and elegant, it has a nostalgic quality. I bought these tops at Ricki’s in two colours (if you know me, you know I often have two of a kind). This shade of magenta has a purplish tinge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, flowers, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged blossoms, dusty rose, fashion, lace, Le Chataeu, lilacs, magenta, New Dundee Fair, photography, Ricki's, Scenery, spring, Twice as Nice, white jeans | 23 Comments

Weekend Walk at Webster’s Falls

Posted on May 22, 2016 by carmen

How I love to get away from it all to enjoy the fresh air and spectacular sights of Webster’s Falls. An adventurous day trip: great for a family outing, photography and exploring. Ontario has a myriad of breathtaking waterfalls besides … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged adventure, Day Trips, family outings, fashion, nature, photography, Scenery, Tew's Falls, Webster's Falls | 24 Comments

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by carmen

Everything I wear pretty well has a memory and a story woven through its fibres. Case in point–this black and white plaid scarf with matching gloves. I’m a sort of matchy-matchy person, even though my daughter Jean has taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Vintage, Winter | Tagged black and white, Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, memories, nature, plaid, scarves, Scenery, snow, Spanner, vintage, winter | 20 Comments

Royal Stewart Tartan: black and red

Posted on March 3, 2016 by carmen

My grandmother gave me this Royal Stewart scarf with matching gloves in the 60s. She also gave me the same set in black and white plaid. Made in Germany. We had another snow storm last night. The wind was howling … Continue reading →