Tag Archives: Scenery

A walk in the woods

Posted on May 19, 2020 by carmen

We had planned a walk in the woods for Mother’s Day but the weather did not cooperate. It actually snowed in May. Walks through the forest are therapeutic and healthy. Fresh air and nature help us feel better emotionally, physically … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged family outings, forest, Made in Germany, nature, Scenery, walk in the woods | 18 Comments

Blue skies, blueberries and a blue denim dress

Posted on August 28, 2019 by carmen

What I wore: blue denim dress to go blueberry picking. I love blueberries, one of my favourite berries. These delicious berries are high in nutrients and low in calories. This superfood is the King of antioxidant foods! I decided this … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged blue denim dress, blueberries, blueberry patch, blueberry picking, Italian sandals, photography, Scenery, secondhand, thrifted fashion | 24 Comments

Gas Works Park – Seattle

Posted on February 18, 2019 by carmen

What was once an eye-sore and toxic waste site has been transformed into an industrial playground and urban park with man-made rolling hills. It’s a perfect place for a picnic overlooking beautiful Lake Union. Jean wrote about it on her blog. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Art, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Seattle, Travel | Tagged cat, Gas Works Park, Industrial Art, photography, Scenery, Seattle | 20 Comments

Birthday Adventure on Whidbey Island

Posted on February 11, 2019 by carmen

This February Jean treated us to a weekend getaway on Whidbey Island. It’s the place I’ve been looking forward to visiting ever since Jean wrote about it on her blog. The ferry crossing Puget Sound was amazing! We drove on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged A-frame house, Art Walk, birthday, bunnies, ferry ride, Happy Valentine's Day, nature, photography, Scenery, shopping, thrifting, vegan dinner, Whidbey Island | 25 Comments

Summer Reprise

Posted on November 5, 2018 by carmen

After a few rainy days with cooler temperatures, we enjoyed some wonderful warm weather again in October. It felt like summer was back for a few days. During our weekend getaway in August, I bought these gray leggings hoping they … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion | Tagged castles, fashion, old ruins, photography, Scenery | 25 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

In the Mood for Mauve

Posted on September 12, 2018 by carmen

Nostalgia has a big influence on why I’m drawn to certain clothes. My bedroom was mauve when I was a teenager. I had a bedspread with mauve roses. Mauve, lavender, lilac, violet–these pale shades of purple bring back happy memories … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged floral jeans, flowers, late summer, lavender, lilac, mauve, photography, Rockway Gardens, Scenery, September, shades of purple, violet | 24 Comments

Road Trip: Elora

Posted on August 23, 2018 by carmen

Since we are not going away for our holidays this summer, that means we’ve been doing road trips and this time we took a country drive to the charming little town of Elora. It’s a tourist town with a river … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Elora, Fashion | Tagged Belgium rug, Elora, floral fashion, flowers, non-leather sandals, photography, pink sandals, Scenery | 26 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

A Clothing Exchange Party

Posted on August 15, 2018 by carmen

My daughter Jean hosts and attends Clothing Exchange parties in Seattle. On her recent visit, she brought me this lamé jacket that she knew I’d like. Fits like a glove and I love it! It’s shiny and lightweight. This jacket … Continue reading →