Tag Archives: shopping

Denim and Lace

Posted on July 20, 2020 by carmen

What I wore for a weekend getaway to Collingwood, Ontario. For our 50th wedding anniversary, my husband bought me this whimsical lace dress. We were on our Niagara Falls weekend and while browsing through a little boutique Lasting Impressions (near … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Collingwood Ontario, day trips in southern Ontario, Elora, lace, shopping | 22 Comments

Shopping Therapy

Posted on June 22, 2020 by carmen

It’s no secret that I enjoy shopping. I love supporting small businesses and ethical companies. I love helping the economy. What good is living without a livelihood? People need jobs, it’s an urgent matter. No surprise, I went shopping on … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged Canadian company, economy, Hudson's Bay Company, shopping, thrift shops | 17 Comments

WORKSHOP in Fort Erie

Posted on February 13, 2020 by carmen

Through the years we’ve gone to many WORKSHOPS. That is to say, my husband works and I shop. Whether a flight across the ocean to Europe or an adventure out west to Seattle, or it could be a cottage on … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Shopping, Travel, Winter | Tagged Fort Erie, shopping | 10 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

Day Trip to Snohomish, Washington

Posted on January 30, 2019 by carmen

A view of the Snohomish River, it doesn’t look as beautiful in January as it does in the summer, but with weather mild enough to take off my coat, I’m not complaining. Jean wore her SAVE THE DUCK jacket, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, day trip, Save The Duck, shopping, Snohomish Washington | 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

Updated Hippy Style

Posted on November 22, 2017 by carmen

I was a flower child in the ’60s. Two of my favourite fashion trends at the time were flowers and tie-dyed clothes. I dabbled in tie-dying and turned a plain white T-shirt into a work of art. When I saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Thirfting | Tagged autumn, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, retro style, Scrapbook Clothing, Seattle, shopping, Thanksgiving, thrifted booties, thrifting | 16 Comments

A Little Lace Frock

Posted on September 17, 2016 by carmen

On a previous visit to Seattle, I bought this little white lace dress. I hadn’t worn it till this summer. Here with a white slip. I’ve worn it with a black slip. An updo for a elegant look. Add a pop of colour … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged bikini, Drizzle and Shine, fashion, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, lace, lace dress, photography, purses, Seattle, shopping, updo | 10 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, 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

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 →