Tag Archives: Spanner

A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on April 12, 2018 by carmen

 I borrowed Charles Dickens’ famous title with the same cities: Paris and London. Lunch in Paris; Dinner in London Living in Southern Ontario means you can have lunch in Paris and dinner in London because these cities are an hour’s … Continue reading →

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White Shirt from Dear Goods, Berlin

Posted on August 12, 2016 by carmen

When Jean and I went shopping in Berlin, Germany last summer, we bought some lovely clothes. I bought three tops at Dear Goods (fair-trade) boutique. Now she has opened her own eco boutique in Seattle. I have yet to post … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Mother’s Day in silver and white

Posted on May 10, 2015 by carmen

Yesterday I bought this lacy, crocheted top at Anna Bella. Of course, I tried it on and loved it so much I wore it right away. (My new white skinnie jeans are in the Le Chateau bag; finally found a … Continue reading →

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The Not-So-Little Black Dress

Posted on December 31, 2014 by carmen

Is my slip showing? Actually, this is a skirt I bought from Free People. It’s fitted at the hips and the delicate lace flares out with a scalloped hem, very dancy. The first time I stepped foot into a Free … Continue reading →

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The Seed NYC

Posted on August 10, 2014 by carmen

When Jean told me about this vegan event that would take place in NYC while we are here on vacation, I was elated! It was fun having my picture taken on the red carpet in my new palazzo pants that … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Day Trippin’ – Stratford, Ontario

Posted on June 17, 2014 by carmen

This post begins a series of fabulous places in Southern Ontario for taking day trips. There’s something fun about taking off in the morning, enjoying an adventure within driving distance and back in my own cozy bed at nightfall. Stratford, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Day Trips, Fashion, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Shopping, Stratford, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Put on Your Hiking Boots

Posted on October 22, 2012 by carmen

When I’m not dancing, I’d rather be out hiking than cleaning the basement. Lots of time to do that during the long, cold winter! I want to do as much walking before the temperatures drop below freezing. That’s when I … Continue reading →

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