Tag Archives: summer

Blue Mountain Village

Posted on July 27, 2020 by carmen

Blue Mountain Village is a little tourist town by Georgian Bay near Collingwood, a very popular ski resort in winter but there are also interesting things to do in summer. Once upon a time, there used to be a thrilling … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged 50th Wedding Anniversary, Blue Mountain Village, Collingwood Ontario, Georgian Bay, Madison Clothing Boutique, Scenery, summer, vegan dessert, vegan dinner | 18 Comments

Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on June 21, 2018 by carmen

With the arrival of Summer today, we can now be assured of no more snow in Southern Ontario. Spring can be very temperamental. The weather changes its mind from day to day making it difficult to decide what to wear. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged blossoms, Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, first day of summer, flowers, Jean of all Trades, Jodie's Touch of Style, summer | 20 Comments

Green Tee

Posted on September 22, 2017 by carmen

Is the other man’s grass greener? Well, this one is pretty green. We spent a lovely Saturday afternoon checking out an Open House in Cambridge this summer. The beautiful grounds back onto a little creek. The property is meticulously kept, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged green, nature, Scenery, summer | 17 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, jewellery, 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 | 14 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, jewellery, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged bustier, denim, Dinkelsbühl, nature, old gas station, photography, Scenery, stilettos, summer, white denim jacket | 24 Comments

Coral top from Vero Moda

Posted on November 13, 2015 by carmen

I first saw this cute top in VERO MODA at the Gerber Mall in Stuttgart while in Germany this summer. Being in a hurry, I did not have time to try it on so I didn’t buy it. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Shopping, Summer, Toronto, Travel | Tagged Berlin, CNE, fashion, Gerber mall, Germany, shopping, Stuttgart, summer, Toronto, travel, Vero Moda | 20 Comments

The last time I saw Paris

Posted on August 30, 2015 by carmen

I’m not referring to Paris, the city of Love (France). Paris, Ontario is a quaint little town on the Grand River, Ontario–a 20 minute drive in the car or a couple of hours traveling by bike. It has charming shops … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Summer | Tagged Day Trips, fashion, Grand River, happy memories, Paris, Paris Ontario, summer | 13 Comments

Country Roads

Posted on August 16, 2015 by carmen

Lazy summer afternoons are lovely occasions to wear my lavender and turquoise sundress that I bought a few years ago for my vacation in Costa Rica. Whether I’m on my way to visit friends, going to a barn dance or … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Thirfting | Tagged country drive, fashion, jewellery, nature, photography, Scenery, second-hand, summer, sundress, Troy Ontario | 8 Comments

The long drive home

Posted on October 6, 2014 by carmen

I’m not fond of long distance driving, but stopping along the route for picnics and photo shoots makes it enjoyable. I love the scenery and enjoy my hobby of capturing the moments. On our way to Connecticut we stopped for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel | Tagged A-frame house, Connecticut, covered bridge, fashion, memories, old church building, photography, river, Scenery, summer, travel | 11 Comments

Time to say goodbye

Posted on September 23, 2014 by carmen

Today is the first day of autumn and time to say goodbye to the summer of 2014. Summertime means garden parties; gathering with family and friends to enjoy the warm summer days and pleasant evenings. I’m posting outfits I’ve wore … Continue reading →