Tag Archives: summertime

The long, lazy days of summer

Posted on September 21, 2022 by carmen

It’s been a lovely summer filled with adventures, our first summer living in Kincardine by the lake. You never know how many friends you have till you live in cottage country, we’ve had lots of visitors! Garden parties, picnics and … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Summer | Tagged car shows, dancing, kayaking, Kincardine airport, pipeband, summertime | 15 Comments

Endless Summer

Posted on September 18, 2021 by carmen

S is for Summer. This cotton top has a swirly “S” – it’s a patchwork of 3 different prints. I bought it at the Fremont Flea Market in Seattle five years ago and wore it to visit the Sea Shepherd … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Summer, Videos | Tagged Beach, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Sea Shepherd, summer holidays, summertime | 11 Comments

Turquoise and White for the Beach

Posted on September 17, 2018 by carmen

It rained the last time we went to the lake earlier this month, so we decided to go again on a sunny day. Turquoise and white is cool for the beach. I wore my daisy sunglasses that I found at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Beach, Lake Erie, Lorraine Chien, Port Dover, Steiff, summer fashion, summertime, teddy bear, turquoise | 34 Comments

Roses in Spanish Harlem

Posted on August 6, 2017 by carmen

We’re in New York City! I wore this dress on the plane. It made me feel like I was back in the 1960s, a time ladies looked like they were on their way to a special event when traveling. Indeed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Cliff Richard, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, Holidays, New York City, Rose in Spanish Harlem, roses, summertime | 16 Comments

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, 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

Summertime and the living is easy

Posted on August 8, 2015 by carmen

… and the cotton is high! I love cotton–simple, pure and natural. There’s nothing I like more than the comfort of 100% cotton: from sheets and towels to clothes and underwear. Here’s another top from Le Chateau in a soft, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Le Chateau, summertime, white fashion, white skinny jeans | 6 Comments

The Olde Doon Mill

Posted on September 20, 2013 by carmen

Yesterday felt like a pleasant summer day with temperatures in the 20s (Celsius, that is). I’m enjoying the last of the summer days immensely, it’s my most favourite time of the year! Not far from my home is the ruins … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Doon Mill, fashion, flared skirts, Grand River, lace, Marshals, old ruins, photography, Scenery, style, summertime | 10 Comments

Shades of Summer

Posted on August 12, 2013 by carmen

Summertime and the living is easy! I love the shades of summer and mint has always made me feel cool and fresh like a summer breeze. My dear friend Maggie recently returned from a trip overseas and brought me back … Continue reading →