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NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: blue buffalo check sweaterAutumn leaves echos in my mind as the majestic trees are garbed in gold and crimson. A walk on a little country road is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Kincardine. #kincardine #autumnleavesSunny autumn days! Happy October! ❤️Pre-loved orange sweater made in Canada. #october #thriftedfashion #fashionblogger #slowfashionGingham— as timeless as a white picket fence. Makes me happy and reminds me of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen.Holiday in August at Niagara-on-the-Lake.It’s a lovely day today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the prettiest flowers in this charming town with flowers everywhere! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻Some of my favourite things: a summer afternoon view from the window, vintage decanter from the ‘60s, fashion jewellery, heart mirror and a painting of little beach houses. ❤️Duckie taking a bath.Sunset in Kincardine, another day is over and time to dream…❤️Summer sunsets on Lake Huron make me feel fine!❤️Tweetie our shredding machine in action. She will destroy secret information as well as magazines and unwanted advertising. A very useful little helper.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing winter morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!
Tag Archives: summertime
The long, lazy days of summer
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
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Endless Summer
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
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Turquoise and White for the Beach
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
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Roses in Spanish Harlem
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
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Old-fashioned Picnics and the Simple Life
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
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Summertime and the living is easy
… 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
The Olde Doon Mill
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
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Shades of Summer
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
Posted in Fashion, Summer
Tagged lace, mint green, muskoka chair, strawberry/banana smoothie, summertime
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