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Gingham— 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!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.My last video in my bedroom before moving to our new home. I shall miss the beautiful view of the green forest in summer, the golden leaves of autumn and the magical winter wonderland! I’ll miss listening to the spring peepers and the howling coyotes at night. 10 wonderful years. A bittersweet feeling. ❤️💔
Tag Archives: thrifting
Thrifted Michael Kors Top
The fragrance of the lilacs I love this time of year when flowers and blossoms appear, they make such lovely backdrops. Top: Michael Kors via thrifted $5.Clutch: gift Skinny jeans: Le ChateauSandals: Romika I was happy to find this Michael Kors … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Spring, Thirfting
Tagged black and white fashion, lilacs, Michael Kors, thrifting
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TWICE as NICE: Turquoise and Fuchsia
What a lovely surprise when my daughter Jean sent me both these tops. They are super soft with 3/4 length sleeves and a cowl neck. We both have a tradition of buying two-of-a-kind when we like something (in different colours) … Continue reading
Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Spring, Thirfting
Tagged daffodils, fuchsia, Jean of all Trades, Mother's Day, spring, thrifting, turquoise
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Handknit cardigan and thrifted skirt
If you know me, you know I love thrift shops, I’d say half my wardrobe is thrifted or secondhand. I was happy to find this pink and gray plaid skirt for $5.00. It’s an unusual asymmetrical kilt-style wrap skirt with … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged Adrienne Vittadini, handknit, plaid, thrifted fashion, thrifting
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NORTHERN REFLECTIONS in Black and White
Northern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. I had a wonderful opportunity to model for this company on the catwalk at a fashion show a few years ago. While shopping there recently, one of the salesladies was wearing … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography, Shopping, Thirfting
Tagged beret, black and white fashion, clothing exchange, Northen Reflections, thrifting
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What I wore to a Christmas Market
I got several compliments on my newly thrifted jacket (made by Parsley and Sage). I wore it for the first time to the Fashion History Museum recently and now to Fair November. Ever since I heard about Fair November, we … Continue reading
Joseph Ribkoff: Canadian fashion company
You never know what treasures you’ll find thrifting. Case in point–this chic faux suede jacket made in Canada by Joseph Ribkoff. Shopping at Goodwill and secondhand shops is easy on the budget, great for the environment and helps support a … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Plant-based diet
Tagged Canadian designer, faux suede, Joseph Ribkoff, Made in Canada, thrifted fashion, thrifting
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Wearing Florals to the Florist Shop
If you’re one of my followers, you’ve seen this jacket already a few times. This shade of blush pink is almost a neutral because it goes with so many things I wear. I’ve worn it with blue jeans, white jeans, … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography, Spring, Summer, Thirfting
Tagged floral pants, florals, flower purse, pink jacket, pre-loved, second-hand clothes, thrifted fashion, thrifting
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Birthday Adventure on Whidbey Island
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
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Autumn Florals
My daughter Jean (Jean of all Trades) wrote an article Floral Dress for Fall and inspired me to imitate her look with my floral mini dress, a denim jacket and red tights, perfect transitional outfit. I get a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged Autumn Florals, Floral Dress for Fall, Florals for Fall, Jean of all Trades, thrifted fashion, thrifting
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What I wore to the Apple Butter Festival
It was a splendid autumn day for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter Festival. I wore a black asymmetrical hand-knit wrap top which I bought several years ago at a Christmas market. This asymmetrical plaid skirt is over ten years old … Continue reading
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