Looking for something?
-
Recent posts
Blog Stats
- 339,142 visits
Popular Posts & Pages
Past Posts
Topics
A portal to all things compassionate!
Jean of all Trades
-
Vegan Recipes
- Follow fashion with compassion on WordPress.com
Follow me on Bloglovin’
TOP 15 AWARD
Join 2,883 other subscribers
Instagram
Sunny 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!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.
Tag Archives: Toronto
Coral top from Vero Moda
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
Elora – Part Two
There wasn’t enough time to see all when I stopped by Elora on my way to the dance party, so I went back the following week. The CHANTICLEER SHOP REFIND Salvage featuring eclectic boho, rustic and shabby chic. JEZEBELS an … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer
Tagged day trip, Elora, Elora Gorge, Elora Quarry, fashion, garden party, photography, ReFind Salvage, Scenery, shopping in Elora, The CHANTICLEER SHOP, Toronto
5 Comments
Life is a bowl of cherries; Death is the pits
Marion and I saw Dr. Zhivago when we were young. The image of little Yuri at the burial of his mother still haunts me; little did I know that I would live this terrifying scene when my brother Johnny was … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Day Trips, Photography, Toronto, Travel
Tagged Advent, Christmas, cn tower, day trip, death, Dr. Zhivago, hope, joy, love, Peace, photography, Scenery, Toronto
11 Comments
Exploring Toronto Island – an adventurous day trip
If you are within two hours of Toronto, the island is a fantastic day trip. If you are ever visiting Toronto, be sure not to miss it, it makes for a fun time, with kids and especially without! Saturday was … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Toronto
Tagged Active Lifestyle, Beach, biking, Day Trips, day trips in southern Ontario, lighthouse, Skywatch, swans, Toronto, Toronto Island
17 Comments
One year ago today …
Last summer, I took a hiatus from my blog. It was a bittersweet season for me. On a beautiful day in July, I received a phone call that my dad had been rushed to the hospital in Huntsville (about a … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Travel
Tagged black swan, cn tower, Elora, Lake Huron, Lotus Tea House Vegetarian Restaurant, nature, photography, Pioneer Tower Kitchener, Stratford, swans, Toronto
10 Comments
One of a Kind Christmas Show – Toronto
‘Tis the season to be jolly! The halls were decked with holly and Christmas trees. Gay apparel could be found in every aisle. Here’s shopping that’s more than fun and fabulous! What a wonderful show! Artisans from across Canada showcasing … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Fashion, Shopping, Toronto
Tagged clothes, Devine Fine Jewellery, Floyd Elzinga, furniture, Gypsy Circus, handbags, jewelry, Koletic Designs, Luved Clothing, Miguel Freitas, One of a Kind Christmas Show, original tlc bags, Originaltlcbags, purses, Sarah Tacoma, Toronto
11 Comments
fashion with compassion 