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Sending love with all my heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Merry Christmas! Christmas blessings of peace, joy and love!❤️ #merrychristmas #christmas #snow #whitechristmasBaby, it’s cold outside! Dancing in the Kincardine gazebo!💃🕺🏼#dancing #kincardine #gazeboDecember 1st and all our nutcrackers are ready for Christmas!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! #northernfriends
Tag Archives: travel
Houses in Seattle
No, I’m not in Seattle, but I’ll do the next best thing … reminisce … I love spending time looking through photos and today is a good day for remembering adventurous days in Seattle, my second home because Jean lives … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel
Tagged Alki Beach, flowers, homes and gardens, memories, nature, photography, Scenery, Seattle, Seattle Space Needle, travel
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My Traveling Outfit
I’m already planning what I’ll wear on the plane for my winter vacation in Seattle. This dress was designed for me! It’s the first thing that caught my eye when I walked into Drizzle and Shine for the first time. A … Continue reading
Time flies when you’re blogging
As the old adage says, Time flies when you’re having fun! — I guess that means blogging is a lot of fun because it’s been six years (November 2011) since I began this adventure and it feels like yesterday. Thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nature, Photography, Travel
Tagged 6 years blogging, alligator, blogging, Costa Rica, Drizzle and Shine, fashion show, first blog post, Florida, Germany, memories, Most fabulous Women Over 40 Model Search, nature, Niagara Falls, NYC, photography, Pier 39, San Francisco, Scenery, sea lions, Seattle, Stuttgart, travel, Wordpress
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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
I LOVE BERLIN
Berlin is the New York City of Germany! This was my first visit to this fascinating city and what made it most special is that I went there with Jean and we got to go to the world’s first Vegan … Continue reading
Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Avesu Vegan Shoes, Berlin, Berlin Tower, Berlin Vegan Drinks, Berlin wall, Brandenburg Gate, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, fashion, Germany, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, photography, shopping in Berlin, Spree River, travel, vegan, vegan clothing, Vegan Coice ice cream shop Berlin, vegan food, vegan shoes, veganz, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle
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STUTTGART: where my story begins
Stuttgart is the San Francisco of Germany; with hills all around, there’s always a spectacular view. It is the capital of Baden-Württemberg. The horse is the coat of arms of Stuttgart (meaning STUD GARDEN). The Fernsehturm was closed while I … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Germany, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel
Tagged cardigan, Fernsehturm, Germany, Killesberg, nature, photography, pretzel, Scenery, Stuttgart, travel, TV Tower
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I LOVE GERMANY!!
It was a great summer in Germany, my homeland. I was born in Stuttgart in 1952 and came to Canada when I was five years old. Here’s a preview of upcoming posts of the amazing cities and towns I visited … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery, Travel
Tagged Berlin, fashion, Germany, happy memories, Munich, Stuttgart, Tübingen, travel
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Ready, pack … GO!
Getting ready for a trip … packing my suitcase. Going tomorrow! My new cape will be perfect for milder temperatures in Seattle. I’m going to visit my daughter and experience my first ever clothing exchange! Jean has invited all her … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Travel
Tagged black roses, cape, faux suede boots, red booties, Reitmans, Seattle, travel
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The long drive home
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
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