Tag Archives: vegan lifestyle

Thanksgiving – A time to Dance

Posted on October 9, 2014 by carmen

The Canadian Thanksgiving kicks off the autumn season, good timing as leaves start their dance to the ground, birds begin their southward flight and harvest-time is here: autumn in full splendor! A robin in our backyard getting ready for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Dance, Fashion, Plant-based diet, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged autumn, dance, fashion, healthy food, healthy living, plant-based lifestyle, stilettos, Thanksgiving, vegan lifestyle | 31 Comments

The Brooklyn Flea Market

Posted on August 24, 2014 by carmen

I’m in Connecticut now but I haven’t finished my NYC posts so more about Connecticut later. On our way to the Brooklyn Flea market, Jean and I stopped for a photo at the same spot as last year. There’s always interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, New York City, Restaurants, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Brooklyn Flea Market, Elisa Cavaletti, Flea Market, Health, New York City, vegan, vegan food, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurants, vegetarian | 16 Comments

Day Trippin’ – Stratford, Ontario

Posted on June 17, 2014 by carmen

This post begins a series of fabulous places in Southern Ontario for taking day trips. There’s something fun about taking off in the morning, enjoying an adventure within driving distance and back in my own cozy bed at nightfall. Stratford, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Day Trips, Fashion, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Shopping, Stratford, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Avon River, day trips in southern Ontario, rattatouille, shopping in Stratford, Spanner, Stratford Festival, Stratford Ontario, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Stratford-upon-Avon, swan, theatre, vegan lifestyle, vegetarian food | 19 Comments

Like Daughter – Like Mother

Posted on May 11, 2014 by carmen

My daughter Jean inspired me to start blogging, which has been a fashionable and fun hobby. She influenced me to become vegan and I’m healthier and happier for it. She gave me courage to get my ears pierced (I’m very … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Fashion, Florida, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, New York City, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Seattle, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged art, Beach, fashion, Flamingo Gardens, Florida, Florida Everglades, Foodswings vegan restaurant, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, memories, Mother's Day, New York City, plant-based diet, red dress, Seattle, style, travel, vegan, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurants, vegan/vegetarian lifestyle | 21 Comments

Fashion shows, birthdays and valentines, oh my!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by carmen

February is a fun month for me! It kicked off with a fabulous fashion show at the Total Woman Show. Audrey Wilson of Gemini Models is not only stunning, but she has charisma, and is gracious and all heart! This … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged fashion, fashion show, hearts, jewellery, Most Total Woman Show, plant-based diet, Valentine's Day, vegan lifestyle | 14 Comments

What’s your secret?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by carmen

When people find out that my daughter Jean (jean of all trades) is in her 40s, they can’t believe it. She looks like she’s in her 20s. So what’s her secret? Jean is beautiful (I know, I know I’m her … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged beauty, beauty secret, birthday, fashion, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, plant-based diet, vegan fashion, vegan lifestyle, vegetarian | 19 Comments

Why do I blog?

Posted on November 14, 2013 by carmen

It’s two years since I’ve been blogging, inspired by my daughter Jean of all trades who started her fashion and style blog in January 2011. It’s a fun hobby, perhaps a tad frivolous, but definitely fun! I like writing, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Dance, Easter, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Active Lifestyle, animal cruelty, anniversary, blogging, Christian, Health, vegan lifestyle | 22 Comments

A vacation from my problems!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by carmen

You never know who you’re gonna run into at the Brooklyn Flea Market … Bill Murray! One of my favourite movies he played in is – WHAT ABOUT BOB. We watched it again while in New York, hence, my title … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged beautiful jewelry, Bill Murray, Brooklyn Flea Market, East River., Foodswings vegan restaurant, Jones New York, raw organic vegan diet, Vaute Couture vegan clothing, vegan clothing, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurant | 20 Comments

Green Acres

Posted on July 26, 2013 by carmen

Farm living may not be the life for me, but I love to get out in the clean, country air, away from the busy city life whenever I can. I’m a little bit country, but mostly a city girl. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Active Lifestyle, city girl, country life, country living, dogs, farm, horses, old barn, plant-based diet, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurants, vegan shoes | 17 Comments

Tamarindo

Posted on May 4, 2013 by carmen

I’m not a sun worshiper, in fact I walked along the beach of Tamarindo, Costa Rica with a parasol. The sun drains me in the heat of the day and I don’t want to bake in the sun. I prefer … Continue reading →