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DRIZZLE & SHINE: Third Anniversary

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

It’s been three years since Jean opened the doors of her eco boutique DRIZZLE & SHINE in Seattle and started selling fair trade, vegan, eco-friendly wares. Fair trade for people. We care about garment workers: that they are paid a living wage with … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS!!!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

That’s the message of GOOD FRIDAY and RESURRECTION SUNDAY! I’ll be celebrating the Easter season with dancing. Through the years I get invited to teach celebration dance to people from various denominations, as well as doing worship dance presentations. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Dance, Easter, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle, Videos | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

Flea Markets, Antiques and Treasures, Oh My!

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

What a pleasant surprise it was to run into a fellow vegan; we noticed the badge on her coat sleeve while browsing through an antique shop and after a little chat I invited Carolyn to be a guest on my … Continue reading →

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CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Thrift shopping: dressed up, dressed down.

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

The splendour of the blossoms have come, trees and shrubs garbed in delightful colours. Northern Gold Forsythia has prolific yellow flowers, the same shade as in my blouse that I bought in a thrift shop in Seattle. The blouse is a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

London VegFest

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

I woke up to blue skies and the sun shining in my window, a perfect day for a day trip to London (Ontario). It’s worth the drive to London to attend VegFest for delicious vegan food, vendors, artisans and speakers … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on July 16, 2016 by

Although my favourite summer colour is white, I love to add pops of colour, like turquoise. My dear friend Josep-Maria featured me on SENSE CORBATA/NO TIE – a fashion blog with mature stylish women from around the world. Turquoise purse and sandals … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Meeting Julie in London

Posted on December 15, 2015 by

London, Ontario–that is. One of the exciting things about blogging is meeting the author of the blog! I’ve had the opportunity to meet several bloggers in 3D. It feels like meeting a celebrity or a famous person! Julie from DOSE … Continue reading →

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I LOVE BERLIN

Posted on October 18, 2015 by

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Clothing Exchange: Hearts and Flowers

Posted on July 18, 2015 by

I went to my first clothing exchange while visiting my daughter Jean in Seattle. It was so much fun and a wonderful experience. I helped Jean shop and prepare refreshments for her guests. Jean is a gracious host and served … Continue reading →

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