Tag Archives: vegan

Thrift shopping: dressed up, dressed down.

Posted on May 4, 2017 by carmen

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, flowers, Nature, Photography, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a little sage, dress up - dress down, nature, Northern Gold Forsythia, photography, spring, spring blossoms, thrifted fashion, thrifting, vegan, Visible Monday, zucchini | 18 Comments

London VegFest

Posted on November 12, 2016 by carmen

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, Handbags, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary, Frog Hollow Farm Sanctuary, hemp hearts, jewellery, London Ontario, Mercy for Animals, Sea Shepherd, Simply Plant Food, vegan, VegFest | 20 Comments

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on July 16, 2016 by carmen

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, Handbags, Healthy living, Jewelry, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged fashion, flowers, healthy living, nature, photography, rainbow, Scenery, Sense Corbata/No Tie, shopping, strawberries, summer, turquoise, turquoise jewellery, vegan, white outfit | 13 Comments

Meeting Julie in London

Posted on December 15, 2015 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Healthy living, Memories, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Christian, fashion, Julie - Dose Dependent, London Ontario, Thai restaurant, vegan, vegan lifestyle | 18 Comments

I LOVE BERLIN

Posted on October 18, 2015 by carmen

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, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, 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 | 31 Comments

Clothing Exchange: Hearts and Flowers

Posted on July 18, 2015 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Fashion, Handbags, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Summer, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged clothing exchange, floral prints, flowers, garden party, hearts, high low, Jeanofalltrades, lace, lace dress, tea for two, tea time, vegan, vegan food, vegan lifestyle | 23 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, Healthy living, 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

The Seed NYC

Posted on August 10, 2014 by carmen

When Jean told me about this vegan event that would take place in NYC while we are here on vacation, I was elated! It was fun having my picture taken on the red carpet in my new palazzo pants that … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Health, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, New York City, nutrition, NYC, Spanner, The Seed, tigernuts, vegan, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 17 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, Beach, Fashion, Florida, Healthy living, 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

Wedding Celebration

Posted on July 13, 2013 by carmen

One of the things I absolutely love doing is teaching dance at parties; birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions or garden parties, but my very favourite is weddings! What a great time to celebrate when two people fall in love and begin … Continue reading →