Tag Archives: vintage

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

Everything I wear pretty well has a memory and a story woven through its fibres. Case in point–this black and white plaid scarf with matching gloves. I’m a sort of matchy-matchy person, even though my daughter Jean has taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Vintage, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Style Challenge: Red and Black Stripes

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

While shopping in Seattle Jean found these cool tunics with diagonal stripes and handkerchief hems. She’s wearing hers with a black chunky chain necklace (wish I has one) and black faux leather leggings and I wore black corduroy leggings. Jean … Continue reading →

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Vegan Dinner at Cambridge Mill with DVF

Posted on February 14, 2015 by

What a special birthday I enjoyed: dinner at the elegant Cambridge Mill Restaurant, sitting at a table overlooking the Grand River, ambiance and wearing my mom’s original Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress from the 70s. Genuine vintage. This timeless dress … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments