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Sunny 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! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.
Tag Archives: walking
CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham
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 black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking
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Schafer Baillie Mansion on Capitol Hill
The Schafer Baillie Mansion is an exquisite Bed and Breakfast on Capitol Hill in Seattle–walking distance from Drizzle and Shine, my daughter’s eco boutique. I wore my new gray Synergy top (fair-trade, made in Nepal) that I bought at Jean’s … Continue reading
Forget-me-not
I love spring and although it’s been taking awhile here in Southern Ontario for spring to arrive in it’s fullness, the evidence is now clear; forget-me-nots, bluebells and daffodils are blooming in the forest. Warmer days beckon me to come … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged Active Lifestyle, bluebells, daffodils, forest, forget-me-not, spring, spring flowers, walking
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Shopping in Harlem NYC
While in New York City we stayed in Harlem. No matter what you’ve heard about Harlem in the past and possibly the bad reputation it once had, Harlem has greatly improved: friendly people, lovely shops, flea markets, fine restaurants, Starbucks, … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Travel
Tagged Babenoir, black and white, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, hi-lo blouse, high low trend, Jeanofalltrades, pajama pants, pajama-style pants, walking
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The High Line NYC
After a fun morning of shopping at the Chelsea Market we climbed the stairs to the High Line, an abandoned railroad that has been recycled into a beautiful walking path with wild plants and benches to relax. I wore my … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Shopping, Summer, Travel
Tagged Active Lifestyle, High Line, New York City, NYC, remixing clothes, thrifting, travel, walking
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Elora Gorge – a walk on the wild side
The nature trails along the Grand River are extensive and here at the Elora Gorge the view is spectacular! Starting across the river from the Elora Mill Inn there are two abandoned factories. Little Folks Furniture company made children’s furniture. … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged Elora Gorge, elora mill inn, forests, gorge, hiking, little folks furniture, nature, Scenery, shopping, style, walking
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Street Walker
I miss dancing–I’m so used to dancing two to four hours a day. While on holidays, I have taken to the streets. This neighbourhood is fun to walk around and shops are within walking distance. It’s a bit like stepping … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
In Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the second weekend of October. Being vegetarian/vegan, our family enjoys meals together, eating a healthy, vegetarian dinner. Harvest is plentiful and we have so much to be thankful for. Though meals are simple; they … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Memories, Photography, Scenery, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged hiking, Thanksgiving, walking
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A Sunny Sunday Stroll
I enjoy September. Gone are the humid, hazy days of summer and temperatures are pleasant. Autumn is on the way and I love the changing of the leaves as they turn gold and crimson. I still wear white and pastels, … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Fashion, Shopping
Tagged Boston Terriers, handbags, purple, purses, shopping, walking
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