Tag Archives: winter

If you can’t beat ’em – join ’em

Posted on March 11, 2016 by carmen

It’s no secret that I am not a fan of this season, but I can’t hibernate all winter. This sled is not just a decoration on my front porch. It is made in Germany and we bought it for our daughter Jean … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged cold, grandchildren, nature, photography, robin, sled, snow, snowman, tobogganing, winter | 25 Comments

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by carmen

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 black and white, Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, memories, nature, plaid, scarves, Scenery, snow, Spanner, vintage, winter | 20 Comments

Winter is Back

Posted on February 26, 2016 by carmen

Looks like a scene from Narnia. Guess I spoke too soon, but I was hopeful when I wrote my previous post on Tuesday that Spring is in the air. My dance class was cancelled on Wednesday due to freezing rain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged faux-fur, forest, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, walk in the woods, winter | 24 Comments

Romance and Red Wine

Posted on February 19, 2016 by carmen

A red rose is a symbol of romance. Romance is always fashionable. Red is a passionate colour. I bought this red cardigan with big black buttons at Hudson’s Bay. Looks like I’m on the Brooklyn Bridge … I’m actually at … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting, Winter | Tagged Brooklyn Bridge, Cougar, houndstooth scarf, Hudsons Bay, Ikea, Le Chateau, thrifting, thrifty fashion, winter | 16 Comments

Farewell to Frosty

Posted on March 18, 2015 by carmen

Two more sleeps! On March 20th Spring will be arriving. We’ve had a few milder days which have certainly lifted my spirit and hopes that Spring is around the corner. This designer cardigan is several years old, with unique features. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged fashion, snowman, snowmen, spring, winter | 26 Comments

The Long, Cold Winter

Posted on March 3, 2015 by carmen

You know it’s wickedly cold when Niagara Falls freezes over! It’s a spectacular sight (actually, it isn’t completely frozen and the water still flows underneath). Bitter cold temperatures haven’t kept the tourists away, so there’s plenty of photos to view … Continue reading →