Saturday, May 29, 2010

What's in the black box? and it's time for a change.


Piaget, watches and jewelry...since 1874.
A watch brand of quality...they are still creating masterpieces...see them here.


It's a simple black leather box...


made in Switzerland the home of watchmakers for centuries
I do not own a Piaget, or a Cartier, or even a Rolex.
My timepiece is a humble one
and I do not wear a watch often.
I have an armful of sterling bangles jangling and dangling from my left wrist.

When I need to keep tabs on time I wear this,


A large dial which I can read without glasses!
The band is brown leather it is a Swiss made ESQ
If memory serves, it is a man's watch, and I bought it for a modest price.



I wear a vintage gold chain link bracelet or my gold bracelet with diamond hearts when I wear this for dressy occasions or if it's casual the watch is solo.

What do I keep in the box?


      ...an assortment of earrings...
my daughter made me some of these.


Others were made by friends,
 a few are as old as the hills!
My classic pearl studs were a gift from my dear mother...
they were worn non-stop until my first diamond studs made their appearance in 1984.

Some get more play than others, I have my favourites.
I just remembered that my heavy gold hoops are in a safety deposit box...



I tend to wear my diamonds every day....2 paris of studs.
Or a pair of studs and the channel set diamond U- shaped hoops.
I am wearing these now.

This weekend I plan to get into my new book...

It sounds like fun...I've read a few chapters already.



There's a wind of change blowing in here at the Bungalow and I can feel it.

I am drinking lots of water with fresh lemons as I am upping my hydration....
I am soon to start a walking regime.
I have been inspired by Janet
 (who BTW has radiant skin!)

Enjoy your Weekend.

7 comments:

LPC said...

Go Hostess! And BTW, your ESQ looks just like my Rolex Cellini so I think that makes you the smart one:).

mette said...

You are so energetic Hostess, I simply can´t compare my doings with yours. Sigh. I checked the blog you mentioned and I have also noticed, that less makeup on does look better these days.

Suburban Princess said...

Enjoy your weekend! I love SK so thanks for reminding me she has this book out too!

the gardener's cottage said...

hi leslie,

omg, my everyday watch is an old citizen brand watch that has a thick brown band just like yours, i'm sure it's a mans watch and i paid $2 for it. i love it! and i wear it with a mixture of bangels or pearls too! we're practically sisters!!!

~janet

ps ~ glad you are walking, good for the inside and outside.

Karena said...

I love to see what others collect as jewelry! Love your earring box!

Karena
Art by Karena

Semi Expat said...

I like your man's watch it's great and I bet looks fab. on - a classic. Nice earring box too.... Bet you will enjoy that book - is at a new one out - have not seen it here in Oz yet. x

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

LPC-Thank you for the support...I need a cheering section to keep me motivated!

metscan-I do not feel all that energetic, but I keep in motion.

Janet-I like the idea of us being sisters! I might need to get some better walking shoes...my feet are sore!

Karena-Welcome...the box has been around for a long time.

Semi Expat-The book was published in 2001...I got it at the second hand bookstore that I patronize in the village.