Say goodbye to that grumpy Hostess!

Gosh I feel like a new woman.
(Would that be something my husband might say?)

The skies were bright blue and there were puffy cotton white clouds as far as the eye could see.
The sun was shining and the birds were chirping, it was warmer and I felt a huge weight lifted off....
if only the scale would agree!

I bought flowers and went shopping and I didn't break the budget.
Exercising frugality has become a way of life.

Primulas are plentiful at this time of year

they are cheap and cheerful

"good for what ails you"

their sunny little faces remind me of pansies

the edges are delicate 

as if a water colour artist had painted them by hand...

the yellow variety have a scent

they are the only ones to have a fragrance

a trio for the front porch

can you see the sunshine in those wee flowers?

I can.

a rather nautical hooded top

with a blue tank underneath

(both pieces are from Joe and cost $22)

Joe Mimran of Pink Tartan designs this clothing line 

sold at Superstore 

the Weston family's retail giant.

a soft blush of pink

tank and sweater

both from Joe $26

I spent $5 on 5 primula plants

less than $50 for 4 pieces of clothing

and 

I'd have to say I feel like a new woman!

So say goodbye to that Grumpy Hostess and Hello to Happy!

I wonder what Mr. HB will say when he reads my blog opening sentence!

I'll be celebrating my birthday this weekend and dining with friends.

What will you be doing?