OOTD...what I wore running errands for Mother.

The sun is shining and Mother is feeling much better
my stress is starting to ebb.
Mother gave me a list of things to do for her as she is not quite ready to step out of her condo and pop herself into her BMW convertible just yet.

I finally got to wear my newest grape drape bamboo dress by Gilmour.

I paired it with my newest Hermes silk scarf.

donned some artsy earrings

these are as old as the hills

made by a creative girlfriend 

I have never tired of them and they have survived every jewelry purge.

I took myself out for a bite of lunch before returning to Mother's condo.

Beet, orange, feta and kale salad

I sat outside among the plants on a French iron chair and a matching table

in the nursery/cafe that is known as The Demitasse.

I met and had coffee with Pondside at this cozy little spot.

I took deep breaths and savoured the tastes of the delicious ingredients and sipped a tall cool glass of water.

Kale is so delicious and nutritious

it was just what I needed.

I had my hair cut and tinted today

and 

I feel refreshed.

I bought this in Seattle on my hour at Nordstrom's.

baby soft linen

unconstructed with a relaxed summer

vibe.

off white on the outside pure white inside

this will be going out with Hermes peinture fraiche at some point

Did you see what clever ideas Janice from the Vivienne files came up with for my scarf?

Let me refresh your memory.

I bought two new tanks for layering

women in mid life know all about the advantages of layering

it's not a secret that

we can keep our cool with grace.

can you see the theme going on here?

Peinture fraiche

is inspiring me no end

~ ~ ~

since having discovered bamboo clothing 

I think I could live in yoga pants and tanks all day long

and be very happy inside my wee Bungalow.

The kind of happy that says a freshly brewed cup of tea, 

take one magazine

a sunny spot

 a comfy chair

and 

in view of some gorgeous roses...

Mother's on the mend and I am feeling so relieved

immense gratitude is filling me up.

I've booked myself into the spa for a manicure/pedicure next week

so I am taking care of myself

and thank you all for your kind comments. 

If anyone knows where I can find another bread tin like this vintage one please let me know.

Peg from Comox covets mine and I'd like to help her find one.

Today

give yourself permission to be lovely and beautiful.

Hostess

XO