NYDJ white jeans
Marks Work Warehouse white top
Guess silver sneakers
No Name denim jacket
(the tag was cut out)
I am at Marshall's looking for a new top to wear with my dressy white UP pants.
You can see my messy hair...
it's growing
but not as fast as I would like it to!
I have to persevere and be patient until the short layers are longer.
I found a top and some birthday gifts for our darling granddaughter Isla
who is turning 8 in June!
Where does the time go?
She is growing up just so fast!
The top is striped in blue and white
the silhouette is flattering as it camouflages some of my wobbly bits!
The garden is keeping me quite busy these days...
watering all the potted plants
dead heading the roses
weeding.
I just get "caught up" in one section and then I have to start all over again!
I love being able to pop outside and pick our roses
bring them inside and arrange a bouquet
or as in this case give them to a friend
who hosted a celebration of life for a former colleague
who died unexpectedly
at the age of 70.
Which reminds us all that we need to live each day to the fullest.
Carpe Diem ~ seize the day!
We paid tribute to our dear friend and colleague Ray
in a beautiful garden
where we used to have our year end staff parties.
His wife attended and there were lots of hugs, tears, a toast and many stories were told.
She was very fragile
but was so glad that she was there
as she realized how much he meant to all of us
we were able to tell her about the kind things that he did for so many
students and the staff.
Here are two David Austin Graham Thomas roses.
They are heavily scented large sunny yellow blooms.
If you grow many roses as I do you'll come to realize
That they require attention and TLC
like offspring
if they are to thrive and grow.
I only choose varieties that are fragrant, hardy and are repeat bloomers.
Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
Hope your weekend has some fun packed into it.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
Love your silver sneakers. So chic.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the garden, it's like the Golden Gate bridge, you finish at one end and by then the other end needs attention. It is definitely never completely perfect.
That's a great example of what it is like here in the garden!
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I love your silver sneakers. Very chic.
I agree with you about the garden, it is rather like the Golden State bridge as you start painting one end and by the time you are done the first end needs painting again. Work on a garden is constant, but so rewarding. Your garden looks lovely.
I have moderation turned on for the comments so I was just a wee bit late publishing your comment...I apologize.
DeleteHow I enjoy your blog. You seem practical and to enjoy the work it takes to delight your family & make a cozy home.
ReplyDeleteI laughed at "the wobbly bits" - I have them too despite my daily efforts.
Thank you for your generous spirit
Thank you!
DeleteThose wobbly bits have a mind of their own...my English friend refers to loose skin on the upper arms as bingo wings!
White jeans/trousers are elegant and they always elevate the look (especially with the silver sneakers)
ReplyDeleteAnd the roses are beautiful!
Dottoressa
We are really enjoying the roses right now...they are at their peak in the summer months and we wait all year for their display.
DeleteIt's always a treat to view your gorgeous David Austin roses in bloom. How very thoughtful and kind to commemorate a friend and colleague. It's nice to know that although he's gone but not forgotten. Your hair is showing the new length. I like it. Love the sneakers too. Amelia
ReplyDeleteWe are a very close knit group of former co-workers...more like a family than a regular staff at school. My hairdresser is liking the shape and tidied up the bottom at the back and told me to come back and see her in 2 months...maybe it will be another inch longer by then...one can hope!
DeleteLove your outfit. I especially like the cut and length of your denim jacket. What a find!
ReplyDeleteAlso enjoyed the kindness and thoughtfulness of celebrating your friend's life with his family and friends.
Charlene H
The denim jacket was hardly worn when I spied it in the thrift shop...plus it cost less than a Starbucks latte! Love being able to stretch the clothing budget with good used garments...no guilt either when buying used clothes!
DeleteYour OOTD is casually elegant. I think I'll shop my wardrobe inspired by your outfit. Thank you (again) for the beautiful floral photography. Gwen
ReplyDeleteMost of us have some denim pieces in our closets and they just get better with age...I love how they soften after many washes.
DeleteYou look great and summery. I like your hair messy, I think it's young and fun. Gorgeous roses as always. You really have a green thumb!
ReplyDeleteI think the clay soil is responsible for the roses...that and the quality, hardy stocked varieties of David Austin roses. Their reputation for roses is top notch, they win gold medals at The Chelsea Flower Show over and over...and keep coming up with new and exciting roses!
DeleteIt's always been my dream to have a rose garden and to be able to have enough to cut and bring into the house. Yours are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLoving your silver sneakers, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteThe tribute to Ray looked beautiful <3