Greetings from The Humble Bungalow!
I've made a conscious decision to try new things...
get out of my "comfort zone"
take a wee risk
do something different...
Walk a different route
try a new cafe
read a book in a genre that I usually dismiss as "not my style"
wear a new shade of nail polish
shop in a new food store
try a new tea
explore an area of town that is "new to me"
visit a beach off the beaten track
try a new lipstick
a flavour of ice cream
OR
chocolate?
~ so many options to consider when trying new things ~
~ Refreshing ~
Drinking lots of water (fluids) help to keep your skin supple.
Aim for 6-8 glasses a day.
(Partake in a Pear flavour.)
If you aren't a fan of plain water
try slicing fruits or lemons in a big jug of water and letting the flavours steep.
Add lots of ice and enjoy.
Have you ever heard the saying...
Pink Skies at Night
Sailors Delight
Pink Skies in the Morning
Sailors Take Warning
We used to heed this advice when we were cruising on our boat.
Trying to keep my hands in better shape...
starting with a manicure
using
hand lotion and nail polish.
Cruelty Free Polish
~ Pink Cloud ~
My current favourite shade for a home manicure.
Extended Summer weather...
holding its own with warm sunshine and sunny skies.
Wearing sunglasses and a hat to minimize the risk of sun damage...
skin cancer and macular degeneration are risks from too much sun.
I enjoyed a much needed pedicure
and chose a bold shade Snow White.
I usually opt for a rich jewel tone but I am trying new things
just because...
The facial that I had in August at The Boathouse Spa at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel was amazing...my skin looked dewy and smooth for weeks after the service.
Babor European products are new to me.
So in the spirit of trying new things
I popped by the Spa to buy a couple of their products cleansing line.
Enzyme Cleanser and Rose Toner.
Hopefully they will live up to the numerous positive ratings by clients.
Pinky red Skies over Salt Spring Island as seen from our cottage on Pender.
There is a feeling of Fall in the air...
a cool fresh crispness that is hard to describe
you need to feel it!
Lovely Fall beach walk on Bricky Bay
My gentle walks along the seashore soothe and calm.
Searching for sea glass is a very meditative habit.
Trying to mix up my walks to get me more motivated.
When the weather cools I tend to want to cocoon inside and stay cozy...
I recently purchased a pre-worn soft velour jacket by the company 32 Degrees.
It is so warm and because it is black, it is dressier and more versatile.
Trying to buy fewer garments to be more mindful of waste
when I need something in my wardrobe
I will try to seek out second hand and vintage options.
My Sea Glass collection now fills about 7 large sealer jars.
I'll need to find some more vintage jars to take to the cottage
as I brought home yet another jarful.
What do YOU collect?
~ Pink Grapefruit Cleaner ~
works like a charm in the kitchen and has a delicious fruity fragrance.
Used as a pre wash stain remover it rarely fails...
saving garments by laundering clothing one stain at a time.
Before I discovered the powerful stain removing properties of this Method cleaner
I threw out stained clothes.
I also wear protective linen aprons when cooking
to protect my clothes from food splatters.
These are beautifully made and are available from Trica's shop Rough Linen.
I have bought 3 aprons and use them every day.
~ David Austin Roses ~
Almost finished blooming in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
The Andalou CC cream that I swear by...
Must be on my 6th tube by now, is not expensive and it lasts a long time.
Evens out my complexion and is hydrating.
(I give it 5 stars out of 5)
Will not be trying a new CC cream as this one is a winner!
These pretty Colchiums are harbingers of Fall...
these are bent over trying to seek more light.
Perhaps we need to relocate this clump
buy
more bulbs as they bloom a long time?
Are you open to trying New Things?
I look forward to hearing from you.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
8 comments:
What a lovely encouraging post Leslie! Definitely good for us to step out of our comfort zone, be bold and seek new adventures of all sorts! I think it is time to treat myself to a pedicure. Thanks so much for the tip for removing stains, I had been using a Caldrea product that was amazing but sadly no longer available. And love pink grapefruit fragrance, win-win! Hope the Barbor products are a wonderful follow up to your facial and keep that dewy glow. Your flowers are gorgeous, our extended summer weather has been so kind to our gardens, I managed to pick lovely ripe tomatoes today and still have a few to come. All the best, Joyce
What a great post Leslie! You have encouraged me to try new things!
A lovely post, Leslie, and I like the thread of pink that runs through it. I do like trying new things, especially new recipes, and new ways to wear the clothes that I have. I didn't know that the Pink Grapefruit product would take out stains, and I'll be giving it a try.
Have a great day, enjoying this wonderful sunshine (although we do need rain).
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Joyce. Hope you have an enjoyable pedicure. I have been using the Babor products for about a week now and I love both of them. The enzyme cleanser I use every other day as my skin is sensitive but it feels gentle so I may start using it once a day...the toner smells lovely and it does tighten the pores on my face which makes them almost invisible :-))
Freshly picked home grown tomatoes have a sweet rich flavour that is totally amazing...the only other spot we find the same quality is driectly from the farmers stands.
Take care and enjoy your week.
Susan sounds like you've got some ideas of new things to explore! Hope they turn out to be interesting and fun.
Lorrie I forgot to mention trying recipes...yesterday I made a pumpkin loaf with a cream cheese icing which was so delicious! We had two slices each as it was so very tasty!!
We do need the rain...I think once it starts it will rain for weeks and weeks so i am savouring the warm sunshine while it lasts.
Enjoy your week!
Oh, that pink rose! Pink roses are my favorite and I'm sure it smells wonderful as well. Thank you for the pep talk on trying new things - and all of your ideas. It's so easy to get in a rut of sorts and not branch out. Branching out can sure give us a "shot in the arm" so to speak. Now that I've retired I'm doing more "just do it" things and trying new things. As for collecting, I have a good sized collection of fabric for quilting. Sometimes I think way too much and then I see the stashes of others and see that I have a drop in the bucket!
I have some more pink roses to share soon! Hope you will enjoy seeing them too :-)) We all can get into "ruts" or "funks" if we get bored or things become too routine and tedious...trying new things keeps us engaged, enthused, and helps us maintain a balance.
Quilters as well as knitters are definitely "collectors" of fabric and yarns. My yarn stash was culled during Covid as the local crafter group was knitting hats and scarves for the homeless so I felt it was a worthy cause to give them my extras.
Hope you continue to enjoy retirement...well earned and worth waiting for...
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