Saturday, April 26, 2025

Silk scarves ~ a pop of colour and a wander about in several gardens...

 


~ Playfair Park ~

The native Camas is in bloom...
there are shooting stars, buttercups, and chocolate lilies.


Camas 


Prolific Pink Rhododendron 

There are many other azaleas and a perennial garden in the Park.

Many families were enjoying the idyllic space...
children were playing in the playground, a birthday party was underway 
and a family were having a picnic.


My friend Michelle and I had a picnic Friday in the Government House Garden.
The sun shone, the views were spectacular and the birds serenaded us...


The gardens are vast and many flowers are native to the site 
growing in the Garry Oak Meadow.

A large group of volunteers tend these gardens.
If you live in Victoria you most likely know of this gem,
 but if you are visiting our fair city try to include this on your visit.
It is a beautiful greenspace...


Humble Bungalow Front Porch 
our fresh new red geraniums are planted in pots and planters.


Tea break mid afternoon...
grabbed my new book We All Live Here
by acclaimed author JoJo Moyes.

Such an engaging story...


SO GOOD
I read it late into the night :-))



Auriculas are blooming...


These darling plants are so prolific...
I love the varieties and am keen to grow more.


Our garden is getting a big tidy up 
in readiness for the Hospice fundraising Teeny Tiny Garden Tour this June.


Wee corner of the laundry room...



I spend a lot of time doing laundry and love that I have a view 
out to The Humble Bungalow Garden.

I have been wearing silk scarves to add a pop of colour to my basic classic black and white wardrobe...


I gently washed this vintage Hermes silk scarf in my Aveda shampoo...





Vintage Hermes Scarf from my daughter Jennifer.


This scarf was purchased from the Hermes shop in Vancouver many years ago...
I chose the black and white H pattern 
as it was a good choice with my simple black and white wardrobe.

Do you wear scarves?

Many people think that the scarves are difficult to style...
they can be be a versatile and creative accessory.

I once owned a box of scarf tying cards from Hermes...
the clerk gave the cards to me when we bought one of my scarves...


Last August I thrifted a silk scarf in White Rock...
not all scarves are expensive.
They seem to be quite easy to find in second hand
and thrift shops.


Picture from the Archives...
Last August...

(Before the Fringe Trim)

A
Simple Scarf Tie

I've got to close now as I need to prepare dinner....
a stuffed pork tenderloin, lemon orzo and steamed carrots.

Hope that you are keeping well and are embracing Simple Joys.

With so much uncertainty we all must try to keep our spirits up...
Smile, listen to music, read a good book, get out for a walk in Nature
 keep in touch with friends and family.

Do something FUN everyday!

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

10 comments:

Denise said...

Always enjoy your posts. The fringe on you really suits you so beautiful. Happy Sunday !

Anonymous said...

I really like your hairstyle!

Laura J said...

I enjoy wearing scarves ..I’ve it’s couple of Hermes but have found in the past that museum shops often have an interesting selection. One of my favourites is from the national gallery in Ottawa. Scarves make great useful souvenirs too.

Anonymous said...

Always a special treat to see your blog, a respite from current events. Thank you!
Joan

Ann said...

Beautiful scarves - and I am listening to We All Live Here and really enjoying it!

Lorrie said...

The gardens in our town are so beautiful just now. We are blessed to have many beautiful places to walk.
Your scarves are lovely. I do wear them from time to time. How great to have your garden on the Teeny Tiny tour.
Have a great week!

Sheila said...

I love that you washed your Hermes scarf with shampoo - I always use shampoo for my delicates. Your newly thrifted scarf is wonderful!
thank you for the beautiful pictures! I had to look up Playfair Park - I've lived here my entire life, and I don't think I've ever been there!

beth b said...

Your posts are always so enjoyable! I am impressed by your garden and beatiful flowers ... what a joy it must be to be surrounded by such beauty. Scarves are a big part of my wardrobe ... I really like how you wore the black and white "H" Hermes scarf. Is there a tutorial for that particular style? Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Your scarves are lovely. I especially like the black and white one.

Brenda Dugaro said...

Your scarves are beautiful. It must be so enjoyable to see your lovely garden when you spend time in your laundry room!