tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post4229145640022908058..comments2024-03-27T19:25:02.619-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: Espadrilles, books, and blue skies...hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-15865017941756338452013-02-25T19:34:51.278-08:002013-02-25T19:34:51.278-08:00What a lovely weekend! I enjoyed the oscars and w...What a lovely weekend! I enjoyed the oscars and was thrilled that "Argo" won for best picture. Isn't it a good feeling to have a stack of new books waiting to be read. I also can't wait for "Parade's End" -- one of your readers mentioned it. Hopefully it will fill the void now that "Downton" is over. Have a wonderful week! Love your espadrilles!Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-60225038585482958132013-02-25T07:38:04.032-08:002013-02-25T07:38:04.032-08:00Still in recovery mode around here, but slowly get...Still in recovery mode around here, but slowly getting better. The weather has been beautiful and sunny as well, and I did take a nice walk yesterday. Love your espadrilles, they're not meant to be hard working shoes, so don't worry about them wearing out - they're meant for fun. <br />Your novels look like fun reads, and hope you had a chance to start one of them.KSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251064646063353242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-86809888076063542202013-02-24T14:23:21.445-08:002013-02-24T14:23:21.445-08:00A rather quiet weekend here in the country. Our n...A rather quiet weekend here in the country. Our normally hot weather turned to grey skies, a bit of rain and lots of humidity, but the sun is back today! Love soft leather - shall keep my eyes out for the King's shoes on my next trip to Sydney. You scored again! Hope you had a lovely weekend with your new books ... and may a good week be in store. Let's see what the Oscars have in store! xxxMs Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754668136010040513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-15006204883378423012013-02-24T12:47:16.565-08:002013-02-24T12:47:16.565-08:00Maybe I'll start that novel first!
When we go ...Maybe I'll start that novel first!<br />When we go to Seattle next month I am going to see if I can find a shoe store that sells them because I do love shopping for shoes!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-11224008854463440322013-02-24T12:45:44.188-08:002013-02-24T12:45:44.188-08:00It's true that many people want to paint the d...It's true that many people want to paint the dark wood panelling white. We have a heritage home and it is meant to be dark wainscotting. There are a lot of bungalows in the area and many people have painted the wood walls and some if the colours are hideous!<br />I am hoping that these shoes do last but if they do not they are so comfy that I will order more!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-3218984106923235112013-02-24T12:43:23.734-08:002013-02-24T12:43:23.734-08:00Hi Kris,
I have heard about Parade's End...it ...Hi Kris,<br />I have heard about Parade's End...it is getting rave reviews in the UK and the DVD was the top seller at Christmas. The shoes were brand new with tags and I discovered them at a local consignment shop. I see they are for sale online so you can shop from your computer! hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16229292779396403712013-02-24T12:40:57.570-08:002013-02-24T12:40:57.570-08:00What are you knitting? I am working on simple dish...What are you knitting? I am working on simple dish cloths!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-974124013443474802013-02-24T12:40:09.557-08:002013-02-24T12:40:09.557-08:00Adrienne,
Looks like we are sharing the same weath...Adrienne,<br />Looks like we are sharing the same weather on the west coast. My garden crocuses are blooming and the daffodils are nearly open! <br />The shoes are so comfy and soft and I am looking forward to wearing them.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-49875822272601793762013-02-24T12:37:52.855-08:002013-02-24T12:37:52.855-08:00Yum your menu sounds delicious!Yum your menu sounds delicious!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-299125794974398022013-02-24T12:37:21.484-08:002013-02-24T12:37:21.484-08:00It's true...everyone here seems happier when t...It's true...everyone here seems happier when the sun is shining.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-49454315231090853382013-02-24T12:36:43.014-08:002013-02-24T12:36:43.014-08:00Sheree I like your enthusiasm and wit!Sheree I like your enthusiasm and wit!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-39950826996880806122013-02-24T12:35:53.811-08:002013-02-24T12:35:53.811-08:00We have our boat listed for sale...
it takes quite...We have our boat listed for sale...<br />it takes quite a lot of work to keep up with all the bright work and we are now wanting to have our holidays other than on the ocean!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-89664406564803547732013-02-24T12:33:30.875-08:002013-02-24T12:33:30.875-08:00Oh I'll have to check that masterpiece out... ...Oh I'll have to check that masterpiece out... <br />I have also heard that Parade's End is brilliant and really popular in the UK.<br />I hope it comes soon to PBS.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16713178902667335092013-02-24T09:35:11.500-08:002013-02-24T09:35:11.500-08:00My Summer at Tiffany's is a wonderful book abo...My Summer at Tiffany's is a wonderful book about a tine when Midwestern college girls who were very daring want to NYC to work for the summer. It's a great read.<br /><br />I live in Chicago and a local store here carries Andre Assous - great espadrilles and I bought a pair of blue sued loafers 20 years ago that are as stylish today as they were then. I am alwayS on the lookout for his shoes.Neatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-51244493563202228242013-02-24T09:04:56.635-08:002013-02-24T09:04:56.635-08:00We too had a sunny day over here today. One of the...We too had a sunny day over here today. One of the first for weeks, months..<br />As our house has an aged panelling, it is exciting to see how the sun moves around the house from room to room and shares it´s light mysteriously.<br />Naturally, when we first moved in, my first thought was to paint everything white, but we didn´t.<br />We´d miss the special atmosphere of the old wood.<br />I had espadrilles perhaps in the early 80´s. At the time, they wore out really quickly.<br />I bet nowadays there are better made ones.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-57670735192636177842013-02-24T08:56:12.647-08:002013-02-24T08:56:12.647-08:00Hostess, Lovely shoes .... can you share the name...Hostess, Lovely shoes .... can you share the name of the shop? (I am in Courtenay, but often venture to the deep south!) Have you seen the reviews for 'Parade's End'? It will be starting soon on HBO and is promised to be even better than Downton Abbey. Based on the books by Ford Maddox Ford; I got the trilogy on Amazon for my Kindle for a very modest price. Cheers,KrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-24175271388109428172013-02-24T08:23:43.606-08:002013-02-24T08:23:43.606-08:00I have several pairs of those espadrilles!! You...I have several pairs of those espadrilles!! You're so right about comfy shoes. The sun is shining here today and it definitely lifts my spirits. I'm making bread today, doing a little gardening then knitting while we watch the Oscars. Pretty much a perfect day. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-66344638727327142662013-02-24T08:00:59.941-08:002013-02-24T08:00:59.941-08:00We've been having beautiful sunny skies here t...We've been having beautiful sunny skies here the last few days. Feels and looks like spring is already here. <br />Great shoes! That leather looks so soft. I bet they feel lovely on. <br />Adrienne Shubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826463555838820028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-71796409175783877082013-02-24T06:52:50.178-08:002013-02-24T06:52:50.178-08:00It's a slushy day in NH, a Sunday, and quiet. ...It's a slushy day in NH, a Sunday, and quiet. I am writing notes, thank-you and sympathy, nice papers and pen at hand. A walk nomatterwhat. Soup, homemade bread, and a pumpkin custard.Swissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401962870620859831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-77164003913273632522013-02-24T06:49:50.866-08:002013-02-24T06:49:50.866-08:00I sunbathed. A bumble bee landed on my fluffy rob...I sunbathed. A bumble bee landed on my fluffy robe and I think she wanted to make a nest in it. Doesn't that mean a very early spring?<br /><br />It was a very short sun bath. I am careful with my skin, of course. :)Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924683160315795339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-30265404694222191492013-02-24T05:38:04.599-08:002013-02-24T05:38:04.599-08:00I long for some warm weather,had a week of freezin...I long for some warm weather,had a week of freezing -2 grey clouds surround the Barn.IdaJudith https://www.blogger.com/profile/03634258386057489997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-22102217288774663342013-02-24T03:02:29.663-08:002013-02-24T03:02:29.663-08:00Oh you are so right with the blue skies equals hap...Oh you are so right with the blue skies equals happiness equation, that's all it takes to put me in a great mood, it makes such a difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-66971630037957208302013-02-23T19:00:20.191-08:002013-02-23T19:00:20.191-08:00Your new shoes look so darling and the soft leathe...Your new shoes look so darling and the soft leather looks heavenly. I too enjoyed todays glorious skies by way of doing errands around town.<br />Tomorrow is my day off and I feel that my silver tea service and tray are calling for a proper polish so I'll be doing that while watching PBS "Masterpiece Contemporary" saw the commerical and it looks intriguing. I may try to catch the Oscar pre-show, like you...to gander at the gowns and bling.<br />Enjoy the rest of the weekend and lets hope we will have more sunshine come Sunday :)Leannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-12378307122441671872013-02-23T17:50:24.367-08:002013-02-23T17:50:24.367-08:00I have great hopes for summer:). And you of course...I have great hopes for summer:). And you of course have your boat to look forward to!LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-45383252343796152422013-02-23T14:04:49.088-08:002013-02-23T14:04:49.088-08:00It is a beautiful weekend here and I am spending i...It is a beautiful weekend here and I am spending it all in the garden ~ planting lots of annuals and other things. I am hoping for it to look spectacular this spring...fingers crossed!<br /><br />I love the wallpaper in your bedroom ~ little prints have always been so charming.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.com