tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post628230764741778312..comments2024-03-27T19:25:02.619-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: OOTD ~ Washday observations...hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-43200614309214630062015-06-23T20:54:34.231-07:002015-06-23T20:54:34.231-07:00For some reason, I have always loved melamine plat...For some reason, I have always loved melamine plates in wonderful patterns. Williams Sonoma has some great ones now. <br /><br />The cats look happy on the boat!<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-31441364313550465372015-06-23T20:20:34.660-07:002015-06-23T20:20:34.660-07:00Thank you so much for the advice on orchids. I do...Thank you so much for the advice on orchids. I do not have a green thumb, but I will definitely make note of your wonderful suggestions. I'll let you know if I have any luck. I just adore orchids. <br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />M-TMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834644226980732441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-52606057214500297932015-06-23T14:39:19.224-07:002015-06-23T14:39:19.224-07:00Love the white, grey and silver combination - perf...Love the white, grey and silver combination - perfect for these summer days. We're looking forward to some boating days soon - life has been so busy lately that we've not gotten out for a couple of months.<br />Your white orchid is lovely.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-44901823842077678802015-06-23T13:41:24.492-07:002015-06-23T13:41:24.492-07:00I just love that you take your cat on the boat. Do...I just love that you take your cat on the boat. Does he/she go above and sit o the deck??? We had a barn cat on the farm at home that would follow my step-father down to the river and onto the ferry that took farmers and their machinery over to an island to cut hay. The cat would just sit on the open deck and calmly walk off when the ferry reached the shore, and head for home. Except for the day he fell into the river ...he was unhurt...but not calm anymore.Sue Burpeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282970328494769657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-50245574065866792452015-06-23T12:15:28.159-07:002015-06-23T12:15:28.159-07:00Oh, may I chime in and second the recommendation f...Oh, may I chime in and second the recommendation for The Hare with the Am er Eyes? I might even have written about it on my book blog. It's wonderful!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-82190839081481826852015-06-23T11:50:01.702-07:002015-06-23T11:50:01.702-07:00Your weekend on the boat looks perfect!! Loving th...Your weekend on the boat looks perfect!! Loving that silver necklace. Sometimes my inexpensive accessories get the most wear and compliments!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-58445502315446808022015-06-23T11:46:46.747-07:002015-06-23T11:46:46.747-07:00I love that you take your cats with you on the boa...I love that you take your cats with you on the boat. I'm sure they enjoy being included, especially on lazy days.Northmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597456926736581361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-29215160543999106312015-06-23T08:41:41.621-07:002015-06-23T08:41:41.621-07:00I have seen that book in the book shop...and wonde...I have seen that book in the book shop...and wondered about it. No I did not go to Parc Monceau when I was in Paris...there are so many wonderful parks and verdant squares aren't there?<br />Oh and I do hope that you'll share your thoughts on the blog about the workshop at UBC...<br />I used to work there!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-67474339500120033932015-06-23T08:39:08.414-07:002015-06-23T08:39:08.414-07:00My Father enjoyed puttering in the kitchen when I ...My Father enjoyed puttering in the kitchen when I was growing up...he made a great meat loaf and he loved to BBQ.<br />This particular orchid sits in a window facing south under the extended eaves of our arts and crafts bungalow...I water it once a week. Other than that I do not do a thing.<br />I've attended many Orchid Society meetings and plan to go back when the club reconvenes in the fall. I only buy the Phalaenopsis or window sill orchids as our home has single paned windows and is quite draughty in the winter. Above my kitchen sink which faces north I have 3 orchids in different colours all have re-bloomed...I think they love the humid conditions above the sink.<br />Good luck!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-56227830021575096512015-06-23T08:33:17.053-07:002015-06-23T08:33:17.053-07:00Ah yes the trick is all in the way one rolls out t...Ah yes the trick is all in the way one rolls out the omelette...I'll try one and see if I can get the hang of it then I wouldn't need to buy a new pan.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-43429851411327608072015-06-23T08:32:00.560-07:002015-06-23T08:32:00.560-07:00Cats and boats seem like an unlikely pairing but w...Cats and boats seem like an unlikely pairing but we see a few every season...hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-58318802557450937652015-06-23T05:26:41.272-07:002015-06-23T05:26:41.272-07:00I so enjoy the grey and silver look. I have had a ...I so enjoy the grey and silver look. I have had a lot of wear from my Monoprix linen T-shirts. Monsieur and I are at UBC this week doing Ageless Pursuits lectures. My blue T and grey capris with my silver Hostess-inspired bangle felt very comfortable and French. The professor emerti (who taught Monsieur 48 years ago) recommended a book that you might enjoy The Hare with Amber Eyes. It is a true story about the art collection of a wealthy Jewish family who lived by le Parc Monceau. Did you visit there? Your boat days look so relaxing. Good luck with the omelette!Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-82882651236120116422015-06-22T16:25:00.086-07:002015-06-22T16:25:00.086-07:00Cats are natural seafaring companions. Yours look...Cats are natural seafaring companions. Yours look as if they just love the nautical life.<br /><br />Father's Day is always a sad one for my husband and me -- both Dads have passed on. I lost my handsome father, René, when he was only 40 (I was 11). I still miss him very much. He was a fabulous cook -- Sunday lunch (the main meal of the day) and all special occasion and holiday dinners were entirely his creations. Mme Mère was only too happy to relinquish control of the kitchen to him. <br /><br />BTW, he made fabulous omelets. <br /><br />How do you get an orchid to bloom again? I've never had any luck at that. <br /><br />Cheers, M-TMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834644226980732441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-72374778926580680342015-06-22T15:45:22.835-07:002015-06-22T15:45:22.835-07:00I love your grey, silver, and white. . . I've ...I love your grey, silver, and white. . . I've also been meaning to master a French omelette, but I'd like to try doing it with a well-seasoned iron skillet rather than buying a non-stick (My dad had this down pat!). I found this youtube video which is pretty convincing about the possibility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKcrjJMMjckmaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-63417542678910410772015-06-22T15:37:52.752-07:002015-06-22T15:37:52.752-07:00Your grey and silver outfit is very chic and summe...Your grey and silver outfit is very chic and summery! Back in my twenties when I lived on a boat I had my cat with me, and she loved the boat life. She'd sit up on deck and "talk" to the birds and otters that passed by.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com