tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post8919704003720590042..comments2024-03-28T15:15:38.162-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: Snow Day, Flowers, Candles, the Gym and I could use your help...hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-25844705518593638252017-02-06T06:32:27.632-08:002017-02-06T06:32:27.632-08:00I like LLBean's white tee because you get more...I like LLBean's white tee because you get more coverage. I'll be curious how you style it. ~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-68622029594597368702017-02-06T06:04:38.826-08:002017-02-06T06:04:38.826-08:00LL Bean, I bought the short sleeve boat neck and I...LL Bean, I bought the short sleeve boat neck and I love the weight!! (it also has a "longer" short sleeve not quite 3/4 but better).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956153654691697896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-58265484318828751982017-02-05T19:34:54.472-08:002017-02-05T19:34:54.472-08:00Target.......yep........Target
Target.......yep........Target<br />Janet Eiffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429780800980046344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-53717961653487439282017-02-05T15:46:33.352-08:002017-02-05T15:46:33.352-08:00Earlier you posted about how well your freesia fro...Earlier you posted about how well your freesia from a local shop had lasted. The ambiance in your home is inspiring so I bought some freesia too, though mine came from a big box store. A week plus and they're still looking pretty. Makes me feel good.<br /><br />I go to a gym three times a week and sure can tell when I'm away from it while travelling. Don't fear the weight not decreasing like when we were young. I've learned to appreciate feeling well. My gym doesn't respect older women enough. The co-ordinator is young and listens to the comments of gals her age. I've told her that they've lost customers because of this. Crazy thing is that all the long term members are well over 50. <br /><br />Good luck with your search for a white tee. <br /><br />Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11219331396794952685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-45212631535007246872017-02-05T13:11:43.970-08:002017-02-05T13:11:43.970-08:00Jones do make some great garments...I have seen a ...Jones do make some great garments...I have seen a few at Marshalls but no petites so the sleeves and body are far too long for me and I don't really want to take them to be altered...hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-52647165402016322522017-02-05T13:10:26.915-08:002017-02-05T13:10:26.915-08:00White shirts and white tees are not easy to find.....White shirts and white tees are not easy to find...perhaps it is because I have such high expectations all in the one garment!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-69070770824365598352017-02-05T13:09:28.952-08:002017-02-05T13:09:28.952-08:00I ordered some tees last year and they were too th...I ordered some tees last year and they were too thin and very shaped and I sent them back and that cost me money...I must have a look at their spring line and see what I can find.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-52794801917449614872017-02-05T13:08:17.474-08:002017-02-05T13:08:17.474-08:00LL Bean is my walking partner's favourite for ...LL Bean is my walking partner's favourite for tops and tees.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-68143728623378507002017-02-05T13:07:46.519-08:002017-02-05T13:07:46.519-08:00Gosh thats a tongue twister isn't it?
Yogalat...Gosh thats a tongue twister isn't it? <br />Yogalates...sounds like the best of both practises.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-66203321670370933142017-02-05T13:06:57.209-08:002017-02-05T13:06:57.209-08:00We have Whole Foods here but I have not seen cloth...We have Whole Foods here but I have not seen clothing in the store...perhaps we have a smaller shop as it is the first one that they have opened in our city.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-759267105418921602017-02-05T13:05:55.692-08:002017-02-05T13:05:55.692-08:00I will in due course...I am on the learning curve ...I will in due course...I am on the learning curve at the moment so it might be a few weeks before I get the hang of all the machines!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-45046980948791082612017-02-05T13:05:07.386-08:002017-02-05T13:05:07.386-08:00I am not really a gym person either! But "nee...I am not really a gym person either! But "needs must" as our bungalow has no room for exercise equipment. Oh I don't want anything too boxy or short and I am obviously very picky when it comes to Tee shirts!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-25648660203118961512017-02-05T13:02:55.777-08:002017-02-05T13:02:55.777-08:00I agree about the Lord and Taylor tee top necks be...I agree about the Lord and Taylor tee top necks being too high...that style does not suit my figure.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-84698962834299188182017-02-05T12:45:44.972-08:002017-02-05T12:45:44.972-08:00LL Bean online for T-shirts - the Pima Cotton ones...LL Bean online for T-shirts - the Pima Cotton ones are a good weight, keep their shape, feel wonderfully soft and wash up well. They also come in many different styles and are very reasonably priced. Talbots often have decent ones but it varies from year to year as to style and weight of cotton - I don't like the material to be too thin and they can be a wee bit pricey. Also The Bay stocks Lord & Taylor T-shirts at very reasonable prices and I've found them to be a good buy although I do find them a wee bit long - and since you are petite you may also find this a problem.<br />Good luck at the gum - I've just started some "Chair Yoga" classes (for those of us with mobility issues) and I'm surprised at how much of a workout it is! Not quite what you are doing but I figure every little bit helps.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-52122077839377865092017-02-05T08:28:59.500-08:002017-02-05T08:28:59.500-08:00Dear Hostess-I so enjoy your blog and hope you nev...Dear Hostess-I so enjoy your blog and hope you never stop writing it! You have inspired me on numerous occasions and now I am answering your call for help. I believe you will find the t-shirt of your dreams at Comfort Colors. They have an online store and do have a Canada choice on their homepage. Their shirts are a thicker weight, so they are not see through. The shirts are 100 percent cotton and already feel broken in.It is the most comfy shirt I have ever worn and me and my friends are crazy about them! They wash very well and I believe you would be pleased in their all around goodness! I hope you will let us know what brand you end up choosing. <br /><br />Peace-love & light--<br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17672529934660046996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-30237023337626923352017-02-05T04:13:38.271-08:002017-02-05T04:13:38.271-08:00I like Jones New York (reasonably priced but getti...I like Jones New York (reasonably priced but getting harder to find in dept. stores, have found some in TJ Maxx) and JCrew (pricey but hold up well).<br /><br />I go to a gym/work with a trainer 2-3 days a week-at my age I am afraid the weight loss is non-existent but I want to avoid getting frail and weak.Jan C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00454737482846183043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-20417303552035180252017-02-05T02:52:04.732-08:002017-02-05T02:52:04.732-08:00So gorgeous, snowdrops, snow, and a snowdrop mug! ...So gorgeous, snowdrops, snow, and a snowdrop mug! I love a white tee too, but have never found the perfect brand. After reading through the comments I will have a look at Uniqlo which has recently arrived in our city. Well done for joining the gym. 2-3 times a week is a lot, but you seem incredibly organised. I go to a personal trainer weekly, and find it very helpful, as well as therapeutic in so many ways :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-69144753265719153752017-02-04T22:04:16.384-08:002017-02-04T22:04:16.384-08:00I love Land's End's tee shirts in pima cot...I love Land's End's tee shirts in pima cotton. Everything I've bought from them is really well made and last forever. I love your house and how you are in your house. Good luck with the gym.cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338977338096590256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-73906971777227511412017-02-04T17:01:54.245-08:002017-02-04T17:01:54.245-08:00I like the llbean Pima cotton tees. I have a few ...I like the llbean Pima cotton tees. I have a few and they have held up well over the years.<br /><br />I so enjoy your easy going and non judgmental blog. I can count on you to leave me happy and comfortable.Linda from Philadlphianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-42400729873839894012017-02-04T16:56:18.972-08:002017-02-04T16:56:18.972-08:00You bouquet is so pretty. I love the way you use t...You bouquet is so pretty. I love the way you use the empty candle containers on your vanity - very cleaver.<br /><br />I think you will really enjoy and benefit from going to the gym. Weight training is a very important part of fitness. I think she was very smart to tell you to stay off the scale for a while, and she is right...muscle weighs more than fat. The way your clothes fit is a better estimate.<br /><br />I am taking a class that is new to me, Yogalates, a combination of yoga and pilates. So far it is fun and I like it.<br /><br />La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16371113045984772872017-02-04T16:46:43.250-08:002017-02-04T16:46:43.250-08:00Love your decor - flowers, candles and a lovely cu...Love your decor - flowers, candles and a lovely cup for tea. Perfection. Your gym sounds great. An instructor that can guide your exercise and help with some weight loss goals and tone sounds wonderful. Can you update us on her recommendations and your progress? This will be a testimonial to how one can work with a good instructor. Some gyms show women and men working "frantically" on gym equipment and this does not appeal to me. As for a good white T-shirt, today while at Whole Foods grocery store, they are displaying white, organic cotton T-shirts. The cotton is of good thickness and very soft. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-30106905001660958262017-02-04T15:31:15.221-08:002017-02-04T15:31:15.221-08:00I actually discovered Uniqlo (a Japanese company) ...I actually discovered Uniqlo (a Japanese company) when I was staying in the Marais in Paris a couple years ago. I think they started the fitted puffer jacket craze that you see people wearing everywhere now, especially Paris. <br /><br />D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-46431074786086502202017-02-04T15:28:19.313-08:002017-02-04T15:28:19.313-08:00Good for you on the gym. I'm not a gym person...Good for you on the gym. I'm not a gym person, myself, but it sounds like you found a great fit. Wish I had a suggestion on the white tee-shirt - something I'm always on the lookout for myself. Because I typically wear them under something else, I'm not as hung up on them being on the thin side. I do know what you mean, though. I prefer tee-shirts that are not all cotton, that have some lycra in them as otherwise, I feel, they end up shrinking up from the bottom and looking like a "box". I don't like tee-shirts which are too short. I'm terribly picky and look forward to seeing what you come up with and recommend. Thanks<br />for all you do.Jeanninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899506698574749866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-68427661287647832862017-02-04T15:28:07.226-08:002017-02-04T15:28:07.226-08:00It does take persistence to keep ourselves trim an...It does take persistence to keep ourselves trim and fit as we get older, doesn't it? I hope you find your perfect white tee. I like Lord and Taylor at HBC for my long-sleeved tees, although I find their crew necks a little too high. I hope to find some short-sleeved tees there for summer. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16526054254991162302017-02-04T15:24:04.883-08:002017-02-04T15:24:04.883-08:00I have had good luck with Talbots.I have had good luck with Talbots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com