~ 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 ~
