Showing posts with label NYDJ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYDJ. Show all posts

Monday, May 13, 2019

OOTD...

Mother's Day 
OOTD


NYDJ boyfriend style
Josef Seibel red ballet flats


Saint James Striped Top


My hair has more silver tinsel these days...
I like the effect and its natural!

You may notice that my cheeks are still swollen from the YAG laser treatment.
The capillaries that were zapped are red but will fade in the coming weeks.
I still may need a few more treatments to get on top of the issue.


Brunch at The Surly Mermaid in Sidney.
The "best ever" Eggs Benedict
they make it with a thin biscuit and served it with truffle potatoes.
NOM NOM


Mr. HB enjoyed the Korean BBQ chicken wings.
What a feast!


Driftwood Beach artist has expanded her work with the bird installation.
Sadly, her whale tail sculpture was stolen a few weeks ago...
who would do such a thing?


Last week the weather was been particularly warm 
almost hot...
today it has cooled to about 12 degrees Celsius.


I am reading Educated by Tara Westover
it's a memoir...
often disturbing. 
 I am finding it difficult to put down.

Hope that your week is off to a great start.

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Friday, February 22, 2019

Fitted jeans...

One item in my wardrobe that I love are a decent fitting pair of jeans.
I have a pair of boot cut NYDJ in the closet as the skinny pair that I owned developed a hole and I have not been able to bring myself to wear ripped jeans...

I have tried but they just don't "feel right" on me.
Do you wear ripped jeans?

I wonder if my Mother's style affects my inability to wear ripped jeans?
She taught me so many things about how we present ourselves to the world...
"her voice" and advice is still very much with me.



My OOTD
Black UP pants and Tilley top
Verve Ami knitted vest
Clark Chelsea boots






The fit is great and I love the ankle length with the slit detail at the bottom.
Can just imagine these with my red ballet flats!
The best part, besides the fit, was the cost, they were SO inexpensive!
Less than $40


A quick bite at Starbucks before heading to the club to play bridge.
We had a new player come and join us yesterday.
Its a fun group of people with varied levels of bridge skills.
We enjoy each others company and are a very congenial group.

We break for tea mid afternoon
the topic of conversation ranges from 
art, travel, current events and local politics.

Besides reading and walking, 
playing bridge and taking classes at the community centre 
are wonderful perks of retirement.


We have grape hyacinths blooming in the garden!
Spring cannot be too far off...
there is snow falling in the higher elevations today.
Its raining here which makes it much easier to get out and about.


A snowy snapshot from the archives.


Daffodils are just so cheerful.
Sunny yellow blooms always put a smile on my face!


Raindrops do not dampen my spirit when there are flowers in the garden.


Hope that you are well and in good spirits.


Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

I must close for now as I am meeting a friend for a rainy walk and a light lunch.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Rebelling in white...OOTD

Do you follow rules?

How about the rule about wearing white after Labour Day?

I am NOT obeying that rule!
The fashion police might ticket me...but really I don't mind.


White NYDJ 


Saint James striped Top


 Growing out a pixie cut is not for the faint of heart!
Some days I can coax it into a curly state and others it just will not cooperate!
I love the Bumble and Bumble Don't Blow It and also the Aveda Brilliant gel...
they both help immensely.

After washing my hair I use the Bumble and Bumble
 then next day 
(when my hair does not get washed) 
I use the Aveda gel.

The children are back to school today and summer feels like its about to come to a close.


Climbing Royal Sunset Rose


A fresh flush of flowers are blooming.
  I so love this rose for its heady fragrance...
impossible not to pick a few blooms 
to bring inside The Humble Bungalow.

September is a hopeful month
one that brings with it possibilities...

I am pondering many options...
 taking a class
Yoga
aqua fit
rejoining WW
trying something new
looking for a volunteer placement
going back to the club for bridge after the summer holidays

Lots of things to pursue and many new books out to read
a knitting project that has been put on the back burner will be revived.

Are you looking for new possibilities this month?
What things are you considering?

Take care
 thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Black and White....

Black and White seems to be the colour theme here right now...



OOTD
Hermes scarf
Saint James striped top
Barbour vest
NYDJ boyfriend jeans



Red shoes !
Josef Siebel ballet flats!


New lipstick in a brighter shade...
inpsired by Kathy KSL on Instagram.


(she is the talented artist from whom we purchased our most recent piece of art)
I love it!




Not always easy taking a selfie...
but you get the idea of the new shade of lip colour.


Hope that your week is ticking along nicely and its nearly the weekend.
Do you have something fun planned?



Thank you for popping by my Humble Bungalow Blog...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Inspired by Janet at The Gardener's Cottage

Janet writes the beautiful blog The Gardener's Cottage from Redlands California.
I've been an avid reader and follower for many years and every time I see her new post pop up I get excited! I know that I am in for a treat!

There are many reasons that her blog is a favourite of mine...
from the charming cottage that she and her husband Larry have lovingly restored, to her exquisitely curated furnishings and home decor,
the tasty recipes,
her beautiful garden and oasis of calm,
and of course her refined and honest personal style...
Janet's is a "must read blog" in my humble opinion!

Janet has recently redesigned her blog...
and she has been posting more frequently which thrills me no end!

Janet posted about an outfit that we probably already own here..
I do own jeans...but did not have the shirt.

It's been on my radar ever since I read this post and I must admit that I have been obsessing about finding the right shirt...

I discovered after trying on several styles that I need an extra large size.
The buttons and snaps were gaping at the chest and everywhere else
the shirts would fit, so finding "The One" proved to be a challenge...
but I do love a challenge!!


Yesterday I found a shirt that fits and flatters.
It's by Ralph Lauren and in a Petite size
and it was on sale!


It has pearl snap details.


Which made me think of my bubble gum pearl necklace.


Pearls and denim 
perfect paired
with my skinny NYDJ jeans.

A new look for this Hostess thanks to Janet at The Gardener's Cottage.

How's your week going?

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Friday, April 14, 2017

OOTD ~ What I wore and will soon will be wearing.


I tied one of Mother's scarves on to perk up this plain V neck top.
The scarf is a large lightweight square by Fraas.
The top is Wilfred from Aritzia.
Boyfriend jeans by NYDJ


Sad I know but no great lighting downstairs where the full length mirror is located.
I do plan to buy a free standing mirror if I ever find one that is not too expensive.
You can see my sterling bangles collection on display atop of the cabinet.

Darling daughter and I went shopping for her birthday gift and we were successful in finding her some super cute Citizen's of Humanity jeans at Aritzia.

After she shopped we cruised through the Bay looking at various items...
shoes, tops and tees and she found me something that has been on my "bucket list" for quite some time...
The classic tweed jacket that I can dress up or dress down.
Perfect colour too to go with my small curated wardrobe!



Ferragamo flats that darling daughter gave me for my birthday this year!
I am so happy with these shoes and they are so comfortable to wear!


Bangles


The jacket was on sale and deeply discounted...
it felt so wonderful to find something long wished for at a bargain price.


I had money left to go out for lunch the next day.
Hearty mushroom soup and a small slice of a baguette served with a simple salad.


I found this quote on Pinterest and feel it so very inspiring and appropriate for those who are dealing with dark days.

I received a lovely email from a reader recently 
she is feeling low
so I would like to dedicate these words to her.


Life is full to the brim right now in The Humble Bungalow and this Easter Weekend we have oodles of plans...
I am carving out some "me time" with my favourite magazine
before the arrival of the house guests and the family brunch.


Hope your weekend has some fun packed into it...
thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow.

XO