Thank you for all your Christmas Greetings :-))
Last post I fell behind responding as
I've been busy with the festive celebrations...
not enough hours in the day to do everything so some things fell by the wayside.
We've never been restrained when it comes to white fairy lights!!
They illuminate our dark bungalow and add warmth and ambiance.
Sabayons, a new store in our downtown opened up just before Christmas.
It is a special place with imported stock mostly from Europe.
It is the second store run by the owners of the Market Garden on Catherine Street.
Which is our "go to" for interesting and different food items.
Displays are exquisite...
The store is full of gorgeous things...who doesn't LOVE a picnic hamper?
Creative paper mache flowers were dotted around the shop.
Choose your own shade of paper and have some creative fun...
Soaps were plentiful and we opted not to buy any this trip.
Next time...LOOK OUT !
I sniffed all the varieties and can say that I am smitten with their fragrances...
they'll make great gifts and I may need to test out a bunch to decide on the best one.
Eye Candy...
The attention to detail reminds me of Paris Shops and window displays.
I am already excited to go back.
They are working on the second floor of the store.
This was the floor above the escalator...
the area where we glimpsed
the pianist playing the grand piano!
We purchased:
Raspberry Vinegar
Hot Pepper Jam
Honey Mustard
French Sable Cookies
Scented Candle
We've been using our new crib board and playing 2 games most days...
Hubby wins!
(I enjoy the game so I win too)
Boxing Day table set for our darling daughter and her husband.
On the menu...
Prime Rib of Beef Roast
Yorkshire Pudding
Maple Glazed Carrots
Brussell Sprouts
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Pavlova
topped with Bonne Maman Lemon Curd
Kiwi and Blueberries
and
Coconut Whipped Cream
I left the coconut whip off the dessert and had everyone top their own slice.
(I tend to go overboard with the whip)
You can see the two aerosol cans in the background.
(Lazy way of serving whipped cream, I know)
Mrs. Claus bought herself a cozy jacket...
I tried on the hooded version with plaid lining but the colour was not that flattering.
Quilted in navy blue...a shocking departure from the usual BLACK!
I need to branch out a bit more...take a risk.
Hope that you enjoyed your festivities and are ready to ring in the New Year.
In other news...
I got my surgery date and await further instructions and appointments.
Hopefully the procedure will go ahead as planned and that the results will be good.
The recovery sounds fairly quick but there are lots of rules, do's and don'ts.
Exercises and physio appointments.
By all accounts, if things go well, 3 months is the "back to normal" goal.
I'll close for now as we have to get ready for tomorrow when we host a games night and dinner here with our son, his girlfriend and the 3 grands.
All The Best To You!
Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
