May is a very busy month here in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
We have all kinds of plants blooming and various plans for new beds and borders.
Mr. HB is digging up the wee front lawn which has been struggling to grow
ever since the neighbour's Arbutus Tree grew tall and shaded our front garden.
We will build a small patio using old bricks.
I hope to relocate the black birdbath to the centre of the new patio
buy a black pot and plant a large Boxwood Globe.
I am so looking forward to sharing the new area and will do so in a future post!
With my broken ankle I have been sitting more...
Tea, a good book on the porch in the sunshine listening to the birdsong
is not a hardship!
In the wee library across the street I discovered a book by author Susie Steiner.
I really enjoyed her first book Missing, Presumed.
Quickly put the next 2 books in the series on Hold at my local library.
DSI Manon is an interesting and complex character, as are the rest of her team.
One feels that they are REAL people.
UK Crime Dramas fascinate me...
Was surprised to learn that Susie Steiner passed away at the age of 51
a glioblastoma brain tumour.
Unfortunately
I know of a few people who have passed away recently from a glioblastoma
~ Pavement Series Rose ~
This reliable, vigorous, hardy, drought tolerant rose is VERY thorny.
It can be grown as a hedge.
The blooms are frilly, frothy and fragrant.
Mr. HB managed to grow a new one for our neighbour from a shoot.
Soon all of our roses will be in bloom...we have over 30 roses in our small garden.
It might sound excessive...but I am a passionate rose grower.
When our Olive Tree died in the cold snap this past winter I was sad.
Was so hopeful that we might have a wee bit of Italy in our backyard.
Alas it is not to be...
Mr. HB suggested I buy a new rose to fill the space :-))
It took me NO Time at all to find a new candidate...
Bathsheba, a David Austin Rose, is now growing in that space!
Made a Cheese Sourdough loaf of bread and it was surprisingly easy.
Recipe found online at Pantry Mama.
The sourdough exploratory journey continues!
Who knew that baking bread would ever be such a big part of my week?
Some thoughts and musings about clothes, style and fashion...
shoes are not shown
Comprising of several pairs of loafers, sandals as well as white sneakers.
I have various pieces of outer wear which I have not included in this closet.
Eileen Fisher blue swing coat, Eileen Fisher Khaki jacket,
distressed Old Navy denim jacket,
black moto,
Ralph Lauren black quilted barn coat.
The Minimalist Wardrobe continues to be working...
I am constantly editing.
(Summer Wardrobe)
Black, white, grey neutrals and shades of denim blues
with a few POPS of Colour.
I much prefer a smaller wardrobe as it makes getting dressed so easy.
No more standing in front of the closet humming and hawing about what to wear!
In order for a small wardrobe to work, and be versatile,
I have found that I need to pay extra attention to texture and accessories.
This blouse is a great example...
Tiers of cool textured fabric ~ flow.
I have worn this with black pants and jeans.
Accessories are Key components in any outfit.
Big Baroque Pearls make an appearance frequently.
I consider these a "Statement Piece."
My smaller Akoya Pearls are much more subtle.
Both get equal wear.
Basic Players for Summer are :
Two Old Navy denim shirts,
one a medium blue the other very soft and faded.
Gap sleeveless denim top with pin tucks.
A couple of white shirts, a few white Tees, a sleeveless linen tank.
Several pairs of black pants...2 are dressy.
A black pair of ankle length cuffed pants which have white flecks.
Tan and white striped pair of wider profile ankle pants (NEW) from Talbots
2 pairs of denim blue Jeans
one light the other dark
pair of white jeans
Black tunic top crinkled by Cut Loose wear with black capri tights.
Black sleeveless crinkled dress, black with white polka dots shift dress.
Denim dress,
white and blue striped maxi length linen dress
bold yellow Italian linen maxi dress.
White and Black skirt with asymmetrical flounce.
White shift dress with pockets in cotton.
I no longer wear shorts...
Lacy socks add a bit of fun worn with my white sneakers and loafers.
The juxtaposition of the lace and the nacre of the pearls works.
Clothes are more than just coverings...
they are an expression of one's personal style.
Creativity definitely comes into PLAY :-))
This thrifted sequin top is a Wild Card in my wardrobe...
whimsical and totally surprising.
Think of wearing it with my white denim jeans...or polished black ponte knit pants.
Maybe even the San Tropez silk skirt I found at The House Of Savoy?
I have kitten heels with some sparkle on them that will be fun to wear...
these sandals are about 15 years old and they need to get some time out of their box!
~ Behind the Scenes ~
Not everything needs to be classic and conservative...
Prima Donna make such beautiful lingerie that I cannot resist
A Pop of Colour
What really started me on the minimalist wardrobe edit
was flying off to France in 2015 for 3 weeks with ALL my clothes in a carry on...
I am having FUN with fashion and am really enjoying a fresh new focus.
Clothes that work well with my retired lifestyle
and
are often found in consignment and thrift shops.
~ WIN WIN ~
Are you a minimalist or a maximalist?
Do you have a wee closet like me
or a walk in closet with built in drawers and shoe racks?
Well I must get off the computer and start some lunch for my husband who is toiling outside in the Humble Bungalow Garden!
Cheerio for Now...
Look forward to your comments on the subject.
Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
