Showing posts with label random acts of kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label random acts of kindness. Show all posts

Saturday, May 30, 2020

My Cup Runneth Over...with thanks and gratitude.


Hey Jude!
David Austin Rose Jude the Obscure
 a favourite rose in The Humble Bungalow Garden.

Those of you who follow me on Instagram 
will probably have seen the latest addition in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
It sits in the "work area" of the garden where we keep big bins of potting soil, the stakes, wheelbarrow and our bin filled with firewood.


My clever husband made this potting table.

I had shown him one I liked on Pinterest 
which was simply two sawhorses with and plank on top. 
 This deluxe table with shelves is what he designed and built!

I am VERY pleased and happy with this beautiful table!


I had fun getting things out of the shed and I made a trip to a vintage shop in The Cook Street Village called Kay's Korner.
With shop keeper Karin helping
we gathered together some charming pieces that will add ambiance.


The old broken pitchfork and shears that I have kept 
for whimsical garden accent pieces are finally getting used!


The shovel will be great for potting and repotting plants.


Karin sold me this cute chair which I spray painted black to go with the metal bistro table that I have had for several years.
It sits on the small north facing patio 
 in a "garden room" 
of hydrangeas, roses, lady's mantle, dwarf apple trees and hostas.

There was a knock on the front door as I sat reading my book 
 lo and behold it was Karin...
She brought me a gift!


Karin is a very talented artist and she makes cheerful whimsical greeting cards.
She made this sign for me to hang above my new potting table...
I knew she was one in a million and this just proved it!
THANK YOU KARIN


David Austin's Graham Thomas Rose
the former "star of the work area"
the potting table has taken that new title!!

Hope that you are enjoying your weekend activies...

There is a light rain falling here
we've been reading our books
spaghetti sauce is simmering on the stove top
birds are singing cheerfully outside the windows.

At this very moment feeling content and calm...

feelings are fleeting and temporary 
 golden moments like these are a welcome respite from the 
horrific events that continue to occur in our world.


~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Monday, November 14, 2016

What a difference a day makes...

Yesterday I had to force myself to go for my walk...
the blustery wind and rain made me want to stay indoors and cocoon.
I absolutely need to get out and walk...
my weight is still over my WW goal weight and I am discouraged.


The winds were strong
and
 they helped to whisk away negativity as I walked along the seafront.
There were only a handful of people out and about...


The sun popped out for a few precious moments and illuminated the leaves
with a vibrant light that one could not help but notice.


I spied a pretty pink hollyhock on the street that leads to the seafront...
it waves on the tall stalk with other blooms 
while braving the inclement weather.


A new rose bloom and buds greeted me when I stepped back into the Humble Bungalow Garden.


I made an easy peasy Frittata for dinner which I served with some steamed vegetables.

Frittata

5 mushrooms sliced 
2 diced green onions 
cherry tomatoes halved
6 eggs beaten
1/2 cup milk (or Cream)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
sprinkling of fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. herbs de Provence

Bake at 350 for about 45-50 minutes until centre is firm and eggs are cooked.
This keeps well covered in the fridge and is a Weight Watcher friendly lunch or dinner.


Watched an episode of The Durell's in Corfu
and gave myself a manicure.
The shade is called Jag-U-Are 
I do love a shiny glossy red nail varnish...

Feeling such relief knowing that our darling daughter and her hubby are safe in Wellington after the earthquake.
We have been chatting and the hotel upgraded them to the penthouse after they saw the damage in their suite...they have an expansive view of the harbour.

My thoughts are with the people in New Zealand...

Today lets all try and do something nice for someone who needs help.
Random Acts of Kindness are a win win for both the giver and the receiver.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~