~ Lady Angela ~
Fragrant and Frothy
Growing up the lattice next to the front porch.
I picked a large bloom for the bathroom.
I'm enjoying the thrifted antique platter that I found at Ross Bay Villa's Sale.
My skin is very sensitive to the sun and I have rosacea so I need to use sunscreen.
Eminence have great sunscreen options...
My current favourite is their radiant mineral lotion with Bakuchiol and Niacinamide.
This straw hat is a keeper...
Eddie Bauer and it must be 30 or more years old!
Funny thing happened when I was sitting on the deck at the cottage...
a swallow landed on my hat which was on my head
I was so surprised and the bird flew off pretty quick after I moved.
So every so often I find a great item at the thrift store...
In the winter
I found some great Burberry and Barbour plaid wool and cashmere scarves.
Once I found an Hermes silk scarf which I sold at a local consignment shop.
There are oodles of items that I've picked up for the house.
Mid century Moderne pieces as gifts for our adult kids.
The most exciting and recent find was a pair of leather loafers...
Loafers have been on my wish list for about 18 months.
Well was I ever surprised to find these...
Bling wasn't on my radar...
BUT
they are my size, very comfy and they are leather.
Have you ever heard of Sandro?
When I was in Paris in 2019 I discovered Sandro.
It's definitely a LUXE brand.
They are in immaculate condition.
At a bargain price and under $20.
It was a lucky find.
I am so excited about these shoes...
will be wearing them on repeat.
(doing a happy dance too)
Perhaps I need to "Moon Walk" like Michael Jackson?
~ Mount Baker seen from the shore ~
~ Old Truck on a Pender Island Farm ~
Walking continues to improve post op hip replacement.
My recent fall in the garden has set me back a few weeks.
The cane slipped on the gravel path when I was picking lily of the valley.
Hubby had to help me up and I must say it scared me.
And wouldn't you know...the side I fell on was the operative hip side.
I was in pain for a full week and am only now slowly getting back to my walks.
We've been watching Silent Witness on BBC
and Storied Spaces on Magnolia Network.
Am reading a book about the British Upper Class
called Hunting Unicorns by Bella Pollen.
It's very entertaining.
So that's about it for today...
the sun is shining and I've been outside.
Hubby planted a new yellow rose where an old red rose was struggling.
We've had a few roses fail lately.
Not sure why but there's no need to be upset...
just zip out to the garden centre and grab a new one...
so many great varieties.
June is almost here and more roses will soon be blooming.
Bouquet from Mother's Day...
purchased from our local Pepper's Grocery Store.
Took the bouquet to our cottage on Pender and enjoyed a quiet week.
The Purple Martins are back and have babies in the nesting boxes at the Marina.
Saw two grey whales swim by the cottage, no orcas this time.
Met up with friends...had a pub meal out.
Found an arts and crafts pewter British candlestick at the thrift shop.
I've never had any pewter before this find.
I've got to put the kettle on and make a cup of tea and sit on the front porch with my book for a bit until it's time for me to make dinner.
Thank you for stopping by...
hope that you enjoyed this wee post.
Until next time...
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
