Greetings from The Humble Bungalow!
I've made a conscious decision to try new things...
get out of my "comfort zone"
take a wee risk
do something different...
Walk a different route
try a new cafe
read a book in a genre that I usually dismiss as "not my style"
wear a new shade of nail polish
shop in a new food store
try a new tea
explore an area of town that is "new to me"
visit a beach off the beaten track
try a new lipstick
a flavour of ice cream
OR
chocolate?
~ so many options to consider when trying new things ~
~ Refreshing ~
Drinking lots of water (fluids) help to keep your skin supple.
Aim for 6-8 glasses a day.
(Partake in a Pear flavour.)
If you aren't a fan of plain water
try slicing fruits or lemons in a big jug of water and letting the flavours steep.
Add lots of ice and enjoy.
Have you ever heard the saying...
Pink Skies at Night
Sailors Delight
Pink Skies in the Morning
Sailors Take Warning
We used to heed this advice when we were cruising on our boat.
Trying to keep my hands in better shape...
starting with a manicure
using
hand lotion and nail polish.
Cruelty Free Polish
~ Pink Cloud ~
My current favourite shade for a home manicure.
Extended Summer weather...
holding its own with warm sunshine and sunny skies.
Wearing sunglasses and a hat to minimize the risk of sun damage...
skin cancer and macular degeneration are risks from too much sun.
I enjoyed a much needed pedicure
and chose a bold shade Snow White.
I usually opt for a rich jewel tone but I am trying new things
just because...
The facial that I had in August at The Boathouse Spa at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel was amazing...my skin looked dewy and smooth for weeks after the service.
Babor European products are new to me.
So in the spirit of trying new things
I popped by the Spa to buy a couple of their products cleansing line.
Enzyme Cleanser and Rose Toner.
Hopefully they will live up to the numerous positive ratings by clients.
Pinky red Skies over Salt Spring Island as seen from our cottage on Pender.
There is a feeling of Fall in the air...
a cool fresh crispness that is hard to describe
you need to feel it!
Lovely Fall beach walk on Bricky Bay
My gentle walks along the seashore soothe and calm.
Searching for sea glass is a very meditative habit.
Trying to mix up my walks to get me more motivated.
When the weather cools I tend to want to cocoon inside and stay cozy...
I recently purchased a pre-worn soft velour jacket by the company 32 Degrees.
It is so warm and because it is black, it is dressier and more versatile.
Trying to buy fewer garments to be more mindful of waste
when I need something in my wardrobe
I will try to seek out second hand and vintage options.
My Sea Glass collection now fills about 7 large sealer jars.
I'll need to find some more vintage jars to take to the cottage
as I brought home yet another jarful.
What do YOU collect?
~ Pink Grapefruit Cleaner ~
works like a charm in the kitchen and has a delicious fruity fragrance.
Used as a pre wash stain remover it rarely fails...
saving garments by laundering clothing one stain at a time.
Before I discovered the powerful stain removing properties of this Method cleaner
I threw out stained clothes.
I also wear protective linen aprons when cooking
to protect my clothes from food splatters.
These are beautifully made and are available from Trica's shop Rough Linen.
I have bought 3 aprons and use them every day.
~ David Austin Roses ~
Almost finished blooming in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
The Andalou CC cream that I swear by...
Must be on my 6th tube by now, is not expensive and it lasts a long time.
Evens out my complexion and is hydrating.
(I give it 5 stars out of 5)
Will not be trying a new CC cream as this one is a winner!
These pretty Colchiums are harbingers of Fall...
these are bent over trying to seek more light.
Perhaps we need to relocate this clump
buy
more bulbs as they bloom a long time?
Are you open to trying New Things?
I look forward to hearing from you.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
