Weekend Paint In...

The Annual Art Gallery Moss Street Paint In was held this past weekend and Mr. HB and I wandered up the road to the Gallery perusing the artists stalls before enjoying a bite of lunch.

Of course we donated to the gallery's fund raising event.

The Victoria Art Gallery is located not far from our Humble Bungalow.

Over 35,000 people were in attendance 

and the street was full of people and dogs...

(almost) everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

This sign was situated just outside a very large pottery display

many people were lined up to get a closer look.

Two fellows were sitting here when I reached for my IPhone and when they saw what I was doing they made a quick exit!

There was another sign, 

one raising awareness of a possible site for a large sewage treatment facility...

it just happens to be on the waterfront at Clover Point Park.

IMO not the best possible site for this kind of facility...

This hydrangea was given to us when my father passed away in 2007.

The blooms are the largest that I have seen since we planted it.

With so many people parking on our street and wandering past The Humble Bungalow I decided that I needed to dress up the front porch a wee bit so I picked a bouquet and popped it on the table by the front door.

This week is going to be a very busy one 

so my computer time is going to be limited.

Hope you have a great week lined up and that you have set aside some time to stop and smell the flowers!

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Retirement dressing...

Darling Daughter has a keen eye for vintage treasures and she found this amazing leather handbag.

 ~ Kelly Style ~

The closest to an Hermes Kelly bag that this Humble Hostess will ever own!

Having a daughter who knows your taste and who shops a lot is quite convenient!

I rarely go thrifting anymore unless I am with her...

~ I am trying not to spend much money 

and to be content with less. ~

My wardrobe is much smaller than it was when I was gainfully employed.

My retirement lifestyle is casual

simpler 

than when I was working.

Every morning I put on my

walking clothes

and

things to wear when I am gardening.

My walking gear consists of a pair of black knit capri length pants

a tee top

scarf

jewelry

bamboo pop sox

walking shoes

~ Casual dressing is not sloppy dressing. ~

Classic clothes are worn 

when I go out 

running my errands

for appointments

or

with my husband

friends

sister and Mother.

Clothes in the past couple of years have not "worn out."

There are a pair of skinny NYDJ that have faded but they are still fine to wear.

 (I do not wear ripped jeans but faded are OK)

A classic white shirt was sadly stained beyond bleaching 

by a spot of unknown origin...

now gone.

Clothes purchased for summer include:

white linen pants

white and grey long linen top

white linen tank top

white V neck sweater

blue and white striped short sleeved tunic top

black Clark sandals

~ I do not plan on buying anything more this season. ~

I find that most mornings I work around The Humble Bungalow and go for my walk then come home and freshen up.

I will change clothes

if I am going out running errands or playing bridge with the ladies at the club...

otherwise 

I stay in my fitness gear

to bake bread

read my book

garden

action domestics

prepare dinner

blog

~ I do like to "play around" with accessories ~

a pretty scarf

earrings

a stack of sterling vintage bangles 

or perhaps a strand of pearls

~ Editing the wardrobe has been a great exercise ~

It has shown me what I really love to wear

~ I wear the same styles and shapes ~

When I shop I tend to buy similar items over and over.

With that thought in mind I really can avoid the shops unless my current pieces fall apart or become laundry fatalities!

~ Recreational shopping is not high on my radar these days ~

Although if a friend wants me to accompany her on a shopping trip

I am more than happy to help her find some new things!

It is fun spending other peoples' money.

Our Humble Bungalow House and Garden 

is where we are funnelling most of our money these days.

~ Plants, Paint and Pipes ~

~ It is fun living vicariously through bloggers whose focus is on fashion ~

Thought you might like to see this cute sign that I recently saw posted on the gate of a home in our neighbourhood...

walking never fails to offer opportunities for beautiful and interesting photographs.

Do you think a dachshund might be in residence?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~