Simple, slow living....

 

~ Candle burning in a thrifted silver dish ~

Watching the flame...

the pool of wax softening

the scent of beeswax wafting in the air.

I've been overwhelmed by all your comments.

Slow living and quiet times seem to resonate with many of you.

I had been thinking of my daily routines as simple and not worthy of recording...

sharing them felt somewhat insignificant 

it even crossed my mind that they were dull.

Not dull to me, because they uplift me, but perhaps readers find them of no interest.

We are living in a fast world full of chaos and change...

my recipe for calm and peace is to embrace the small simple Joys.

Go outside and breathe in the fresh air and simply walk.

I posted these two roses floating in the birdbath on my Instagram page...

can you see the reflection of the arbutus tree limbs?

This vast tree is in our neighbour's garden and it has grown so large 

that it has turned our front yard into a shade garden.

We now grown mostly Hostas and shade loving plants in the beds.

We need to adapt and change...

Having lost weight over the past 9 months means that the bulk of my carefully curated wardrobe no longer fits me.

I lost the weight after my surgeon advised me that my intense hip pain would be reduced if I shed a few pounds.

So I took action and cut many starchy carbs, quit drinking alcohol,

avoided fried foods, chips and salty snacks.

Focused on lots of veggies and lean protein.

25 pounds lost ~ I am culling my wardrobe...

consigning many quality items and donating the rest.

I have SO MANY empty hangers!

I'm carefully buying a few new pieces...

and wearing these basics on repeat.

Reading is one of my favourite hobbies!

Book found in a wee free library...

morning coffee and my candles.

~ Garden roses ~

Gifts from the garden

soft, frilly frothy petals and oh so fragrant.

Thank you for those of you who have expressed an interest 

staying with me on this slow and simple journey.

I'm planning to continue these wee posts...

and 

will be posting when my creative spirit 

is feeling like sharing.

In the meantime...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

~ The Humble Bungalow ~

Faffing in The Humble Bungalow...

 

Foraged Teasel in a vintage vase...

set atop a distressed shabby chic farmhouse cabinet.

The sepia tones have inspired the redecoration of the room.

The mirror was a freebie on the boulevard several years ago.

I love finding useful things for free :-))

~ Sea Glass Collection ~

Collected over the years...stored in Vintage Sealer Jars.

Simple lines and soft neutral shades of paint...

the oak card table is destined to be a "tea station."

I am on the hunt for an interesting tea tray...

maybe antique mahogany with inlay

or 

a marquetry wood tray.

I've even seen toile painted metal trays that look like they would be suitable.

I think I might need a pretty glass jar for some cookies...

why not?

A cozy chair and a soft cuddly blanket.

The table has a few books and a lamp for reading.

Still enjoy re-reading The Simple Abundance Books by Sarah Ban Breathnach.

They continue to inspire after all these years...

I may bring my journal down here and sit with a cuppa and write at this table.

I've purchased a new~ to ~ me mug and a plate for my tea time.

The mug is white with a shiny gold handle.

 the plate is shiny gold with white accents.

The cat litter is to the right of this cabinet...

(Needs Must)

The main reason that I am "faffing" as this will be "my space" for a few weeks.

I plan to recuperate after my hip surgery downstairs 

(to avoid stairs)

plus there is a comfy bed and a walk in shower.

I just finished reading this great mystery book by Jess Kidd.

She's working on the follow up book and it will be available in February.

Cyclamens to perk up the front porch...

Can you see my black backpack and bag of groceries on the front mat by the door?

Priorities...plant the flowers first!!!

Can you see the reflection of the candles in the photo?

I like to light candles in the Fall and Winter...they add coziness.

Beeswax are my go to for tapers...

I like the Sand and Fog scented candles that I find at Marshalls.

Recently found a Vanilla Sandalwood candle that is lovely!

Bought 3 of their scented candles as the selection is huge right now...

they have all their Christmas stuff for sale.

Was a bit surprised to see it all so soon after Halloween 

but I know people like to shop early.

(Myself included)

I hadn't intended to write a post tonight.

It is a short one ~ hope you'll enjoy reading it.

I feel like I want to stay in touch...

Hope all is well with you...

are you enjoying the Autumn Colours?

Or perhaps it is Spring in your area?

Wherever you live I hope that you are savouring the Small Joys everyday.

 I must close for now as I have a few things to do before we sit down and watch The Bay on Britbox.

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~