Star Magnolia Blooming in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
Sprinkled with raindrops
The daffodils are nodding their heads weighed down by the raindrops.
We ventured out to Butchart Gardens on a sunny morning...
the flowers were exquisite...
Masses of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths.
The grandchildren rode the carousel which was a highlight!
Summer Snowflake Snowdrops
these are much taller than the usual varieties and they bloom later.
I want to buy a bunch more of these as they are so precious.
I am definitely a greedy gardener.
Yesterday I walked to the Cook Street Village on a mission
to buy some veggies at the Root Cellar.
These daffs caught my eye and I just had to stop and take a picture.
When I walk, I look around...and the gardens always offer up something beautiful.
I make it a priority to stop and smell the flowers!
My current book...
just started this one yesterday and already I am eager to read more.
Love it when a book hooks you and holds your interest right from the start!
Readers have emailed me to say that my book suggestions are inspiring you to read.
It is a pleasure to share the love of reading, when I worked in the school libraries I tried very hard to get students matched up with great books.
What are you reading?
Today
My OOTD is a very casual one today...
~ OOTD ~
Rough Linen black linen apron
Old Navy Denim shirt
(an oldie but a goodie ~ it is a workhorse in my minimal wardrobe)
pearls
what you cannot see are my black Yoga pants.
I told you it was casual :-))
I am cooking a big roast beef Sunday dinner...
Yorkshire Puddings
Roast Beef
Mashed turnips
Roasted parsnips and sweet potatoes with cherry tomatoes
a potato casserole
from "The Best of The Best of Bridge" cookbook
(page 176)
~ Schwarties Hash Browns ~
carrots
peas
Dessert
strawberries and ice cream
I've had two IPL laser treatments in the past few months to help with my rosacea.
Another is scheduled for the end of the month.
The broken capillaries were quite noticeable and my cheeks red.
I had not been for a treatment since early 2019
Covid kept me away from the clinic.
The only red I like on my face is this Italian lipstick!
Do you wear red lipstick?
Since I keep my make-up very subtle I like the pop of colour it provides.
Windowsill Orchids are in bloom.
Phalaenopsis
We have several orchids on the sill above the farmhouse sink...
they love the humidity and the north exposure.
These gems bloom several times a year and their flowers last for months.
Great value for the price...
this one was purchased at Home Depot.
Well I must get back to my cooking...
take care and thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
