Hello June !

 

Welcome June...

We spent the past week at the cottage.

Beautiful scenery...a surprising mix of weather...Sun, Rain and HAIL !

Our favourite sailboat went out for a brisk sail...

quite a few sailboats took advantage of the gusty winds.

There was a sailpast ceremony for a recently passed member of the Pipe Band.

A bag piper was on the point and all sailors dipped their flags as they passed...

I love the sound of bagpipes.

We went to the Legion for the Saturday night meat draw...

met some nice people and won some snapper!

(not meat but FISH! and a $100 gift card at the local grocery store)

We sat on the deck when the weather was nice...

watched the ferries as they cruised past the cottage.

Observed the cloud formations...

Swam in the refurbished pool. 

It is now a "salt water" pool but it isn't "sea water."

Much more eco friendly and we felt much more boyant!

I am embracing the colours of blue and white at the cottage.

Vintage blue and white ironstone and yellow flowers are a great pairing.

I found this crinkle shirt at the thrift shop...

$3.00

I seriously cannot believe the prices!

I found 2 pound weights!!

$2.00

So excited as my recent diagnosis with osteoporosis recommends weight training...

Found a seated chair routine with Lauren ~ Senior Fitness on YouTube.

The session is 10 minutes so I do it twice.

Hopefully I will have more toned arms for summer sleeveless tops and dresses.

But most important I will be building BONE.

Greek style yogurt...high protein and rich in calcium no added sugar.

Read Mireille's book French Women Don't Get Fat again...

I have gained weight since I broke my ankle.

Inactivity is the culprit and maybe some naughty mood lifting eating :-))

There was a French Theme in my book choices this week...

Read this book written by David Lebovitz...

I have read several of his books.

He documents his Paris apartment purchase and the extensive renovations...

definitely not an easy thing for an Anglophile!

Found this one in a wee library kiosk...

read one of Janine Marsh's books before and enjoyed it...

am not quite finished but her stories of village life are very vivid and funny!

One of our feasts...

Marinated Pork tenderloin on the BBQ

roasted zucchini, peppers and carrots

half a baked potato with sour cream and bacon bits.

Marinate a pork tenderloin in a glass bowl

~ Marinade ~

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup soya sauce (I use Braggs)

1 clove chopped garlic

3 tbsp. honey Dijon mustard

salt and pepper

Marinate for at least 2 hours.

Heat grill on BBQ

cook until no longer pink

slice on the diagonal

Enjoy!

When we got home...

We were surprised to see my husband's latest project in full bloom!

He dug up all the grass on the boulevard...

planted a lawn alternative and VOILA!

The pollinators LOVE IT!!

OUR 

Climbing Royal Sunset Rose is in bloom.

This rose is so fragrant and repeat blooms all through the summer.

I love the orange shade...

We had a really rainy day today...

we stayed pretty close to home as our elder cat Pepper is unwell.

She has been diagnosed with idiopathic cystitis.

She is on pain medication and staying pretty quiet.

Her appetite is great so that is very encouraging.

Poor Girl...

Quite stressful for us adults...

if you are a pet owner you will know this feeling.

Baked my sourdough boule today...

such a rewarding and healthy habit.

Easy too...it sounds daunting 

once you have made one boule you will be a PRO!

Do you bake sourdough?

Do you know that it is lower in gluten, 

is easier to digest and has amazing probiotics?

Well that about wraps up our news...

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog

I will close for now...

we are going to watch some Acorn TV Mystery shows.

Stress can make us want to seek solace and escape...

English Murder Mysteries are just what we need tonight!!!

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Wardrobe Basics ~ A symphony in Black and White, a recipe and our Star Magnolia

 

Our Star Magnolia

is

blooming out front of The Humble Bungalow.

I love the elegant waxy white flowers.

They emerge from fuzzy cocoons...

if you look closely you can see one as it is about to pop.

The tree was planted many years ago and has grown quite slowly.

It is in the middle of a bed and makes a bold statement.

My linen skirt has an asymmetrical detail that makes it more interesting...

I like a flounce and it sways as I walk.

I can dress it up or wear it simply 

with a casual white top and my distressed denim jacket.

I actually wear it with my white "trainers" or tennis shoes and lacy white socks.

The length is longer on me so I don't feel I NEED to wear capri tights.

My legs are not at their best...they have scars and marks which I try to hide.

One cannot live to 69 and still have pristine unblemished skin.

This white blouse is a favourite of mine.

I love the texture and the fabric is pure white.

The shape is forgiving especially for my mid section 

which is where I now carry most of my weight.

Nice detail on the cuffs.

I wear this with black Eileen Fisher pants, and often with casual denim jeans.

The Big Baroque Pearls add an interesting touch.

I feel so much more "dressed up" with pearls.

Black and white wardrobe basics are so easy...

I can get dressed for almost any occasion and have a lot of mix and match options.

Recently I found a lovely Saint James black sweater which has a good structure.

I purchased it second hand for a fraction of the original price.

It is almost like a sweater jacket...

Saint James make lovely clothing...I visited one of their stores in Aix en Provence.

I have my sourdough boule baking in the oven as I write this blogpost.

The kitchen smells wonderful...

I just finished making Hamburger Soup.

It is a recipe that I have been making for many decades...

I used to make a big batch and freeze it in containers for my lunches when I worked in the schools.

We had a bowl for our lunch today with a couple of small pieces of sourdough toast.

I try to make soups once a week...

the soups is quick to heat up and works well on my aqua fit days.

I arrive home hungry and my husband has soup and toast ready when I get home.

Do you like to make soup?

Have you tried making sourdough bread?

I got my starter from a good friend and I have given batches of it to many people...

she has shared hers with many others as well!

We both use the recipes on Alexandra Bakes.

I have recently discovered Farmhouse on Boone and am enjoying Lisa Bass's site.

She lives on a large farm and has 8 children!

I wear a vintage rhinestone brooch on my wool beret and other hats.

Wearing vintage pins are a bit of a habit of mine. 

I don't seem to find many but I always look!!

Do you enjoy thrifting?

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

I appreciate your comments and invite you to share your thoughts.

Take care and until next time...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~