It has taken me a few weeks to get back to blogging...
Not sure why?
I am here now and am sharing lots of pictures and snippets.
Make yourself a cuppa and join me.
As you can see...
the Hydrangeas are getting crispy!
Time to make a wreath for the front door.
I have a grapevine wreath that I keep for seasonal use.
I just popped a few hydrangeas into the vine and hung it on the door.
It is simple and I quite like the effect.
No fussing required!
I've been busy lately!
Am back at aqua fit classes now that the pool has re-opened.
My arthritis in my hip flared up last week...
I think it was all the tomatoes that I have been eating...
apparently they are high in uric acid and that is a trigger for arthritic pain.
I took a day off and rested.
Fortunately I had a great book to read and the cats kept me company!
I found this Pulitzer Prize winner a difficult book to read
I am so glad that I persevered...
it really is an exceptional book, so well written.
I picked some of the Money Plant from the garden
saved the seeds, them popped them into the mosaic vase.
My mom grew these plants and used to do the same thing.
They are paper thin and I like how they glow in the sunlight.
We are enjoying the sunny Fall Days...
I have swapped out my summer wardrobe for the Fall and Winter clothes.
I found this cozy grey sweater dress at the thrift shop.
It doesn't have much "hanger" appeal here, it is much better on!
It is going to be my "go to" dress to wear on a cold day.
I have black capri tights and will wear them under the dress for added warmth
paired with my Black Chelsea Boots.
My friend Wendie is loaning me her Ruth Galloway series of mystery books.
I am on book number 4 and am loving the stories.
Like Louise Penny, she has many of the same characters, and they develop over time.
So you should start at the first book and read them in order.
Elly Griffiths has another series that I am planning to read after I finish this series.
What are you reading?
Do you like mystery novels?
Iphone photo capturing the intense light at sunset a couple of nights ago.
Many people posted similar pictures on their Instagram Pages.
It felt surreal seeing this bold light...
The roses are fading in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
Margaret Merrill is a new rose here in the garden.
I found her at the Demitasse Garden Centre in Oak Bay.
She looks healthy and her subtle fragrance is lovely.
I love comfort food in the Fall and Winter.
I searched on google for cottage pie recipes and found this one
on the BBC Good Food site.
Was very delicious and made enough for a hungry family.
Lots of ferry and boat traffic at the cottage...
Feeling grateful...
for
Sunshine this Thanksgiving weekend.
Cooking a small turkey with stuffing and oodles of seasonal root veggies.
Gravy and cranberry sauce.
Pumpkin Pie and whipped cream.
Looking forward to turkey sandwiches on soft White Bread :-))
Perhaps I will make soup?
Pasta dinner
I sauteed leftover diced Ham, fresh asparagus, and mushrooms.
Then added a jar of Alfredo sauce.
Served on top of spaghetti with grated parmigana reggiano cheese.
My (new to me) textured charcoal grey tunic top is getting lots of wear.
I am really enjoying the cooler Fall weather and am keeping busy.
What are you up to these days?
Jude The Obscure
Late into the rose season the petals fall when picked...
the fragrance is rich and heady.
The $2 vintage silver jug looks so much better now that I have polished it!
Seriously colourful sky...
great views over The Salish Sea.
A wee treasure found at the recycle store...
for our darling daughter who collects these Nagel stackable mid century candle holders.
Well I must close for now and get started on the Thanksgiving Feast!
Thank you for your kind messages on the passing of my SIL.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
