Seasons Greetings

 

Our Humble Bungalow is lit up with the fairy lights and the "cat proof" tree.

Chester still climbs the tree.

We were sidelined for a few weeks with a nasty bout of Covid.

Our first experience with it and we were really surprised, as we are so careful.

Mr. HB had it first and I did try to stay away from him as much as possible 

but after all it is a small house...

I ended up with a nasty cough which is lingering even now.

So I am pacing myself, staying hydrated and getting to bed early.

Many tea breaks in between cooking, baking and delivering gifts.

Hope that you are in good health.

Ready to embrace the JOYS of the Festive Season.

My "go to" Hostess Gift

 Chocolate Bark...

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper

Add a couple of packages of Bakers Chocolate (semi sweet)

Melt slowly in the oven at about 170 degrees for 5 or 10 minutes.

Check regularly as it doesn't take long to melt.

Remove and top with the nuts of your choosing.

Chill in the fridge for a few hours.

Break up and add to cellophane bags and tie with twine.

Very tasty and so easy to make

it is easy to see why this is my favourite

~ Hostess Gift ~

I make several batches as they are well received and quite yummy!

While out shopping for gifts I came across these new towels...

I haven't upgraded my towels in AGES!!!

Donated the former set to the Sally Ann and these ones really dress up the space.

I asked myself WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG?

They were not expensive and they make a huge difference.

(Perhaps frugality is not always sensible.)

Made a batch of butter tarts last night...

Mr. HB tested them and said they are good.

It is important to have someone on board as the Quality Control Expert!

I have lots of things still to make

for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Brunch

as well as the Boxing Day Turkey Feast.

I will be living (and maybe sleeping) in my linen apron!

Hope you have a wonderful and Festive Holiday.

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

Pearls, a simple white shirt and jeans...

an easy "uniform" for daytime here in The Humble Bungalow.

Be careful out there with all the Covid Germs circulating...

I am wearing a mask to the shops now.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Linen Lust...

 

Luscious Linen

Wrapped in gross grain ribbon.

Linen is from the Orkneys

Original design apron made by Rough Linen in California.

I ordered the Bella apron in graphite grey at the beginning of Covid and I love it.

New linen towels from a charming shop in Sidney-by-the-Sea.

Hansell and Halkett

 sells 

vintage wares, locally made candles, jewelry,

soaps, linens, flowers and plants.

I decided that I needed a black iron hook to hang the aprons on...

why hide these lovely pieces in a cupboard?

They get worn every day for cleaning and cooking.

So beautiful and useful.

 

Ready for me when I enter the kitchen.

They protect my clothing from spills and splatters.

The aprons wash up really well and they get softer with each wash.

OOTD

White shirt and pearls with the Bella Apron.

Do you wear aprons?

Do you love linen?

I use a linen bath sheet and hand towel in our bathroom.

I love linen clothing too!

Think I have an obsession...maybe I need to attend a Linen's Anonymous meeting :-)

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

Seen at Oak Bay Marina on my walk...

a whimsical mermaid made with wire and plastic bags.

Nice to see public art in our daily round.

Artists create so many beautiful things that enrich our days.

Take Care and Stay Safe.

XO

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Lovely linens...a luxurious purchase.

I am particularly fond of linen tea towels.

 We have quite a few that I keep ironed and neatly stacked in the drawer beside our farmhouse sink.

Lavender linen water is lovely spritzed on the towels before ironing...

I received a bottle as a gift on a birthday and I am hooked.

I had never thought of buying a linen towel for the bathroom. 

A few days ago, I was chatting with my friend Suzanne, 

she uses a large thick linen towel 

instead of the fluffy white cotton towels 

that we have been using for as long as I can remember...

my thoughts were the fluffier the towel

the better that they would dry 

but I have decided now that linen is far superior!

I was informed by the shop keeper that the linen dries fast 

 they never smell musty.

They soften gently over time...

I purchased a hand towel and a bath towel and have used it for a few days

it dries quite quickly 

plus I love the loofah effect of the linen on my skin.

One cap full of this fragrant linen wash is all it takes to wash a load in our machine.

The towels are sold by a Canadian Company called Linen Way.

I purchased my towels locally at a shop called Madison and Muse.

I am not sure if my husband will be as keen to switch to linen...

I am very happy with my recent purchase.

Have you tried linen bath towels?

What do you think of them?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~