Showing posts with label vintage collectibles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage collectibles. Show all posts

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Yummy Carrot Recipe, Sourdough Saga continues...and thoughts on blogging

 


Taking a break 
 a quiet moment with my cup of tea
recalling travel memories...
mulling over the blogs' future.

Think it might be time to close it down...
technical issues and readership engagement 
are prodding me to re-evaluate my hobby.


Vintage Susie Cooper Demitasse Espresso Cups
purchased from Kay's Korner in the Cook Street Village.


Espresso break with a delightful magazine.


This is where I make the bread...
vintage bread tin which is perfect for the sourdough boules.


Freshly baked sourdough loaf...
I prep the dough the day before I bake it.
So much fun and success with the recipes from Alexandra's Kitchen.


Quick and easy sourdough biscuits.
Made these in about 40 minutes including cooking time.
Found the recipe online...
I googled Sourdough biscuits without yeast and found a recipe on
King Arthur Baking

Served these with a stew.

Speaking of recipes...


Roasted carrots
healthy and delicious.


~ Roasted Carrots ~

Slice carrots on the diagonal
place in bowl and toss in balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, salt and pepper.
Place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
Roast in oven at 450 degrees for 20-25
Top with crumbled feta cheese.

 (easy and yummy)


Great for a buffet or dinner party.


Star Magnolias are in full bloom...
so fragrant and delicate.


Loving my new Iphone camera!


The crispness and focus are so much better than my older phone.

Well as I mentioned this might be my last post.
I will still post on Instagram
It's been a lot of fun and I have met so many amazing people.

Some are here in Victoria and we regularly meet
others are far away.
I have had the pleasure of meeting a few in person...
Jennifer from A Well Styled Life
Dani who wrote Mop Philosopher
Jamie Cat Callan


Joanne Long ~ Madame La Bas
We have met before and last time she was in Victoria 
which was a couple of weeks ago 
we went for a walk and had a coffee together.
She sent these thoughtful gifts to me in the mail.
Merci Beaucoup Joanne.


Today (Saturday) we met up with Adrienne and Bill Shubin.

Adrienne wrote a blog A Rich Life On a Budget from her home in Sonoma County.
Adrienne and her husband have recently embarked on a major lifestyle change.
Bill retired from his job as fire chief and they started a grand adventure!
They sold their home and have been travelling across the USA in their 5th wheel trailer.
They are visiting Canada for several months and stopped here in Victoria.
So we arranged to get together and met for lunch at the Cactus Club.
Such a lovely couple!

Sunday they'll be here in The Humble Bungalow for coffee.

Making friends through blogging has been such a delight.


Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Hostess Gift ~ It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in The Humble Bungalow

 


Festive Season is upon us and I am keeping things very simple.
Am wearing some sparkly vintage pins.


(Sherman pin ~ close up)


 Sherman brooches are a favourite of mine.
The newest one seen here is from our darling daughter. 
I popped it on a black boiled wool Eileen Fisher tunic sweater.

Some women avoid black but I gravitate to it for several reasons...
it is easy to wear,
it can be casual, or dressy.
It transitions well to evening...

My basic minimalist wardrobe relies heavily on black basics.
Accessories are the stars in a basic black ensemble.
I prefer pieces with a history...
Vintage jewellery is found in thrift shops, antique malls and online.
The thrill of the hunt excites me.


I found a new Finnish modernist votive holder at the thrift shop...
now I have a pair!
The silver baubles are from my childhood home.
Mom used to put them in a tall vase, I popped them in this silver trophy.

We don't have a lot of decorations...
a simple tree with white fairy lights


I found a pair of Josef Seibel boots 
to replace my tired "almost 8 year old" Chelsea Boots.
I will wear these with tights and skirts as well as my jeans.


A classic vintage handmade wreath made by a friend of my MIL.
Made with baubles, pine cones, rhinestone brooches.
I consider us custodians of this wreath...
it is a family "heirloom!"


Mixed Nuts are one of my go to Hostess Gifts.

Here's the recipe...

Mixed Nuts 

2 egg whites (at room temperature)
4 cups mixed unsalted nuts:
cashews, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cayenne pepper or hot paprika
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Place egg whites in a large bowl and whisk until frothy.
Stir in nuts ~ mix to coat.

Combine in a small bowl: sugar, and spices
Pour over nut mixture.
Mix well.

Place on a parchment lined sheet pan spread out so they are in a single layer.
Bake 20-25 minutes 
stir halfway during the cooking time.
Cool then store in sealed jars.
Wrap in tissue paper add ribbon and a tag.
Ready for gift giving

BTW
They are delicious!!


Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

It's a busy time of year, so remember to take some time to stop and breathe, 
sip a cuppa and rest.

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas.


~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Flower power, a birthday and a thrift shop find...


Cheerful Primulas on the front porch...
they were on sale at the garden centre and I could not pass them up!


I culled my out of season clothes and took them to the thrift shop.
While there, I quickly perused the kitchen area...
I spied this vintage chopping board and grabbed it.


It has a new home here in The Humble Bungalow.


A friend gave me these branches and they forced into flower.
Pretty pink blossoms which are the harbingers of Spring.
This time of year, when the gardens come alive, feels so hopeful.
There is a sense of renewal and energy...
spirit soars.


Crocus are blooming.
Pops of colour are bursting forth in The Humble Bungalow Garden.


A new Hellebore from the garden centre...
a frilly chartreuse green.

I plan on planting this in a bed with Black Mondo grass.
Think that the green and black colours will be a pretty combo.


Mother Nature's Paintbrush must have had a hand in these flowers.

Slowly
 wake up 
smell the coffee
listen to the birdsong
feel the warmth of the sun
cocooning in my robe
after slumber
a new day
awaits

Hope
Promise
Gratitude


Feeling renewal and embracing a fresh year 

Cheers to 66!


Polenta coated mozza balls on a bed of spicy tomato sauce.


Salmon beets and baby potatoes.
Birthday dinner at Zambri's restaurant with my husband.

I had a martini 
did not count my WW points 
earlier I walked over 15,000 steps over 9.3km

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Humble Bungalow July 2020

Greetings from The Humble Bungalow...

Our days continue to be quiet ones
as we seek out pleasant distractions in every nook and cranny.


Taking tea in a favourite spot in The Humble Bungalow Garden.

Tending to the many potted plants on the patio gives me great pleasure.
Hand watering gives me an opportunity to spot weeds and do some advance planning when removing spent plants.


A fragrant bouquet of sweet peas are a lovely treat on a sunny day 
after working long hours in the garden.


Our garden is host to many creatures...

European Wall Lizards
Butterflies
Bees and various other pollinators
Owls
Snails
Raccoons
Deer
Squirrels
Birds


Mama Raccoon as she descends from the next door neighbour's Arbutus Tree.
She was rading the crows nest!
The crows were cawing like mad and making a big fuss.


I snapped a couple of photos but Mama was growling at me so I thought I better sneak back inside before she got any closer.


A quick and lazy dinner that was tasty is just what I needed after a busy day.

Prawns sauteed in butter and garlic with an assortment of deli salads.


Marigold and Helen sweet felted mice made by https://www.williewoolly.com/
were reunited for a fun playtime with our darling granddaughter Isla.
If you haven't yet seen Robyn's felted creations 
do yourself a favour and treat yourself to a visit.


Isla made the swing!
We savoured our tea and had some girl time.


The antique porcelain tea set was my husband's great grandmother's.


Vintage enamelware in The Hunble Bungalow laundry room.
I love the battered look of these pieces and seek them out.

I've not really been to the "shops" much...
the garden centres are outdoors so I feel very comfortable shopping.

Thrift shops have not really been on my radar 
although I dearly miss perusing the aisles for treasures.

I do venture into Kay's Korner in the Cook Street Village when on my walks.
Karin is welcoming and has all the right safety protocols in place.
The wee jug on the left is from her shop...a recent Covid purchase.

Today I am on a mission to buy black mondo grass.
 I plan to plant them in big pot in our front garden.

 The deer do not fancy munching them and there is a bare patch that needs something to fill it.

As we navigate these strange times...

We must continue to be mindful of others respecting their choices
and not being judgemental.

Hope that you are well and staying safe.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~


Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Archival images...a study in black and white


Snowman from the Archives


Snow Shell


Pussy Willows



A gift of Jo Malone
(rose diffuser)
years ago...


lovely scent!


"Wanna Be" 
Chanel-esque jacket that I no longer own...


loved the details



Hang in there Flopsy!


Magnolia bloom in The Humble Bungalow Garden


Hydrangeas 


Vintage brooch


Eiffel Tower
Paris inspiration...


Waves in The Salish Sea


Emma Bridgewater
Black Toast


LBD ~ Elie Tahari
Silk scarf ~ Hermes



Shoes!


I always Re-Use the Dyptique candle holders.


On the look out...


Vintage Collectibles


Seen on one of my walks ages ago!!


Legislative Buildings


Downstairs bathroom storage shelf


Climbing Royal Sunset Roas in the snow.



Tire swing in the common on our block.


Snowy day!


Sweet Peas


Sun breaking through the clouds


Pattern mixing...


Gingham and dots...


Pearls and Dior


Paris 2015
Musee D'Orsay
Jamie Cat Callan Tour


Butchart Gardens Festive Lights



Vintage Ironstone Jug


Storage Tins


Vintage Sherman Pin


Ooh La La 
Chanel


Yes I do coil the boat ropes at the dock!


My 
Rose-y
Loose-y Goose-y 
Painting


An early OOTD on the blog!



Scarf tying tutorial...





I am now on the lookout for a crisp white shirt...
this one is no longer in my wardrobe.



(Quote from the Chanel Book)


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 The archival images are a trip down memory lane...

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~ Be Well and Be Kind ~