The MOD POD...apartment of lovely daughter...Post #250

I cannot believe that I have arrived at my 250th post...in honour of this I am showcasing The Mod Pod.

Lovely daughter J lives in a 1940's apartment which she has decorated with mid century modern furniture and collectibles.
She has been collecting since she was a young girl and her art history background has given her a solid knowledge base and over the years has developed a keen and discerning eye.

Her furniture is made up of vintage Danish made teak pieces that she has bought before it was trendy.

Signed art glass and ceramics are from the 60's and 70's and were made in Sweden, Denmark and Germany.

Rosenthal white porcelain

and Timo Sarpaneva candle holders

Timo Sarpaneva candle holders come in many sizes

when I see these I buy them and tuck them away until a birthday or Christmas.

Kaiser and Thomas vases

I enjoy perusing her collectibles

I found the Kaj Bojesen monkey!

I find these arty metal sculptures a bit far "out there"

but they are enormously popular

proving that I know little about what's "hot" these days!

I have a few pieces of Austrian bronze figures by Baller and Walter Bosse

I find this pair very endearing

I would have purchased these for my own collection.

Tapio Wirkkala Pollo vase

A quick peek inside the apartment

a Modernist 

Mod Pod

courtesy of lovely daughter J

Thanks a bunch for sharing!

Hugs and love you lots!

 a classic touch of greenery

one can never go wrong with the best blooming orchid

these last for months

and cost just a wee bit more than a large bouquet of flowers from the shops.

Thank you for following along on my blog journey

I plan to be here for awhile

when I got started I had no inkling that this would become such a big part of my life!

An award.....I accept!

Last evening I watched the Emmy's

this morning

I discovered

that

I have been given an award 

Thank you to

 The suburban princess

These flowers are for you Suburban princess!

With so many talented and creative bloggers out there

I feel honoured

to have been considered and mentioned.

As far as my acceptance speech or red carpet gown

I am short on words

this has taken me by surprise

I have no speech writer

and my attire is, well, totally unsuitable!

Thank You for considering me worthy...

and I am wearing

as seen here

recently pedicured toes 

wearing Peru-B-Ruby by OPI

no make up on

freshly washed face

plain

rather common

and the

hair 

(don't even go there!)

What would I wear?

1. Jeans and a white shirt with masses of pearls.

2. One of my LBD's and some Bling.

3. Dressy tweedy black trousers, black tank and Simon Chang jacket (see side bar)

4. Black knit palazzo pants, Black 3/4 sleeve top, pashmina 

5. Mother of the groom outfit...circa 2007

silk shantung patchwork skirt grey, charcoal, black, cream, silk shantung cream wrap top

I do not think I am Red Carpet material

I'd be the one tripping on my hem

nervous

red faced 

awkward

 bumbling on the podium which would be tall

and obscuring my height challenged

stature

unable to see or be seen

and the worst of all

the camera adds 30 pounds

so now

I am really in trouble!

Retro fashions...recycled and reworn today.

Lovely daughter J recently purchased a vintage retro coat from a local shop and was very excited to show me.
I had a shorter version of this in mocha shade...just seeing this coat took me back.
Oh those memories of wearing that jacket...I thought that I was pretty "Cool"
I can almost hear the music playing...that would be the late sixties!

Fashion and styles repeat and are reborn,
appearing fresh and new to the younger generation when launched...
Until they hear from a mother or grandmother...
"I wore one (of those coats) when I was young"

You may have had one of these too!

A great coat

in fabulous condition

fun to wear

and

she looks great in it!

Bathing beauty...taking the waters.

Taking the waters...

a prescription for relaxation...

women over the centuries have enjoyed this ritual.

I think of Cleopatra luxuriating in her bath

possibly nibbling peeled grapes and being fanned.

Showers are quick and convenient...

they do the job

but if I am weary 

I prefer to indulge with a soak in the tub.

Showers are the considered to be the "greener" option

from a water conservation perspective

and we all need to be mindful of our natural resources

so I opt most days to shower.

Sunflower in the Humble Bungalow

I dream of soaking in the tub 

especially after a long stint of gardening.

It's a great way to unwind 

reclining and enjoying the warmth of the water

while

soothing weary muscles

My roses love epsom salts and so do I!

Pour a few cups under running water

in a tub

mix well 

soak and detoxify.

In the evening if I have had a particularly stressful day

I will indulge in a before bed bath

infused with a few drops of lavender oil

I lie back, breathe deeply and 

I find it calming and it prepares me for slumber.

Towels are a bathtime necessity

and I choose white

Ralph Lauren Towels of Egyptian cotton

for everyday and affordable

I bought these at 50% off the regular price

they work 

but I do not LOVE them.

Abyss Egyptian cotton towels

also for everyday use

 the luxe option

see how much thicker and fluffier they are

that is why they are so coveted 

and command such a high price!

I LOVE these!

In floor heating

keeps the cast iron tub water stay warmer longer!

If you have the option of installing heated floors I would encourage you to do it

our bathroom has no heat other than the flooring

so in the winter

it's definitely a must.

After "taking the waters"

I slather on an emollient cream after soaking 

and I feel rejuvenated.

Pure Shea butter 

is the richest cream

and I am happy to report it works wonders on my dry skin.

I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!

I'll be found toiling in the garden 

getting my patch ready for Fall,

and you can bet I'll be soaking

away those sore muscles

in salts!

Abkhazi Gardens...the Living Legacy of a Royal couple.

Gardeners love to visit gardens. We notice details, look at plant arrangements and combinations of plantings. We study the gardens "bones"... we look at how the gardener has tackled challenging areas. We observe the ornamentation and sculptures and where they have been situated. The style of birdbaths or statues, rock placements and water features...we soak it all in, some of us write notes or draw sketches.
(I take photos!)
We gardeners love garden tours and enjoy chatting with the gardeners themselves, there's a certain level of comfort and kinship in the garden that links us all. I suppose that's why so many of us regularly attend Horticultural talks and are card carrying members of Horticultural Societies and Clubs.
We appreciate the effort and hard work it takes to create and maintain a garden.
Large or small, gardens are a Labour of Love!

New plants are exciting!
Unusual colourings and varigations are coveted and eagerly sought after.
Trends are observed...currently grasses and drought tolerant plants are what the locals here are seeking.
Having said that, I must waste no more time blatthering on and get right down to the business at hand...

Abkhazi Gardens is one of my favourite spots to visit.
I would love to attend a wedding here...or a cocktail party on a warm evening in the summer.
I feel deeply moved when I am here...enriched and alive...
I feel the love of two people who claimed the space, worked side by side over many years and created this special garden...they have left us a legacy of loveliness...It's pure BLISS!

One meanders along the curving paths that weave their way through towering rhododendrums and azaleas.

Rocky outcroppings have dictated where the lawns and beds were established as evidenced by their placement as they sit today.

The garden is smallish at 1.4 acres, but one has a sense of privacy snug under the canopy of the Garry Oak trees with southerly views to the Straits of Juan de Fuca and the mountains of the Olympic Penninsula in Washington State.

A pair of resident turtles can be seen basking on the rocks in the sunshine.

 I am very passionate about it's history and the romance that made this garden what it is today.

Abkhazi Garden

The Abkhazi Gardens is best viewed in April and May as they are the peak times for the blooming of the rhodos and azaleas.
Lunch or tea can be taken in the original home or on the Terrace in full view of the lush garden.
It's a must see!