Musings from the Humble Bungalow Hostess...

Christmas has come and gone...

a flurry of activity preceded the day and in a matter of a few hours

family gathered

gifts exchanged and opened

hugs 

smiles and laughter

toasts 

 food carefully prepared

served and consumed

the crackers popped

hats discarded

goodbyes

and good wishes...

the turkey carcass has been picked clean 

and the turkey stock has been made

to become a nourishing soup later

images captured on the movie camera

reviewed and shared...

in the quiet of the Bungalow

Mr. HB and myself

weary yet content

lounging around in our robes long into the morning

sipping coffee

the sun filtering in through the window

Pepper asleep on the chair

I am quiet with my thoughts...

thinking of people who are in need of some TLC

thinking of providing nourishment for others

when times are tough and food is scarce

 thinking that everyone needs a hug now and then...

and a warm place to rest

something to believe in

to sustain through days of darkness and uncertainty

inviting gtratitude and simple beauty

into everyday

getting enough vitamins and nourishment 

through a healthy diet

planning for the future

but attending to the now

relaxing 

recharging

tending to your needs

embracing your inner child

keeping hydrated

accepting imperfections

growing and nurturing

improving 

remembering and honouring the past

but learning to let go...

being open to new things

keeping in touch

maintaining friendships

reading books

saving for a treat once in awhile

being passionate about something

cultivating a hobby

celebrating your achievements

all this on a sunny morning 

sitting in the Morris Chair of the Humble Bungalow living room

thoughts that seem to bubble up 

and weave their way into my consciousness...

in the wake of the hubbub of festive activities

there is a stillness

peace

contentment

and an opening for new opportunities

to which I will apply myself

 for the New Year is on the horizon... 

"Bloom where you are planted"

Mary Englebreit

Happy Holidays...May Peace Be With You.

                                                                  
Happy Holidays!

                                      
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Wishing you simple joys for the festive season...

Wishing you a peaceful holiday

Hugs and Best wishes

The Hostess

I will be Hostessing here in the Humble Bungalow

we are expecting guests 

for dinners

and 

 friends who've been in France 

are due soon

and will be staying in the guest room

so I may be offline for awhile!

M.O.P. the mother of all pearls...

As well as loving pearls I am a lover of knitted things...
I have had a long fling with felting and have gifted many bags.
The last one that remains here speaks to me and so I have hung onto it...

big enough to use as a tote

and sturdy due to it's many shrinkings

in hot water

(this produces the felted effect)

as a crow is attracted to shiny things

I am attracted to things of lustre and creamy nachre

antique mother of pearl 

or

M.O.P. 

buttons

I buy these in antique shops and a tag sales whenever I see them at a good price

they make nice adornments for parcels gift wrapped with satin

and lovely accents sewn onto hand knit sweaters

they are so pretty

grey and pearls are such a happy couple when married

Pepper is sniffing around my morning photo shoot

she was drawn to the wool tote

and attempted to pull off a button!

(she does have good taste)

as you can see my love affair with pearls doesn't stop with strands and studs

it weaves it's way throughout my heart and home

beauty is in the details

What makes your heart beat a little faster...

is it an image of natural beauty

the face of a child 

a wrinkled family elder

something luxe and unattainable

or 

something as simple as a warm mug of tea

or someone holding your hand?

Hang onto what makes you happy and keep it close to your heart.

Hugs from the Hostess.

Snippits and snapshots...

The Humble Bungalow porch 

Arbutus

view looking south

looking northwest

and going inside the Bungalow

there's the age old game of cat and mouse

Pepper's favourite toy

not surprisingly

a mouse

she's very much a hunter

the mouse has been caught

it's a game that she plays everyday

 box from the Sperry boots still kicking around

there's a hole in the box...

mouse is inside

Time for a nap...

I'm taking notes from Pepper

brewing a pot of tea

putting up my feet

 and opening up UK Country Living December.

How is your day going?

Hi Ho Silver.....

I am closer and closer to being ready for the family festivities and the feasting...
just a few last minute details and this is not a daunting task...
I have my radio on,
Twinkle with sponge
and a sink full of soapy hot water.

Bring on the tarnished ones...

it looks like a jumble...

but there is some order.

look a bit like soldiers standing at attention

Silvery Lace is the pattern

it was a wedding gift from Mr. HB's parents 

for our wedding in 1974

from Birks a Canadian retailer 

of jewelry, crystal and silverware.

look at the detail

this spoon is one of a few interlopers that have found their way into the silver chest

gifts from Gran Gran mostly

she gave us these rings too.

Hi Ho Silver 

I'm off and away

to the domestic corner of the Bungalow kitchen.

I wish I had some elves to help me...

my cleaning gal is holidaying in Mexico

she is sipping Tequila...

celebrating

Cheers!

I hope that your holidays are shaping up nicely

I am way overtime for bed.....

sweet dreams!