Hello
a very quick post wedding post.
Have a Fabulous Friday...
everythings coming up roses
Love is in the air...
I can still hear
the sound of church bells ringing and
images of the Royal Wedding will stay with me for a long time...
I thought Kate looked amazing, her dress was stunning.
Looking lovely
The hats are spectacular, love the pomp and the magnificance of it all.
Swooning from here.
I must be a romantic because I wept when I saw them exchanging their vows.
Hostess
Commenting on and sharing adventures and experiences of everyday life living in a humble bungalow and on my walks.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Locks and walks...and wedding talk.
Sunny skies are overhead and its a great time for a walk.
I used to walk in athletic shoes or as they call them in the UK
trainers...
I have opted for a different style of walking shoe.
I used to walk in athletic shoes or as they call them in the UK
trainers...
I have opted for a different style of walking shoe.
Josef Siebel
makes a great shoe
excellent support and superior comfort
long wearing and not too dowdy.
These are several years old.
Josef Siebel
recent purchase
Privo by Clarks
shoes today
I've been to the salon and had my locks coloured
no more high and low lights
just my natural colour minus the grey tinsel.
I got the nod of approval from Mr. HB which made my day!
It's a bit of a shock looking in the mirror now
even at the best of times!
I am working hard at acceptance
and not taking every new wrinkle or crease as a personal insult
the sagging and creasing is part of aging
and aging is what we have to accept
and move on...
with grace
Life is too short to be too focused on ones self
it feels so much healthier to look beyond
and seek out opportunities to help others.
Are you going to watch the Royal Wedding?
I am definitely going to tape it
and watch it later
as it starts here at 2 am
and I do love to get a full nights sleep!
I might be wearing this...
in honour of Princess Diana...
a woman whose life was cut far too short.
Will you be watching and if so, what will you wear?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Shall we Dansk to a Symphony in Blue?
I found this vintage Dansk Paella pan in a local shop.
The shape and form were so attractive that even though I have never made Paella I decided that I could use it for a baking and serving dish.
I can visualize it filled with pasta and sauce, wine steamed clams, a hearty stew or a curry.
The shape and form were so attractive that even though I have never made Paella I decided that I could use it for a baking and serving dish.
I can visualize it filled with pasta and sauce, wine steamed clams, a hearty stew or a curry.
The shape is smooth
and the enamel is in perfect condition.
In 1974 Avocado Green and Harvest Gold were the popular colors
for appliances and kitchen decor.
Our wedding gifts were in Avocado Green
none of them exist today
almost 37 years later!
We had a Blue themed kitchen for many years
with a whistling Copco kettle and baking dishes
and
Wedgewood Midwinter Stonehenge crockery in Blue.
I showcased the current white Maxwell Williams
white goes with everything!
Some Blue is creeping back into
The Humble Bungalow
"what comes around goes around"
Grape Hyacinths
Seattle Music Experience
Frank Gehry designed structure
a symphony in blue
(too big for the Bungalow!)
Salt from Guernsey
hand scooped by salters
French sea salt is a Humble Bungalow staple
Blue sealer jars
this display is for you!
Hydrangea
Thank you
lovely blues...sent from across the sea
Harumi Ota
a very talented porcelain artist created two bowls that caught my fancy a few years ago which I purchased and admire
and
While I am embracing blues...
I cannot conceive of reintroducing Avocado Greens
except in the form of tasty and heathy avocados!
Does anyone have a Paella recipe that I must try?
Thank you for stopping by...
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Family Photos...Memories and A Mighty Leaf
It's been a hectic weekend,
I am feeling weary but very satisfied by what a small and mighty group can accomplish.
We have not completed the job and it will require a few more days on the job but at a less frantic pace.
The most fun I had was going through boxes and boxes of family photographs.
Many were of people that I didn't know and unfortunately there were no names or dates identifying them, so they got recycled.
I am feeling weary but very satisfied by what a small and mighty group can accomplish.
We have not completed the job and it will require a few more days on the job but at a less frantic pace.
The most fun I had was going through boxes and boxes of family photographs.
Many were of people that I didn't know and unfortunately there were no names or dates identifying them, so they got recycled.
Mr. HB's Family
in front of their home in the mid 1950's
Mr. HB looks so cute as a toddler!
Look at that daffodil bed, it must be Springtime.
Mr. HB must be about 10 years old here fishing in the BC Gulf Islands
aboard the family's first boat
an Ed Monk designed wooden classic.
She is anchored in what was to become their favourite anchorage
an inlet near Prevost Island.
It's a lovely spot,
protected and peaceful
we used to get fresh oysters off the rocks at low tide.
Mr. HB had a speed boat when we met and he was a fabulous skier
this inlet was the perfect place to practice his skills
and impress his girlfriend
(ME!)
We have also spent many lovely days anchored there aboard our Chris Craft Constellation.
Waking up at first light
a mug of fresh brewed coffee in hand
and a quiet and calm surface
listening to the gulls
and
waiting for the day to unfold
and then staying up after dark looking up at the stars
they are so much brighter without ambient light from the city.
There's nothing like a box of old photos to stir up the memories!
Mr. HB is snoozing on the sofa
and I have snuck off to my computer
to write a quick post
and have a cup of Tea
before turning in for the night.
I've recently discovered a new and tasty Herbal Tea
Mighty Leaf
White Orchard
African Nectar is delicious too.
You might like to try some
a sampler pack is available which is a great way to find one that you might enjoy
I feel the need to digest the immense emotions that have surfaced
I am surprised by the intensity of this experience
and thoughts seem to flit in and out
memories...
of innocent times
spent
when one never considered mortality
or illness
or sorting out belongings that filled up a lifetime
until now.
A cup of tea is the perfect drink to sip while pondering life and making plans...
in my Humble opinion I think perhaps tea is the "penultimate drink"
or maybe I am just a tea grammy!
What do you think?
Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday...Flowers and Family....and fun.
Happy Easter!
I would like to thank those of you who follow The Humble Bungalow Blog
and those of you who take the time to comment.
I know what busy lives we lead...
I am finding myself strapped for time
trying to juggle work, family, domestics and the garden.
Granted it's a holiday...
We are not taking the day or the weekend off
we are engaged in hard work.
Work that needs to be done
and we have lots of great helpers!
We are helping an elderly family member clean up their home and property.
Our family have given us so much over the years...
support
love
hugs
celebrations
trips to the California Desert
trips aboard a yacht
dinners
parties
anniversaries
birthdays
Christmas
Thanksgivings
and Easters
Which i am finding all
adds up to heart tugging
Memories...
I am wearing faded denim jeans, a white T shirt and my casual walking shoes.
Not a great look, but really who cares?
I have my gloves ready!
I would like to thank those of you who follow The Humble Bungalow Blog
and those of you who take the time to comment.
I know what busy lives we lead...
I am finding myself strapped for time
trying to juggle work, family, domestics and the garden.
Granted it's a holiday...
We are not taking the day or the weekend off
we are engaged in hard work.
Work that needs to be done
and we have lots of great helpers!
We are helping an elderly family member clean up their home and property.
Our family have given us so much over the years...
support
love
hugs
celebrations
trips to the California Desert
trips aboard a yacht
dinners
parties
anniversaries
birthdays
Christmas
Thanksgivings
and Easters
Which i am finding all
adds up to heart tugging
Memories...
I am wearing faded denim jeans, a white T shirt and my casual walking shoes.
Not a great look, but really who cares?
I have my gloves ready!
Sadly the gloves are wearing out
and I need to go and find a new pair
luckily there are more where they came from
and they're as cheap as chips!
It seemed like a good idea at first
and then I said
NOT!
the silk is too slippery
so I swiftly tied the scarf around my neck
much better!
Am I crazy to want to add some colour and style to my work duds?
Is it me
or
do you love the sound of those two words?
"Work Duds"
On the drive home
today
I had a "moment"
it caught me off guard
and
I felt my throat become taut and tight.
Where did that come from?
Perhaps
sorting and handling everyday household items used for years
going though personal papers
discovering the cards and drawings that my children had sent over 20 years ago...
which they saved
has affected me greatly...
and I wonder
if this is how my children will feel....
when they are in this situation.
Clutter is not a problem
in The Humble Bungalow
but it's early days!
(I am kidding, I am so on it!)
There's something so cheerful about flowers in the home
and yellow is ticking all the boxes for me today
a little bit of sunshine goes a long way.
Easter Egg Hunts and Chocolates
will need to wait for next year.
We are Family...
and a little bit of Fun!
I hope that you have a smile on your face!
Hugs
Hostess
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