OOTD ~ Walking ~ Weight Watchers...

The Weight Watcher's meeting was informative and fun.
The Wednesday evening group are all women and quite funny and at times it bordered on hysterical.
Having a sense of humour is so imortant. Wouldn't you agree?
particularly when facing a new challenge...

There was a lot of information to assimilate and there is still a lot I need to learn about the program.
Day One found me tracking everything that have eaten and am wearing a pedometer to count my steps.

This is all so new (foreign) to me but a gal can change...
and it feel like the right time to embark on something new.

Some of you suggested that I wait for retirement to start this regime but I feel keen so why wait?

Vera Wang boyfriend jeans

Born shoes

Royal Robbins fleece jacket

My route is along the seafront

the views are never dull.

It's a brisk walk which takes me about 50 minutes.

Falling into bed after a brisk walk and sleeping soundly is a bonus 

and one that I approve and appreciate.

 While on WW 

exercise is encouraged if not expected

to maximize one's success.

So it's great that I love to walk.

I am eating mostly fruits and vegetables with portions of lean protein.

Modest snacks between meals and lots of water.

My tummy has been rumbling today but I have not felt like I am starving or that I am being deprived.

Not a lot of fats are encouraged but there are no real restrictions 

except one is to meant to keep within a set number of points each day.

Points that are established by your age, height and current weight 

with an eye to losing 10% of your current weight to start.

Each week we meet and weigh in...

there is a lecture and dialogue is encouraged

support comes from the participants as well as the leader.

So enough about WW...

our vintage wicker chair just got more comfortable

it's a chair that gives me pins and needles in my legs if I sit in it for more than a few minutes

IKEA chair cushion

a perfect pairing

comfort at last!

Have you had a good week?

What is on the calendar for your upcomng weekend?

Are you celebrating Mother's Day or are you being celebrated?

Best wishes to all you Moms out there!

Have a fabulous weekend.

Out and about among the plants...

The Humble Bungalow Garden is coming to life again after it's winter slumber...
glancing around at the blooms in the Spring sunshine is such an uplifting experience.

Growing things feeds my soul...
there's something so cheerful about a window box filled with colour
or a smattering of colour in an otherwise plain bed.

Drought tolerant grasses have their place in the garden too.

They add variations of colours and texture

many smaller grasses are very reasonably priced.

My favourite is the Black Mondo grass which is still quite expensive...

frugal gardener's love a free snip here or there.

When it comes to something new and rather unusual we keep these plants until they are well established before dividing them and popping them into other areas in our own garden...

and then we can share them.

Mondo grass is one of these plants

 as is the newest black hellebore!

I love the shade of this euphorbia

 I put up with it's habit to procreate willy nilly

 because it is so pretty.

The sap can burn your skin so do be cautious when you are cutting the stalks.

It makes a lovely filler in a bouquet but the water can be milky from the sap so you may want to use a coloured vase instead of a vase of clear crystal.

Lady's Mantle is another great plant to grow as a filler for bouquets.

It is hardy and re-seeds everywhere so beware...

don't say that I did not warn you!

if you are diligent you can pull the babies up and give them away or toss them on the compost pile.

The flowers are frothy and a heavenly shade of chartreuse green!

a variegated euphorbia 

this was a gallon size only two years ago and it is thriving

I am pulling up lots of seedlings and have given lots to my sister

who has a home in the Highlands area.

I don't think the deer like these plants.

For her sake I hope that's true as she has a regular crew of deer cruising through her acreage!

A beast of a euphorbia

bulky and vast

fills in nicely...

The Humble Bungalow is under seige.

A roofing crew are on site and there's a vast bin in the drive almost full of cedar shakes...

the house was shaking and it felt like the men were walking on the ceiling

then at 4 o'clock when they quit for the day 

I sighed and put the kettle on.

 I do love peace and quiet.

(and so do the cats)

How is your week going so far?

OOTD a black and white Wednesday....

My OOTD is cool and relaxed, perfect for working in a hot classroom.
Our weather has been fabulous!
Who cannot appreciate the sunshine and warmth after our long grey winter?

The birds are chirping happily outside the window and the flowers are abloom.
a bounce in my step
joy and gratitude in my heart.

Black unconstructed skirt

Clark sandals (new)

OPI toes from the Minnie collection

H and M tank top

I added a third layer to go to work

a black thin knit cardigan

was smitten when I spied this trio of tins on the weekend at IKEA

great for tea and lots of other things too...

(bought some for lovely daughter)

I like the artsy patterns.

we finally found a coffee maker that we like

our old one was giving us grief every time we tried to pour from the carafe it would spill all over the counter 

strangely we put up with this issue for over a year!

This one is made by Krups.

After our visit with friends this past weekend

hours of walking

lots of talking

I've decided to join Weight Watchers.

Our hostess and her husband have been on it and they look amazing.

They both admit it's easy and to get started it's good to go to the meetings and listen to the success stories and be in a room with a group of like minded people...

so 

I am putting My Fitness Pal on hold while I explore this plan.

Won't you join me and make time to stop and smell the flowers today?

Be Well.

Lovely daughter ~ mid century modern ~ heritage urban loft.

Our lovely daughter is moving into a heritage urban loft!
It's right smack dab in the middle of our downtown core.

She is still packing and unpacking but I was so excited to share this that I could not wait a day longer.

Teak

Art Pottery

Metal Art

look at home with the 

Bamboo floors 

Exposed Brick walls

12 foot high ceilings

I found the vintage Kaj Bojesen monkey at a local consignment shop

a few years ago.

Hans Olsen table

the chairs fit right undernreath the top for a slim line and easy storage.

Timo Sarpaneva candle holders

I love how she has arranged her collection.

She has an outdoor deck too!

This is just the first instalment of her new place.

She needs to unpack and set up her kitchen

so stay tuned.

The weather has been gorgeous, hot and sunny

 it feels so good to feel the warmth of the sun...

Darling daughter has been enjoying her outdoor space...

The deck is going to open up an opportunity for her to BBQ and entertain under the blue skies or on a starry night.

Did you have a great weekend?

We were busy and had a fabulous time while away.

More on that to come...

Share some kindness today won't you?

Muguet de Bois....it's MAY!

Greetings from our Humble Bungalow Garden!

I picked a posy of flowers.

they are fragrant and pretty

Our darling daughter is moving into a fabulous condo with an urban vibe

it's a downtown heritage restoration

brick walls

high ceilings

it's going to be a stellar place to live...

I'll be doing a post on her home when she gets unpacked.

~ ~ ~

I will be away from my blog for a few days...

We will be attending

a 60th birthday

 sneaking a peek at a new grandchild (my friend's first)

ther will be a ferry ride and some fun!

~ ~ ~