Salt and Pepper...a new sweater!

The Hudson's Bay had a big sale last week.

I went downtown on a mission to buy a new watch strap which I found in a chestnut brown leather...I was hoping to find a red one but there were none that fit my watch.

While in the store I perused the petite section
and spied a soft cozy sweater
in a simple style that works with my wardrobe basic colours
 at a super low price...
what's not to love about that?

Style and Co.

(I think Macy's carry that line in the US)

tweedy knit

the colour of salt and pepper

in a basic style 

that I have already worn with my black swingy short skirt

jeans

black ponte knit dress pants

it is warm and cozy

with bell sleeves

which I thought I might find bothersome but they are quite lovely

I can roll them up if need be...

like when I was making pizza dough 

and dealing cards at bridge.

I wore it under my down jacket beach combing...

We found another heart shaped rock!

I am knitting the Bateaux Mouches scarf that I purchased from Churchmouse Yarns on Bainbridge Island.

The fingering weight of yarn is very fine and is super soft...

 by Drops and is a blend of alpaca and silk.

I have started on the second skein and hope that I will be able to finish it before next Spring!

I bring my knitting to the cottage.

I knit while waiting for the ferry and on the ride over...

then if I feel so inclined I will knit for about an hour each day at the cottage.

It is a basic garter stitch but looks very different on the larger needles.

Are you working on any projects?

It's pouring rain this morning and I will have to put on my wellies when I get out for my walk.

My down jacket and this cozy sweater will keep me warm.

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Yummy Gomae Salad

Have you eaten the Japanese spinach salad called Gomae?

Last month I met up with a few friends for lunch at a local sushi restaurant
and my friend ordered it, mentioning that it was fabulous
so I tried it too...

WOW!

My taste buds were doing a happy dance, it is SO delicious!

After tasting it I knew that I wanted to be able to make it at home.

I needed to buy a special Japanese bowl called a suribachi

(almost like a mortar and pestle)

I found one at the local Japanese market.

I decided to use the porcelain bowl designed and made by a local artist

Japanese potter Harumi Ota

Spinach is so good for us.

It's loaded in nutrients and is available all year long.

The salad also keeps for a few days covered in the refrigerator...

but beware

it may not last that long!

It is a tasty snack in between meals.

Here is the link to the recipe that I used.

I hope that you like it!

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

October in The Humble Bungalow...

BOO!

Snippets from The Humble Bungalow.

October has flown by...it has been a bit of a blur.

Where does the time go?

Copper tray on the buffet...

Ojibwa duck decoys

white mini pumpkins

a dome with a dried allium inside

Vintage

First Nations woven baskets on the shelf above the built in buffet.

Fortnum and Mason baskets

with a

pudding bowl

I love baskets and have quite a few in The Humble Bungalow.

They are handy for storing things and I leave them out on display as I like the rustic natural effect they give to the decor.

Antique basket

First Nations tray on ledge

tarnished vintage silver 

dried hydrangeas in a copper vase

A peek inside the drop front arts and crafts desk

Surprise!

a headless "scarecrow" in our spare lot

someone is into the "Halloween spirit!"

Happy Halloween!

How is your week going?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

OOTD and a few books...

The ultimate in comfort food...

cabbage roll casserole 

from 

The Best of Best of Bridge Cookbook.

So soothing on a rainy cold Autumn evening.

I made this after recuperating from 3 days of flu like symptoms after getting the Shingrix vaccine.

It was my second shot, the first one left e feeling flu-ish for one day 

so I was not expecting to be sidelined for 3 days 

but it's over and I am feeling more like myself.

It is worth a few days of malaise 

the effectiveness rating is 97% which is good.

Our GP told us that he had a rash of older patients recently who suffered permanent neurological damage after a bout of shingles...

one patient went blind 

so he is advising all his older patients to get the vaccine.

Have you had yours?

I had lots of good cuddles from Chester who lay beside me most of the days.

The cats were quite perplexed, perhaps confused

as I am usually very active here in the Humble Bungalow...

I read Joanna Goodman's novel The Finishing School

I really enjoyed it...

Before I had my shingles shot I went shopping and purchased a cozy new vest...

Of course it is in the grey and black basic wardrobe theme colours!

Whats up with all the wrinkles in those pants?

(ha ha)

worn here with my new Timberland boots

Verve Ami vest from Marshalls

super cozy for our cool autumn weather.

Today I am wearing my striped Saint James top with a black skirt, tights and black Chelsea boots.

I've started this book by JoJo Moyes...

its grabbed me right from the first page and I can tell its going to be a great read.

What are you reading?

Are you in a book club?

Well I must get some stuff done here so I will close for now.

Thank you for stopping by...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

These boots are made for walkin!

Do you remember Nancy Sinatra's hit song "These Boots are Made for Walkin?"
It's a classic "golden oldie" have a listen...

I went shopping with a friend and while she was trying on shoes my eyes wandered and I spied these Timberland boots on sale...

Comfy to wear walking...

I do not buy ANY shoes or boots that are uncomfortable.

 I walk a LOT!

 I plan to pair them with tights

for my skirts and casual dresses 

with thicker socks 

for my jeans.

I do not have any brown foot wear so they will expand my wardrobe.

Have you bought something "different" recently?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~