Holidaze at Quarterdeck Cottage

The lazy daze of summer...

Simple meals

family

pooltime

Sun

Gazing at the Bees collecting pollen from the flowers 

can hold the attention of a sweet girl.

Sunshine 

 a bright bold yellow flower.

Buzzing Busy Bees...

bees on almost every bloom.

We had the grandchildren here for a week and it has flown by so fast.

They left on the ferry on Friday...

I will miss their happy laughter and energy.

Simple daisies

blooming at the side of the road.

Love these humble beauties...

there is something so classic about these blooms.

I like to pick a few and pop them in a jam jar.

Behold the beauty of this gorgeous Dahlia!

Mom grew dahlias when we lived in Oak Bay.

Her garden was quite lovely and she spent many hours every week tending to the perennial beds.

She had a dedicated section for her beloved Dahlias.

Some of the flowers were as big a dinner plates.

When dahlia season was at its' peak 

mom would pack a variety of dahlias to bring inside the house.

There would be vases in almost every room.

Oh those were the days...

We've got my sister and her husband coming to the cottage today for a visit so I will close for now.

Hope that your summer is ticking along nicely.

Stay safe.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

 

Mellow Yellow...OOTD

Italian Linen Dress 

Loose and cool 

an easy way to dress for summer.

Added interest...near the hem.

Ready for a wee gathering at a friend's home.

Appetizers and bubbly!

Amanda Blu flip flops

Keeping hydrated in the intense heat wave that we had is important.

Lots of fluids and ice...

I made several jugs of homemade lemonade which we sipped throughout the days.

It is slightly cooler now and for that I am grateful.

So are the parched roses and plants in The Humble Bungalow Garden.

Julia Child Rose

David Austin Variety

We purchased this buttery yellow beauty this Spring and planted it it a pot.

Love the bold shade and the fragrance is delightful.

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~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Summertime Blues...

Himalayan Blue Poppy 

snapshot from my latest visit to Butchart Gardens.

These poppies are so pretty but are not all that easy to grow.

I had some about 10 years ago and they lasted for a few seasons and then they disappeared.

I have toyed with the idea of buying the seed packet from Butcharts and trying my hand at growing them again.

Old Navy Boyfriend Jean Jacket.

Very soft

distressed

and super comfy to wear.

Purchased in the store at 30% off the regular price.

It is very versatile and I love it with my white Tees and jeans.

(with pearls)

I added this scarf from France.

This scarf was in a subscription box from My Stylish French Country Home.

I think they sell them in their online store. 

There are a few rips which gives the denim character...

I wear this with my blue and white striped Talbots linen skirt.

My black UPP capris. and black lace top...

I popped it over a black dress

and can imagine that this will become a workhorse in my wardrobe.

We received our second vaccinations this morning and I am very pleased that we were able to get the second shot.

There is a sense of calm now as we move toward opening up things here in Victoria.

Dining inside is permitted, as are movie theatres and plays.

Looking forward to being more social.

Seeing our family and more friends.

How are things going where you live?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

My Stylish French Country Box...

My Stylish French Country Boxes are always

Beautifully wrapped...a joy to receive.

I look forward to opening them so much.

Satin ribbon and tissue paper.

The box is filled with pampering treats and the brochure

guide elaborates on each item in the box. 

Standard sized pillow slip in a cheery floral fabric.

Vintage Limoges flowered cup and saucer

Imai brooch from Paris

Mademoiselle Saint Germain Serum from Versailles

Kusmi tea blends

Madeleines by Marlette

Cozy alpaca socks from Bleuforet

Am eager to try this new serum.

Roses in gold

Love the socks so cozy and soft.

Time to brew a pot of tea and sip it out of the darling floral cup 

and indulge in a madeleine...or two!

If you would like to treat yourself to one of these exquisite boxes 

click on the link here to order one.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

OOTD, cocktails and Beautiful Blooms...

 

White rose on John Paul ll

Pure white blooms are very elegant...

they remind me of Coco Chanel's simple white gardenias.

I have been so distracted by Donna Leon's mystery books of late...

I am reserving them at the public library and are reading my way through 

her series with Guido Brunetti.

I highly recommend her books.

So this post will be a wee one and once I hit publish

I'll be back in my chair in the living room with my nose in her book.

OOTD

I wore a Cut Loose crinkly tunic top with black capri tights.

An artisan necklace

Josef Siebel red ballet flats

Vintage wicker Ann Taylor bag.

We met up with friends On Friday evening in the sunshine.

Cocktails on the patio at The Snug at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel.

So wonderful getting together with friends.

It has been many months since we were permitted to go out to eat with friends.

The vaccinations and our recent "circuit breaker" that was set by our provincial health officer has helped reduce the number of active Covid cases and the rules are once again eased...

This week while I was

walking in the Cook Street Village

 I popped into Mercedes Lane.

A large shop with oodles of fun clothes...many are beautiful Italian linens.

The skort is by UPP and The dress is made in Turkey by Sassy.

I had not planned to buy anything I went in merely to peruse their stock.

Slightly risky because you never know what you'll find.

Spanish Lavender

potted in an urn out front of The Humble Bungalow.

The bees just love this plant.

I like the feathery "hat" atop of the blooms.

Hope that you are enjoying your weekend.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~