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Commenting on and sharing adventures and experiences of everyday life living in a humble bungalow. Elevating the pedestrian to equestrian via Hermes scarves!
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Unbelievable!

On my walk I saw something so strange that I had to look twice...it was not a bird sighting or a whale spy hopping in the bay.It was...well youll have to see it to believe it.Sceneas seen on top...

23 time(r) siden

Salad daze....

In the spirit of health and weight reduction I am working my way to a more healthy style of eating.Salads and proteins are my new go to partners in crime.Colourful meals that could come from a spa ar...

1 dag siden

Shine or tarnish what camp are you in?

Vintage Silverware has been frequently cropping up in the thrift shops in our area which makes me wonder if it has fallen out of flavour.I am rather like a crow when it comes to shiny things so its n...

2 days siden

Spring Cleaning inside the Bungalow, and the Battle of the Bulge.

I woke up to see rain this morning and so all plans to blitz the garden went out the window...taking their place was a long list of Spring Cleaning chores.I am taking a well deserved tea break.Baking...

4 days siden

Flowers, friends, and an avocado top...

The Humble Bungalow Garden is starting to bloom...May is truly a great month for flowers.ColumbineLilacs in mauve and white(same tree!) poppies...Pure white lilacsshowy pavement series rosePacif...

5 days siden

Someone is sending me a message....

Oh dear....someone is sending me a message.I remember that when I got on the phone when the children were young that they would go to great lengths to get my attention...those were the days before co...

18 maj 12

The Humble Bungalow May 2012

Its a sunny warm morning and I took my camera and walked about in the garden.Preserving images of the garden in all its glory keeps me motivated to maintain the weeding and pruning.We watered for the...

17 maj 12

Reeling from rudeness and soaking up gratitude or post # 622

Do you ever say something without thinking?I try very hard to filter my thoughts and not blurt out everything that comes to mind.I had a rather awkward moment with a co-worker who blurted something v...

16 maj 12

What is old is new again...

The house on the corner has been empty for awhile.The woman, a recent widow, has moved into an extended care facility.We thought the family might be putting the home on the market for sale but they h...

14 maj 12

OOTD X two.....

OOTD...Its been ages since I have posted an OOTD.I must confess that I have been out of the fashion loop.It took a mens shirt to get my game back on.I feel so naughty wearing a mans shirt.I wore this...

13 maj 12

Happy Frye-day

Lovely daughter has some new boots and my gosh they are gorgeous....(I have serious boot envy)leather loveliesfoot friendlyshe says they are so comfyI tried one on and yes they are!theyve been making...

11 maj 12

French Vanilla Home

Theres a lovely shop near to my home which I visit regularly.French Vanilla Home carries a wide range of French inspired old and new things for the home.Its a treasure trove.French soaps and lotions,...

10 maj 12

Scarf tying tutorial #2 and pearl love.

If you have been around for awhile you know that I am crazy about scarves.I stumbled upon a lacy one that has a vintage quality and is so pretty and feminine that it could be worn to a wedding and I ...

08 maj 12

Gardeners cottage inspiration and The Humble Bungalow Garden.

Janet from The Gardeners Cottageinspires meto make my life more healthy and beautifulto redecorate and to have fun in the garden.Her style, her thrift adventures, the way she decorates her cotta...

07 maj 12

Tulips two ways....

Lovely daughter came over and cooked Mr. HB and IThai prawns and coconut curry the other evening.As usual it was splendiferous, tasty and such a pleasure not to have to cook on a weeknight.(thank you...

04 maj 12

A womanly post...thinking in pink.

Getting the right fitis so important.Did you know that most women are wearing the wrong bra size?I have had the luxury of shopping at a lovely boutique owned by a very skilled English lady Jackie,who...

03 maj 12

Join me over at The Rich Life (on a budget) today

Today I am over at The Rich Life (on a budget).Adrienne has graciously offered to host a post on "How You Wear Your Favourite Scarf."I have so many scarves that I could have sent many images ...

01 maj 12

Macarons and more....

The weekend was full to the brim of fun food family and friends...and its Mondaywith only one Macaron left!Delicious made by Juliea Hostess gift (sheer perfection)Dont you think it looks ni...

30 apr 12

A book that inspires and our native Camus blooms.

Do you love finding a great book as much as I do?Ive never been in a book club as I think I read far too slowly to join one.Oh but I do have a great book on the go at the moment...you might enjoy thi...

27 apr 12

The Humble Bungalow Garden is growing...

We are trying to keep up with our Humble Bungalow Garden.Its size and needs have gotten away from us...Created by an industrious Hostess over the past 30 years it is a pleasant place to sit and relax...

25 apr 12

Hermes and the Hostess OOTD

The sun shone down on us this past weekend.Theres nothing quite so uplifting as the sun and the spring fresh air.Flowers and blue skies...It prompted me to get busy and seek out some lighter clothes ...

23 apr 12

Baskets are weaving their way into my heart.

There is something about a basket that sends me all aflutter...baskets speak to me and I have quite a few that I am passionate about.I didnt think I needed another basket but two new ones have entere...

22 apr 12

My hairdresser listens to me and my OOTD

My hair has been getting me down lately...too thick and too heavyso I asked my talented hairdresser to thin it out and crop it into a French bob.She, my dear readers, is a miracle worker.All I need i...

20 apr 12

Camouflage dressing...

Waterfall style sweaters seem to call my name...I gravitate to them whenever I see one in a shop.They do a good job of camouflaging my wobbly bits and when fitted properly they skim the bumps and dra...

18 apr 12

Paris Tea and The Titanic.

The lovely reader Peg sent me some teas and I am in love with Paris Tea!Nothing says luxury better than a cup of tea brewed to perfectionserved in a beautiful patterned bone china cup and saucer.I hi...

17 apr 12

Weekend Doings and Thoughtful Musings

Weekend Doings and Thoughtful MusingsAbkhazi GardensCheryl and I strolled through these lovely grounds on Saturday.Beauty was all aroundevery nook and cranny sported blooms.Easter Liliesso pure and d...

15 apr 12

Rhapsody in colour, a prescription for Happy!

Let the sun shine today please...in the absence of full sun today I am protestingand engaging colourby posting a myriad of images that shout happy.the simple tomatosunny T shirt and scarfsemi preciou...

13 apr 12

A quickie with a few tidbits and snippets of our trip.

Ive been busy getting back in action here in The Humble Bungalow and late getting to my blog.Weekend wrap uphighlights...we wined and dined and visited friends aboard their boat in False Creekwe walk...

12 apr 12

Bliss and now back to reality...

Its been a whirlwind long weekenda treat for us not to do chores or prepare meals and do the dishes.Pure luxeand total relaxation....The city of Vancouver was in the midst of the Cherry Blossom Festi...

10 apr 12

The Humble Bungalow garden tour and weekend plans...

Mr. HB and I are leaving The Humble Bungalow in search of some fun and excitementand dare I say it...shopping!Ill be stopping in at Tiffanys, Hermes, Eileen Fisher and Holt Renfrew.A four day "we...

06 apr 12

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