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hostess of the humble bungalow
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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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OOTD on a rainy Friday morning...

I have managed to slip into my "skinny jeans" 9 pounds down and a size smaller...I am so happy that these did not get purged on the last closet clean out.cuffed and casual for jean Fridayslig...

4 h ago

Good news on the Battle of the Bulge!

There is a new energy in The Humble Bungalowit is infiltrating the larder and the fridge.A full toss out has occurred ridding the kitchen of "bad food"or rather food that I need not encounter...

1 day ago

Pepper and Roses...

While I was out and about Pepper obviously ran around the Bungalow amusing herself and leaving in her wakea few ducks no longer in a row!One Duck downTwo Ducks down...Pepper has a lot of energy plus ...

2 days ago

Squared silky....scarves.

Greetings from The Humble Bungalow!I am posting and hosting from the bed chamber.Feeling a bit better but not totally rushing back to work...I do like to share with my co-workers, however I do draw t...

3 days ago

OOTD and a new Lands End dress...

Lets be realistic do you dress up when you are ill?The Hostess does not.Mother on the other hand, does...she looks like she could go to the theatre or a party when shes ailing.Mothers theory is that ...

5 days ago

Saturday morning...

I woke up early only to discover that I am coming down with a cold.....but its not a pity party here in The Humble Bungalow.I jumped into the shower and let the hot water run and steam my sinusesthe ...

6 days ago

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...

25 may 12

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...

24 may 12

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...

23 may 12

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...

21 may 12

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...

20 may 12

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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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 may 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

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