Showing posts with label coat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coat. Show all posts

Friday, April 6, 2018

Shopping with a nod to Mom...

The damp cold rainy weather has kept me indoors more than usual...

I have gone for shorter walks and took a page out of Mother's book!
Going shopping when inclement weather prevails...
Mom was a super shopper...she could have taught lessons on how to shop!
Mother absolutely loved fashion and clothing , she found such joy wearing and accessorizing her beautiful clothes. She was well turned out until the last couple of weeks before she passed away...and then she only wore her PJ's and bathrobe.

Mom had 4 full closets when she died... many classics and some quite trendy pieces...unfortunately we were not the same size...
I have kept her grey cashmere waterfall sweater and a black wool wrap...
they are so cozy and remind me of her when I wear them.


I've brewed up numerous pots of tea
layered on the extra warm cashmere and wool sweaters and shawls.
(thanks to mom I have two of her coziest)

My hands feel the chill so its nice to warm them with a cup of something hot.
Something soothing and tasty with zero calories!
I am mindful of my WW points and the slimming is slower than last time.


My Chelsea boots are away at the cobbler getting some new heels
so I have been wearing my favourite red shoes...
the pop of red makes me feel happy.


A few red things in the Humble Bungalow kitchen...


"Walking in the shops" has been productive...
(of course mom knew this!)
AND
I found a new coat.


I'd gone into Aritzia to look at their Wilfred Free tops 
as they make a nice basic which fits and has a great shape...
with a silhouette that skims and in a knit fabric that can be casual or dressy
a U hem detail which looks good un-tucked.
I already have one in black.
They were out of my size so I ordered one in a neutral soft light grey shade that I will layer with my white jeans and pants.

While I was in the shop I noticed the Babaton line of lightweight coats...
in a light soft fabric, with almost a Tencel feel.
They were far too long on me and I did not want to pay extra to take one to the seamstress to have it drastically shortened.

I found a similar coat at The Bay by Vero Moda
a deconstructed trench coat in a very light and soft fabric.
It was marked down and I got it for a great price.

Have you noticed how many straw and wicker bags are showing up in the magazines this Spring?
I've got a straw tote bag but it is too large for everyday use...
it's more of a market tote 
one that I use when going to the farmers market or to the beach.

Never fear...
Etsy has oodles of vintage straw and wicker bags...
I spent about an hour looking online and then this one popped up 
I could not resist!

The bag is by Ann Taylor
look at that pop of red!

It will work with my denim skirt and jeans
my red ballet flats
 it has just that little extra oomph which I think will perk up my basics quite nicely.


I am eager to see this and hope that the delivery is speedy.


I found this distressed looking Tee at The Bay this week too...
it looks like nothing (well maybe like a dish rag) on the hanger
 it is much better on!

I will wear this with my white jeans
 layered with my denim shirt
underneath a long white and grey linen top
Maybe even pair it with my black ponte knit pants.

Its going to get a LOT of wear.

Last evening we met up with darling daughter and her husband 
to see their new place.
I found a vintage mint orange Catherine Holm kettle and an icy modernist piece of art glass as their housewarming gifts which were well received!

We took them out to dinner after at our favourite local eatery...Zambri's.


I ordered this succulent fish feature and I had a "Julia Child moment!"
Do you remember the movie Julie and Julia?

It is the scene where Julia is in Paris 
dining in a small cafe 
and tastes 
for the first time 
fish cooked in beurre blanc...

Oh my this dish was a little slice of heaven on earth.
I must try to make it at home.


I have kept this vintage avocado green Catherine Holm bowl in our kitchen cupboard for quite some time and I casually mentioned it to darling daughter and it seems that she would use it so it is off to a good home soon...

Before I close 
I want to share some of our very tall snowdrops...


Drenched with precipitation...
things are definitely greening up in the Humble Bungalow Garden!

Hope you are having a fabulous week...
and hey its already Friday!

I've got to get in some groceries and stock up on some cleaning supplies.
Maybe I will do some research on the beurre blanc recipe too.

Whats on your agenda for the weekend?
Have you been shopping for some Spring things?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Friday, February 13, 2015

Snapshots of an emerging Spring....walking OOTD.

Today it's a sunny morning!
I'm smiling as it is such a gift after a dull week of weather.


The Spring flowers are blooming
the plum and cherry trees along the boulevards are budding forth in various shades of pink
  the petals are fluttering down like pink snow.


A fog bank hugs the Washington shoreline on Juan de Fuca Strait.


Walking the 5K route I weave through the picturesque Gonzales area of town.


it's a scenic spot to perambulate.

OOTD
My walking gear is pretty standard, keeping warm is very important.


I wear a warm scarf to chase the chill and keep cozy.


Chillax coat which is waterproof, lined in fleece and is not too heavy.


I carry my keys, some money and my IPhone in this small cross body bag by Roots...
it's a hands free option which allows me the freedom to swing my arms.


Lands' End trail shoes...

I love the word perambulate...

per·am·bu·late/pəˈrambyəˌlāt/
verb
"walk or travel through or around a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way."


I also love an English pram...
Mr. HB and I are over the moon that our son and his wife are expecting their 3rd baby!
I'll be getting my knitting needles out soon.
I knit blankets for Isla and Henry and so I will continue the tradition with the new one.
When I had my Grammy Day this week Isla was so excited about the new baby...
she wants a sister...


Sunny clumps of yellow daffodils.


Earlier in the week the weather was rather bleak
and I had to force myself to go out.


The weather was dreary...positively beastly.
(not as cold or snowy as those in the east are enduring)


Mission style arts and crafts house on Hollywood Crescent.


Bald Eagle looking out to the sea...





Carrot Ginger Soup


Gordon Ramsay's recipe for lamb breast was very tasty.
I'd never cooked a breast of lamb before and it is a very inexpensive cut so it's a budget friendly way of enjoying our fresh local lamb.



A couple of light reads from the library.
Toss the Gloss had some great tips.
I specifically liked that she mentioned various brands of inexpensive products that deliver as well as the higher priced lines.


Oak Bay Street art...near the library.


The weather forecast is favourable for a Happy Valentine's Weekend.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Black Friday, OOTD and a blog anniversary.

It's BLACK FRIDAY.
This is a black post so if you are looking for colour you'll be disappointed!

In Canada, shopping Black Friday is relatively new, but for our neighbours to the south it is the kickoff for the season of holiday shopping. Stores open early and there are sales galore.
It sounds quite crazy when people camp out or stand in line for hours waiting for the stores to open...
I suppose it is no different than standing in line to get tickets to see Bruce Springsteen and I seem to recall doing that many years ago.

I was able to take part in a little bit of Black Friday shopping but it was only Thursday!
The shop I was in was having a "black friday sale" and all black garments were 25% off!


Black Giacca coat with feminine details.





OOTD
Chillax coat
DKNY jeans
Franco Sarto loafers
Burberry scarf


Adrienne of La Vie Quotidienne mentioned how much she liked the Benefit mascara 
with it's new wand.
 This mascara was also the best seller at Sephora so I decided to take her advice and give this a test drive.


There should be four candles alight...
you may ask why.


Let's pretend this is cake shall we?

The Humble Bungalow Blog is celebrating a four year anniversary today.
The blogging journey has been full of surprises.
Writing has opened up many opportunities for growth.

Who knew that through blogging that I would forge new friendships near and far.

The Humble Bungalow Blog has become a part of my everyday routine....
whether I am thinking about a future post or taking a picture of something beautiful.
The blog material is never far from my mind.
 I think I look more closely at everything around me than I ever did before.
Often it is the ordinary and simple things that inspire my posts.
I plan to keep blogging as long as I have something to say.
I hope that you will be interested enough in what I have to say to stop by...


To those who read my blog and comment I am very grateful.
Thank you.

Hostess
XO

Monday, September 16, 2013

ABC ~ apples, books, and a coat!

Our Humble Bungalow Garden needs a lot of TLC at this time of year.
Deadheading, cutting back, dividing and yanking out all the plants that are spent.

It's a messy time of year...
I get dirtier as the garden gets tidier!


These alliums are a lucky couple of blooms that survived being blown over by the recent wind and rain.
The rest sadly are in the compost bins.
I love to pop these into arrangements as fillers.
The bees love these too.


The recent rainy day knitting project went much faster than I thought it would...
and the rain did not last all that long!

Sunny days followed and I spent quite a bit of time out in the garden.
How do the weeds grow overnight?



I have more yarn and will make another hat in the next few weeks.
With the weather so warm and sunny I like to be outdoors.


One thing you notice is that it's definitely cheerful.



Have started and am enjoying a new book that I picked up on my walk to the Village.

Speaking of walks, 
I bought a new walking coat when Mother and I were out last week.
It's by Chillox and has some great features,
perfect for our climate.


Arm pocket and side pockets
a hood
warm lining
a front zipper that can be zipped from the top or from the bottom
windproof
water repellant
lightweight
and 
breathable.

BASIC BLACK!

This purchase was on the need list not the want/lust list!


I found this book at Value Village for $4.99


I haven't had a Waldorf Salad for years!


There are lots of local apples available right now.
Windfalls are plentiful.
Neighbours put their fruit out in front of their homes and passers by can help themself to a few.
I took advantage of this and made a salad.

There are so many great recipes for salads in this book.
I am not sure which one to try next.
 I love the inspiration and ideas here as I tend to use the same ingredients and welcome a change.

I am reminded that I need to cull my cookbook collection...
so many books get ignored.

How many cookbooks do you own?
Do you use them all or hang onto to them for sentimental reasons?