Showing posts with label lipstick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lipstick. Show all posts

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Sunday August 27...where did the week go?

 


~ Jude The Obscure Rose ~

I don't know where the week went?
Lots going on here, 
among them...


I've been busy in the kitchen roasting the tomato harvest.
I pop the chopped tomatoes in a roasting pan 
(whole cherry tomatoes in a glass dish)
sprinkle with salt, pepper and drizzle with olive oil
liberally top with crushed garlic.

400 degrees for about 40 minutes.
Cool them then pop into freezer bags.

I add them to tomato sauce in the fall and winter for an extra pop of flavour.


We purchased a Nespresso machine!

I loved the Nespresso coffee in Paris at The Hotel Belloy.
That was in 2015 on my first trip.

I loved their sweet treats and coffee in the lobby after a long day exploring Paris.
Many other guests gathered and we'd chat about what we had seen and done.
There was such an air of excitement in that lobby 
as ideas and insights were exchanged.

I recently enjoyed the coffee in the Ocean Promenade Hotel in White Rock.
My husband wasn't sure it was to his taste but we visited the store in our local mall.
The clerk made us a coffee and he liked it so much that we purchased a machine.
We've got 3 different varieties of coffee and both of us like the Stormio.
It is smooth and strong, just the way I like it!


I have been reading this fabulous book.
I borrowed it from a friend and WOW it is wonderful!

I have read most of Jennifer Robson's books and loved them and this one is a treat.
Her latest book The Coronation Year will be on my radar next.


Dinner party dessert offering...
(dessert plate a gift from darling daughter!)


One piece left... a few crumbs


I added skinny slices of fresh lemon
 made a batch of whipped cream to top the pieces.

Not sure where I found this recipe?
I have made it before and love the moist texture of the cake.
It is simple to make and easy to transport.

We took it to our friends home as we were invited for dinner.
We had appies on their private back patio
they
 served us a delicious middle eastern themed main course.
I didn't take pictures and probably should have as it was so beautifully presented...
served in rustic earthenware pots and serving dishes.

Yesterday I went to the garden centre to check out the stock.
I was looking for some more hostas for our shady front bed.
Alas there were not many hostas left...
I did buy one.


I decided on a black planter 
for the front walk just by the stairs.

Added a few perennials and voila!


I recently posted this picture on my Instagram and since then I have several enquiries on the shade of the Miss Pupa from Milan lipgloss.
It is number 305

My local Pharmasave used to carry the Miss Pupa line but have discontinued it.
Miss Pupa have a website and you can order all their items easily.

I am going to go and finish reading The Gown so I will close for now.

Thank you for taking the time to pop by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Monday, August 15, 2022

Wardrobe ~ Classic and Funky


Last weekend I accompanied our son and the grandchildren on a getaway.

We stayed at The Ocean Promenade Hotel in White Rock across from the beach.
Our suite was large with panoramic views
and
 had a kitchen which was handy for our morning coffee and breakfasts.

There were train tracks along the seafront and the trains passed by several times to the delight of our youngest granddaughter...

We took the kids to the Splash Water Park in Tsawwassen.
It was fun filled hours of water play, slipping and sliding, screams and splashes.

I hung out with our youngest who was too short to go on the really scary slides.
We had fun in the pools and she ran up and down to the junior slides...
I cannot believe how MUCH energy these kiddos had!

By the time almost 3 hours in the pool had passed I was knackered...
we went off to Milestones for dinner and then headed back to White Rock to get in our PJ's and get cozy.
I was in bed asleep by 10:00!

We did some back to school shopping at Tsawwassen Mills Mall.

On Sunday, we drove to the shopping mecca on South Granville. 
At Indigo, the girls perused The American Girl Doll collections...
Grammy shopped at Eileen Fisher...
(pure bliss)

I haven't been since Covid.

What a treat!
I found a LBD for Fall and winter.


LBD
Nice weight jersey, pockets, zipper detail.


Zip can be adjusted to your taste...
I added the classic Hermes scarf.

I could wear the big pearl necklace for a bigger WOW impact.


I also have a white top with 3/4 sleeves which will be great underneath.

The black lined walking coat was on sale but my size wasn't in stock at the shop 
so the clerk found one in a Toronto Eileen Fisher Store.
The service at this location is unbeatable!

I recently found a funky Tee...
at Marshalls in Hillside Mall.


Karl Lagerfeld


I wore this with some Eileen Fisher jeans.
I have red ballet flats and a fabulous red lipstick from Milan...
when I am feeling a wee bit daring I will wear them together!


William Shakespeare Rose 
a David Austin stalwart in The Humble Bungalow Garden.

In other news...
Blogger no longer sends alerts to readers 
when a new post is published...
I will mention new posts on my Instagram page.

Please bookmark the link to my blog and check back every week.
I usually write a post each week.

It is frustrating that the service from Blogger is disappearing...
I suppose there is no monetary incentive for them to maintain the service.
Blogging may be going the way of the dodo bird!

Instagram You Tube and Tik Tok definitely are the current faves.

Thank you for popping by...
I appreciate your comments and newsy emails.
Please stay in touch.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Sunday, April 3, 2022

April Showers ~ flowers and an OOTD

 


Star Magnolia Blooming in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
Sprinkled with raindrops


The daffodils are nodding their heads weighed down by the raindrops.


We ventured out to Butchart Gardens on a sunny morning...
the flowers were exquisite...
Masses of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths.
The grandchildren rode the carousel which was a highlight!


Summer Snowflake Snowdrops
these are much taller than the usual varieties and they bloom later.
I want to buy a bunch more of these as they are so precious.
I am definitely a greedy gardener.



Yesterday I walked to the Cook Street Village on a mission 
to buy some veggies at the Root Cellar.

These daffs caught my eye and I just had to stop and take a picture.
When I walk, I look around...and the gardens always offer up something beautiful.

I make it a priority to stop and smell the flowers!


My current book...
just started this one yesterday and already I am eager to read more.
Love it when a book hooks you and holds your interest right from the start!

Readers have emailed me to say that my book suggestions are inspiring you to read.
It is a pleasure to share the love of reading, when I worked in the school libraries I tried very hard to get students matched up with great books.

What are you reading?

Today
My OOTD is a very casual one today...


~ OOTD ~ 

Rough Linen black linen apron 
Old Navy Denim shirt 
(an oldie but a goodie ~ it is a workhorse in my minimal wardrobe)
pearls
what you cannot see are my black Yoga pants.
I told you it was casual :-))

I am cooking a big roast beef Sunday dinner...



Yorkshire Puddings
Roast Beef
Mashed turnips
Roasted parsnips and sweet potatoes with cherry tomatoes
a potato casserole 
from "The Best of The Best of Bridge" cookbook
(page 176)
~ Schwarties Hash Browns ~
carrots
peas

Dessert 
strawberries and ice cream



I've had two IPL laser treatments in the past few months to help with my rosacea.
Another is scheduled for the end of the month.

The broken capillaries were quite noticeable and my cheeks red.
 I had not been for a treatment since early 2019
Covid kept me away from the clinic.

The only red I like on my face is this Italian lipstick!

Do you wear red lipstick?

Since I keep my make-up very subtle I like the pop of colour it provides.


Windowsill Orchids are in bloom.
Phalaenopsis

We have several orchids on the sill above the farmhouse sink...
they love the humidity and the north exposure.
These gems bloom several times a year and their flowers last for months.
Great value for the price...
this one was purchased at Home Depot.

Well I must get back to my cooking...
take care and thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Red Lipstick ~ a bright pop of colour


I have been meaning to post this new lipstick for awhile 
I just haven't gotten around to it until today.

I went in search of a new lipstick and asked the helpful clerk in the cosmetics department at the local Pharmasave.

The gals are so good with colour...
they save me oodles of time and I don't waste money on lipsticks that don't work with my complexion.


Italian Lipstick by Miss Pupa
made in Milano.








A lovely shade of red that is very emollient.



Definitely a pop of colour.
The red shade makes me feel happy.
(it goes with my red ballet flats!)
which is a WIN WIN

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

A quiet week in February ~ Walks, snow, books, and home decor finds.

 


Creamy white Ribes 
with a smattering of chartreuse
Blooming in The Humble Bungalow Garden.

It has been pretty quiet this past week here in The Humble Bungalow.
Lots of walks, reading, mindful eating ~ counting my WW points.


I read this gripping crime drama book by Jane Harper.
She is an accomplished author and wow can she weave a murder mystery!


The snow has melted in our neighbourhood...


Blue skies, crisp cold temperatures and a lonely snowman on the beach.

We walked at Butchart Gardens on Sunday.


I cannot remember ever visiting the gardens in the snow.
I know that there was an icy Christmas when we visited to see the Festive lights.



Yes those ponds are frozen!
BRRRR


A wee snowman in The Japanese Garden.


I posted a picture of this vintage bureau on Instagram.
I purchased it from Karin at Kay's Korner in The Cook Street Village.

It fits well in our laundry area and is so much neater than the open shelf unit.

I have stored my knitting "stash"
needles and patterns 
in the two lower drawers
 my garden apron, secateurs and gloves in the top drawer.

A wonderful purchase that has given me a lift!


Speaking of changes
while tidying and de-cluttering in The Humble Bungalow...

I have repurposed two silver champagne buckets.
Feeling restless, and as a result, the need to refresh and fluff our surroundings.
Spending so much time at home has definitely made me look closely at what we have and what is lacking.

New bedding linen, a hall runner and the bureau are examples of change.





Laura Ashley coverlet and pillow shams.
Pepper our older cat approves!

I had a strange dream last night...
(my dreams are frequently weird)

I was in the make up department and was trying on dozens and dozens of lipsticks.
The clerk running to all the cosmetic counters in search of the perfect shade.

When it came time to choose I told the clerk to wrap them all up!

Think I know what might have fueled the dream...
Yesterday when I removed the mask that I wore at the grocery store 
I discovered that it was smeared with red lipstick.

Thank goodness that they are washable.

What is new with you?



Just finished...
Lisa Jewell has done it again...
a thrilling page turner.

Now I need to find a new book.
What do you recommend?

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Monday, January 4, 2021

Pop of colour ~ Rouje Lip Compact from Paris

 


Rouje
Lip Compact from Paris
01- Signature

New lipsticks for 2021


Beautiful Rouje gold case and a gold lip brush by Jane Iredale.
Some women might like to use their fingers to apply the lipstick. 
I prefer a lip brush.


We are all wearing masks these days for safety
but when I am at home or out for my walks I want to add a pop of colour.
This compact feels luxurious and with the variety of lip colours I can vary the shade depending on what I am wearing that day.


The lipsticks run true to colour.
 Are very emollient and last a long time.


This is the bold red lip.


The plum shade.


I wear very little make up so I focus on my lips.
A couple of readers emailed me asking about my skincare regime...

I use Avene 3 in 1 cleanser
Mad Hippie daily facial oil and at night Mad Hippie Vitamin A serum
I wait 10 minutes then follow up with rosehip night cream by Sukin.

I avoid the sun and use Avene BB cream with an SPF.

I hope that answers some of your questions.
If you have any more queries please leave me a comment.


Winter bloom on Jude the Obscure a David Austin Rose.

Wishing you a wonderful week.
Take time to nurture yourself...we are living in a strange time and it is easy to forget to make time for those rituals which are soothing and relaxing.

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~