Sunday ~ Sunshine and Snow

 

This candle is not what I expected...

it is melting in a rather unusual fashion.

The shopkeeper where I purchased this candle

assured me that they were quality imports from Europe.

I think I will go back to buying beeswax candles.

They burn cleanly and look lovely and are fragrant while they burn.

Reading Mick Herron's book Slow Horses the first in the series.

Mr. HB is on book 5 London Rules...

he has the next one and will purchase the new one when it is published this April.

We do not usually read the same books but this series is an exception.

My reading corner at the cottage.

The weather is freezing cold and we had some snow overnight.

Just a dusting.

It is a beautiful sunny Sunday here at the cottage!

Another vintage sealer jar...almost full.

We managed to get out for two beach walks and gather sea glass.

Fashionable OOTD at the cottage are rather non existent!

I pack a Lands' End tote with cozy casual sportswear during the fall and winter.

What I pack for the week:

Nightgown and Ralph Lauren terry robe

thick alpaca socks (instead of slippers)

Lingerie:

bras, panties, camisoles

Two long sleeved Lands" End cotton tops 

Yoga pants and a pair of black lined leggings

32 Below black velour zip jacket

Black quilted Eileen Fisher vest

distressed and much worn Gap denim shirt

Jeans 

Long sleeve Eileen Fisher boiled wool sweater 

Boots:

Warm lined Reiker boots in a tobacco shade

Black waterproof Josef Seibel Chelsea Boots

Columbia blue puffer coat

Burberry plaid scarf

You might be curious, I do wear my Akoya pearls...

my vintage burgundy leather Due Fratelli bag

I also bring a small black leather Roots bag for hikes and walks.

Our cottage time is laid back and casual.

Hope that you are keeping warm and cozy if it is snowing where you live.

We'll be spending most of the week with our noses in our books and going for walks.

Meals will be simple and the weather sounds like it will warm up.

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~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

 

Mr. HB has retired from his role as a senior partner in Continuum Architects...

His career spanned 43 years at the longest running Victoria architectural firm.

He is looking forward to new hobbies, longer walks and more book time.

We spent the first week at Quarterdeck Cottage on Pender Island.

Friends joined us for the weekend and we rented another cottage...

we enjoyed their company immensely.

So great to be able to see long time friends, 

one couple we had not seen in over 2 years due to Covid.

The weather was lovely so we were able to sit out on the deck.

We went for walks, played crib, read our books and reminisced...

lots of laughter filled the cottage as we went down memory lane.

It was quiet after they left.

We went for walks and read our books.

Rain fell and the fog rolled in...

Fall is here !

We indulged in a "naughty Coffee" and it was delicious!

The Marina store is getting ready to close for the season.

They told us they plan to open earlier next year and serve more food options

and introduce music performances.

We're home now and busy putting the garden to bed for the season.

We gave away plants to friends who are establishing a new shady bed in their garden.

We have a few more plants to give away and other friends are happy to take them.

Mr. HB is outside right now tidying up the beds by the patio.

I have laundry in the wash and am going to make us lunch when I finish this post.

Fall feels like a transition in so many ways...

I took some summer clothes downstairs to the guest room closet.

Then I brought up some winter garments.

My basic wardrobe continues to serve me well and despite being small it works.

There are a few pieces that I am considering buying but not that many.

A new cashmere sweater is on the radar as well as some pretty new lingerie.

Cashmere socks are so cozy...

BTW this author, William Trevor, writes very intense stories!

I wasn't sure what would happen in this thriller and was on the edge of my seat as I read on...

I picked a beautiful bouquet of roses.

These are frilly frothy and fragrant...

Graham Thomas a stalwart David Austin Rose.

It grows out back in The Humble Bungalow Garden near my potting table.

The hydrangeas are drying, 

hostas are fading

but thankfully 

the roses continue to bloom.

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~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Beach Walk Treasures....

My Beach glass collection is filling a Bonne Maman jam jar.

I found these pieces on my beach walks here on Pender Island.

I'll need to find a larger jar soon...

perhaps I'll find a vintage sealer jar as that would match my shell jar collection.

I find mostly white glass...

aren't the greens and blues dreamy shades?

The blue glass floats are vintage finds

as are the icy glass Timo Sarpaneva candle sticks.

There's a beach theme going on here at Quarter Deck Cottage.

Beached sailboat...

cannot help thinking what an apt name this is for this vessel!

Crisp white Barnacles cling to the rocks.

Someone placed these shells atop a vast chunk of driftwood at Mortimer Spit.

Pender Chocolates serve a delicious Hot chocolate made from thick and rich chocolate ganache...

the chocolate shop is a treasure

so many tasty treats

deciding on which ones to choose is a challenge!

My current read is a light hearted romp

a peek into the lives of an eclectic group of people living on an English Avenue.

I am halfway through it and find its a page turner...

Hope that your week is off to a great start...

we awoke to blues skies and sunshine this morning and that's a great gift.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~