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 WELL READ , WELL TRAVELLED & WELL DRESSED These words popped into my head the other day.... thinking about how some people are just that.  Someone you meet randomly and started a conversation with.  Its those few moments that you get a impression of what  that person is like.  Impressions ... how quickly the mind makes a mental note of the meeting.   Is there someone you know that strikes you like that? WELL READ Reading.. I love books to look at for inspiration, for letting my mind wonder and dream, or solve the story  Mysteries were one of my favourites. During the pandemic I thought i would look at reading some books that I might not normally read, so my idea was to start to read some of the books that were awarded the Nobel Peace prize. A good idea!  So to start the reading journey i started with love.(love in the time of Cholera)  and i am still reading it. Its a love story and one worth a read if you like romance. What books have your been reading lately? WELL TRAVELLED How

  YES .... SPLISH , SPLASH TIME Are you ready to make a splash??  I sure am! The heat has got to me.  I am finally feeling some relief today   with the temperature cooled down (29C only ) and a heavenly breeze. After days of extreme heat of mid 30s for weeks,   its going to nice to bask in the sun with more comfortable temperatures.  A hot weather girl I-m not!  So to start the week off a look at some swimwear to sit outside in , spread the towel and enjoy a tall lemonade.   CHEERS to a great summer! 🍹 CUTOUTS  for a different look this look is very where from these swimsuits to dresses, cutouts  are going big .... these ones are on sale too. TROPICAL VIBES who doesn't love a tropical vacation  these pieces are perfect for a tropical vacation. I love the prints and look of them.  ONE PIECE PLEASE AND THIS CUTE  COVERUP cool comfortable look actually think its a nice thing to wear and lounge around the house too.  HOPE YOU ARE KEEPING COOL WHERE EVER YOU ARE! images hm

 THE HEAT IS ON..... what to make? Well this week has brought us summer temperatures and heat, will be over 30C for days.  Not what I like, but just have to make the best of it.  One thing that I have been looking at are some simple , easy recipes to try out. Something cool and easy to make. When the heat is on I usually make a favourite  cold cucumber soup and serve with cold cuts, slices of baguette  and fresh vegetables.  CHICKEN  SALAD with MANDARINES   this recipe I use to make ,(before moving here) its DELICIOUS and simple.   So when I found a recipe I thought I share it.  PS  I don't bother with the pears, the mandarines are enough ,  (it is slightly different to what i remember , the chicken was marinated in the dressing and then cooked.) 1/2  qt.  Kraft  Poppyseed Dressing  1  cups  Frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed  8  qt.  Romaine lettuce, torn into pieces  3  qt.  Cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped  1-1/4  qt.  Canned pear slices, drained  1  qt.  Ca

HOME PROJECTS  Hi Everyone! By now many places have opened more things and we  have a sense of normalcy in our lives. Hope things are going well wherever you are. IDEAS for OUTSIDE The week flew by so, so fast, we or I have been buzy  working on a new project for outside. I mentioned it awhile back that our yard has a backyard  shower which is basic , nothing fancy but to open for my liking , also it lacks places to hang things . i.e. towels  etc.   So I was hoping to make a screened in area and place to install some hooks to hold things.  Like the idea of a slatted enclosure that allows air to circulate through it, also cedar is ideal as it does not rot. MORE FLOWERS I received some rose plants last month that were so lovely.b ut now they are totally finished which totally made me sad. I watered them when needed , set them in a sunny spot and still they withered up completely. Only thing I think  is the water is the issue. So for now I am getting fake flowers for inside- these look lo

 WHAT INSPIRES ONE? I love to see some of the fashion shows, but this season was so, so. Nothing really inspired one .  So I looked at some past fashion shows and found some looks that really are suitable for now or summer time. STYLE INSPIRATION for the season- Looks for summer holidays, trips or just for some inspiration.  From skirt and blazer sets, two piece outfits, casual fun looks, or lovely maxi dresses these pieces are perfect . Something white for summer is a must have.