{Princess Diana's Elephant Tie just like Pieter's}

Sometimes it is funny what you might come across in this world!

So it is for this silk Escada Elephant Tie, that I got for husband Pieter.

Husband Pieter showing his silk Escada Elephant tie...

Princess Diana wearing it with her Escada Elephant suit.

Princess Diana's Escada tie set to fetch £3,000 ←click on link from Fashion Telegraph UK

Closeup of Pieter's Escada tie...

Princess Diana gift tie makes £3,800 in Essex auction ←click on link.

Even though I never wore a silk tie, I have to admit that Princess Diana looked stunning wearing one!

Princess Diana's Escada tie expected to fetch £3000  ←click on link

Princess Diana’s silk Escada tie set to smash £3,000 estimate as it goes under the hammer ←click link to Daily Mail UK

This is me in May 2000, in Maastricht, Netherlands, wearing my Escada jeans suit with gold embroidered Elephants...

Not wearing a silk tie but a silk scarf with Elephants!

That's me, in May of 2000 after the International Mushroom Science Congress and after a hair cut!

Both of us, LOVE elephants, those intelligent and gentle giants...

Via FB's: What Animal Will You Be Reincarnated As? Pieter would be an Elephant as shown above!

{Hibiscus Blue Chiffon on Patio}

Our Blue Hibiscus on the Patio has been performing very well this summer.

Such a lovely color this Blue Chiffon Hibiscus and it is in its pot, right next to the kitchen bay window, within view!

Depending on the light, their color does change somewhat.

Also the time of the day makes a difference.

Hummingbirds frequently visit for the nectar.

One could just sit here and  admire their beauty!

Wish we could keep such blossoms year round!

Related links:

{Hibiscus Blue Chiffon} | previous post by me

{Sautéed Kale with Balsamic Reduction}

When I read this recipe of Sautéed Kale with Balsamic Reduction (click it) by Kristianne, of My San Francisco Kitchen, I loved it right away!

So that made for a simple and quick Superfood meal with some brown rice and chicken nuggets.

Related links:
{Tuscan Red Quinoa Salad - Whole Foods Sarasota FL} | previous post by me, using ribbon kale.
{10 Best Foods for Diabetes and Blood Sugar} | previous post by me also mentioning leafy greens like kale