I confess I didn't know what to think about the U.K hosting the Olympics, we sometimes don't get things quite right, but congratulations to everyone involved it has been excellent, and if you have unexpectedly been like myself getting hooked on the media coverage, you may get more done when it is finished! I have had the T.V on most of the time when I have been home and have from time to time been sat on the edge of my seat shouting at the T.V!
Summer!
Yes the sun has appeared and it's lovely and warm, I am normally the first one out enjoying the sunshine, the first one to be out in the garden working away.This year from as early on as March I didn't really seem to get the gardening bug, maybe I knew what rubbish weather we were going to have in the U.K, maybe I am looking forward to October and my New England holiday, maybe it's because my favourite season is Autumn.
Industrial furniture.
I'm trying not to think about a perfect cupboard I found at the weekend, (funds is the only thing stopping me from having it in my house!) However, I found this excellent industrial postman cabinet on the internet, isn't it an amazing colour and look at all those drawers you could fill!I would have no trouble filling every single drawer with sewing supplies, pens, pencils, all sorts of art materials and various other useful items (to me anyway!).
Two must have books.
I have two must have books to show you even if you don't intend to go to London or New York.They both have the same format and are both made from beautiful card stock paper. They are inspirational for design purposes and highly inspiring. I'm sure after looking at them you will want to go visit these two amazing cities. Don't expect the usual tourist places to visit, more like beautiful hidden gems.
Two book recommendations.
I came across a review of a store called Bailey's, it was by Mary Portas in the Saturday Telegraph, she gave it 9 out of 10 which is high praise indeed.I haven't been to the store but it is definitely on my to do list.
Three things
Docton Mill and other things.
The Barn Owl is getting clever, it leaps out of the Dovecott and flies off making it impossible for me to take pictures, unless of course he stands on top of the Dovecott in the pitch black (in these parts of Devon I mean pitch black, the sky is like a planatarium at night, very beautiful) hence the not great picture of him taken with a flash, but you get the gist!
The things you see on your travels!
A trip to Marwood Hill Gardens was on the agenda a few days ago, when we got there we were greeted by an Owl called Sage, she was collecting for the MacMillan cancer support, check out her website www.twinmoorview.com to find out more about this stunning bird.What a beautiful and well behaved Owl and a very informative and friendly owner.
Devon today.
Lyme Regis
Sculpture Garden near Stockbridge
Another Camera Experience Day with Michael Palmer.
Old suitcases
Sorry I haven't added any new post's for a while I think I must have been abducted by Aliens! I have been very very busy but somehow last week seems like yesterday, is it just me or do you get that sometimes?Anyway enough of the excuses I will attempt to do better this week. The week after I am going to blog a stunning photograph every day for seven days, well thats the plan anyway.
For sale a large amount of vintage watering cans!
It's nearly the weekend lets eat cake.
More from Petersham nurseries.
Goodbye Winchester hello London!
I've mentioned this before but my youngest son and his girlfriend now have no ties with Winchester and are well and truly based in London, so off we went on Sunday to explore all things new.You know you are in London when there is everything going on on a Sunday, including loads of noise! You can almost touch the underneath of one of these at least every 45 seconds.
The camera's new home
My old camera has arrived at a very lovely place called Odle Farm near Honiton in Devon Erin who is 12 was taken along by her Mum on a "Photography on 2 wheels" course, (book both for a nice relaxing week away). You know how it goes, you take your children along with you to keep you company on something you fancy having a go at, and they end up being far better at the task in hand than you! But that is how it's supposed to go right? My sons definitely know and have done far more than I probably ever will, so I've done my job as a Mum.
Are you a hoarder?
I'm not a hoarder, if I don't use something off it goes. Sometimes this has been a big mistake, but in this case I don't think it is.My lovely little old camera that had served me well for years has gone on a journey, I loved the feel of it, have to confess I missed it when my new complicated camera arrived, but I decided that when the time was right I would give it up, not much use just sitting in a drawer.
Winchester Twilight photography evening with Michael Palmer.
Yesterday I told you that Mr B would be going on a Michael Palmer Twilight photography evening, it was by all accounts a fun evening where you learnt quite a lot of new things.Here are a few of the photographs that were taken last night, some just looking around Winchester seeing what you liked the look of, others learning to take pictures in the dark and play with light. Plenty of new tricks and ideas to come home with and improve on in future picture taking.