Sometimes you just come across something that fits perfectly into your way of living. I have loved the Industrial vintage style of home decor for a long time now. It's the no fuss, hardwearing style that I love. A home for me has to be lived in and not too precious, that way everyone who crosses your door feels relaxed. Firstly take a look at the home of Mark Bentham and Laura Lane, absolutely beautiful.
Tulips after the rain.
Tetbury
As promised in my Naked garden blog I said I would show you Tetbury in Gloucester. I have visited a few times now as I love all the antique shops and unusual buildings. There are some nice cafe's to sit in and people watch, plus lots of individually owned shops which is always good.
You must listen to this.
I had a very productive bank holiday weekend. We had just had a weeks holiday, so decided (even though it was nice weather), we would spend this weekend sanding and painting doors, or should I say more doors, clearing out the mess in the cupboards that the doors hide, eating nice food, practicing tunes on the guitar and singing (Mr B not me), a bit of gardening, and sorting through yet more magazines before chucking them out.
The Naked Garden
The Naked Garden or Abbey house gardens is a beautiful tranquil garden set in Malmesbury, the only thing you should take into account before visiting is that some days clothes are optional!
The Lime tree, or is it?
In my Cuckfield blog a few days ago I mentioned a tree in the churchyard that had been grown into a fantastic umbrella type shape.
Lindfield West Sussex.
The Watermill at Michelam Priory
There has been a Watermill at Michelam Priory since at least 1434, it, like most watermill's is in a lovely setting. We were fortunate enough to arrive just in time to see milling taking place. I love the sound of Watermill's and have fantasised more than once about living in one.I know there is always the risk of flooding, but that amazing sound of the water and the wildlife it attracts (minus the mice) would more than make up for that.
Michelham Priory East Sussex
Cuckfield West Sussex.
My two son's now aged 27 and 25 were born in Cuckfield West Sussex. The hospital they were born in no longer exists, it was a listed building and has now been turned into luxury apartments and sold for a very lovely price. We quite often return to the area as it is such a well kept pretty county along with East Sussex, the county boundary for East Sussex runs a mere 6 miles from Cuckfield.
Sculpture by the lakes
Now that it has warmed up slightly we thought it would be a good time to catch up on visiting some sculpture parks that we didn't get to last year. Sculpture By The Lakes is in Pallington near Dorchester, Dorset, it had been on the list for a while, so off we went. We were pleased we visited, the setting is very relaxing although we don't think we would revisit like we have with other sculpture parks, there is just not enough variety for more than one visit.
Morrisons
This week included amongst other things my first ever trip to Morrisons the supermarket. I was with my eldest son Sam who recommended we go as he knew I would be impressed by the vegetable isles. I have to admit I was sceptical, however he knew how I raved about Bills in Lewes (sadly no longer the same) so I was expecting great things from a supermarket.
Back to Petersham Nurseries
I have two friends that wanted to visitPetersham Nurseries in Richmond London, we left it until April thinking it would be warmer. It was sooooooo not warmer, but just as stunning all the same. I have no hesitation in blogging Petersham Nurseries for a third time, it's a beautiful place to have a coffee with gorgeous cake and very pleasant attentive staff.
Alresford and Long Barn
Two Easter cakes.
This carrot cake featured in the previous blog is one I made from the Cereal magazine, it was incredibly easy to make and delicious, plus the carrots really are the bit that makes it even more stunning. If you would like to make it here is the recipe.
Beck Goldsmiths full version of 'I vow to thee my country'.
I thought after my previous blogyou would be interested to hear the full version of Beck Golsmiths version of 'I vow to thee my country' I love it.
The haunting voice of Beck Goldsmith.
Well done Mr B
Mr B raised £963.31 for Red nose day with his two collecting chums from work.
Well done Mr B and a big thank you to those that donated.
I am very partial to Wonky
I have always liked pottery and the more wonky the bowls and plates are the better I like it. I have hadSophie Conran for Portmerion for a while now, my son's have bought me quite a lot of it and I always make a special request that they choose the most wobbly items.