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SEASONS - Autumn Equinox Revisited
woodland photograph, unknown“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple...” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows...
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THE SEASONAL HOME - Spellbound by Graham and Brown
The Spellbound Collection of wallpaper by Graham and BrownI have always loved Autumn and Winter and October is my favourite month of all. I like everything about it, the mists, the leaves glowing and...
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CELEBRATIONS - Halloween Costumes at H & M
Costumes from the H&M October Collection 'All For Children'I love everything about the collection H&M have done for October and their 'All For Children' which includes wonderful well designed...
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THE POTTERY - A Dragon for Halloween
A fine and fanciful piece by Danish ceramic specialists P. Ipsens Enke.I like the idea of collecting china and pottery which has a seasonal connection. I keep it in a bookcase bureau like a Cabinet of...
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CELEBRATIONS - The Witch's Ball
I do hope that you received your invitation by Owl or Raven post Welcome to our little village soirée, my husband is the host. I know that some of you have really come quite far Such a pretty...
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LOVE NEVER DIES - Isabella
Isabella ElizabethMay 14th 2007 - October 18th 2013 My candle burns at both endsIt will not last the night;But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends -It gives a lovely light.~ Edna St. Vincent Millay ~ A...
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CELEBRATIONS - May Day
The Maypole by Peter MillerIt is a glorious day today. The sun is shining, Bluebells are blooming in the woods, Swallows and House Martins swoop overhead, bright Brimstone Butterflies flit amongst the...
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THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS - Angels Unawares
Peace and Plenty to everyone at Christmas time and always. Time to remember all of those who we have lost this year, all who have stood by our side through good and bad times - and all of those less...
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CREATIVE PEOPLE - Hanah Redden, Little Burrow Designs and White Bird Paperwork
Today I am sharing a 'Creative People' post as I would like to highlight the work of three talented people I have the pleasure of having come across. I recently had the good fortune to win a lavender...
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THE POTTERY - Portmeirion
Botanic GardenIntroduced in 1972, you could be forgiven for thinking that Botanic Garden was the only design Portmeirion produced such was it's popularity for at least two decades. It was charming....
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SEASONS - Spring
The Birds Nest by Emile VernonSpring has come. Birds are nesting and bulbs are blooming again. The Snow Queen did not visit us this Winter in our little village perched atop the borders of Berkshire /...
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ENCHANTED - Edinburgh
The dark and gothic Edinburgh skylineIt is impossible to be in Edinburgh and not think of gothic horror stories. The skyline is hopelessly romantic, all dark tracery cut into stone towers jutting out...
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE - DoGoo Contemporary Clay Idols
Dior 1950s. Sparkly, yes. Gorgeous, yes.And yet I would not buy this. I like to share the work of artists I admire. Like most ladies my eye is attracted by a bit of sparkle but I've never been a great...
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FOLKLORIC - A Midsummer Night's Dream
The program from Her Majesty's Theatre London January 10, 1900 From: The Victoria and Albert Museum When William Shakespear's Midsummer Night's Dream was printed in 1600 there were many enchanting...
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THE SPORT OF KINGS - Here be Unicorns
See More Business, Clifford Baker and Georgina at Wincanton racecourse. One of my Unicorns died yesterday, at the grand age of 24, a good age for a Thoroughbred racehorse. He went peacefully in his...
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THE POTTERY - Portmeirion
Botanic GardenIntroduced in 1972, you could be forgiven for thinking that Botanic Garden was the only design Portmeirion produced such was it's popularity for at least two decades. It was charming....
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IN A SEASONAL HOME - Autumn Magic
Nothing like an Autumn BonfireWe've had a busy summer visiting new and old places and friends and gathering bright and shiny treasures along the way. Some will need a gentle hand to mend them before...
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GHOST STORY - The Haunted Bedroom
It's nearly Halloween. In folklore this is a time when the veils between the worlds grow thinner allowing us to feel the presence of the other side. When the spiritual and material worlds touch and a...
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GIVING THANKS
Myott England's Countryside platter, edge detaila treasured pattern of mineAs we do not have Thanksgiving in England we are tipped straight from 'back to school' to Christmas, with a small stop...
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TO WULF HALL
BBC production of Wolf HallClaire Foy as Anne Boleyn, Damien Lewis as Henry VIIILife often does not go according to dreams - or plans, no matter who that we are.Losing friends and loved ones, or having...
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