Category Archives: Photos

Why Am I Haunted by Venice?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

For some reason at the beginning of this week, for at least three nights in a row I dreamt about Venice.  Why?  I just don’t know.  I haven’t watched, read, looked at or otherwise done anything remotely involving Venice.  Yet, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Costume, Photos, Places to go, Travel | 2 Comments

There’s Somebody (Squeaking) in the Room!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

Well you know what they say about famous last words. Both the Mum and I really felt the loss of Gilbert the last rat, and the Rat Palace had been tidied away.  The house just wasn’t the same… So…I arrived … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets, Photos | 5 Comments

Mmmm, Marcasite

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

I’ve loved Marcasite for years.  I think it must be because I saw people still wearing the sparkling brooches made of it when I was a child, and just maybe I saw pieces in the jumble (junk) sales I used … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Jewellery, Photos | 3 Comments

Knitted News

Posted on October 30, 2009 by

Time for another knitted update from the Mum’s latest creations. The Mum has been busy this year, not only with her own creations, but with some commissions.  First up was a request to provide bats for sale at some bat … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Photos | 4 Comments

Catch Up With the Wombat

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

After hosting the lovely Travelling Wombat in July, I’ve been keeping up with his exploits.  A little bird told me he’d been staying in Lincolnshire. Pop over to the fabulous Duly Moated to find out! You can see the latest … Continue reading →

Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Photos | 5 Comments

Edelweiss…!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

Those of you that remember our slightly obsessional love for the Sound of Music – I had to update on the exciting news that we have managed to grow a small crop of Edelweiss in the garden this year!  Though, … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photos | 3 Comments

A Steamy Weekend

Posted on June 23, 2009 by

Well, that will get me either the very wrong, or very right readers! Most of you will have guessed I’m actually talking about the Steam and Vintage Fair at the Castle at the weekend. WOW.  What a turnout (thank you!), … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photos, Places to go | 4 Comments

The End of An Era

Posted on April 5, 2009 by

Been thinking about some family friends of ours in Austria, who have now retired.  They shut up their family run hotel for the last time on the 31 March. Wishing them a wonderful retirement, plus cue gratuitous Kitzbuehel picture.  One … Continue reading →

Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Photos, Places to go | 4 Comments

The Victorian Album

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I finally managed to finish photographing my Victorian album!  I know, it has taken me forever – but I have so many projects to get through at any one time. A brief introduction for any of you that don’t know, … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Costume, History, Photos | 6 Comments

Easter Chicks & Spring Frogs

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

The Mum has been working hard over the Winter period, and this is her latest project. Check out the variously outfitted chicks, and their long-legged frog friends!

Posted in Art, Photos | 4 Comments