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Category Archives: Photos
November Creature Update
It’s time to release the latest creatures by the Mum on the unsuspecting public… It’s Snowmen, Penguin and Robin time! (Sound like superheroes, lol).
Posted in Crafting, Photos
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Bunny Sorry
Ooops! I forgot to post an Easter update of this year’s creations by the Mum. Cue pic: You will be pleased to know they all found new homes in time for Easter…
Monumental
Just ‘cos I’m in a postcard kind of mood. The tomb of Queens Elizabeth and Mary at Westminster Abbey. I love tombs, and I love wandering around them at the Abbey! Following on from tombs, here is the Guard’s memorial. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, History, Photos
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Why Am I Haunted by Venice?
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
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There’s Somebody (Squeaking) in the Room!
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
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Mmmm, Marcasite
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
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Knitted News
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
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Catch Up With the Wombat
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
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Edelweiss…!
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
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A Steamy Weekend
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
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