Mary Lou of Patio Postcards is again hosting the Photography Scavenger Hunt this year and today is the third official link-up. You can find this summer’s list here. 7) An Unexpected Reflection: There's me, captured in the mirror. 9) Looks Smaller Than You: Statue of King Charles II at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 12) Bell(s): … Continue reading Photography Scavenger Hunt | Link Up#3
How Hard Can it Be? by Allison Pearson: I was drawn to this easy read because the main character, Kate, is about to turn 50. But that's where our similarities end. "Kate Reddy is counting down the days until she is fifty, but not in a good way. Fifty, in Kate’s mind, equals invisibility, and … Continue reading For the Love of Books | Currently Reading August 2018
The Mercat Central is housed in a stunning Art Nouveau building. A building which, because of the proximity of its neighbours, is difficult to photograph in its entirety. It's one of the largest in Europe, covering more than 8,000 square metres, over two floors. The unusual roof comprises original domes and sloping sections at different heights, … Continue reading Mercat Central, Valencia
Valencia is Spain's third city, after Madrid and Barcelona, and the Old Town in particular is well worth a visit. Take a look ... Valencia's Old Town is easy to explore and many roads are pedestrian only. We spent several happy hours simply roaming the narrow streets and alleyways. Well, I say several happy hours, … Continue reading Valencia’s Old Town | Photos
Earlier this month, we nipped over to Valencia in Spain to see friends. Along with supplies for The Boy Child's Summer Scrapbook, I packed a traveler's notebook. The Boy Child managed to keep on top of his project better then I did, perhaps because mine is more detailed.At the time of drafting this post, I … Continue reading Summer Holiday | Traveler’s Notebook
Cliveden in the height of Summer still tries hard to look glorious. The gardeners work extremely hard to keep Cliveden's gardens and grounds looking their best, but the fabulous weather has taken its toll on the lawns … one day they were green and lush, the very next, or so it seemed, they were baked to … Continue reading Cliveden in Summer
Have you heard that expression, "What's need got to do with it?" That was me recently, right at the moment I clicked 'buy'.I have an ongoing 12x12 album for our travels this year (New York City, Washington, DC and Jersey). I use a Traveler's Notebook for a spot of scrapbooking on the road. I have … Continue reading Summer Scrapbook
Here's my Top 10 of things I do in order to feel better: Make a cup of tea - the cure for all ills. Use your favourite mug, blow the dust off the teapot and once made, cradle said mug in your hands while you stare into space for 10 minutes. Take a nap - … Continue reading 10 Ways To Make Yourself Feel Better
Him: "Mum, what's your superhero name?" Me: "Erm … Mum?" Later ... Him:" Mum, you'll make a great superhero one day."
I was given a gift subscription to a flower delivery service as a birthday present. At the beginning of each new month, I receive a box of flowers via Royal Mail. Mine come from a company called Bloom and Wild and I've been so impressed by them, I've used them myself to send a floral gift. … Continue reading A Year Long Gift
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