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Sissinghurst – A Tumble of Roses and Honeysuckle, Figs and Vines

Posted on June 20, 2022 by admin

“The heavy golden sunshine enriched the old brick with a kind of patina, and made the tower cast a long shadow across the grass, like the finger of a gigantic sundial veering slowly with the sun. Everything was hushed and drowsy and silent but for the coo of the white pigeons.” – Vita Sackville-West There… Continue reading

Osterley House and Garden – A Lesson in Symmetry and Balance

Posted on May 9, 2022 by admin

With spring well under way here in England the variety of wonderful things to see and do seems almost infinite. Grand old homes with their well tendered, enveloping gardens fling open their gates to allow curious visitors the chance to witness these properties at their most glorious. Many of the country’s historic manor houses sit… Continue reading

Kelmscott Manor – An Artistic Sanctuary

Posted on April 25, 2022 by admin

“…[Nature] ever bearing witness against man that he has deliberately chosen ugliness instead of beauty…” – William Morris When we were planning our long weekend in the Cotswolds, a visit to one of the many grand heritage gardens that reside here was a necessity. Like resplendent precious jewels adorning a royal crown the gardens of… Continue reading

The Cotswolds – Part 1 – An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 by admin

Is there such a thing as too much beauty? When people think of England, they conjure romantic images of fairy tale villages filled with honeyed stoned cottages enveloped by a seemingly infinite terrain of undulating pastures made verdant by the generous summer rains. The homogeneous landscape, with its endless patchwork of quaint chocolate box hamlets,… Continue reading

London – The Glory of The Garden

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by admin

The force that through the green fuse drives the flower – Dylan Thomas London is a heady cocktail of chaos, excitement, and inspiration. It is a destination for those wishing to live and work in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. London is an incredibly diverse and beautiful capital. Monumental buildings, palaces,… Continue reading

Charleston – Life in Colour

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by admin

Threadbare vintage lace panels, sumptuous Art Deco velvet coats, and old glass jars overflowing with Bakelite buttons in quirky, avant-garde shapes; these are the exquisite delights that awaited me each morning when I walked through the front door of the antique shop where I worked back in my early twenties. Oh, how I loved it!… Continue reading

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