Well it’s mainly about the magazine shoot but lots of Christmas photos – ok? I wrote this blog last year when the glamorous magazine people came to shoot my house for a Christmas magazine feature. The English Home magazine Christmas edition FINALLY came out this week (I had to wait an ENTIRE year!!) so I…
Nothing embodies the timeless elements of this design spirit more than the quaint and unassuming homes that dot the English countryside!
A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realize their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside
Well it’s mainly about the magazine shoot but lots of Christmas photos – ok? I wrote this blog last year when the glamorous magazine people came to shoot my house for a Christmas magazine feature. The English Home magazine Christmas edition FINALLY came out this week (I had to wait an ENTIRE year!!) so I…
Nothing embodies the timeless elements of this design spirit more than the quaint and unassuming homes that dot the English countryside!
Well it’s mainly about the magazine shoot but lots of Christmas photos – ok? I wrote this blog last year when the glamorous magazine people came to shoot my house for a Christmas magazine feature. The English Home magazine Christmas edition FINALLY came out this week (I had to wait an ENTIRE year!!) so I…
This must be Rose Cottage. I've never even heard of this hamlet but now I must go. Blaise Hamlet is a hamlet in north-west Bristol England, composed of a complex of small cottages around a green. They were built around 1811 for retired employees of Quaker banker and philanthropist John Scandrett Harford, who owned Blaise Castle House. The hamlet was designed by John Nash, master of the Picturesque style. He had worked for Harford on other buildings. The cottages are now owned by the National Trust. They are still occupied and not open to the public, but the ensemble may be viewed from the outside. All the cottages, and the sundial on the green (which is accessible to the public), are Grade I listed buildings. Rose Cottage is now rented out by the National Trust as a holiday cottage. image source There is a composit of all the cottages HERE on Flickr. What a wonderful man John Harford must have been. The whole concept gives me goose bumps, and knowing he carried it out is simply wonderful. This must be one of the most charming places in all of England. Have a great weekend.
This is the delightfully pretty cottage where Judy and I spend a considerable amount of time when we are not away travelling. The former farm cottage in Isham in Northamptonshire dates from 1668 and is Grade II-listed. Originally it is thought that the ground floor was used to house animals with the living accommodation in the loft being reached via a ladder. I'm delighted to say that these days it has all mod cons.
'Tis the season to curl up and watch the now-classic Nancy Meyers rom-com 'The Holiday', and we've put together a guide to decorating your house as if you were Kate Winslet in the English countryside.
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Welcome to Old Mill Cottage, so secluded it can only be accessed by a wooden footbridge over a stream...
How idyllic is this? My photo, but not my house, unfortunately.... Taken in the South Lakes area of Cumbria, England.
A look at how they built Rosehill Cottage for the movoie "The Holiday" on an empty field in the English countryside and decorated those memorable sets.
For the last year I have been living in a very large home that has been overwhelming to take care of. I often find myself looking at charming cottages wishing my life were a little more simple. Some words of advice for many of you who dream to have a larger home... DON'T DO IT!! Less is more! Keep things simple! Nothing is better than a perfect size home that meets the needs your family. I can't stand large, boxy homes with no detail or thought... what a waste. Small, simple and charming is what it's all about! Below are some images of charming fairy tale homes: I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Some of the flowers currently showing their faces in our garden. Helleborus purpurascens Hyacinthus 'Anna Marie' Iris Reticulata Group 'Harmony' Narcissus (Daffodil) 'Tête-à-Tête' Helleborus or Lenten Rose
Realising their dream of rural living, the Lovatts fell for a picturesque thatched cottage, transforming it into an idyllic family home brimming with relaxed country charm
One of the things my husband and I enjoy is walking. The girls are not always that keen, but now that they get older they seem to enjoy it more. Walking not only clears the mind, but it keeps you fit as well. It's also a great way to enjoy the countryside; the wildlife, amazing views, ancient cottages, streams full of trout and fields with corn. The best thing is to end your walk with a cream tea. We enjoy that very much! When your left foot doesn't want to get in front of your right foot anymore, it's good to have something so delicious to look forward to :-)! The special thing about walking in England is that you have 'right of way', which means that you have the privilige to pass over someone else's land. It enables you to see special places, farmhouses and land you would never see otherwise. As far as I know there is only one area in The Netherlands you have 'right of way' as well, and that's in certain areas of Limburg. The photos you see today were taken during walks we made in the area of Nettleton, Castle Combe and Lacock. I will show you some more photo's soon. I wish you a happy start of the new week! Lieve groet, Madelief
Well it’s mainly about the magazine shoot but lots of Christmas photos – ok? I wrote this blog last year when the glamorous magazine people came to shoot my house for a Christmas magazine feature. The English Home magazine Christmas edition FINALLY came out this week (I had to wait an ENTIRE year!!) so I…
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Mi devo arrendere, odio farlo ,lo sai non sono una che lo fa facilmente e tantomeno tua zia Mary..ma non possiamo più aiutarti..le cure del veterinario non fanno più nulla e stai male, malissimo e non voglio più vederti così..per il mio egoismo, per tenerti qui ancora con me . Stasera è la nostra ultima sera insieme..domani finirà tutto..niente più vomito, spasmi e sofferenza ..è l’unica cosa che posso ancora fare ,liberarti e lasciarti volare via , ecco vorrei dirti tante cose ..sicuramente grazie per l’infinito amore che mi hai dato ,grazie per le coccole, le passeggiate in bici ,il perimetrale ,che segnavi ogni volta che andavamo al parco con la coperta per difenderci, grazie per tutte le volte che mi volevi difendere dalla pentola a pressione che tu hai sempre odiato, grazie per tutte le volte che sei entrata nei miei sogni dormendo accanto a me ,ecco vorrei dirti che se ti va puoi continuare a farlo..intendo entrare nei miei sogni così ti potrai accertare se va tutto bene .. Sei una cagnolina fantastica, dolce e ti vogliamo tanto bene..non avere paura andrai in un posto bellissimo e il tempo passerà in fretta ..non sentirti solo..fai amicizia con gli altri cagnolini e non preoccuparti per noi..ci rivedremo piccola mia ..non temere e poi non ci lasceremo più tu ricordati di noi..della tua famiglia che è impazzita per te.. Scusa se ti ho un po’ trascurata ,non avrei mai voluto ma sai che hai una mamma incasinata ..amarsi ..amare ..che sia una persona o un animale è meraviglioso ..e quando ci si rende conto che occorre lasciarsi si soffre..ma fa parte della vita e bisogna accettarlo..fa soffrire perderti ..tantissimo ma questo è perché ci vogliamo bene ..tanto ..ti ho sempre chiamato bimba e per me tu lo sei…ogni mattina ,al tuo risveglio ti dicevo: buongiorno principessa..ti prometto che continuerò a farlo ..e anche se sarai lì ..al ponte dell’arcobaleno …alzerai l’orecchio destro.. e ti sentirai ancora qui vicino a me… Domani amore..devi resistere solo fino a domani e poi la bibi passerà..te lo prometto . Lisa
Bazaar spends a relaxing weekend in the Cotswolds
From a Tuscan retreat to thatches in Hampshire and Shropshire
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I spent time cleaning around the garden today, the sun warmed my face, and two special kitties were my constant companions. We had our first hard freeze of the season a few nights earlier, and so any flowers still in bloom, had now died. It's always a sad time viewing the empty window boxes, and flower pots, which were so full of color, a few days earlier. The Morning Glory vines were still full of blooms, but sadly their lives were cut short. How they made me smile each day.
Toad Hall is an idyllic thatched cottage in a pretty hamlet in Berkshire with a gorgeous garden and tons of charm
Cotswold Cottage was originally built in the 1600s, has lush English country gardens surrounding it, country gates, stone pathways, and ivy growing on walls
immaculately maintained cottage garden
The Grade II listed home, known as Daymans, is set among 3.6 acres of land in the South Downs National Park near Petworth, West Sussex, and is on the market for the first time in 40 years.
