A Provencal view on a January morning
A Provencal view in January where the roof tops have been kissed by snow. There is the faintest of pink tinges to the winter sky this morning as I look out of the French doors on to the patio. I …
A day exploring the Cotswolds, England.
Wherever I might be, I like waking up early on a Saturday morning before the rest of the house has stirred, outside still dark and mysterious. I like being able to make a leisurely pot of coffee knowing that there …
Shakespeare’s, England and the Cotswolds
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, birth place of William Shakespeare (1654-1616). Located on the River Avon, 103 miles west of London, during Shakespeare’s time, Stratford-upon-Avon was a busy market town. Today, its market still thrives and despite its streets being full of the …
Beautiful Yorkshire homes, a dear sister’s, and Castle Howard!
Sparkling Christmas trees, a stunningly decorated table, ribbons, candles, precious linen and china. A home garlanded with holly, ivy and winter greenery and a warm, loving welcome. A magical Christmas about to begin in Malton, North Yorkshire, England, recently made …
Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall London
Making our way through the streets of London on a crisp but damp December afternoon the air was full of the anticipation of Christmas. We were about to become part of a very British Christmas tradition, carol singing at a …
The city of York, England, Carols at York Minster
Strolling around York, one of England’s finest cities, steeped in a rich history, 2 days before Christmas, one is transported back into the past. Originally founded by pre-Roman Britons, York owes its legacy to the Romans who named it “Eboracum” and …
Christmas 2012 at Borough Market, London
Despite the continual rain our spirits were high as we walked along the Embankment the following morning to London’s Borough Market. So many famous sights to behold, St Pauls Cathedral, Tower Bridge and The Thames, The Tate Gallery, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, …
Scooge! “Christmas children peer into Christmas windows” in London!
London, biased as I might be, is my favourite city in the world! The sense of history, the museums, Harrods, red London buses, London taxis, the royal family, Covent Garden, the City, the West End, Borough Market, St Pauls, Big Ben, Westminster, …
The Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, at Christmas
The beautiful Tivoli Gardens in central Copenhagen are transformed into a Christmas spectacle each December. Tivoli, Copenhagen’s famous 21-acre park amusement park and pleasure garden opened in 1843. It is the second oldest amusement park and second most popular theme park in the world. Beautifully …
Culinary, sensory delights at Copenhagen’s glass market
Copenhagen’s beautiful glass market; everything and more that you could possibly expect to tempt the taste buds, in fact all the senses at Christmas. The presentation beautiful and quite outstanding. Follow Shutters & Sunflowers