Back Home Again

Hello All!
I was away for most of July in England. It was a truly enjoyable trip. We had the happy opportunity to visit with our dear friends and also see more of this wonderful country. I thought I might put together a post with some photos to give you an idea of what I did while there.

I also want to thank every one of you for stopping by to visit and leaving such kind comments. Thank you also to the new followers. I appreciate the time you take to drop by and value your words. I am catching up on as many of your blogs as possible, and working on new art pieces and hopefully a new video or two in August. Yay!

These pictures are not in order, I thought I might just give you an idea of what I did and saw while in the UK. This gorgeous place is Post Issac.

Tintagel is nine miles north of Port Isaac and just as gorgeous.
It is worth going to England just to see this view!

Remains of a castle from the 13th century. Richard, Earl of Cornwall, built it in 1233. There is a long history of Arthurian legend associated with this place. And Richard may have built there because of it.

My friend and I visiting Highclear castle, where one of my favorite programs is shot, Downton Abbey. It was build in 1679 by the Carnarvon family, and it is still their home today.

Karl and I were blessed to visit Brighton on a gorgeous day with delightful friends.

My friend and I oooohing and ahhhing over desserts in a Parisian shop window in Oxford.

Port Isaac again, one of the most peaceful spots I have ever been in....no sounds except the ocean and the birds.....aaaaaahhhhh.......

The Swan Inn in Morten In Marsh. We had a gorgeous room here.

Spotted these fab shoes in a shop window in Glastonbury.

And of course there were beautiful gardens everywhere!

Gorgeous flowers....

Beautiful....

Stunning....

Sheep.....and more sheep!

and more gorgeous flowers....

The first thing I did do after arriving was to visit this quilt show in the 12th century Norman church Romsey Abbey. There were some amazing quilts and it was quite the treat to see them in such a glorious place (there was a small choir practicing and their voices and music were absolutely incredible!).

Holly hocks, in bright fuchsia....delightful!

So beautiful to see in a garden.

Romesy.

Door.

Mmmmmm.....sweet peas! I miss growing these here.

I found some vintage treasures here and there and two tea cup trios. I had an chance to taste clotted cream ice cream! I even had clotted cream fudge, which is heavenly.
I hope you are all having a creative and joyful summer.
Hugs,
Terri