Friday, July 29, 2011

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
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44 comments:

  1. Barbara F.July 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    It looks like you had a wonderful trip. The pics are beautiful. I am sure your tea cups are gorgeous. xo

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  2. MarjanneJuly 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I see you had a wonderful trip! And welcome back home. thank you for sharing theze beautiful impressions!

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  3. gailJuly 30, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh My. These photos are stunning. And the images swirl dreamily in my head as England has always been the one country I dearly wish I could visit and probably will never be able to so I love to imagine myself there through the generous sharing of thers' images. Welcome home!

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  4. Terri GordonJuly 30, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Hi Terri, Welcome Home, we missed you. Your photographs are beautiful, it looks like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing them with us. I can't wait to see more. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Terri

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  5. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Deep blue waters, old crumbling castles, fields to sit in, beautiful flowers, and food to tempt your sweet tooth.

    Sounds like a perfect vacation for you and your husband.

    Please tell me that you DID'T buy those shoes???? Or are you sassy enough to have put them in your suitcase????? lol

    Missed you but glad it was so spectacular. Thanks for sharing a part of your trip.

    Hugs
    Jan

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  6. Grammy GoodwillJuly 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    What beautiful pictures and various sites you shared with us. Those shoes were really something. I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip.

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  7. SnapJuly 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Beautiful post, Terri and welcome home. I don't know if you caught my Thank you to you for the beautiful cup. It arrived safely and was the star of one of my Tuesday Tea posts. Thank you, again!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh, Terri, you are making me nostalgic for the UK! It's our favorite place to visit. We've been to Glastonbury and to Brighton and other places on the southern coast, never as far as Tintagle! You are so lucky! The weather looks like it favored you! :-) Our last trip was to London with our daughters - wonderful memories. So thank you for the trip down memory lane in a way.

    Blessings and welcome home.
    Diane

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  9. Shirley NJuly 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Welcome home Terri! TFS your gorgeous pictures and your wonderful stories on this and your previous posts!

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  10. Elaine AJuly 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Hi Terri -

    I am so glad you both had a lovely time. The photos are just so wonderful, such beautiful shots! Thank you for posting them.

    Elaine Allen

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  11. Wendy AspinallJuly 30, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Oh miss Terri your making me quite homesick... I'm glad you had a wonderful trip and you had good weather for England... you went to my favorite places. hugs wendy

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  12. MarlynnJuly 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Welcome home dear friend! Your vacation looks spectacular! I could say I'm jealous, but hey, you deserve it. Hugs and xoxo..... glad you are back and thanks for catching up on my blog!

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  13. Princesa NadieJuly 30, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Dear Terry
    You have enjoyed a marvellous trip!
    And you have made some beautiful pictures
    Love

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  14. SusanJuly 30, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Oh Terri, what a fabulous time you had! Everything looked great. Thanks for giving us a tour. And WELCOME BACK. Susan p.s. Have to sign in as anonymous as Blogger won't let me leave comments latel. Sorry. writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  15. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJuly 30, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Terri,

    What a wonderful getaway. The photos are beautiful. I'll watch for more.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie Suzanne ♥

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  16. Marfi-topiaJuly 30, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Welcome home, what a wonderful trip!!!
    the photos are gorgeous!

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  17. Marfi-topiaJuly 30, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Welcome home, what a wonderful trip!!!
    the photos are gorgeous!

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  18. liszhaJuly 31, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Looks like you had a great trip. Beautiful photos!

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  19. Julia DunnitJuly 31, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Cor Terri, you've been on my doorstep more than once this month then! So glad you enjoyed your trip..and clearly you experienced some of our better weather!

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  20. Sugar Lump StudiosJuly 31, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    What a wonderful trip and your photos are all so gorgeous! I especially loved the shoes in the shop window! amazing! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

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  21. Ragamuffin GalJuly 31, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    What gorgeous photos of a fabulous trip Terri! I especially adore the shoes, flowers, and sheep ones. So glad you had such a wonderful time!
    Blessings to you!

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  22. joanne foxJuly 31, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Lovely photos. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Tintagel is fabulous, really atmospheric up there on the headland.

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  23. CreateologyJuly 31, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Terri your trip is just a dream. All the photos are beautiful and show what a wonderful time you had. I love those shoes! Architecture is a passion of mine. Flowers are another. I am so pleased for you that you got to spend time absorbing another time and place. Welcome home...

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  24. Sonya BadgleyJuly 31, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Hi Terri,
    Welcome home! I want to visit England so bad! The castles are magnificent. And the gardens...*sigh* Maybe someday.:)
    The shoes were awesome! Downton Abbey is one of my favorite shows too! I would love to see the castle.
    I can't wait to see your teacups.

    Have a great week.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  25. SuzJuly 31, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Terri,
    What magical pictures! I was so thrilled to have you stop by!
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  26. SuzJuly 31, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Terri,
    What magical pictures! I was so thrilled to have you stop by!
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  27. JannJuly 31, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Oh, Terri-your photos are just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing them . . .

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  28. MicupofteaAugust 1, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Oh, Terri, I almost drooled on my keyboard! GORGEOUS scenery, beautiful photos,...the quilt show and choir sounds fantastic!!! I'm so glad you had a great time. Love the pics of Port Isaac~

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  29. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceAugust 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Hi dear! What a visual feast for this gal! I am so happy for you. Yes, never put your password or any username on that box. It is not mine. After Vanessa's tea I started getting this, some sneaky is trying to grab info. I really am upset. I wonder if you can send your email to me at asperryfaldet@gmail.com ? I am not opening my old emails. I miss the calm. This post of yours helped. Thanks! Blessings to you, friend.

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  30. Linda VincentAugust 1, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Fantastic photos Terri...I feel blessed to live here, LOL!!
    Now I know you are home I will send you an email.
    XX

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  31. Decor To AdoreAugust 1, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh my goodness I need those shoes! :)

    Make sure you link this gem up on my Wayfaring Wednesday linky party. More people need to see it.

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  32. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Glad you got such great weather...especially in Brighton. We have been know to lean almost horizontally into the wind and not fall over! The gardens are so gorgeous this time of year. I know you had a wonderful time & look forward to more photos!
    Ruth

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  33. Julie GoucherAugust 1, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Sounds like you had a wonderful trip. The shoes in Glastonbury were fabulous - works of art really!.

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  35. Ruth...Time Was AntiquesAugust 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Definitely the place of my heart. Thanks so much!
    Ruth

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  36. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Oh! Be still my heart! You just took my dream vacation! Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your photo journal. I want that peaceful place and abbey choir, and village shops, and gorgeous room, and old things, and all that is England! Well, all that is of old England that is left. So many changes in that land. Highclear Castle was familiar to me - it was Totley Towers in the Jeeves and Wooster series from the 1990's - a big favorite in our house! Feel like we know so many of these settings for all the BBC drama we own. Glad you're home safe. Look forward to more England trip reports.
    Joy!
    Miss KAthy

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  37. xinexAugust 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful photos of beautiful places. I am sure you had a great time. Welcome back!..Christine

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  38. AwishdreamAugust 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Oh Terri, I bet you had a wonderful time... I enjoyed seeing all your photos and oh the English gardens and Castles are to die for. I'd love to visit there someday! everything is so beautiful and the history is so interesting!

    Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!
    Cheers!
    ~Melanie

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  39. The Charm of HomeAugust 1, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Terri,
    How beautiful! I am glad you had such wonderful trip. Thanks for taking us along. Your pictures are very pretty.
    Sherry

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  40. Donna HeberAugust 2, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Terri,

    Welcome home! I'm sure you had a magnificent time. A trip of a lifetime.

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  41. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsAugust 2, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Great photos. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. CatherineAugust 6, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Gosh what a great trip!

    OMG!!!! I would LOVE to go to Port Isaac. Maybe you have already watched Doc Martin. I loved it for so many reasons but the beautiful scenery is what kept me glued to the screen. I even looked at real estate prices there. WOW! A bit more than I expected for a very tiny cottage. Still having never actually been there I could chuck it all and move there and not look back.

    I hope you have lots and lots more photos to share with us. Don't hold back I would love to see them all! Catherine XXX

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  43. Decor To AdoreAugust 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh you lucky girl! I can't wait for season 2 of Downton Abbey!

    Thank you so much for linking up!

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  44. Mom in High HeelsAugust 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Gorgeous! I've been to England several times, but never to that area. And you were there for a month? Lucky lady.
    BTW, I can't wait for Downton Abbey to come back on! When Indy and I were in London last year, there were posters for it all over the Tube stations.

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Thank you so much for stopping by!
I so enjoy each and everyone of your visits.
I read every single comment and try to get back if I can to visit you as well.
Please forgive me for not always being able to as there are so many of you lovely friends to see!
Hugs,
Terri