Kanazawa is located in central Honshu in Japan’s Isikawa prefecture. With its unique location between mountains and sea, it provided a stronghold for the Maeda feuadal lords and the town dev…

You can rent this as a holiday cottage and then walk out into the Sissinghurst gardens any time, day or night. The white garden is adjacent, and on a bright moonlit night when the garden is in bloom, it would be stunning.

When visiting Hobart, Tasmania, a good way to spend a few hours is wandering in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Read about it here.

I'm still crafting with the Garden Walk Suite this week. Today I created the Modern Garden Special Day Card.

I'm here today to bring you my card for the NEW challenge we have over at Just Add Ink Challenges - Just Add Ink #673 - Just Choose Two Challenge. Today for our Just Choose Two challenge (to choose two items to feature on your project) we are choosing from Doors, Windows and Flowers. Flowers was a given for me as I love creating with just about anything floral but my other item to feature was a bit harder to choose. I went with Window but not using an acual image of a window but making a window in my card by making a Split Window Card. I've used a Calypso Coral card base and then for the flower element I've used the Stampin' Up! Garden Wallk DSP. This is stunning DSP and there is something in it for everyone. The flowers around the side of the window have also been fussy cut from the Garden Walk DSP. I've finished off the card with the Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon (which I cut in half), some Linen Thread and some Blooming Pearls. There are lots of AMAZING creations from the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team on the JAI Blog. Go and check out to see what 'two' elements they all used this week and then while you are there you can see how you can enter your project. Can't wait to see what 'two' you used. Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Stamping! Live in Australia? Shop for Stampin' Up! with Me 24/7 HERE Recreate this project at home using the following Stampin' Up! products. Click on the images below to see the product information and to shop from my online store. Tweet

No matter if you´re looking for the river, head to one of the many parks, climb castle ruins, or wander castle gardens. There is something for everyone´s taste. Find the best routes for having a walk in Düsseldorf.

Your little reader is sure to enjoy this selection from the children's classic, "The Secret Garden." She'll build her vocabulary and reading skills.

The past three weeks could not have crawled by more slowly if they tried! Naomi from one of my favourite blogs Coulda Shoulda Woulda spoke this week about the Mercury Retrograde. I'm blaming the two week break-down of our wifi, Pneumonia and Shingles that was circulating in this household, entirely on this Retrograde!.. I mean - what other explanation could there possibly be. My poor little grand-daughters have been constantly sick as well. At last it feels (I hope) that things are slowly improving! So, while I wasn't lying on the sofa feeling sorry for myself, I spent some hours on the computer doing 'house-stuff'! The joinery drawings went off to be priced two weeks ago and I thought I'd show you a couple of the kitchen drawings and my choices. It's such a coincidence that Heidi from Adelaide Villa is at a similar stage of her building as I am. I am full of admiration of her skills as an architect//project manager and full time Mum to three little children. Please go over to her blog and look at her kitchen choices as they are really beautiful - I especially love her choice of steel windows and the simplicity of her joinery. I was inspired by lots and lots of kitchens .. and in particular... Anyway - here are a couple of pics of my kitchen joinery. As yet, I am not sure whether the finish will be 2pac or hand-painted. It depends which price is more attractive! Unfortunately, I don't have all of the elements together in one picture so fingers crossed it will look OK when it all goes in! I will probably use Hogg's Bristle half strength as the colour on the doors. I am still undecided about what to use for the bench tops...Probably Caesar Stone... or Stainless or both? As you can see, it is a very traditional design Not much glamour - hopefully functional, warm and inviting! I have a lovely collection of old copper pots and Majolica which will be displayed. I will also have terracotta pots with indoor plants on the deep window sill alongside the sink. This kitchen tap from Perrin & Rowe at the sink. I have posted this pic to show the subway tiles as a splash back. This fitting above the Island - in chrome and clear ribbed glass shades. I will be using a grey grouting Polished Nickel door knobs Polished nickel drawer pulls These oak floors throughout the Butlers pantry, kitchen and Breakfast/living The Butlers pantry and kitchen The East elevation of the kitchen. The windows above the sink(not shown) are bi-fold. The door on the left through to rest of the house is glass with glass side-lights The view into the pantry from the kitchen. The half-glass door through to the dining room. Bottom right is a wine fridge, and bottom left of the door is a drawer dishwasher. The dishwasher to the right of the sink will unpack mostly into the eastern side of the island. The above shows the layout. The tiles shown in the pantry are incorrect...we are using timber flooring. I have also been dreaming about the garden.. probably as I've been inspired by Faux Fuchsia blog and her recent visit to many beautiful gardens in the UK. In a way, planning a smaller garden is more difficult as there is nowhere to hide .. ie - every square metre will be have to be planned out. There is a level change in the back garden, and we are planning a knee-high basalt stone wall with stone steps up to the higher level. The pool is situated on the higher level. I am using a timber pool fence which will weather grey and will compliment all of the pergolas which will be in natural timber as well. I would have loved having the pool in the courtyard off the house, but pool fences are ugly - no matter what material they are in. Below are Pinterest images which I love. Here's hoping for a bright, healthy couple of weeks ahead for everyone!

Take a walk through my garden and find ideas to put to work in your garden. When you see something that you want to learn more about, just click on the

Today I am sharing my version of November 2023 Sheetload of Cards from Call Me Crafty Al. ⁠ This month the template you can make 8 handmade cards with four 6” x 6” sheets of pattern paper and some cardstock. Each month Alicia from Call Me Crafty Al designs a fun template to create multiple handmade cards. Her designs are always fun and easy to use. They include a list of the types of products you need along with measurements to help you cut each piece. ***** See what the COLLABORATION TEAM created YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjF4zwVYrxlNNtvIc24hQg0CtDTC93f- INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/slctnov2023/ If YOU CREATE cards using this month’s SheetLoad, PLEASE USE the following hashtags: #SUYSNov2023 #ShowUsYourSheetLoad Find out how to GET YOUR FREE COPY of the November 2023 SheetLoad of Cards, here: https://youtu.be/bSyTUjn7bV8 ***** For today’s set of cards I used the Garden Walk DSP. Here are some of the other patterns in the pack of paper. One thing I love is that this paper can be used all year long as it has great designs for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. I also used coordinating colors for the die cuts on my cards. I pulled in some extra colors like Soft Sea Foam, Old Olive, Boho Blue & Petal Pink. The Stamp Set I used is the Timeless Charm Set which did have a coordinating Die Set called Timeless Charm Dies. I also used the Timeless Arrangements Dies for the center of the card. I used a 2 3/8” circle punch for the vellum. I love the layout of this card. It is fresh and fun. I have a quick tip to share on how to easy apply the strips that run across the card. First, add the triangle pieces to the top left and bottom right area like it shows in the template. Second, lay the strips in the center with even spacing between them. Next, add a piece of washi tape over all the strips, I place it on one side rather than in the middle. Lift up each strip and add adhesive underneath. The Washi Tape will hold it in place. Repeat for all the strips. Remove the Washi Tape and add adhesive to the other side of each strip. All Done! As a part of her collab team, I get a sneak peek at her templates and then get to design and share my cards with you. Here are my Current Customer Appreciation Products: http://creativechelsey.blogspot.com/p/shop-stampin-up-products.html Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creativechelsey Or join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2221750878097906 ———————— Supplies ———————— Product List Timeless Charm Cling Stamp Set (English) [162256] $26.00 Timeless Charm Dies [162262] $33.00 Timeless Arrangements Dies [161525] $35.00 2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354] $22.00 Garden Walk 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162227] $12.50 Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925] $10.00 Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50 Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $10.00 Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988] $10.00 Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584] $10.00 Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $10.00 Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $10.00 Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161724] $10.00 Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $10.00 Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $10.00 Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161725] $10.00 Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $9.00 Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $9.00 Paper Trimmer [152392] $26.00 Add All to Cart I have shared and talked about these cards on my YouTube Channel, so check them out. To purchase any of the products you see in this video visit https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2042902 Have a creative day! Chelsey [email protected]

Living an beautifully inspired life in a boho shabby prairie chic vintage farmhouse in the country.

On arriving at Highgrove, home of the Prince of Wales, you can't help feeling a little excited. Tickets are not easy to come by and a passport is required

Unusual planters for plants and flowers add interest to backyard ideas and make spring decorating more interesting and fun

No matter if you´re looking for the river, head to one of the many parks, climb castle ruins, or wander castle gardens. There is something for everyone´s taste. Find the best routes for having a walk in Düsseldorf.

Jinny Blom's gardens at Temple Guiting, a 15th-century manor in Gloucestershire, England, won her a Pinnacle Award, with dry-stone walls that divide the 14-acre site into 18 "rooms," each with a distinct style and story to tell.

Cultivating your own garden means to take your time and to understand the value of time. It means not taking shortcuts, not multitasking.

There comes a point in everyone's life when you are so completely ready to get away from it all. You start daydreaming about secluded cottages during

The past three weeks could not have crawled by more slowly if they tried! Naomi from one of my favourite blogs Coulda Shoulda Woulda spoke this week about the Mercury Retrograde. I'm blaming the two week break-down of our wifi, Pneumonia and Shingles that was circulating in this household, entirely on this Retrograde!.. I mean - what other explanation could there possibly be. My poor little grand-daughters have been constantly sick as well. At last it feels (I hope) that things are slowly improving! So, while I wasn't lying on the sofa feeling sorry for myself, I spent some hours on the computer doing 'house-stuff'! The joinery drawings went off to be priced two weeks ago and I thought I'd show you a couple of the kitchen drawings and my choices. It's such a coincidence that Heidi from Adelaide Villa is at a similar stage of her building as I am. I am full of admiration of her skills as an architect//project manager and full time Mum to three little children. Please go over to her blog and look at her kitchen choices as they are really beautiful - I especially love her choice of steel windows and the simplicity of her joinery. I was inspired by lots and lots of kitchens .. and in particular... Anyway - here are a couple of pics of my kitchen joinery. As yet, I am not sure whether the finish will be 2pac or hand-painted. It depends which price is more attractive! Unfortunately, I don't have all of the elements together in one picture so fingers crossed it will look OK when it all goes in! I will probably use Hogg's Bristle half strength as the colour on the doors. I am still undecided about what to use for the bench tops...Probably Caesar Stone... or Stainless or both? As you can see, it is a very traditional design Not much glamour - hopefully functional, warm and inviting! I have a lovely collection of old copper pots and Majolica which will be displayed. I will also have terracotta pots with indoor plants on the deep window sill alongside the sink. This kitchen tap from Perrin & Rowe at the sink. I have posted this pic to show the subway tiles as a splash back. This fitting above the Island - in chrome and clear ribbed glass shades. I will be using a grey grouting Polished Nickel door knobs Polished nickel drawer pulls These oak floors throughout the Butlers pantry, kitchen and Breakfast/living The Butlers pantry and kitchen The East elevation of the kitchen. The windows above the sink(not shown) are bi-fold. The door on the left through to rest of the house is glass with glass side-lights The view into the pantry from the kitchen. The half-glass door through to the dining room. Bottom right is a wine fridge, and bottom left of the door is a drawer dishwasher. The dishwasher to the right of the sink will unpack mostly into the eastern side of the island. The above shows the layout. The tiles shown in the pantry are incorrect...we are using timber flooring. I have also been dreaming about the garden.. probably as I've been inspired by Faux Fuchsia blog and her recent visit to many beautiful gardens in the UK. In a way, planning a smaller garden is more difficult as there is nowhere to hide .. ie - every square metre will be have to be planned out. There is a level change in the back garden, and we are planning a knee-high basalt stone wall with stone steps up to the higher level. The pool is situated on the higher level. I am using a timber pool fence which will weather grey and will compliment all of the pergolas which will be in natural timber as well. I would have loved having the pool in the courtyard off the house, but pool fences are ugly - no matter what material they are in. Below are Pinterest images which I love. Here's hoping for a bright, healthy couple of weeks ahead for everyone!

Could anything be lovelier on a frigid April morning with the temperatures in the teens? I think not. This garden in Williamsburg is gorgeous. via

Shadow Walk, Phoenix, Arizona Old School Gardener

Garden arbors and arches are walk through areas in home gardens or public parks where one can bring plants and structure together. They serve as an entry point or can be the focus of a garden setting. There are many styles of arbors to choose from. Find out the differences and get some inspiration for your garden.

When I was about 19 years old, I went on my first trip abroad to France. In my mind, I was a year late because I had wanted to go to col...

Unique things to do in the Cotswolds includes less known villages, beautiful gardens, walks and unique sunset viewpoints.

Do you prefer a little chaos in the garden? Get our favorite cottage garden ideas -- including suggested cottage-style flowers and plants -- and learn how to add exuberant color to your outdoor space.