This gorgeous apartment has breathtaking sea views in Northumberland, sleeps 4 and is situated in the vibrant heart of Amble harbour village.
Last week had it's series of ups and it's downs. Most of the week was spent reassembling my computer as it had a total crash and was wiped clean. Many terrified days later we seem to be mostly intact......prayers answered. On the plus side I was thrilled to win a gorgeous upholstered bench on a favorite blog, The Enchanted Home, it pays to comment! And for great news this week, my cast comes off, a long 6 weeks! Some sort of walking boot is next, freedom!! Now, if Spring will appear.......... It is the most feminine of seasons, light, airy and bursting with all manner of pastels Crab apples, and well any flowering tree for that matter, can be the foundation for a floral arrangement Tulips are perfectly wonderful from the market, particularly if you have these bad boys! And deer, and sometimes squirrels. On our property I have both bunnies and tulips. How? We do not have a lawn service, hence no chemicals. What is then prevalent is clover, their hands down favorite food......nothing else is touched Sandra Mehl, in the shop, just sent me this image, her latest watercolor. As soon as she gets him framed, this guy will grace our walls, while looking for a good home. Your safer bet is daffodils, never bothered by marauders Or Scilla Scilla, en masse As the birds are furiously building nests, give them a hand.......imagine, all this intricacy, without hands Set out your dryer lint on top of some shrubbery, or nestled in tree limbs. The hatchlings will thank you. The Amy Howard gold leaf will be perfect for this application, cannot wait to try! Spring contributes to such lovely tablescapes Washi tape flags These charming table votives are new to the nest candle line and just arrived. Diminutive in size with a very subtle hint of an herbal scent. Pretty lined down a table. The new season is nearly here when our topiaries begin to arrive. Nothing change an interior like fresh, live greens Cheers! Debra
The Duchess and the Garden - N Y Times Slide Show A project that started at the whim of Jane Percy, the Duchess of Northumberland, has become one of the most ambitious public gardens created in Europe since World War II. One of the features is a Rose Garden containing 3,000 roses in 180 varieties. Alnwick Castle, her husband's ancestral home, played the role of Hogwarts School in the first two Harry Potter movies. Tourism to the castle, and to the gardens, has increased because of the popularity of the films. The project has amassed plenty of admirers, but more than a few critics as well, who have challenged the populist bent of the design and the money required to build it. Its overall budget now stands at £70 million ($140 million). Don't fail to click on the link at the beginning of the post to see all of the photos. Have a great weekend and do some gardening if you can.
Cultivating breathtaking landscapes.
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Alnwick Garden Treehouse is the stuff dreams are made of. From the minute you see it peeping through the trees you can’t help but pick
19 Duke Street - A lovely three-bedroom terraced house resting in Alnwick, Northumberland. Private garden. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Electric fire. Alnmouth 4.4 miles; Rothbury 12.1 miles; Bamburgh 17.3 miles.
The Alnwick Garden, UK
Cosy Nook - Charming townhouse within walking distance of Alnwick town centre. Quality cosy accommodation, open fire. Excellent walking nearby, beaches 5 miles. Ideal base for touring.
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