If Only. . . . .

 

If only the weather was not  a continual deluge of rain.

Everywhere damp & grey.

 

 

But, I have to be grateful,

 for the warm colours of these flowers

 for my home,

 to help uplift & brighten the day

 

 

Whereas, my thoughts are longing for scenery like this,

 of beautiful  sunrises starting off the day,

but completing the day with radiant sunsets,

 to enstill some tranquil & stressfree moments.

~   ~   ~   ~

Lets hope the weather will improve soon,

 particularly with Easter on the way.

 

Birthday Surprise

 

 

A lovely  surprise from my daughter,

flowers on my birthday, end of last month,

with a touch of Spring!

 

Also, birthday balloons left on my car at work!

 

Very unexpected!

 

Love her loads! XXX

A London Ramble

 

 

A very chilly Sunday morning walk around

 Westminster & Victoria Embankment

 

 

 

 

 

Taking in the sights of Big Ben, Houses of Parliment

& London Eye.  All in close walking distance.

 

 

 

 

 

Hints of Britain with the street sellers,

the public phone booths &

London red buses

 

 

On the return walk,

passing Whitehall with its gardens

 

 

 

 War Memorials along the Victoria Embankment.

 

 

Arriving back at Parliment Square,

glimpses of an alternative form of transport.

 

Can't wait to return again.

Hopefully soon!

 

Snowy Walking

 

Last weekend left my part of Somerset with a fall of snow.

A real winter wonderland,

 

 

Visited Hestercombe Gardens,

 worth the visit with these wintery  conditions

 

 

The resident Swan,

always ever hopeful for food,

but I know he gets regularly fed.

 

 

 

 

The unspoilt snow was certainly

 evident in the surrounding countryside.

At Long Last. . . . .

 

 

 

Finally, able to upload my photos for new post!

 

 

With my daughter's Make-up contribution for the Openning &

Closing Ceremonies for the London Olympics 2012,

she was asked to do the Make-up for the front cover of

Wedding Ideas magazine,

 for at least 6 months.

A very exciting prospect for her,

especially as her good friend,

a hairstylist, was asked to do the hair.

 

 

This opportunity couldn't have happened

 to a nicer couple of girls.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Definitely a good start to the New Year:)

 

 

Uploading Problems

 

With the start of the

 

N e w   Y e a r

 

2013

 

I have since been unable to upload

 

my photos!

 

Once this is resolved, i'll post again.

 

With Kind Regards

 

 



Wishing You All A Very Happy Christmas

T'is the Season. . . .

 

 

 

With a night time walk from Drury Lane,

 to Convent Gardens, London,

aspects of  Christmas decoration was truly unmissable.

 

 

Ranging from normal size decorated Christmas trees,

to overlarge baubles hanging overhead,

this vision,

certainly completed with a gaint of a tree,

overflowing with an abundance of many lights.

 

 

Drink under the heated parasols to take in

the atmosphere of these influences,

 aimed towards the  Christmas Season.

I'm sure one drink on offer at this time of year,

will most definitely be Mulled Wine.

 

 

When the Leaves are Falling. . . .

                                      


                                      

 

 A Sunday walk during November,

at Crystal Palace Park, London.

A crisp cold day,

but a beautiful blue sky reflected on the lake.

  

 

 

 

 

  

All shades of the Autumn balanced well together.

 

  

Friendly squirrels, were far from a rarity.

They provided much activity

 around various areas

 of this very popular park.

 

 

A very satisfying walk.

 

For My Friends

 

During September, it was a lovely privledge to photograph

a friends wedding.

 

 

The Wedding service took place in a typical country village church

 

The flowers in the church were arranged

by the bride's Mother & Grandmother

 

Many details,

 including two horse & carriages,

 for the Bride & Groom,

with one for the Bridesmaids & Pageboy.

 

 

The Marquee reception was held back at the home,

 of the Bride & Groom,

flanked by huge sheaths of wheat,

very appropriate as the Bride was marrying a Farmer.

 

 

Butterflies were part of the wedding theme.

The pictures above were created by the

Bride's Grandmother,

images that highlighted &

 identified each Reception table for the Guest.

 

 

 

To help keep the Bridesmaids & Pageboy entertained,

the above book besides a bag full of goodies

were ready for their use.

 

 

The reception began with a Vintage style tea party,

later, in the evening,

a hog roast was enjoyed by all the guest.

 

 

Finally, to entertain everyone,

& in keeping with a countryside wedding,

a group played to provide country dancing music

 for the guest to join in.

 

A truly lovely & memorable day.

Extra special to be sharing this with friends.