Thursday 25 March 2010

Near me

Link to google maps showing a memorial to someone who died along further east from the 3 Horseshoes



Article by John Torrance about this bit of road
available as a doc with photo of memorial

Dr Thomas Gilbery Smith in 1904 died "fell dead from his bicycle" thunder and lightening followed.


There's an illustration of this memorial in my AA book of the road from many years ago.

And finally I've tracked it down thanks to googe maps!

Tuesday 16 February 2010

Order this hamper when you have guests coming round

Perfect Host Hamper

A hamper full of life’s luxuries for impeccable dinner party entertaining – whatever the occasion. With bubbly, boutique prosecco and irresistible chocolate canapés to start, exclusive red wine for dinner, Costa Rican arabica coffee and luscious truffles, single estate chocolate and zingy after dinner mints to round things off.

It's a way of ensuring your guests are impressed. You could order it on a regular basis for yourself too!

Saturday 13 February 2010

Bookshelves

What sort of bookshelves do you like? I'm after some really nice wooden ones, preferably dark oak to go with my house in Devon. I was wondering whether to get ones wiht doors on as the books would get less dusty that way.

Friday 12 February 2010

Do you like James Blunt?



I think this is one of the best tracks of his. But I also like that 1973 one too!

Romantic watch for him for valentines day




What a stunning pocket watch this is. It's a beautiful pocket watch, ideal for Nic's wedding outfit! He wants to have a pocket watch and chain as a token of my love for him! How can I not oblige?

Brand: Jean Pierre
Part number: 9G205
Item shape: Round
Display type: Analogue
Case Material: 9ct Yellow Gold
Dial Colour: White
Item weight: 65 grams
Movement: Hand Driven
Warranty type: Manufacturer

Thursday 11 February 2010

A new bed!

Most people dream of sleeping in a four poster bed, well here's a lovely one at Heals - Heal & Son Ltd Four Poster Bed

Heal's, who has been with the company for 12 years, has developed 4Poster. The restrained yet decadent design is made from solid American black walnut with an upholstered inset panel headboard and simple, fabric drape in emerald green

I'm going to rehang it in a lovely pink I think! Although the green is beautiful!
And as always buying new duvet covers and bedding is essential! Although I've just seen the blanket shown on the bed - Aura Leyla Olive Velvet Bed Cover - I might pop this into my basket too!

I love my new bed!

Wednesday 10 February 2010

Comfy sofa

Despite having lots of bedrooms it's always nice to have a spare bed!

I own several houses

I own several houses, some of which are near the sea set in beautiful countryside. I love character properties, and I loved viewing houses. It's likely I shall buy some more soon, as I just can't resist some of the amazing properties out there.

 



 

Lovely aren't they?

The lovely things I have

I want to share with you all the lovely things I have in my life. I will show you snippets of my life, all the little things I have, the places I go, my houses, cars I drive, some of the furniture in my homes and lots of the other lovely things that I have in my life.

I am incredibly grateful for the quality of life I lead, I have a fantastic life, I do all the things I want, and I enjoy every minute of every hour of every day. I live a very contented life and that is why wanted to share with you today some of the things I enjoy.