Showing posts with label travelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travelling. Show all posts

Chatsworth House.

Thursday, 6 September 2012

You may have read my recent post entitled 'Places I'd like to Visit.' If you have, you will know that Chatsworth House was one of those. Now, I have! The house was quite exquisite however, compared to some Period properties I have seen it was even more extravagant than I had first thought it would be. Most of these properties have similar features; hand painted Chinese wallpaper, (which I always fall in love with) very dark wood, ornate furniture, lots and lots of China and over the top furnishings. This house was all that and more. It had a crazy mixture of massive crystals, a lot of art, very dark furniture and a seemingly odd mix of modern and traditional pieces.

What makes this place so special is indeed its grounds. The gardens are stunning, although we didn't by any means get to see all of them. We did see the classic views that I was hoping to see and my favourite part was the man playing piano in the library as we walked around the house. Here are some of my favourite snaps of the day:

The Beautiful Dining Room


Pride & Prejudice 



The House & Garden
The Incredible Emperor Fountain 







Me in the gardens


I thought this was a nice view...of the house...haha




Inside the greenhouse

Orange Tree


In the Chatsworth area there was also a lovely Farm Shop which was nice but quite pricey and some nice shops are on the grounds that sell good souvenirs. We bought jam. I didn't want to take too many photos as I think it's one of those places you need to behold with your own eyes! If you're a lover of tradition and a dreamer of Mr Darcy - you will LOVE it.

Much Love xxx

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Places I'd Like to Visit.

Thursday, 30 August 2012

 I was sat thinking about this list in Greece. I used to think that I wasn't really that fussed about travelling and seeing lots of places but it turns out I was wrong. So I thought I'd make a list of places I would like to visit, and I can tick them off as I go. Personally, I do prefer visiting the less touristy places that don't get talked about much and have less people. I'm sure I'll add more places as I think of them! Where would you most like to visit?







The List

1. Athens - after being back in Corfu, I realised how much I really love Greece and would like to see more of it. I figured the capital would be a good place to start, but I'd also like to visit Thessaloniki where the A21 Campaign have a base.

2. Florence/Vienna - They just sound so dreamy.

3. Paris - Wine.

4. Ireland - I can't actually believe I've never been. I would like to sit in a pub in the middle of nowhere and drink Guinness and sing.

5. Utah - Though I did go there this year, we saw more of the sights than the towns. There was a town in particular that looked very cowboy like that I would very much like to re-visit. Moab was fun.

6. Washington DC - I'd like a picture outside the White House.

7. Las Vegas - In case I feel like popping to the Little White Chapel and getting married by Elvis..which I think would be absolutely amazing.

8. Tulsa - This has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Hanson are from there. Nothing at all.

9. NYC - But not for long. I'm not a fan of cities but I feel like it's one of those places you must visit.

10. Nashville - Country Music.

11. Chatsworth House - Though I probably only live about 1h 30mins away from this badboy I've still never been. Someone PLEASE take me.

12. Rio - I really would love to see Christ the Redeemer up close. It just looks incredible.

13. Barcelona - The architecture.

14. Norway - To see the Northern Lights.

15. Rome - This is on here purely because I am going there in just over 2 weeks and can cross it off straight away.

16. Germany - I need to go to a Christmas market!

17. New England - I absolutely LOVE autumn/fall and I've heard it's a must see at that time of year. I'd like to jump in a pile of leaves, please.

18. Canada - Now I have friends/family there, I'd love to visit and see how it compares to my beloved America. I especially want to get a coffee in Tim Hortons!


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Some places I have been and loved:

- Arizona (obvs I haven't ever shut up about it)
- Utah
- St. Ives, Cornwall. I can't believe this place is in England, it's b-e-a-utiful. Oh and it has a Cath Kidston Shop
- Falmouth, Cornwall. Gorgeous beach and lots to do and see and eat.
- Port Isaac, Cornwall. A free gig on the beach with singing fishermen..can't beat that.
- Northumberland. Every view up there is a picture waiting to be taken...go.
- Edinburgh. Nice coffee houses and good Charity shops.
- North Wales. I've been to stay in a few places in North and West Wales, loved all of them and can name none of them.
- Harrogate. Is one of my favourite places in Yorkshire - Betty's tea room.
- Hebden Bridge. Quirkiest town in the world and another favourite hang out.
- York. Very similar to Chester...I miss Chester..waaahhh
- Corfu.
- The Scilly Isles - absolutely stunning and just off the bottom of England. Beautiful flowers and great jumpers to be bought.

There are lots more but now I am getting distracted by the film I am watching. I've started working through the collection with Neath Arizona Skies. It's from 1934 and is Black & White and a little girl knocked someone out with a vase.


Much Love xxx

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Some Greeky Photos.

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

So, I am back from another wonderful trip. Though the sun was shining this morning at home, I still wish I was there! All good things come to an end though, and by the looks of it my first week back is going to be a rather busy one. So I thought I would put some pictures up on here taken on my trusty Nikon D40 that will serve as a reminder of where I was 'this time last week.' Enjoy...x

The one and only sunrise I saw...

One amazing sunset on a clear day 
Love these flowers..
 Prickly Pear Ice-Cream in Corfu Town!
 
Corfu Town by Night
A gorgeous memorial  
Greek night!
San Stefanos Beach..beautiful


Sidari's Iconic Picture

A SCONE...amazing.
Reading the kindle on the beach...bliss.


A last minute rose..nice. 

Much Love xxx
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Recent Happenings.

Friday, 3 August 2012

Though I think a lot, talk a lot, cry a lot I also take photos a lot. I'm a self confessed instagram addict, and on the recommendation of my new American Heroin, Ree Drummond; I purchased the 'Snapseed' app for my iphone which has turned out to be a most worthy investment. It makes great edits and I think it cost me about £2.99 and was worth every penny.

I thought I would share a few photos of recent summer happenings, post editing...:o)


Me & My Camera took a walk one day..
This is my happy place.


 I really like this one but I don't know why...
 Me and my beautiful friend took a trip to York...
 In a tea garden
 And this is my new jumper..which I love..and I don't normally love clothing..

Much love xxx

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