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Snow at last.
I am one very happy person today. It’s snowing, Mr B couldn’t get to work, I’ve had hot chocolate with cream and brandy all before 1pm, we’ve been for a walk and taken loads of pictures, everywhere...
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More snow pictures from today
We decided to go for another walk locally today, couldn’t be bothered with the car. The snow has melted slightly but is still stunning. The conservatory roof picture was taken last night by Mr B, we...
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First snow
The first fall of snow is not only an event but it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up to find yourself in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment, then...
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Snow in Devon
This is the last of the snow for now I think. My friends at Odle Farm in Devon had another dusting on tuesday evening, I have had the pleasure of being at Odle Farm in drifts up to my knees. It is...
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This animation was pointed out to me by my youngest son Tom, we both thought it was excellent. So seen as it is now february it seems appropriate to share it with you. The post Happy February. appeared...
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A Birthday Quilt.
We celebrated a birthday this weekend, I made a quilt as a gift and thought you might like to see a few pictures from start to finish. It was fun to make and because it is made from flannel material...
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Things I am liking today.
I’ve had an uneventful day, ever had one of those? On days like this I need to look at nice things that nourish the soul. I like white, lots of white, I like beautifully coloured food that looks...
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Happy Valentines Day
And I hope my blog is yours. xx The post Happy Valentines Day appeared first on Karen Barclay.
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Dinner today, and a valentines gift.
Every month I try to buy the Waitrose kitchen magazine, it has some lovely recipes and interesting food articles. Today I made Ribollita which is a bread soup from the Feb edition of Waitrose magazine,...
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A simple message from Bill’s.
Eating should be a simple pleasure. Weather it’s a noisy affair with friends and family gathered around the table or just you and a sandwich in the sun…… so have some fun, explore new foods, experiment...
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The amazing voice of Birdy
I was watching a trailer on ITV and heard the most amazing voice, I didn’t know who was singing so rang Rosie who works for ITV, I knew she would be able to tell me the answer straight away. So if you...
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Simple food for a saturday lunch.
We have a large hole in our kitchen ceiling due to an eroded pipe under the bathroom floor. All the woodwork in three bedrooms including numerous doors need to be sanded, primed and repainted. This is...
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Chalk board makeover
My chalk board needed a makeover, I have found using standard chalks quite hard to use so set about finding alternatives to write with. These Zig Posterman chalk pens are excellent to use The pens do...
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Some early birthday presents.
Do I need two more cookery books? No Would I like two more fantastic cookery books? Yes. Anyway need and would like are two different things, when my son’s were little they used to say “I need it” and...
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A new bust!
To buy or not to buy this is the question? The post A new bust! appeared first on Karen Barclay.
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Theia
In my last blog I asked, to buy or not to buy. Well the answer is, yes I did. Let me introduce you to Theia, she is rather beautiful and very well behaved. I have always been attracted to busts of...
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All good things.
My birthday was full of all good things, places and people. Click on the images for a better look. The post All good things. appeared first on Karen Barclay.
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Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to all you mums out there, I visited my mum today, she is 91 and lives in a care home. We had raspberry friands, lovely cards, flowers, and best of all, a 22inch Happy Mother’s Day...
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Aldi Muesli anyone?
I admit to shopping anywhere for food, I find that all supermarkets have their good and bad points. I love Waitrose for their reliable service, monthly magazine and good quality food. Some...
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