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Goodbye Mrs Roberts

For the past three years I have been very honoured to help a lovely plants woman called Mrs Roberts tend to her amazing garden, a very private lady with brilliant tales to tell. The garden is packed to...

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Cowslip Workshops

Whilst in Cornwall I bought a copy of Cornwall Life where I spotted an advert for a quilt shop called Cowslip Workshops, it looked interesting, was on the way home, so I put it on the list. It is the...

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Padstow

I’m off on my travels but before I go here is a quick look at Padstow in Cornwall from my last trip out. Or should it be Steinstow? You decide. Padstow is well worth a visit whether you are a Rick...

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Odle Farm Devon

Last week we had a little trip away to one of our favourite places to stay, Odle Farm in Devon. We stay in a converted tractor barn where the views are amazing at any time of year, and in any weather....

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Exciting news from Lower Margate

Lower Margate, a holiday home in Cornwall is in for a treat today, because a very talented guy called Ian Whittington is visiting the house to make a video for the new website. The website for the...

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A little bit of nice

       Here is my quilt web site ‘A little bit of nice’. It is a place to shop for quilts and a few other bits and pieces, and is also home of my memory quilt service. I will be adding to the website...

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Happy Sunday

Found upon entering the lounge this morning. My husband is a simple soul, little things make him smile! Happy sunday everyone. The post Happy Sunday appeared first on Karen Barclay.

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August

Hi, it’s been a long time since I blogged, I don’t really know why, the time just seems to disappear. Maybe it’s the long evenings when you try to get as much done as possible, or you just sit in your...

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Bicycle bells at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture garden

This saturday was a catch up day with my two sons and Rosie, Tom’s girlfriend. We decided to go to the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden in the Surrey Hills district. I have been before a few times and...

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Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

One of my favourite sculptures rom the Hannah Peschar Sulpture Garden. The post Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden appeared first on Karen Barclay.

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Fountain pen nibs anyone?

How about this for a very clever use of fountain pen nibs at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture garden. The post Fountain pen nibs anyone? appeared first on Karen Barclay.

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The last of Hannah Peschar Sculpture garden

Here are the last of my photographs of the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, maybe it will entice you to visit over this bank holiday weekend. Enjoy the three days whatever you do. I will be gardening,...

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Cass Sculpture Foundation

Cass Sculpture Park in Goodwood West Sussex is one of the most stunning setting’s that I have visited. The owner Mr Wilfred Cass who is in his nineties is a very interesting and clever man, he has had...

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Back to School

Today lots of children will go back to school. My Sons finished school a long time ago, but everyday they learn something new. To be honest all three of us struggled with the school system in one way...

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Autumn

Autumn is definitely on its way! The cake is made. The first pumpkin has been bought I look forward to an ever growing collection of all things Autumn related. The post Autumn appeared first on Karen...

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Devon at its best

Just a few pictures from my week away in Devon, more to come during the week. For anyone wanting a relaxing week in the Autumn or Winter away from the hustle and bustle take a look at...

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Poppies at the Tower Of London

We had been promising ourselves a day in London to see the poppies at the Tower of London and yesterday was the day. Our luck was in as the day was bright and sunny without being too warm. We had seen...

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Reclamation Yard

Is it just me that even when on holiday loves a good reclamation yard? Even if you don’y buy anything the colours and textures are great for photography. The post Reclamation Yard appeared first on...

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The Wholefood Market Richmond

Should you ever be in Richmond be sure to visit the Wholefoods Market, you will be greeted by the most amazing selection of healthy food, a nut and pulse section, a juice bar which is just what you...

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Happy Halloween

The hottest Halloween on record but still as beautiful The post Happy Halloween appeared first on Karen Barclay.

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