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Saturday

J. Atkinson & Co Roasters


I'd happily buy the scent of the roasters and spritz it about the house. The coffee smell isn't overpowering, but still remains a full-bodied, unsweet, warming aroma. It's the kind of smell you want when you're up late writing, or curled up watching a great film, or when you've just awoken from a midday nap. 


That's where the magic happens. The Uno barrel roaster has sat proudly in the window since the late 1940's. 


Continuing to whisk you back to an era gone by, the grand tea canisters are from the 1820s! And the original spice drawers have been beautifully preserved complete with their Uranium knobs. 
C tells me Uranium glass is a big collectors item in the U.S, American collectors maybe you should hop on a jet and cross the pond? Apparently it's cheaper and more abundant over here.


As if this place couldn't get any better, they also sell craft beer and ale. 


Full of (coffee) beans we bounded up to the castle and took a look around. After several tales of prisoners, hangings & the infamous Pendle Witches I decided the castle was a little too eerie for photos. I didn't want any ghostly figures appearing through the lens!

Sunday

Stonehenge - Salisbury

C's family have been over from the East Coast. 
Never one to miss out on a bit of a road trip (full of snacks and sing-alongs), some tourist attractions and buckets of pub grub, I hopped into the car and we to hit the road.


A scarf that can give me a good hug on a cold, bleak morning comes very high up on my list of essential winter buys.
My red & navy tartan scarf is from Zara
It's huge! Super soft and snuggly and huge. I already said that, but it could probably double as a blanket...picnic anyone? 

Thursday

Alresford

When I wake up, I usually think along the sleepy lines of peanut butter > life. 
So, the morning started as any good morning should... 


Blueberries and peanut butter on toast definitely works, fyi.
I met up with some family friends in the very pretty town of Alresford the other day.



I was swiftly introduced to their latest fluffy addition, isn't he a beaut!? And then it was off to the market to pick up some fresh herbs & meat for dinner. 


Fresh peaches in hand, we walked along the renowned river side walk, cluing up on local knowledge about the old Eel House and Alresford's Georgian & Doomsday Book history. 



If you're in Hampshire go have a little look around Alresford. Catch the steam train, go to the tearooms, walk the dogs, head to the pub. Bliss.

Monday

Devil's Punch Bowl

I visited my bestest friend last weekend.

After a snuggle with this lovely, if slightly drooly, lady...



...we took her to The Devil's Punch Bowl and set off on a good stroll. 



That grassy curve, use to be the A3. A motorway forever congested with cars and caravans crawling to the coast. And that was only two years ago, I think it's safe to say that nature has reclaimed it beautifully!


Then it was time to do what girls do - lets face it - pretty dang well: admire florals, eat ice cream, bake (the best!) peanut butter & chocolate chip cookies and watch movies 'til the early hours!

RHS Wisley | Part II


Ya know, sometimes art just doesn't communicate with you. Well, for me, this looks like one side of a twisty broken pelvis? No one else get that, maybe? Maybe a little? 
I guess that's modern art. 
I was more enticed by the giant leaves. I felt like Alice in Wonderland wiggling round them & ducking under. 
Also, when I'm old and grey, this is (part of) the garden I want. 
Manicured & landscaped. With grass that is strictly no bugs. It's not even grass it's a lawn. A lawn for picnics and reading and dozing.