Day 39

This is the back - yes, the back! - of a lovely sterling teaspoon that belonged to my great-grandmother. (That's 1908, not 2008!) I adore Art Nouveau silver; the attention to detail always amazes me. This is the only piece I have in this pattern, which makes it extra special, just the thing to cheer me up on a dull Monday. more...

Day 38

I woke up this morning, stuck my head out the window, and immediately thought "Picnic!" So we packed up some food and headed for the countryside. It was a glorious day. more...

Day 37

The Festival of Colours at Kirkstall Abbey.





The coconut shy didn't appear to be popular.




Pony rides.




A colourful little carousel.




The fire-eater! (He did put the flaming torch in his mouth in accepted fashion eventually.)




I loved this sabre-tooth tiger.




A re-enaction of the life and times of the 8th company of the 33rd Regiment of Foot, who lost nearly half their men at Waterloo.




The Salvation Army band playing in the nave of Kirkstall Abbey.
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Day 36

Welcome to summer in England. more...

Day 35

I'm finally getting around to mailing get-well cards to my cousin and my grandmother. more...

Day 34

Spotted in an office window down the hall from me. more...

Day 33

My nasturtiums are coming up! These are "Empress of India," an heirloom variety, and even the seed leaves are a fantastic colour. more...