Category Archives: Travel/Places

Iceland Postcard

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Caroline

It was an amazing experience to be in Iceland, with its dramatic landscape, outstanding natural beauty, many waterfalls, geysirs and rainbows. This beautiful rainbow had appeared by the waterfall (below) and was an ideal photo opportunity. It really did make … Continue reading →

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Catalonia Postcard

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Caroline

Hola! I’m standing by the sandy San Sebastian beach in Sitges. We were blessed with lovely sunny weather in Sitges, Barcelona and Montserrat during our short stay in Catalonia. Sitges is a smart coastal resort (known as the St Tropez … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Caroline

I have returned from a lovely cruise of the Mediterranean (the Greek Islands and Malta) on board P&O’s cruise ship, Oceana. Took my Pretty Pleats Bag (above) – its great for taking on holiday. Cruising is a wonderful way to visit many … Continue reading →

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Slovenia Postcard

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Caroline

Greetings from Lake Bled, Slovenia! Lake Bled is a beautiful lake in the Julian Alps. We booked our holiday via Inghams, the lakes and mountains holiday specialist. Here I am on Bled Island, which is a tiny, tear shaped island and can … Continue reading →

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A Cornwall Postcard

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Caroline

Here I am on a cliff and admiring the lovely view (my reward after a long climb) of Cornwall’s coast. A great walk of St Anthony’s Head (6.5 miles) which includes a coast path, cliffs, tidal creek, sailing boats and lighthouse. A steep … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Whitstable

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Caroline

Greetings from Whitstable, a delightful traditional seaside town on the Kent coast. Looking rather nautical by the harbour! Wearing my sailor top by Marilla Walker, Irish linen trousers by Simplicity K1620 (to be posted) and ‘cornflower blue’ shoes by Hotter (made in Britain). Looks … Continue reading →

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Norway Postcard

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Caroline

Greetings from Norway, land of the fjords! Our holiday started in the city of Bergen which is the gateway to the fjords of Norway. Bryggen aka the Wharf (above) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bergen was designated European City of Culture … Continue reading →

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Venice Postcard

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Caroline

Greetings from the beautiful city of Venice! Here I am admiring the view. Venice is a feast for the eyes and there is so much to see! Venice is full of bridges, canals and … … Gondolas! This is the beautiful Basilica … Continue reading →

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Tartan Love

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Caroline

To celebrate our wedding anniversary this year, the hubby and I went to Edinburgh for a long weekend. Edinburgh is a beautiful city but I was just as smitten with the tartan and the weekend became a tartan fest! It was … Continue reading →

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Lake Garda Postcard

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Caroline

Greetings from Lake Garda! Here I am admiring the beautiful view of Lake Garda in Italy from a castle balcony and having a good break from sewing! The view from the castle roof top. It was a long climb up to the … Continue reading →

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