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Monthly Archives: January 2022

Chapel Porth, Porthtowan and Godrevy

We tried to go for. a walk at low tide this lunchtime but people were queueing in the car park as everyone seemed to have the same idea on this beautiful sunny and cloudless day.

On the way down to the car park

So, off we went to Porthtowan to walk along the sand towards Chapel Porth. . Here we were thwarted by the way the winter tides had created a sandbank with a stream to be crossed to go very far.

The sandbank

Footprints

Wonderful rock formation looking like a high-heeled platform-soled boot

Later we set off to see the sunset at Godrevy.

Surfers in the sunlit sea at Gwithian

Trees on the horizon as we left Godrevy

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 21, 2022 in Cornwall, environment, nature, Photography, Postaday2022, Uncategorized

Tags: Cornish Sunset, rock formation

Curtain, Eccles Cakes and Piranesi

20 Jan

The curtain may not be conventionally beautiful but it represents hours of work, learning from Youtube, various frustrations and ultimately, satisfaction. I’ve made clothes since I was 14. I’ve been making curtains since I was 21 and furnishing our first flat but I have never made a box lined door curtain from velvet before and it was certainly a challenge. It now hangs from the rising portiere curtain rod that the lovely Mr S fitted last week in our sitting room and now, hopefully, we will be protected from the draughts.

I’ve made some more Eccles cakes, much loved by the aforementioned Mr S.

I have just finished reading the most magical novel, utterly entrancing and one which will be in my mind for some time.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 20, 2022 in baking, Postaday2022, sewing

Tags: rising portiere rod, Susanna Clarke

Daffodils, Handprints and Clay

19 Jan

I met a very dear friend for a walk this morning and we walked and talked and it was so good to spend time together. A few days ago I told you about the daffodils on the verges in Cornwall and today we went past some so here they are in all their golden glory.

Towards the end of our walk we visited a small church where the peace inside was almost palpable. It was beautifully simple and had some interesting art work around. First was the wall of handprints that caught my eye immediately.

High up in a small window, on the wide ledge, was an intriguing piece of pottery that I really like and I’d like to know more about it.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 19, 2022 in art, friendship, nature, Photography, Postaday2022, sculpture, Uncategorized

Love, Cyclamen and Golden Rails

18 Jan

The following words came my way today and really hit a nerve. Let us all remember in this somewhat turbulent world that we have an amazing capacity to love.

Our walk late this afternoon took us past a garden where the deep crimson cyclamen shone in the dusky light.

As we walked over the bridge and looked down the line to Penzance, the rails glowed golden as the sun set in the west.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 18, 2022 in Cornwall, nature, Photography, Postaday2022, Uncategorized

Wolf Moon, Branches and Azalea

17 Jan

So pleased that we’ve had a bright cold day with clear skies so that we can see this month’s full moon, known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. The BBC video below explains the name further. Just click on the red link.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/60002675

I love the ghostly effect of the branches in the next shot.

I was given a lovely white Azalea for my birthday and it is still lovely with many more blooms to come.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 17, 2022 in environment, nature, Photography, Postaday2022

Tags: BBC weatherman, full moon

Daffodils, Owl and Thuma Mina

16 Jan

There are daffodils alongside the roadside all over the place in Cornwall now but it is hard to catch a photo from a moving car so here are some we bought from the local greengrocer.

I just love this shawl. What a clever crocheter!

Here is the singing I promised nearly a week ago . I hope you enjoy it.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 16, 2022 in crochet, Postaday2022, singing, Uncategorized

A Gift, A Card and Moussaka

15 Jan

A box of scented delights arrived in the post today thanks to a lovely ex-pupil with whom I have been in touch for many years. L admired one of my angels before Christmas and so I sent it to her and this is her thank you – and much appreciated too.

The gorgeous card is a design by Catherine Rowe and is made using a scraperboard. This fact pleased me as my Dad used scraperboard for many of his etchings. I love the detail here especially on the bluebells and butterflies.

I made a large Moussaka this afternoon, for tea tonight and to put several servings into the freezer for later.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 15, 2022 in art, friendship, Kindness, Photography, Uncategorized

Tags: batch cooking, Catherine Rowe, scraperboard

Oak Tree, Camellia and Pies

14 Jan

Whatever the season, I love watching the huge old oak tree on one of our local walks.

Nearer to home is a camellia tree in full bloom.

We made individual pies today, known as J’s Pies as I first made them over a video call with LiveWire No 2.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 14, 2022 in baking, environment, nature, Photography, Postaday2022

Beautiful Day, New Book and A Poem

13 Jan

What a glorious day! After after our walk this afternoon we sat by the sea in the sunshine and listened to the shushing of waves on the shingle – such joy.

I have a new poetry book “A Poet for Every Day of the Year” and I love it. It is a truly eclectic collection of 366 poets from all over the world, some of whom I know and many that I don’t. Each one comes with a mini-biography and it is all quite fascinating-.

It is my Dear Dad’s birthday today so I will share with you the delightful poem, new to me as is the poet, that is for January 13th. I think my Dad would have enjoyed this one. .

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 13, 2022 in Cornwall, Falmouth, family, Photography, poetry, Postaday2022

Tags: A Poet for Every Day of the Year, After the Winter, Allie Esiri, Claude McKay

January Blooms

12 Jan

Today I spotted a Snowdrop from the kitchen window and when I went to get a photo realised that there are also some Grape Hyacinths hiding in the border and, then, among the Primrose flowers, a remarkable translucent bloom.