Today I came across a delightful little book that I inherited and that I have not looked at closely enough before. It is full of quirky comments and charming line drawings. The preface explains that this was the impressions of an American in Victorian times visiting Cornwall. . 
I love the description of the never-ending rain and mizzle. Plus ca change!
What a lovely description! The original article was by William H Rideing and first published in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine in 1881.
The relentless rain has beaten down our first multi-headed narcissus so I have brought it in. It’s much daintier than the photo suggests and it has the loveliest scent. 
utesmile
February 16, 2024 at 12:14 pm
The book sounds delightful, really vivid description. Even then Cornwall was beautiful just as nowadays!
mybeautfulthings
February 16, 2024 at 5:15 pm
Exactly! It is a little treasure and captures Cornwall beautifully and somewhat quirkily! 🙂
Heyjude
February 15, 2024 at 12:33 pm
Ah, nothing has changed! I am beginning to wonder if there is a world out there, we have been in fog for days now.
mybeautfulthings
February 16, 2024 at 5:17 pm
Sunshine today! I hope you have managed to get out into it to enjoy the warmth and brightness. 🙂
Heyjude
February 16, 2024 at 5:32 pm
Yes! A miracle. I managed to get some gardening done at last.
Awakening Wonders
February 14, 2024 at 8:54 pm
The beautiful white blooms look so heavenly! And that vintage book filled with such wonderment of the era is a gem!
mybeautfulthings
February 14, 2024 at 9:13 pm
You are right. I’ve just been reading a bit more about where I live, Redruth and Carn Brea. I’ll share a bit of that soon. 🙂