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Gorse, Sunset and The Mittens

The sun came out late this afternoon, for the first time in many days, so off we went to the coast for a glimpse of the ocean. The bright gold of the Gorse was lovely in the fading light having a glow all of its own.

Gorse and the sea off St Agnes

The glow of sunset clouds is always a joy.

Fire in the sky

As we have taken all the cards etc down we have found the perfect space for a beautiful little painting which came as a Christmas present, a delightful reminder of our holiday in Monument Valley. Our friends watched the painting being done and thought of us!

Beautiful painting of The Mittens by Baje Whitethorne

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 8, 2019 in America, Arizona, Cornwall, environment, Happiness, Photography, Postaday 2019

Tags: Baje Whitethorne Jnr, Monument Valley, North coast of Cornwall, The Mittens

Hat Pin, Thimbles and Missing Loved Ones

31 Oct

Sorting yet another drawer today, I found this beautiful hat pin.

Silver and feathers

There has been correspondence in The Guardian recently about The Peterloo Massacre and the fact that this topic is so little known about and is rarely taught in schools. (Is that so, G?) I was reminded of one of my Father, David Wiseman’s, novels and set to this afternoon to re-read it. It’s brilliant! It was published here in the UK, in America and in Denmark and here are the various covers.

The English version

The Danish version

The American version

Reading it, I could hear my Daddy’s voice, see the cottage they once lived in, recognise characteristics of both my Mum and Dad in two of the characters, walk along the Coombe with the main character down to the sea and see again my Mum’s beautiful collection of thimbles. Quite an afternoon.

Missing someone

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 31, 2018 in America, books, History, Photography, Postaday2018

Tags: David Wiseman, Peterloo Massacre

Day 20 – Our Last Day

13 Oct

Sunday 23rd September 2018

Sorting, packing, hugging, chatting – a Praying Mantis on the handrail and a mural on the way to the airport. We’ll be home on Monday evening after the best of trips!

Praying Mantis

Smiley mural

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 13, 2018 in America, art, environment, Mural, nature, Photography, Postaday2018, Uncategorized

Tags: Praying Mantis

Day 19 – Farmers’ Market and Lantern Parade

12 Oct

Another gentle family day today starting with the colourful Farmers’ Market and ending with the delightful Lantern Parade.

Baked goodies

Star fruit

Pumpkins and Gourds

Fresh veg

Cut flowers

Lights on the move

Gathering of the paraders

Aloha

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 12, 2018 in America, Beauty, Celebration, community, Food, Photography, Postaday2018, Uncategorized

Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta Lantern Parade, farmers market

Day 18 – Together

11 Oct

Friday 20th September 2018

A peaceful family day with lots of relaxing and chatting together, sharing recipes and family stuff. On our walk for lunch we spotted a tiny door in the wall….

Cakes to make; I’ll be trying the Hummingbird Cake!

Door…

Lunch was a delicious and very American burger.

Best Burger

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 11, 2018 in America, baking, family, Photography, Postaday2018

Tags: Nancie McDermott, Southern Cakes

Days 16 and 17 – Leaving Arizona, Arriving Atlanta

10 Oct

Wednesday 19th September 2018

This morning we drove to Phoenix, dropped off the car – we have driven 1,506 miles, through mountains and deserts, through small towns and farmland and have flown to Atlanta, Georgia to spend the next four days with my lovely Brother and Sister-in-law. It will be good to stop moving for a few days!

Thursday 20th September

My Dear SIL planned a treat for us for today – a trip to Atlanta’s beautiful Botanical Gardens and an evening performance of Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Gardens and what a treat that turned out to be! The garden was a story book delight! All the characters are made out of plants and are exquisite.

The Story Book

The front cover

The Dragon (with a Sleeping Princess)

The Phoenix

Rip Van Winkle

Earth Goddess

Camels

We didn’t manage to see everything on this visit as we had to have dinner and make our way to the Theatre space which was on the 63ft wide pond! It was still very hot – it had been a very humid 29C earlier and so, along with the ticket, each member of the audience was given a fan, a lovely gesture.

The stage before the play began

I’m a Theatre Fan!

The play was an absolute delight, sparkling from start to finish with just six actors taking all the parts and clearly loving every minute as we did.

Atlanta skyline at night after the show

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on October 10, 2018 in America, Beauty, environment, garden, nature, Photography, picture story books, Postaday2018, travel

Tags: #atlantabg, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Imaginary worlds, Midsummer Night's Dream, The Alliance Theatre

Road Trip Day 15 – Monument Valley and Flagstaff

09 Oct

Dawn over the Mittens at Monument Valley – what a treat for the last full day of our road trip.

Dawn

Sunrise

We drove to Flagstaff after breakfast to spend the night with our friends with whom we have spent the last few days having amazing adventures. Their garden in the desert is full of colour – a tribute to the gardeners – and the Hummingbirds love their sugar feeder.