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Coffee Cup, Feather and Magpie

1 Having my cup of coffee this morning I realised that our kitchen light was reflected beautifully in the black coffee. I had to let it cool down before I could take the photo as it kept steaming up!

Kitchen light

2 I took so many photos of Redruth this morning for another “My Neighbourhood” post to be done tomorrow. On my way back up the hill I spotted this tiny feather being blown back and forth in the breeze.

Feather caught on a rose thorn

3 We’ve had the Long-tail Tits here again today but they don’t hang around to have their pictures taken – neither do the Magpies. They are very skittish and leave if there is any movement in the house. I stayed put in the kitchen, used maximum zoom and managed to get this shot.

Magpie at the feeder

This last is for Liz, as promised. I am trying to entice her to visit Heligan!

The Heligan Giant

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on March 13, 2013 in books, children's, nature, photography, picture story books, Postaday2013, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Uncategorized

Tags: coffee, feather, longtail tits, magpie, photography, Postaday, postaday 2013, reflections, The Heligan Giant

Precious Curl, Hampstead Heath and A Paper Creation

03 Mar

1. Just look at this beautiful curl.
2. We had a brilliant walk around Hampstead Heath looking at the City of London in the distance, investigating rabbit holes and trees, playing hide and seek and meeting lovely, friendly people.
3. We were giving KJ and L a few hours to themselves so had the Grandbabies to ourselves for the afternoon. We sang silly songs, read stories and made a dragon.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on March 3, 2013 in environment, Grandchildren, nature, photography, picture story books, Postaday2013

Tags: creating with paper, David Milliband, Hampstead Heath, London view, Postaday, postaday2013

Suffragette Garden, ‘The Lion and Albert’ and Rosemary

05 Dec

1 Just look at these beautiful narcissi coming into flower in my garden to honour Suffragettes, all in purple, white and green. The Hebes are doing well too.

Early Narcissi

Hebe

2 I was talking about this very entertaining poem with a good friend the other day. If you don’t know it, do listen to this recording by Stanley Holloway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3jXMsfLxhI This edition, illustrated by Caroline Holden, done as a photograph album, is a delight.

The Lion and Albert by Marriot Edgar

3 I love being able to go out into the garden to get my herbs. Tonight I need Rosemary to finish off the Sweet Potato and Chestnut Roast that I have made for our lovely friends who are coming for dinner.

Rosemary in the garden

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on December 5, 2012 in books, children's, flowers, Food, garden, growing, nature, photography, picture story books, postaday2012

Tags: Caroline Holden, Marriott Edgar, monologue, Postaday, postaday2012, rosemary, Suffragette Garden, Sweet Potato and Chestnut Roast., The Lion and Albert

Arizona Boots, A Baby Naming and My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes

25 Aug

1. My lovely sister had these boots made for me by an artist in Prescott, Arizona after I had so admired hers. I always wear them for Baby Naming Ceremonies.

Boots for Baby Namings

2. Two days of downpour prevented today’s Baby Naming Ceremony from being in the garden but it all went off very well in the Village Hall. H was delightful and did listen when I spoke directly to him – “We have come together here today to formally introduce you, H, to our world. Please treat it gently, with respect and with a curious mind.”

With my lovely Baby Naming Family

3. I was reminded today of a beautiful picture book for children which we must read to Jake. Go to Sam and Holly‘s blog for a review of ‘Rosie’s Walk’. I don’t seem to have the copy we had for our four but came across this old favourite in the collection that I have kept for the next generation. We all loved the rhyme and the fun and had a couple of cats who loved to hide in boxes!

An old favourite

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on August 25, 2012 in Baby Naming, books, children's, Humanist ceremony, painting, picture story books, Uncategorized

Tags: A Baby Naming, Arizona, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Baby Naming Ceremony, My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes, Postaday, postaday2012, prescott arizona

Grandchildren, Flowers and Evening Sunshine

01 Jun

1 The Grandchildren are with us! That’s beautiful! Lots of lovely conversations and laughs. We introduced Jake to The Heligan Giant today and will take him to visit next week.