Attingham Estate

They say that a Sunday well spent is a week content.

This morning Pappy took us on a little family road trip to Attingham Park. Though Louie and I have been before, it was Pappy's first visit. We enjoyed a yummy lunch, a very slow amble around the deer park, den building, race running (though not by me!!), deer spotting, resting in the walled garden, warming by the fire in the bothy and a great cream tea before heading home.
A standard family Sunday out of doors, blowing the cobwebs away.

Winter Sun

Today we took a trip to the National Forest for a Sunday afternoon walk. It was bright and breezy but very chilly and we had a lovely little walk around the lake at Hicks Lodge. We are so lucky to have such beautiful places on our doorstep and it was particularly beautiful in the late winter sun.

One Year (well, nearly!)

So its May, and nearly time for our first wedding anniversary. Only we have quite a few weeks worth of plans, so we had a quiet little Sunday afternoon stroll around our wedding venue, Calke of course.

In the gardens, there was a tree that had been chopped making it perfect for climbing. Mr Bee had a fun time climbing up, and down, and up again. It kept him quiet for a good 10 minutes anyway...!

The ornimental garden was blooming with wall flowers looking utterly stunning. Mr Bee's shoes were causing some trouble so we spent a lot of time walking barefoot in the grass and looking in to the pond.

Then he took a one year on photo for us!

Here's to plenty more wedding anniversary trips to this lovely, lovely place!

Winter Sun

Just a few snaps taken during a beautiful winters sunset. Dramatic clouds, shiny sunrays and striking tree silhouettes - it doesn't get much better than that.

Advent Preparation

So this year it seems that I am late to the party. I mean, it isn't even December yet and everyone seems completely Christmas crazy already! I can't believe how unprepared I am this year, but this weekend, we have embraced the winter weather and seasonal festivities. We spent the day in and out of our little village visiting the craft fairs, music perfomances, fairs etc in celebration of the Christmas lights switch on. It was a modest affair but we made the most of it!

Winter scenes over Felicity's Wood. 

The rest of our weekend was spent getting all of the decorations ready for our little house. Our beautiful little tree has made its way indoors and has been jewelled with fairly lights and sweet little wooden orniments. Louie and I carefully constructed our first ever wreath, a tradition I hope to keep going. It will do for a first attempt and I love the way it makes our house look so homely! 

Tomorrow begins December, we are ready.