From This to This

From this

to this

where we will be filling it with David Austin roses

in November

and from a shelf of rusty nails in jars etc.

to a little patriotic cover

Why is it that to women jars of rusty nails are an eyesore but to men they are treasure!

and from one bird to two in the quirky corner

it is so good to have a clean and tidy shed

and lots of full black bags

last night's sunset was a joy

I have not sailed away yet but I love this cushion bought at the Historic Dockyards where we took Oliver last week

often when we are out for the day, Alan will buy me a gift when he sees me admiring something

The two little birds on the table above came the same way

Must get back to holiday photos and more

How Does One Entertain the Grands During Their Summer Stay

Eat Al Fresco in the garden whenever possible

take them to the beach

and on Concorde

to the paddling pool

the adventure playground

swimming in the sea

to play on the bridge of an ancient Destroyer

and row an ancient Lifeboat

not to mention going down into an ancient Submarine

hoping Grandma will get through the hatch

fun on the ancient sailing ship too

and much,  much more

pretty high on the list was riding their scooters up and down the street with children from church and inviting them in to play

Athelhampton House & Gardens Pt. 2, Dorset

Alfred Cart de Lafontaine built the formal gardens in 1891.
Francis Inigo Thomas designed four ham stone courts in the Elizabethan style. The Great Court, after 100 years has evolved into a unique topiary spectacle containing twelve giant pyramids standing over 30 feet high.
Water forms a recurring feature, with fountains and pools throughout the characteristic themed compartments of the garden, that link creating a labyrinth of rooms.

walking along the river on  the more wild side at the bottom of the garden

and then back through this tunnel into the formal areas again

the side of the house

and the Dovecote which was very messy inside

Hope you enjoyed both the house and the garden