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The call of home
Since I spotted the bats I’ve made it a habit to head out into the garden at dusk to see if I can catch a glimpse. Even if I don’t see them it’s lovely to sit out amongst the cooling … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Illustration
Tagged home, illustration, noisy people, sickle moon
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The big day
For me, the theme of my sister’s wedding this week was journeys. They are not 21-year olds, fresh-faced and wide-eyed. At this stage in life things have happened to them and it hasn’t always been straightforward. While things may not … Continue reading
Posted in Family and friends
Tagged bouquet, celebration, community, new lives, peace, tea ceremony, teapots, time, wedding day
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The House That Moved
This is a very special house. It is a 16th century merchant’s house in Exeter. In the 1960s it was in a state of dereliction after the bombing of the city during WW2 and was due to be demolished to … Continue reading
Posted in Family and friends, Illustration
Tagged 16th century, bombing, exeter, illustration, linda duriez, merchant's house, pirouette, the house that moved, wedding, WW2
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Bats in the evening
Yesterday evening we formed a conveyor belt in the lounge to put together the Order of Services for the wedding. One person folded, another inserted, another punched holes, and another tied the ribbon. It was fun to chat and laugh … Continue reading
Posted in Family and friends, Illustration, Wildlife
Tagged bat conservation trust, greater mouse-eared bat, illustration, order of service, pipistrelle bats, rites of passage, wedding
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Budleigh Salterton
The beach at Budleigh Salterton is at its most beautiful on a really wild winter’s day but as you can see it was pretty great today too. The water was so clear and still. My sister is in absolute fits … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Budleigh Salterton, clouds, illustration, mackerel, pebbles, weather
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Totnes
Mum and I have been visiting Totnes together for as long as I can remember. It’s a girly outing we have always reserved just for ourselves but today we allowed my sister and Little Owl to come along too. Totnes … Continue reading
A day on the beach
Little Owl and I spent the day on the beach at Exmouth today. We built sandcastles, splashed in the sea, collected shells, and all the other things you should do on a beach. It was marvellous fun. As we packed … Continue reading
Posted in Family and friends
Tagged beach, blue tongue, buried, exmouth, Hot Chocolate, lost, missing, paddling, sandcastles, sea, shells, spade, sprinkles
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Special shoes
I know, I know…humour me. These are my bridesmaid’s shoes, just purchased today. Okay, now you can go back to the Olympics.
Antiques
Today we headed to a small town along the River Exe called Topsham. It was once a thriving port and many of the houses are in the distinctive style of the dutch merchants of the time. It’s full of little … Continue reading
Posted in Family and friends, Uncategorized
Tagged alleys, antiques, closes, ginnels, hire van, illustration, river exe, small minded people, topsham, vennels, warehouse
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