My door this week comes from St Albans. It’s the entrance to the medieval clock tower, the only remaining example of its kind in England. Built in the early 1400’s, the tower is four storeys tall and built of local flint and stone. At this time of year, fairy lights twinkle in the former groundContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Commit No Nuisance”
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Wednesday Wander – Andorra La Vella
This Wednesday Wander takes us to Andorra La Vella, the capital of the tiny mountainous principality of Andorra. While known now mainly for skiing and tax-free shopping, Andorra has a long history, positioned as it is between Spain and France. The site of Andorra La Vella has been settled since pre-Christian times, and in theContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Andorra La Vella”
Christmas Grotto – The Ambeth Chronicles by Helen Jones.
The lovely Sally Cronin has very kindly featured me in her Christmas Grotto today! Pop on over and take a look, lots of nice gift ideas to be found there 🙂 And I will be posting my usual Wednesday Wander later today as well xx
Silver Sparkly Lining
There is a quote by the 17th century Japanese Samurai poet, Masahade, which goes as follows: ‘My house burned down, I can now see better, the rising moon.’ So. It seems pretty clear. It’s all about making the best of a situation, finding the silver lining, so to speak. I personally think that if myContinue reading “Silver Sparkly Lining”
Helen Glynn Jones 