Room With A View

The last night of our Coast to Coast was spent in the most gorgeous B&B. A beautiful Victorian farmhouse lovingly restored in breathtaking countryside. It was a perfect view and perfect for the last night of our holiday. A hot bath in a traditional freestanding roll top painted red, the most comfortable bed and a stack of current magazines - perfection! 

I really want to go back here - there is lots to do in the area of Yorkshire where Greenwick Farm is situated. The garden is an open garden, beautifully planted, unfortunately it was raining when we arrived so didn't get chance to wander properly.

Thanks for visiting! :-)
XX

52 Weeks of Happy (27, 28 & 29/52)

Well, there just is not enough hours in the day at the moment.

I have enjoyed lots of moments over the last few weeks, but so caught up in these moments that I have no photo's - sometimes that can be a good thing yes?

• Visited Richmond Tea Room again with a friend - and had a surprise visit whilst there from my 'L' who happened to be in Manchester for work!! He then decided to stay a couple of nights as Mr.L was away and he had an open return. Happy? Hell yesssss!

• After a particularly stressful day at work, these were waiting on my desk. I'm honoured to have such supportive work colleagues.

• A lovely parcel for moi arrived after a massive wardrobe clear out the week before - I have yet to find time to try them on - when I do I shall share here!

• My family being together for Easter - best feeling in the World. We enjoyed the company of my friend's Son and Daughter too on Good Friday, who I love very much.

• Prior to all of the above Mr.L and I had helped 'A' to move into her first home with her lovely partner 'S' - must get a good photo of him/them!! :-)

• Impromptu night in York with 'C' (best friend EVER! - You know the one!) We ate here again - it's just the bee's - if you ever visit York you must go, but ssshhh please don't tell everyone, Ha.....

• I am from a large family and as such there are lot's of Cousin's. We all decided to meet up in Manchester for a catch up and a boogie here. I was gutted when I had to leave for the last train home but am looking forward to doing this again ;-0

• I enjoyed a cheap as chips carvery with fabulous company over Easter after work - lots of nattering - we looked around when we came up for air to find we were the only one's left - it was heaving when we arrived.......

Now I'm ready to replenish the next couple of weeks - a slower pace is needed!
Thank you for dropping by. Wishing you all a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend.
XX

Metal Art

En route to York at weekend 'C' & I just had to stop when we saw the most 

beautiful metal sculptures at the side of the road.

It was 'The Old Blacksmith's Shop' near Harrogate. The artist Steve Blaylock 

was there to chat with about his creations and the inspiration behind them.

They were just exquisite, enjoy!  

See more of Steve's work here.
Picture's aren't great - forgot my camera, gggrrr...
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Replenish

So, this week I have learnt that to blog I need to feel on top of things.

This last week I haven't - apologies to anyone whose dropped by!

I've felt a little low, tired, a complete lack of energy. I realised late in the week I hadn't been drinking as much water as I usually would - probably because I haven't run.

So Thursday I drank - lots & lots of water! On Friday I woke and just felt lifted.

Gosh, can water do this or is it psychological?? Either way it worked so its all good!! :-)

I also had a good cry - empty nest rapidly approaching. I'm happy, but I love when my home is full of young people which it was at weekend.

I'm thinking this is normal???

So much catching up to do.....both at home and here.....

Today I enjoyed a girlie day out with 'C' and her beautiful Daughter 'T'.

A completely restorative day in York, one of my favourite City's. 

We ate, drank, meandered, most importantly laughed.

We ate at El Piano, a vegan, gluten free restaurant - which for 'C' & 'T' was wonderful as they could have EVERYTHING on the menu without having to think!! The food was glorious and inspirational and a return visit is a must.

How gorgeous does this Mediterranean Platter look?

 Square Root Chips!

The next couple of weeks I need to; 

• Finish cleaning out all the kitchen drawers and cupboards following a leak, resulting in pots and pans being pulled out and put all over the kitchen - still there...

• Paint the front windows and door of the house - currently with their natural wood finish which is peeling - I fancy Heritage Farrow and Ball and am leaning towards 'Breakfast Room Green'. What do you think?

 

• I need to cut back so much foliage in the garden and have a mahoosive fire!

• I also need to choose a new phone - it's like a minefield and so confusing! I just want to be able to talk, text, take good pics and instagram. Confused.com

Back soon with 52 weeks of happy!
I'm happy you are here! Thank you :-)
XX

Weekend Wanders York

Late with post's this week - not because I am running around like a 

mad thing on account of Christmas. 

This year, so far, I have had the kind of December I have always dreamed of - 

spending time with family and friends. 

Making memories :-)

I have even had two whole days of pottering at home, watching DVD's in front of a cosy fire with my family is just THE BEST!

Last weekend Mr.L and I went to York, one of my favourite City's, being so picturesque,

 full of some of the oldest buildings & unique streets, some leaning and all higgledy piggledy, 

so much heritage and culture.

& did it feel Christmassy!! 

We visited to go to York Festival of Angels

Snow machines, ice sculptures, excitement in the air, street food, entertainment.

How about this? I would love my Bailey's served like this every time!

With a chocolate flake too - yum!

This banana curry looked wonderful & El Piano are known for vegan, gluten free fabulous food -

 but we had eaten - a must visit for next time...El Piano

A few snapshots of the beautiful buildings, hidden passages - 

York has one of the most striking roof-lines.

York Minster

Map sculpture of the City

Street entertainment! He was amazing! Cool Yoda!

Lovely shops to peruse & windows to admire

The Famous Bettys Tearoom - Stonegate, York

This robin shop was just lovely - thousands of robins of different sizes 

some made from Liberty fabric

As nightfall fell, the City lit up - there was the most fabulous live band - I had a bit of a jig!!

The sculptor at work...

Time for a drink!

We ate at Little Italy - one of York's finest family run Italian restaurants.

Gorgeous & unpretentious with simple décor, a friendly atmosphere and boxes of 

Panetonne hung from the ceiling.

Such a lovely restaurant, run by Italian women mainly chatting away in their native tongue.

One was making the delicacies below.

Yummy deserts

Amazing day - definitely visiting again next year!

I hope you are managing to spend quality time with loved one's 

this Festive Season!

Has anyone been able to sneak away like me??

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