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A Christmas Fair at Physic Chelsea Garden, London, December 2015

December 22, 2015 0

Whilst in London we went to a fabulous Christmas Fair on a brisk English day and we had the most wonderful time. Here are some highlights of our day and what we purchased, all English and all handmade: SNOW FINEL,…

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Photographs from London, December 2015

December 11, 2015 0

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Shopping in Charleston, Some Goodies I found – November 5, 2015

November 5, 2015 1

JEWELRY Basket weave bracelet I coveted those amazing baskets woven by local Charleston women and could not go for the prices (fruit basket $700). While I do not dispute the price, worthy of the workmanship, I found a solution for…

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Highlights of the Sights of Charleston – November 3rd, 2015

November 3, 2015 0

DOWNTOWN TOUR Known as the Holy City, Charleston has many churches and synagogues scattered throughout the city and this gives the feeling of religious diversity. Many steeples poke out among the historic buildings. There are numerous kinds of tours, like…

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4 days in Charleston, South Carolina – A Celebration of the Senses

November 2, 2015 0

I spent four lovely days attending a conference in Charleston, also known as the Holy City. Here are some highlights from my visit: 1) Halloween Photos – Monday, November 2nd (see below) 2) Highlights of the Sights of Charleston –…

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The Cotwolds: Part 2

October 7, 2015 1

BURFORD Voted one of the top 5 places to live in Europe. Two very good bakeries: Huffkins and Raymond Blanc Patisserie. I found some great books at a charming combination book and hat shop: THE MADHATTER BOOK SHOP I will…

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The Cotswolds: Part 1

October 6, 2015 0

We went to the Cotswolds, using the capital, Tetbury, as our base. Here are some photos of the journey and some highlights of the trip. There was a beautiful church in the middle of the town and some lovely shops…

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Scotland Rugged Beauty: A long weekend at Cameron House

June 3, 2015 2

Last week I was in Scotland. Scotland is my European Maine. They are two of my favorite places in the world, each one an iconic reminder of raw and majestic nature at its finest. Maine and Scotland are mostly commercial…

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An OSPREY Family on Grace Bay Beach, Turks & Caicos

May 5, 2015 0

When we went to Turks & Caicos we were delighted one early morning on our daily beach walk to discover an osprey nest perched on a large pole about 1000 feet from the shoreline. There they were, two siblings waiting…

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A Holiday at Beach House, Turks & Caicos

April 30, 2015 3

B E A C H H O U S E We chose Beach House because there are only 21 rooms and we were specifically looking for a boutique resort. I could see from the website that the room we wanted…

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