Where have I been???

Sorry I have been very lax in blogging- life seems to have become extremely busy.

However I can tell you that I had a great Summer, with loads of family visitors(maybe thats why I haven't blogged in a while?)

I have recently visited Lincoln with my friend Chris photos below-

Donnington Hall

Kitchen garden

Woven horses

Love these metal sculpture shapes

Hares

I think he has not been eating.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Castle

15c building in centre of Lincoln

I also visited Northumberland with my Husband- great break and beautiful scenery.

Bamburgh Castle

View from Bamburgh Castle

John in his rightful place!!!

Me in my rightful place!!!

two examples of eroded stone work at Banburgh Castle- great for texture in textile work.

Beach at Bamburgh

We also visited Chillingham Castle- complete opposite to Bamburgh which is beautifully kept. Chillingham has been left to its own devices- the owner Sir Humphrey Wakefield collects items from all over the world on his travels and they all end up in Chillingham Castle- its a bit like a cobweb strewn junk yard- with hidden gems.

tapestry

Model soldier and horse

Rather not eat on this table!

Contrast of beautifully kept gardens

Museum at Chillingham- not unlike every other room

Exterior & garden at Chillingham

Our last day was spent at Alnwick, looking round the museum, eating lunch in Grandma's Pantry, and visiting the gardens, which although not in full bloom, were still impressive.

Alnwick castle

Three photos from fabulous Alnwick gardens

Higher layers of Alnwick fountains

Hey ho! must wait until next year and maybe can persued my Husband to go back to Alnwick to stay for a few days.