London Town! Oh boy, we're such country bumpkins that we rarely get down to town. We do have a tradition of getting out of our little village to London at least twice per year. Once in July to celebrate my birthday
Hello everyone, I almost want to say, "welcome to my annual RBG Kew post!" But it's true. On my birthday it's traditional for us to visit Kew and, in all of England, there's no other place I'd rather be. I get absolutely giddy walking
This year, like every other year
At RBG Kew, one of the most charming areas for me are the King's kitchens and the kitchen's garden. On the second floor is a small room with chairs and some lovely reproduction books and menus from King George's era. One book
First I wanted to say thank you so much to everyone, over 100 of my friends, for wishing me a Happy Birthday yesterday on my Facebook. I'm absolutely overwhelmed with the outpouring of love. Thank you my friends. I treasure
Oh boy, I feel like such a conflicted mix of local and tourist sometimes. I mean, who goes into London for an hour and half; two at the most? A local? And who goes crazy looking at all the sights
If I lived anywhere near Kew, you'd know just where to find me; right in a glasshouse. Every chance I got. This is the famous Palm House constructed in 1844. Beyond it you can see the Waterlily House 1852. This year the
China furniture wholesale A couple of years ago, Robert and I watched a BBC program about the restoration of this big house. I found it fascinating how a tiny scrap of flocked green and black wallpaper could dictate the whole room
Well, I would say this would be just about PERFECT for me! And yes, I'd move in in a heartbeat and live in the little gardener's shed if someone would let me. (I don't take up too much room) :D Of
If you've known me for any length of time, you know I love the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. And you probably also know that it's my birthday treat is to visit each year. You would probably not be surprised