More Cumbrian tales

In Coniston every summer a vintage shop is set up in the village hall.  We visited it during the last week and there were plenty of bargains to be had with most things half price.  I can't show you what I bought yet as some are presents.

We were out for the day with lovely Instagram friend Maria aka Rosey Tinted Spectacles from Ulverston.

We visited the wonderful vegetarian restaurant Chesters by the River at Skelwith near Ambleside.  It has a brilliant shop as well full of really attractive looking books and gifts.  Soon filled my basket with goodies.

Chesters by the river 

The wandering welder wondering where it all went wrong.

Don't jump Philip 

More to follow

More Cumbrian tales

In Coniston every summer a vintage shop is set up in the village hall.  We visited it during the last week and there were plenty of bargains to be had with most things half price.  I can't show you what I bought yet as some are presents.

We were out for the day with lovely Instagram friend Maria aka Rosey Tinted Spectacles from Ulverston.

We visited the wonderful vegetarian restaurant Chesters by the River at Skelwith near Ambleside.  It has a brilliant shop as well full of really attractive looking books and gifts.  Soon filled my basket with goodies.

Chesters by the river 

The wandering welder wondering where it all went wrong.

Don't jump Philip 

More to follow

The good bits

Things didn't quite go to plan during our week in the Lake District but before it all went pearshaped we did manage a foraging session around the caravan park using a charity shop find Spotters wild flower guide book from the 80's.

We visited the last of the Art On The Prom events where the wandering welder bought me this gorgeous autumnal coloured handmade shawl.

From a super vintage shop in Cartmel I found this flanelette housecoat.  I'm going to wear it as a light summer coat over my frocks.  It's far to nice to be hidden away in the house.

Another day we treated ourselves to a late lunch in Clare House in Grange Over Sands.  I'm convinced I'm meant to live in a place like this.  It is so calming and elegant.

This house has to be the most photographed house in Cartmel.  The shot is taken from a little bridge in the centre of the village which gets very busy especially on horse race but days. Beautiful place but you wouldn't want to live there.

That's some of the good bits.  More to follow 

The good bits

Things didn't quite go to plan during our week in the Lake District but before it all went pearshaped we did manage a foraging session around the caravan park using a charity shop find Spotters wild flower guide book from the 80's.

We visited the last of the Art On The Prom events where the wandering welder bought me this gorgeous autumnal coloured handmade shawl.

From a super vintage shop in Cartmel I found this flanelette housecoat.  I'm going to wear it as a light summer coat over my frocks.  It's far to nice to be hidden away in the house.

Another day we treated ourselves to a late lunch in Clare House in Grange Over Sands.  I'm convinced I'm meant to live in a place like this.  It is so calming and elegant.

This house has to be the most photographed house in Cartmel.  The shot is taken from a little bridge in the centre of the village which gets very busy especially on horse race but days. Beautiful place but you wouldn't want to live there.

That's some of the good bits.  More to follow 

I'm over here

At the caravan for a week

I have got a box of things to do as well as meeting up with friends 

Today we are off on a train ride up the coast from Barrow to Carlisle and there'll be a bit of stitching on the way as it takes two and a half hours.  Picnic at the ready and off we go.

Hope you are all happy at your desks 

Have a good week

Lynn x

WHAT'S ON YOUR WORKDESK WEDNESDAY

I'm over here

At the caravan for a week

I have got a box of things to do as well as meeting up with friends 

Today we are off on a train ride up the coast from Barrow to Carlisle and there'll be a bit of stitching on the way as it takes two and a half hours.  Picnic at the ready and off we go.

Hope you are all happy at your desks 

Have a good week

Lynn x

WHAT'S ON YOUR WORKDESK WEDNESDAY

Make our day

First day of the Holland's on holiday took us to Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford, Lancashire.  We went as guests of the fantastically talented Karen Shapley.

KAREN SHAPLEY BLOG

Textile publishers Selvedge realised that the North West were a bit left out as their events are usually London based and so they brought together a curated collection of 26 of the best designer makers They may have underestimated the response as the venue was rammed so hopefully they will put on another event up here again.

We were all overwhelmed by all the Makers work including the stitched pieces of Corinne Young

CORINNE YOUNG WEBSITE

KATE WHITEHEAD WEBSITE

I hope they come back again soon

SELVEDGE MAGAZINE LINK

Make our day

First day of the Holland's on holiday took us to Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford, Lancashire.  We went as guests of the fantastically talented Karen Shapley.

KAREN SHAPLEY BLOG

Textile publishers Selvedge realised that the North West were a bit left out as their events are usually London based and so they brought together a curated collection of 26 of the best designer makers They may have underestimated the response as the venue was rammed so hopefully they will put on another event up here again.

We were all overwhelmed by all the Makers work including the stitched pieces of Corinne Young

CORINNE YOUNG WEBSITE

KATE WHITEHEAD WEBSITE

I hope they come back again soon

SELVEDGE MAGAZINE LINK

The Holland's on tour

Any chance, said I, of having our ugly garage door transformed into this 

After not getting a very satisfactory reply I went off to admire my recent collection of vintage handkerchiefs 

And to pack my bag ready for a week at the caravan 

There's a coastal train ride from Barrow In Furness to Carlisle involved with an overnight stay and a visit to Tullie gallery to see the work of Cumbrian artist Percy Kelly, famous for his painted letters and envelopes

TULLIE HOUSE AND GALLERY

There'll be lots of reading and stitching done during the week as well as visiting friends, Art On The Prom in Grange Over Sands on Sunday and a drive to Coniston to a vintage shop set up in a village hall.  No doubt we will be diving in a few charity shops as well.

First up though is a visit to Pendle Heritage Centre to Selvedge Makers event.  More about that later I've got a bag to pack first.

PENDLE HERITAGE CENTRE