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Category Archives: Countryside
National Trust Visit
After almost two years of staying home, we are finally venturing out. This lovely summer was too strong a temptation to resist despite many people still contracting covid. Well, we reasoned, National Trust gardens are outdoor spaces. We should be … Continue reading
Beat Isolation Boredom With the Wildlife Trust’s Live Cams
Although I’m self isolating and have been since 10th March, I’m lucky enough to have both a front and a back garden. They are only small, but they give my husband and I the opportunity to take in some fresh … Continue reading
A Question of Perception
What Do You Think About Caravans? It has always fascinated me how people from different nations and cultures view caravans, or rather mobile homes as they are more commonly known here now. This difference seems more noticeable … Continue reading
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Waiting for Bluebells
I can’t wait for spring! Can you write a short poem? Struggling for something to post on your blog? Why not write a short poem using this photo as inspiration and post it on your own website. You can feature a photo … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Nature, Uncategorized, Writing Challenge
Tagged bluebells, can't wait for, country path, Countryside, nature walk, poetry challenge, Spring, trees wood
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Original Acrylic Painting – Colourful Path
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Posted in Art, Countryside, Nature, Original Paintings, Uncategorized
Tagged Acrylic Painting, Calm Scene, Colourful Path, Country Walk, English Garden, Flower Border, Flowers, Garden, Hobbies, Inviting Path, Trees
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Original Acrylic Painting of an Old English Country Cottage
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My First Ever Acylic Painting
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Posted in Art, Countryside, Original Paintings, Uncategorized
Tagged Acrylic Paint, Art, Landscape, Mountains, Original paintings, Snow Scene, Stream, Trees, Winter Scene
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Acrylic Painting From My Archive (5)
Not the best angle for a photograph I agree, but it’s the only one I have and I no longer have the painting. I was trying to get a water-colour appearance from acrylic and thought it worked in the background trees and … Continue reading
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Tagged Acrylic Paint, Art, Bridge, Landscape, Original paintings, Village Scene, Waterfowl
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Another Acrylic Painting From My Archives (4)
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Tagged Haunting Scene, Isolated Spot, Original Painting, Ruined Castle, WaterReflections
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Another Acrylic Painting From My Archive (3)
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Posted in Art, Countryside, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Acrylic Paint, Art, author, Original paintings
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Original Painting From “My Art” (2)
Another of my acrylic castles but I cannot remember where this one is. Promoting Authors and Artists http://sturdyblog.wordpress.com http://annashinoda.wordpress.com carolec55.wordpress.com http://wefalllaughing.wordpress.com http://retconpoet.wordpress.com http://marlenegutschmidt.wordpress.com
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Tagged Acrylic Paint, Art, Castle, Landscape, Original paintings, Painting, Popular Culture
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Original Painting from “My Art”
Carew Castle (Wales) I decided to post my art individually for those who haven’t visited “My Art” page. This is acrylic paint as are most of my paintings. I usually take a photo and then paint it when I get home. … Continue reading
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Tagged Acrylic Paint, Art, Castle, Painting, Part Ruin, Places to Visit, Rural Countryside, Wales
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Second Dabbed Paint On 300gm Wet Paper
Remember that these dabbed paintings are only 1.5″ x 2.5″. Why not let your children paint the dabs on the wet paper and you can suggest an image from it. You could even paint the finished picture if they … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Child's Play, Children's Play, Fun, Original paintings, Painting, Things Children Can Do
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The Beautiful English Countryside
I I’ve just had a week away in the beautiful English countryside and saw some delightful heart-warming moments. There was a sweet pheasant chick trying to bury itself head first in its mother’s back feathers. It was obviously frightened by the … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Chicks, Countryside, England, Holiday, Nature, Spring
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Going Away? Make Sure Your Home Is Safe
WHO DO YOU TELL? Burglaries are so common now that nearly everyone knows someone who’s been a victim of a burglary. Our homes and cars have expensive alarms, our doors have extra locks, yet despite these preventative precautions, are … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Curtains, Family Life, Holidays, Home, Household Tips, Leisure, Neighbours, Papers, Protection, Safety, Theft, Windows
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Summer At Last
I apologise for neglecting my blog recently but England’s long-awaited sunshine has tempted me away from my computer. Like most people I’ve been kept indoors for most of this year by our miserable weather; more recently I’ve been out and … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Psychological Thriller, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Cumbria, England, Family Drama, Free Books, Lancashire, Psychological thriller, Readers, Writer
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