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The first thing we did when we became owners of Christ Church was to build The Hut as a temporary dwelling for us while we construct The House and restore The Church. Coincidentally, almost to the day 13 years later, we have begun to take it down. However, we are still living in it! The parts we are removing…
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June in pictures
:: restoration continues : starting to sort through all those boxes : installing electric sockets :: :: wiring the living room : elderflower cordial making : cutting conduit :: :: doorstep posies : learning new skills : garden roses ::
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Fragrant posies of Christ Church garden flowers (for sale) on the doorstep. Image of the Week #190
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Oh the light!… Longing to use this space. Image of the Week #189
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Weatherman Walking to Christ Church
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A beautiful capture of Christ Church surrounded by verdant trees taken by my talented sister of laura loo photography (and it is not often that I’m caught on the other side of the camera!)
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May in pictures
:: sowing seeds : visiting Owen and came across this elephant armour from the Powis collection in Leeds! : the cut flower patch is growing :: :: finishing the downstairs skirting : a trip to local bluebell woods : preparing for another land speed record :: :: putting in posts for a new log shed : the garden blooms…
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Last week I had a lovely evening with the ladies of Bwlch-y-Cibau WI, sharing the story of our family’s restoration journey of Christ Church (followed by judging the ‘garden flower competition and delicious tea and cake!) Bwlch-y-Cibau WI’s post on Facebook
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Spring in the Secret Garden
It has been a little while since I last went into the ‘Secret Garden’, having been busy in the allotment. Wandering around it with my camera in the morning sunshine was delightful as it was starting to be full of colour! Oh how my eyes have missed it! Last autumn I planted a handful of tulips which I…
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In pictures
:: the first snow : part of the Apse restoration : blue tits nesting in the wall :: :: studying pew graffiti : precious moments : preparing skirting :: :: plum blossom in the allotment : after-school wanderings : marshmallow toasting after much hard work :: Previous ‘In Pictures’ here
