We’re back from our travels, and my heart is brimful of memories, not least of the wonderful sunsets. Why is it we take the time to watch them when on holiday, but so seldom do it at home?
I resolved to make more time for sunsets in my life – so on the first afternoon that we were back, we were down on our own beach – a little less exotic but no less beautiful, enjoying the amazing light show at the close of day as the dogs leaped with joy at our return.
Having animals to come back to always makes the end of a holiday easier. It may be wet, it may be cold, and it may be extremely muddy, but it’s still good to be back home. I’d like to bring you more photographs – of the white crocuses in pots on the front door step just opening, and daffodil buds pushing through the soil – but I have managed to drop the camera yet again (can you believe it?) and so those will have to wait a few days. But I hope to be back before long.
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It is always good to get back home. So glad you had a good time, the sunsets are gorgeous.
ooh looks like you had a brilliant warm time – Im so looking forward to warm!!! **Kim**
lovely to have you back
t x
Welcome back – looks like you had a wonderful time – those sunsets are amazing
Gorgeous post as always. Amanda from the Women’s Room mentioned you were looking for wedding dress inspiration for your friend.. I’ve started a vintage wedding blog that you might find useful.. http://www.myvintagevows.blogspot.com (there’s also a post featuring your book Homemade!)
Sounds like she might suit a 50s shape: you should take a look at Circa Vintage, Candy Anthony and Kate Halfpenny who all do some great vintage shapes.. Vivienne Westwood is also great for show stopping looks.
Good luck!
Beautiful sunsets both!…and fabulous cavorting dogs. They look so delighted to be reunited with you.
Welcome back. Bad luck about the camera.
with best wishes
Trina
Welcome back to Muddyland! But spring is on the doorstep… I can feel it in my fingertips.
Gorgeous sunsets! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and its good to see you back. Look forward to those spring photos!
I love going away, and it makes the coming home even sweeter!
Jeanne x
I thought that didn’t look like your beach!! Once whilst on holiday, we were made to salute the sun as it set – we do this at home now too. It makes my heart sing when my kids comment on the beautyof a sunrise or sunset.
Good to have you back, and it is great to see you enjoying to be back home with dogs to greet you and other sorts of beautiful sun set, The weather is not yet warm an sunny but spring is already there in the gardens, amitié Martine
Dear Elspeth
I’m a big fan of yours and just finished reading your book on reclaiming life’s pleasures at the weekend.
I wanted to let you know it inspired a recent entry (“Wonderful Weekends”) on my own blog – called Art 2010 – which appears on my website, Head for Art (20 Feb).
Having just moved to Washington, DC with my husband, I’m spending 365 days exploring the masterworks at the city’s National Gallery of Art. My aim is to show how art can be a topical, relevant and exciting part of our daily lives.
Your book is paired with an amazing 17th century Dutch genre scene – I hope you enjoy it!
Such beautiful photos, Elspeth. I always think of you living by the sea as such a blessing. Such wonders to enjoy every single day. I am just really happy you are so generous in sharing your lovely pics. Thank you for your kind words on my blog and your book suggestion, ‘Can Any Mother Help Me’. The book looks like something I would enjoy reading. It has great reviews at UK Amazon. It’s out of stock at US Amazon but they do sell used ones.
When I first moved to Maine I wasn’t working, and for the first time in my life I noticed the moon.