Trompe le Monde: July 2013

Sunday, 28 July 2013

Dead Simple

I'm loving this book by Peter James. His stories are set in Sussex which somehow makes them more interesting. He has written 25 novels and short stories, I have 4 of them so I will be rooting round boot sales and charity shops for the rest.

Sunday, 21 July 2013

Hastings Pirate Day

Pirate Day

It's Hastings annual Pirate Day today. We usually get dressed up and go along but this year they're not attempting to break the current record (which we hold) and it's very warm so we probably won't be going. It's a great day out with a great atmosphere and good publicity for Hastings.

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Vintage tin

I bought this lovely tin for one pound at Icklesham boot sale on Sunday. You can find the stallholders on Facebook, look for Sue and Jayne's Nice Things

Saturday, 13 July 2013

St Johns Nursery

How beautiful is this?

Cafe in the country

Can you think of a nicer setting for coffee and cake? St Johns Nursery, Etchingham, a hidden gem!

Penguin book's

I just love these Penguin covers for classic books

Fern fever

We had to laugh at this....

Pretty cottage

I love the name of this pretty cottage that was tucked away near Mayfield, East Sussex

Unbirthday

My birthday is 13th January. Year after year it gets ruined due to the winter weather so a few years ago we decided I would have an unbirthday on 13th July. It's really just an excuse to go out for the day however A has gone a little crazy this year and bought me a dozen roses and chocolates and even this pretty card! I am very lucky x

Friday, 12 July 2013

Ferrero

My favourite chocolates!

Thursday, 11 July 2013

The Perfume Collector

This book looks interesting, but then again any book about perfume and Paris is bound to appeal!

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Oberon and Titania

King John's Lodge

Tea in the gardens

King John's Lodge

We went to this amazing place yesterday as part of St Michael's Hospice Open Gardens. http://www.kingjohnsnursery.co.uk/about-us.html
The house and gardens are beautiful and their shop is full of such pretty things for the garden. They have a tea room too with the most wonderful views across Sussex, we will be going back soon.

Sunday, 7 July 2013

Myott coffee pot

Went to a boot sale this morning and picked up this lovely Myott pottery coffee pot for three pounds, the design is Aztec. I have to get the matching cups and saucers and sugar bowl now!

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Satchels, every girl should have one!

Lattes in the sun

Made the most of the hot weather in Hastings Old Town

Beegees

Enjoying this album from1989 this sunny morning - at least until the family get up....favourite tracks are Bodyguard and Tears

Thursday, 4 July 2013

Lovely lady

This lovely vintage lady sits on my desk. She comes from Whitstable which we visited last summer and is such a lovely place although I was disappointed to note that the shops closed at 5pm even on a Saturday in summer.

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Prince

Who can believe he is 54?!!

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Tango!!

For the last year we have been learning Argentine tango on Tuesday's. They say it takes 7 years to learn so we have a way to go! These are my first pair of shoes.

Beer from Hole Park Gardens

The Lady in the Fur Wrap

Son C and I watch Bargain Hunt together most days. Today we watched one from Edinburgh and Tim Wonnacott visited Pollock House where this painting was on show. It was painted around 1577 by El Greco and I think it is astounding!

Hole Park Gardens

Beautiful gardens in the Kent countryside

St Michael's Hospice

The local hospice has got together with some owners of private gardens in East Sussex and for a small charge they open up for just one day. Apart from being able to see gardens and houses that you can only dream of, they serve lovely cakes and cream teas.