Sunday, November 19, 2017

19/11/2017 A few shots from the garden and house.

Maximum temperature 9C, minimum 1C.  5 km/h NW winds, 16 km/h gusts. Dry.
Sorry, I am far behind with everything.  I seem to have caught a bug which I hope clears up very quickly as we are due for a very long drive on Friday, but more of that in another post.  My head feels like it is full of cotton wool (more than usual)!!
A lone hoverfly out on the one and only dandelion around...

As above.

Hydrangea protected from frost against the wall.

Lawn daisy.

Viola.

Zimbabwean carved giraffe.

The three paintings you see now are hanging in our house. Sorry photos taken at an angle because of light reflections....

Think this is possibly my favourite but I love them all...

They are all by the South African artist Edmund Barton.  To see more of his wild life paintings which are for sale see HERE.   
Note: I have not been asked to advertise his name but his paintings are well worth looking at.

22 comments:

  1. Oh so sorry, you seem to have a cold. -sigh-

    Best wishes for it clearing up quickly. Meantime, please try to rest. Hahhhh... I know. Preparation for the long drive. But... Zap the prep, and rest. :-)

    Thank you for some peeks inside your home.

    Luna Crone

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    1. There is so much to do but I think I am feeling better today despite the cotton wool head. Glad you enjoyed the peek inside :-) Keep well Diane

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  2. Beautiful critter pics...and I love your art.

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    1. My favourite artist by far I just love his wildlife pictures. Every time you look at them you see something new. Hope you are feeling better, Diane

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  3. His work is beautiful! Feel better soon, Diane!

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    1. I agree his work is amazing. I think I feel better today so hopefully by Friday..... Take care Diane

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  4. What gorgeous flower shots! What a way to brighten my morning. Thank you :-)

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    1. Thanks I needed to brighten the day a bit as well :-)) Take care Diane

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  5. I do hope you feel better for traveling. Love the paintings.

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    1. Thanks Gaelyn, I hope so as well but I do feel a bit better I think today. The paintings are amazing, just love his work. Have a good week Diane

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  6. Beautiful photos of your garden once again, Diane. What a pretty daisy! You live in a great house, my friend. I love the giraffe and the paintings, especially the one with the elephants. Kisses!

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    1. Thanks Mia The giraffe is a lovely memento of Africa and stands about 4 foot high. Hope all is well, have a good week Diane

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  7. I like the pictures. They are realistic.

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    1. They are amazing and the more you look at them the more you see. Have a good week Diane

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  8. That old cotton will head bug is a real downer! Hope you head clears soon.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Me to Stewart, I don't generally get colds here only when we are in the UK!!! Cheers Diane

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  9. Oh, I hope you will get well as soon as possible to enjoy your trip! Nice photos of flowers, critters and paintings!

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    1. Thanks Nancy feeling a little better today so hope I am on the mend. Take care Diane

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  10. I'm sorry you're not feeling well, Diane. :(

    Beautiful photos, as usual.

    xoxo

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    1. Thanks Sally, for the kind comment. Hope you are well and have a good week Diane

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  11. Love the African memories Diane, we brought paintings, wooden carvings and copper bowls with us when we left Africa so many years ago, apart from a few they all seem to have found new homes. I hope you feel 100% better by the weekend, it's awful travelling when not feeling well.

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    1. Great African memories are all over the house. I am feeling a little better today but Nigel is also not in top form, and tablets he is on are making him feel queasy! Such is life. Hope you have a great week Diane

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