Kew Gardens..part 1

 We both so enjoyed our trip to Kew gardens! Between us hubby and I took around 900 photos - it's taken a while to get them all rotated! Some were obviously of the same things and I will try to show you some from both of us - hubby had his camera while I only had my phone camera so he got some really good close ups.

We had a reasonable over night stay in a budget hotel and enjoyed a walk by the river in the evening as sun was setting with Kew gardens just across the river.

 The hotel was beside a converted church - now apartments

 We think these may be having an overnight stay nearby

 Hubby got a better shot - from now if the photo has a T under it it is one of hubby's

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The sounds from this tree were incredible as it not only had Cormorants in it but a lot of screeching Parakeets

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The next morning we set of across Kew Bridge - about a 25 minute walk from the hotel.

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 We were heading for..

 Little deserts behind glass.

 This needs some eyes!!!

Love this delicate flower!
 I will stop here as we were now off for another walk!

I'll be back with part 2 soon!

Thanks for looking, Chris

Dream...

At the very start of hosting the 'Dreams or Wishes' theme at Art Journal Journey Eileen had made a simple looking but very elegant page!
I thought I would have a try at creating my own!

I have put an Autumn twist on it but I'm also looking forward to seeing berries as Winter draws nearer.

I coloured my book paper with distress inks and stamped some berries from a Crafty Individuals bird stamp onto a piece of tissue. I used a scrap of gelli print to stamp 'DREAM' ( a shortened word from a dreamer quote by Visible Image) and some smaller scraps with some random stamping on. A final spatter with black and red and some cheesecloth threads to finish!

I thought you may like to see my Autumn display on my windowsill - not a hint of Halloween!!

 Some of the leaves came from Kew, they floated onto the two seats I sat on - so I guessed they were mine!!! Some of the foliage is plastic and comes out every year! The gourds were from the supermarket.

 These are to the side and are Hydrangea flowers from the caravan garden!

Coming up next will be Kew gardens part 1!


Thanks for looking, Chris

T Stands for.....the chateau

I am continuing with our France trip and another outing with our friends.
Our main destination was the Chateau d'Oiron

It is well known for its contemporary art installations.
This is the first room we entered and the humming of bees was al around these hives.

These are profiles of a whole village put on to china plates.They wren all around the room.

 Some of the art was rather strange but fascinating! 

We also spent some time watching a video of everyday objects set up like a domino rally!
As well assail this modern art we passed through the Kings rooms - very opulent!!!

This long hall way was my favourite - small squares depicting all kinds of nature.

Outside the smell of the lavender was heavenly

My drink related photo for T stands for Tuesday hosted by Bleubeard and Elizabeth at the Altered Book Lover blog was taken at the weekend when we went for a walk at Kirby Lonsdale - hubby turned the tables on me  - if you think our hair looks wet you'd be right - we got caught in a shower just as we were walking away from the river!

 

Hubby had a hot chocolate and I had a mocha The warm scone was forced upon me!! :-)

When this is posted I will be on my way to Kew Gardens so I will try to visit you on the train on the way home!

Thanks for looking, Chris