I am going to be busy again for a few days, but before that I shall walk you down to the Formal Gardens. I have found a nice bench where you can sit and enjoy the gardens, I shall meet you there later
The Loggia was probably made at Armstrong’s Elswick works. It is [...]
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The Italian Terrace at Cragside
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 8th 2009
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The Rock Gardens at Cragside
The rock gardens extend all around the house and cover 4.5 acres. Most of the rock has been man-laid, using fell sandstone from the surrounding moors. This garden had become badly overgrown and since 1988 has been gradually restored, with the work still ongoing.
There are three distinct areas. The oldest, of the [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Oct 7th 2009
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don’t need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there.
Unknown
16 Comments CherryPie on Sep 27th 2009
When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
Lao Tzu
18 Comments CherryPie on Sep 20th 2009
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Time to Relax
I am having a few days off to relax and chill out. You are welcome to sit with me and enjoy the view
20 Comments CherryPie on Sep 19th 2009
Filed under Art, Gardens, Holidays, Malmesbury 2009
PhotoHunt – Upside Down
This statue is situated at the entrance of Abbey House Gardens and is the work of Ian Rank-Broadley, the same sculptor that produced the statues in a previous PhotoHunt post. I must admit I had not heard of him until I saw the sculptures at Abbey House Gardens, but it seems I should have done:
Ian [...]
38 Comments CherryPie on Sep 18th 2009
To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.
Lao Tzu
18 Comments CherryPie on Sep 13th 2009
