The Scottish Lavender Fields

… surrounded by beautiful countryside …

… I managed a trip just as harvesting started …

… in a few days this will all be gone …

… the lush colour …

… the wonderful shapes …

… and the happy bees …

… not just lavender … different mints …

… calendula …

… cornflower …

… and camomile …

… planted in a subtle reminder we’re in Scotland …

More info : Scottish Lavender

Cheeky Chappy

… my father was always happiest in his beautiful garden …

… especially when the cherry tree was full of fruit …

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

… once the country home of Sir John Sloane in Ealing …

… and now restored to its original glory …

… with stunning ceilings …

… and wallpapers …

… and great use of light …

… the gallery is a beautiful light space …

… currently showing work by Julian Opie …

… inside and out in Walpole Park …

… a lovely place to relax …

… and watch the wildlife …

For more info : https://www.pitzhanger.org.uk/

Kew Gardens

… been too long since my last visit …

… happy memories …

… of family picnics …

… of creating an audiovisual presentation during my college days …

… of my first encounters with the wonder of the natural world …

… and discovering new features …

… like the amazing Hive …

… and this beautiful bronze sculpture …

… just a beautiful place to relax …

Treasures Under the Bed

… clearing my brother’s flat …

… is heartbreaking …

… and fascinating …

… with some beautiful finds under the bed …

… from his 70s art school days …

… from his working life …

… and his school days …

… and some delightful finds …

… like my grandfather’s war medals …

… and my grandmother’s beautiful paisley throw …

… and something I’ve always wanted! …

… devastatingly sad …

… but wonderful memories too …