Posts tagged England

Traveling Europe // Platform 9 3/4 & Portobello Road

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I admit, I was nervous about visiting London... It had always been one of my must-see cities, but the idea of actually going was a little nerve wracking. However, as soon as I got there I was completely comfortable!

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Traveling Europe // Stonehenge

It was amazing to be at such a famous and yet mysterious landmark. I know I keep saying this, but I just never thought I'd see it for myself.

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Traveling Europe // Stourhead Gardens

This beautiful and historic land is featured in the 2005 adaption of Pride and Prejudice, and visiting it really rounded out our unofficial Jane Austen day...

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Traveling Europe // Bath, UK

As a Jane Austen fan, Bath was a place that always intrigued me, but not a place I ever imagined I'd get to see in person…

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Traveling Europe // Touring England

Next, it was time to head for England's Lake District. The green, rolling hills here are so beautiful and just as the name suggests, the lakes are everywhere.

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Our Favorite Spring Activity in Connecticut: Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

With the changing of the seasons comes the excitement of seasonal activities. Our favorite for Spring has definitely got to be the Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Preston, CT.

Decorating Our Entryway With Only Antiques

Antiques have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve long been someone who strived to shop secondhand, especially in my home decor, and a year and a half ago, I made it my job.

DIY Raised Garden Bed For Under $200: What You Need

As Spring arrived, we began planning our perfect patio garden with a DIY raised garden bed. Aside from the soil and seeds, I really wanted to keep the design cost under $200, which we were able to do, easily! Here’s everything you’ll need to do the same.

Entryway Mini Makeover With An Antique Cabinet

One of the first areas in our rented townhome to feel finished is the entryway. While for many months it sat pretty empty, I knew I wanted it to have a special antique piece of furniture.

3 Ways To Mix Patterns For Petites

As much as I would love to wear large florals or stripes, they more often than not, overwhelm my short frame. However, all is not lost for those of us on the short side, and patterns and pattern-mixing can be done!