Exploring Melford Hall

Over here in England a lot of historic buildings and properties are owned and/or managed by The National Trust, some are still owned and lived in by a family and when it gets to Spring they open up the estate to the public. I've been to quite a few of these properties and I still love discovering new ones like this, the architecture is so fabulous and you can see pieces of design inspired by countries all over the world that were becoming more and more popular over here. I'm always amazed by the precision and high level of detail that goes into these estates and how they could possibly have maintained them to such an amazing degree. I will never get bored of coming to places like this and even if you think it's not your cup of tea, it'll still be something you never forget.

 

Gabrielle



Spring at Ickworth House

Spring has finally sprung and being at Ickworth House yesterday in the beautiful sunshine was just amazing. I love history and being around this beautiful architecture feels even more spectacular when the sun's out. I have been to lots of places that are steeped in history and they never fail to impress me, there's something about being able to walk through history and see the way things were way back when (if you were fortunate enough to have been born into enormous wealth that is). It has always amazed me that places like this were, and some still are, actually owned and lived in by one family. I am always open to seeing things and being to places that I've never been before and what better time to do it than Spring?

 

Whilst I love visiting these places, I don't think I could ever live in something this big, just imagine the cleaning time! Although you could play one hell of a game of hide and seek.

 

Gabrielle

Tart-ing It Up

I've made no secret of the fact that I'm a food lover, I love trying new things and new places and although I don't think food has to look good to taste good, it doesn't hurt! Bearing that in mind, when I tried out a new place the other day and was presented with this I absolutely had to take some photos of it so I could remember it in future.

 Is there anyone who could actually say no to that? I doubt it but if so, more for me!

 

Gabrielle

Getting Out Of The Cold

It has been so cold and windy lately and sometimes in situations like this the only thing to do is to go into the nearest pub/ restaurant and order something hot and tasty (unfortunately Ryan Reynolds wasn't on the menu so I settled for a dessert in stead).

I absolutely love food in all it's forms and it's so much fun trying out new places and new things without having to deal with the elements outside, and if I'm being honest my hair doesn't do well in this weather, the first drop of moisture and it's all hands on deck!

 

Gabrielle