Farrs Meadow

Glow worms, roses, goat walks, wild flowers, deer sightings, river swimming, soaring buzzards, and magic sunsets... summer at Farrs Meadow. 

I am under no illusion that I overuse the word magic, but in this case I can not think of better way to describe this special place.

The definition of magic: 'beautiful and delightful in a way that seems removed from everyday life', to me that is Farrs Meadow and we all need to be removed from everyday life every once in a while. 

Just outside of Wimborne in Dorset, perched up on a hill overlooking the breathtaking Stour Valley, surrounded by Elders and antient Oak trees, the meadow is now home to a converted stable, yurts and a gypsy caravan nestled in amongst an abundance of wildlife including my two best boys Bernard & Boris (the goats).

Positioned just minutes away from the River Stour's wild swimming spot at Eye Bridge and a short walk across fields to the fairytale thatched hamlet of Pamphill and it's famous little pub. 

  

David and Luds are the lovely owners who have cleverly converted horse boxes into hot showers and compost toilets. They will deliver your luggage by quad bike and make you pizza in their wood oven on wheels. 

All of these pictures are from a beautiful weekend away with Kate for summer solstice, a perfect place to celebrate nature and the longest day. 

We stayed in Kate's bell tent but you can have the choice of bringing your own tent or staying in one of their more luxurious options, including the beautiful bowtop gypsy caravan which I will introduce you to in my next post. 

To find out more about camping at Farrs Meadow visit their website here or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

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Roydon Woods

 

Photo's by myself and Craig

Location: Roydon Woods, The New Forest

 I can't be certain but I think we might have met the magic far away tree. 

Winter Sun

  

 

Photo's taken by Craig in the grounds of Beaulieu Palace

I am wearing:

1940's Edwardian style coat~Edwardian Style boats }  Beyond Retro
Edwardian Petit point bag} Antique Market

The dried Roses in my hair were a Valentines present from Craig

More from the coat that you were all so fond off. I have been living in it. Did anyone else watch the series The Paradise on BBC One?  I was very excited when I spotted Denise wearing one very simular. 

These photo's were taken recently in the grounds of Beaulieu palace. Their gardens, herb and vegetable patches are the closest I will ever get to living inside the pages of a Beatrix Potter story. So beautiful.

If you would like to see more from our New Forest and Coastal adventures, Craig has started his own blog, publishing all of his photography. It is called Owl In The Wood and you can visit it  here.

Some day when Spring is here...

This weather is making me feel like this...

We have been making the most of it lazing around Hampstead Heath. I really wanted to swim in the ponds but I wasn't brave enough, I might give it a few more months to heat up the water.

I just love Spring so much, I wish I could collect all the blossom and put it in my pocket, save it for later. I get really over excited and want to photograph every single blossom tree I see just in case next time I pass it has all gone.

Expect a blossom post coming soon. :)

I am wearing:

Edwardian Boater Hat: Ebay

Edwardian Shawl: Port De Clignancourt

Brown 1940's dress: Beyond Retro

Brown Edwardian style boots: Beyond Retro

Art Deco looking glass: Gift

1930's Sunglasses: Top Tottie Vintage

Craig is wearing:

1940's Suede jacket: Beyond Retro

Sunglasses Wayfarer 2's : Raybans

Striped T Shirt: Beyond Retro

Jeans: Topman

All pictures taken by Craig and myself.

Apologies yet again if you have noticed a lack of commenting on my part (on both my blog and your blogs), that will all change this week.

Lifes ups and downs have thrown a big downer my way and I blame this seemingly never ending Mercury Retrograde.

Anyway, I can only stay positive and all this Spring time weather is most definitely helping.

Looking forward to catching up with you all.

Until then.

Much Love

Kelly-Marie xx

Adventures: The Russell Cotes Museum

I'm feeling very homesick at the moment and pinning for the sea in a big way. January has been looooong and I need a seaside trip a.s.a.p! Thinking of home reminded me that I needed to do a post on our summer trip to The Russell Cotes Museum.

We visited in August so the pictures are nice and sunny and will brighten up your Sunday .

It has been one of my favourite places ever since I was a teenager, not much has changed.

You can read all about Sir Russell-Cotes and his Lady here and more about the history of the museum on this timeline.

I can't express how beautiful it is, my pictures do not even touch on the abundance of jaw dropping art and design that is housed there.

Bournemouth itself is a wonderful mix of Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco architecture that has been left untouched. It is one of the happiest places in the country and houses some of the best beaches in the UK. I heart Bournemouth, can you tell? ;)

Pictures by Craig and myself

I am wearing:

1940's Hawaiian dress: Beyond Retro

Vintage hair flowers: Ebay

Shell ring: Present from my BFF Hannah

Happy Sunday to you all. xx