Looking outside today, the grey clouds are looming, these pictures feel like they were taken many moons ago but they were only a couple of weeks ago. I'm hoping we'll get at least a few more days like this over the summer, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed, especially because last summer was so awful. I want to explore the countryside a little more & maybe indulge in one or two ice creams (with a flake of course!).
Chatsworth is the most beautiful place. We took a little picnic, found a spot beside the water and did nothing but talk for a few hours. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. We made a few sheep friends before heading for a look around the garden centre. I think it's happened, I think we're officially old because we've become a little obsessed with garden centres recently. We only have a tiny garden and since neither of us are particularly green fingered, we're not
really sure what to do with it but we've been gathering together a few ideas.
Last night I watched a really inspirational documentary about
Vivian Maier (if you're into photography I really recommend having a look at her work and the story behind it) and I'm so excited to get back into taking pictures. Even when I look back at these pictures that were only taken a few weeks ago, I'm reminded of so many little details of the day I had forgotten. And that's what I love so much about photography. I've got the itch to add a new camera to my collection. I'm not sure which to go for, I know I want something a little different to the cameras I already have so I'm going to have to research a little today. But I'm excited!
Do you have a favourite camera?
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Chatsworth is pure magic, I can't decide whether I prefer it in the full glow of summer or in the gorgeous snow, it looks beautiful either way!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots as always!
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Oh gosh, I completely agree. It's one of those places that is magical at any time of the year <3
DeleteAaw, I really want to go on a couple of picnics this Summer! Chatsworth looks lovely and it's so close to me too, hopefully I will get around to going there one day soon. xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely stunning, I think you would love it <3
DeleteGorgeous photos! x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenny! xo
DeleteHow dreamy does that place look!! I am REALY hoping that the weather picks up again soon!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed! xo
DeleteThis is one of our favourite places to go! I haven't even put up my pictures from the past couple times we went yet. We are obsessed with farm shops too (oldies over here!) You got some gorgeous pictures!
ReplyDeleteDannielle @ Chic-a-Dee
Haha yay for oldies ;) xo
DeleteI love Chatsworth, the gardens are beautiful! We often visit when the weather is nice for a BBQ picnic by the river.
ReplyDeleteAysha x
It's such a perfect place for that <3
DeleteI have the fondest memories of Chatsworth! My mum used to take me when I was younger and we used to love the maze and the gardens, and clambering all over the statue of the horse at the end of the fountains... No idea if it's even still there?! Slightly less interested in the house bit but after good old Pride & Prejudice and The Duchess, feel I need to revisit!
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Ooh I'm not sure, I've never been right into the house or gardens, it's on my to-do list! <3
DeleteI love Chatsworth, went there years ago with my parents, and I am so irritated with myself for missing that documentary, I even set myself a reminder!
ReplyDeleteAww, be sure to catch it on iplayer! xo
DeleteWow this place is perfect to have peaceful moments in and maybe take lovely photographs :)
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It's really beautiful <3
DeleteWow. These pictures are all fantastic. Chatsworth looks beautiful. Hanna Marie
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet! xo
DeleteYour photos are gorgeous, it sounds like a wonderful day out! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was super lovely, just what I needed I think <3
DeleteReally beautiful photos! Xx
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DeleteI completely agree with you, the Vivian Maier programme was sooo inspiring! Im pretty sure my camera has barely left my hand since watching it! I find her story so fascinating, just the idea that her photos were found in a trunk and that they were so close to never even being discovered amazes me. Your photography is so beautiful by the way. I've never been to Chatsworth, but I feel its somewhere I definitely need to visit now!
ReplyDeleteI'm constantly amazed by the sheer number of photographs she took, definitely very inspiring and it's made me feel like I don't shoot nearly as much as I should. A part of me feels a little sad for her though, I'm not sure what she would have made of all the attention, her work was so personal for her, I hope she wouldn't have minded too much about so many people seeing and loving it! xo
DeleteChatsworth is really quite close to me but I haven't been in years! definitely on my list of places to go this summer x
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It's definitely worth a visit <3
DeleteChatsworth looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for a little bit more sun too!
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It makes everything happier <3
DeleteSuch beautiful photos! Life is just so much better when the sun is shining! x
ReplyDeleteIt is for sure <3
DeleteWith all that sunshine I'd be having ice cream for lunch and dinner as well as snacks in between. Nothing like a cool sweet treat in the summer! Beautiful photos lovely x
ReplyDeleteFor sure! Thank you sweet <3
DeleteChatsworth has been on my 'to visit' list for ages! It always looks so beautiful in people's pictures of it, and I love it's history, particularly around the restoration by Deborah Mitford.
ReplyDeleteIt's super stunning, definitely worth a visit <3
DeleteI always enjoy your photography. You are so talented and make me want to visit all the gorgeous places you get to see. :)x
ReplyDeleteAww thank you so much! xo
DeleteLovely photos, my Mum has been to Chatsworth!
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DeleteI love chatsworth, it's such a pretty place to visit, especially when it's a nice sunny day :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, especially with an ice cream in hand hehe xo
DeleteLovely photos- it looks really pretty. I hope we get more days like this too!
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Hopefully! xo
DeleteChatsworth looks gorgeous! I love the close up photo of the grass, such a vivid colour xx
ReplyDeleteSummertime colours are the best <3
DeleteChatsworth looks beautiful, lovely pictures. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet <3
DeleteChatsworth looks like such a beautiful place - not surprising when you consider that this was the place that Austen based Pemberley in Pride & Prejudice on apparently!
ReplyDeleteWould love to visit one day :) xoxo
It's stunning <3
DeleteIt looks like you had a lovely day and your photo's are beautiful
ReplyDeleteLauren | Bits and Bobs xx
Thank you Lauren! xo
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