Driving through the countryside, you peer through the green privacy hedges and elbow your boyfriend in the ribs and say 'hey, look at that one', pointing at another beautiful country mansion, set back from the road, covered with large windows and ivy and architectural curiosities. Then you see a village cricket bowler run towards his batsman, watch the ball hit for six and call the score for the benefit of everyone else in the car, interested or otherwise.
Sometimes, if you are lucky, these hidden houses are open to visitors, and you can drive up and explore their gardens all you like. It's an addiction surprisingly simple to cultivate on a hot spring day with little else to do.
This garden wander was the weekend of the wedding – my royal blue velvet blazer adds a touch of unintended regency I think. It was an outfit I wore all around London too when I went to visit this past weekend. In true royal fashion, it's an outfit that likes to be leisurely both in the city and in the countryside.
This photos are just beautiful. I wish that it was like this where I am at. SO pretty. I love your skirt in this as well.
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This post was absolutely gorgeous. Where exactly was this country house? I'd definitely love to do some garden-exploring this summer! You took some lovely photos and your outfit's so great. Definitely feeling the regal element to your blazer.
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you do indeed look very regal :) say, can I join you on your next excursion?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos and you look - as always - stunning, city or country!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous , gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled upon your blog, thanks to Anabela of Fieldguided. I absolutely love your photos! I adore the English countryside too.
ReplyDeleteWhere is this? I have heard about houses/gardens having open days but never been to one. Looks like a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo of you, moving amongst the branches of that tree!
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