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#24 Wales

Yes, Wales is a country. It forms part of the island of Great Britain alongside neighbours England and Scotland. And it is one of the

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Are you a Galantophile?

A galanthophile is an enthusiastic collector and identifier of snowdrop (Galanthus) species and cultivars. We’re not ‘galantophiles’, but we love seeing the fields of snowdrop

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Happy 13th

I wonder how we would have celebrated if you’re still with us. We would probably be on the road, at one of the many places

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Brown’s BFF

In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel seamlessly blending historical charm with 21st-century sophistication. For the most discerning

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In Love

What does “being in love” really means? I found this answer on the internet … Being in love can mean different things to different people,

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The Cavalier & The Girl

Introducing two new Masterpaws to our gallery wall! First, there is George, depicted as The Laughing Cavalier. His spirit has been wonderfully captured!  The Laughing Cavalier (1624)

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Xīn nián kuài lè

Happy Year of the Dragon! In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence.

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January Escapade

To escape the January gloom, we escaped to Norfolk, one of England’s most unspoiled corners, where land meets sea. It’s serenely beautiful, not in a

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May, Lulu and Georg close up shot

Following Her Legacy

As I navigate life without Darcy’s physical presence, it entails crafting a new narrative that honours her memory while propelling us forward.  So the time

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Celebrating Her Legacy

Originally titled “Letting Go” or “Moving On,” this blog post seemed to have caused writer’s block for me. I couldn’t fully embrace the concept.  Last

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731 days

Dear Darcy, It’s been 731 days since you left this world. Not a day has gone by without a thought of you flickering through my

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Rainbows

On our New Year’s Eve beach walk in Marazion, Cornwall, a rainbow appeared. 🌈 Just like it did on the shores of St. Andrews on

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Twixmas

Twixmas originates from the old English word ‘betwixt’ or in modern English ‘between’. It’s a time when all the hype leading up to Christmas is

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Merry Christmas

Where there is GREAT love there are always MIRACLES. Lulu is our miracle. Rescued off a dog meat truck near Beijing in Dec 2021, today

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Anticipation

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the

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Imagine

Thank you Sam Toft, for this very poignant drawing.  While this time of the year is filled with festive cheer, there is an underlying shadow

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A Warm Bed

When Lulu arrived, Ralph & Co. gifted her a new bed. And she knows it’s her bed too! I don’t get to sleep in it

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Remember November

As soon as November arrived, even before all the leaves had fallen, the world began to light up with Christmas decorations. Amidst the merriment that

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