Sunday, August 27, 2017
Cyclamen - Winter Colour...
The cold wet winter persists, except for a few brief dry interludes. It was during one such dry spell I managed to snap some pictures of the cyclamen we have potted up in urns along the terrace, balcony, and cocktail lawn. Even on a gray day we still have some colour...
Labels:
Cocktail Lawn,
Cyclamen,
flower bed,
Loggia,
terrace,
urn,
Winter
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Cosy Fire on a Cold Winter's Day...
While the rain is pelting down outside today, everyone is toasty warm inside the manor thanks to both the air-conditioning and the cosy open fires. This afternoon we are sitting taking tea in the dining room with a roaring fire adding to the warm hospitality...
Labels:
Dining Room,
Fireplaces
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Copper Sculpture and Phalaenopsis...
After the arrival of a new sculpture, which was a belated wedding present from dear friends in the UK, we decided to rearrange the furniture to make a place for it in the foyer....
As you can see, it is a female torso fashioned out of British Pennies, and stands about 3 feet tall. We decided to use a table which matched the main foyer table, and place it in the curve of the staircase...
We also decided to update the centrepiece on the main table, which was a huge bouffant of fresh cut flowers to something a little more modern and pared-back, hence the ever popular Phalaenopsis orchards...
Labels:
Art,
Foyer,
Marble Foyer,
Statues
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Happy New Year 2017...
Wishing all of our guests and friends a happy new year. May 2017 be filled with joy and success for you all!
Labels:
New Year
Sunday, December 25, 2016
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