Elegant Rose

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Much a Ta Do About Nothing.............

Hey-Ho! We are into July and still no sign of Summer..........


I have been a puttering and a pottering , mainly due to the shabby British weather really, keeping me house bound, rather like my cats!


I have been drinking this fab tea all  week (gift from a crazy friend)..She won't mind me saying this!
Eye Bright and Nettle Tea.
It is a therapeutic herb of Elderflower, Eyebright, Nettle and Peppermint...
My normal tipple is Lady Grey, but after being told by a physic lady recently, that I drink to much toxic tea,
I have given it ago!
I love any kind of tea really!


It is a Neal's Yard brew, but' boy' does it send my cats crazy, they don't drink it mind you.
It just seems to be the smell, which is a little like Cat Nip, I suppose!
I always stir clock wise with herbal teas , when brewing a pot, as they are quite magical....
And I am partial to a spell or two at the moment.....


I had fallen in love with this little cupboard, at work , some time ago, soo home it came to live with me.
I have papered the inside with some pretty vintage wall paper and voi-la.....
Another home to store my pretties...


Talking about pretties, what do you think of Brownie Bear!
He is a very old boy, He did play music, by a wind up key, on his back...
But alas, now just rests along with my crocheting, for this photo...
He belonged to my great Auntie, Then, my dear Mum and now my sister has given him residence!
He has a poorly paw and a cross face, but then we would, if we were about 80 years old!
Ha ha...

On Saturday, we watched the movie, (The lady in black)......
Spooky!
Have you seen it?
It is the new film with Daniel Radcliffe, you will have heard of it, I am sure...
I will leave you with this photo, taken in  my bedroom, by Olivia as she wanted to show off her new vintage skirt! It was taken just after we had gone up to our rooms that evening......


Can you see, what we see!!
Look to the side of the picture, left hand side...
Can you see a figure?
Aww Dear!
A little creepy!
Wishing you a week full of interesting things....
love Maria x







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41 comments:

  1. thriftwood3 July 2012 at 17:41

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  2. Anne3 July 2012 at 18:34

    Hi Maria, some gorgeous things in this post.The little cupboard and your gorgeous little bear to name but two. And I just love that angel sign! Where did you get it, I would love one the same?

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 22:40

      Hello Anne,
      Oooh have had it a while now,
      It was a gift, from a friend , who moved away!!
      Maria x

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  3. Tangled Sweetpea3 July 2012 at 18:36

    But it's such a pretty skirt :)
    Victoria xx

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  4. Missy3 July 2012 at 19:03

    I love the little cupboard, very pretty! And your tea caddy is gorgeous!
    x

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 22:50

      Thank you Missy!
      Always lovely to have you stop by!

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  5. Down by the sea3 July 2012 at 19:15

    Hi Maria,
    I'm not surprised that cupboard came home with you! Your bear looks in good condition for its age.
    Sarah x

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 22:43

      Hello Sarah,
      I am thinking he is actually older than I first thought really...
      I haven't seen one before, that is musical...

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  6. thriftwood3 July 2012 at 20:59

    Hi Maria, love your little cupboard, the paper is gorgeous ... Hope summer comes soon! Xxx

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 22:47

      Hello again Mrs!
      Wanted to say, could you see 'The spooky picture'...hehe!
      But best to start comment again with me glasses on!!
      Yep, bring on the summer pleasee!

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  7. elaine 3 July 2012 at 22:12

    Your house is a positive Aladdin's cave - such lovely stuff.

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 23:04

      Hello Elaine,
      Thank you for popping in too!

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  8. halloweencouple3 July 2012 at 22:26

    We are in full summer here, so so hot, jeesh
    I love the cupboard and the paper brings it out more.
    As for the picture, I see it, chills down the spine ehh :)

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 23:04

      Hello,
      Thank you for coming over to me.
      I loved your blog....

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  9. nilly3 July 2012 at 22:33

    Aaaah - to have a daughter to share lovely things with! How lucky you are!

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 23:05

      Hi Nilly,
      I know, it is lovely.
      Especially, when they like vintage too!!

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  10. Anonymous3 July 2012 at 22:35

    Hello Maria
    The little cupboard is so pretty, I love old bears, their faces tell a lifetime of stories, The photo of your daughter is very atmospheric, yes I can see your visitor
    Thea x

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    1. Maria3 July 2012 at 23:08

      Hi Thea,
      Lovely to have you visit..
      I agree about bears faces...

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  11. Ali3 July 2012 at 23:26

    Your photos are so pretty. I'm intriguied by your teapot stiring and your magic spells. I had a friend who lived in Pendle and she was very interested in the Witches who came from around there. I watched The Woman in Black last weekend. Everyone had said how scary it was so I was a little disappointed, although I think it would be better in the cinema at home you are distracted by other things. I did thing Daniel Radcliffe was very good but my daughter said she could just see Harry Potter.
    Oh not sure about the picture, have you any idea who it might be. I will have to tell you about my spooky experience another time. Hope you have a lovely week. Ali x

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    1. Maria4 July 2012 at 07:57

      Thank you Ali,
      I would love to hear about your experience too...
      I am thinking there is a little witch in all of us...
      Olivia, said the same as your daughter about, only seeing him as Harry Potter too!
      Have a lovely week!

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  12. *Susycottage*4 July 2012 at 06:00

    Hello Mary,
    brrrr ... scared that that figure in the picture,
    but the room is beautiful,
    Also your daughter.
    Susy Love x

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  13. Maria4 July 2012 at 07:59

    Hi Susy,
    I am sure there is a reasonable explanation for the spooky image.
    Thank you for popping in on me always!
    Maria x

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  14. Unknown4 July 2012 at 08:47

    Goodness that face is rather spooky i wonder who and what it is, i wouldn't want to go back in that room even though it looks beautiful and so does your daughter. Love what you have done to your cupboard it looks lovely with all your things in it. That pink bag i used to own one the same many years ago and im loving your bear. dee x

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    1. Maria4 July 2012 at 19:48

      Hi there Dee,
      I had to go back, as it is my bed room!hehe...
      Always lovely to have you stop by!
      Maria x

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  15. magie4 July 2012 at 09:40

    The cupboard it is so pretty (looks great with the wallpaper added to it, great idea!) and Mr. Brownie Bear is very cute indeed!
    I really like the vintage skirt..
    Enjoy the cups of tea x
    Magie

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    1. Maria4 July 2012 at 19:49

      Thank you magie, You are very lovely....

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  16. bellaboo4 July 2012 at 09:40

    Love the little cupboard...and your goodies inside too!
    Just plain old tea for me,and hope you find out who the mystery figure is!

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    1. Maria4 July 2012 at 19:50

      I do too!
      Thank you kindly for coming over to mine!

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  17. Heidi4 July 2012 at 20:30

    Hi Maria,
    Hope some summer weather will come your way soon...I love Brownie Bear...
    Heidi

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  18. June4 July 2012 at 21:15

    Just discovered your blog - love the photo of your cat! Also love the cupboard and vintage bear! Have become a follower!
    June

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  19. Lily4 July 2012 at 21:45

    What a spooky picture! I have a musical bear that looks really similar to your and he plays 'Rock-a-by baby'. He is not as old as yours, though, as he was new when I was given him as a baby. Lily. xxx

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  20. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 09:24

    Brownie Bear doesn't look "too shabby" for an "old boy." Teddy bears are the best, even if they are "old."

    Your little cupboard is adorable as well. Nice blog! :)

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  21. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 23:15

    Hola Maria,me gusta mucho el cuadro bordado de la casita y el mueble colgado con el fondo de flores.Yo soy muy miedosa y lo último me ha asustado un poco,sí en ese aspecto soy como una niña.Muchos saludos.

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  22. Michele6 July 2012 at 21:53

    Hi Maria
    I nominated you with the Liebster Award. You do not have to participate if you do not want to, however, I would enjoy reading your responses if you did.

    You can view the details at my blog
    http://pearl131.blogspot.com/

    Sincerely,
    Michele
    Pearl 13.1

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  23. my little cottage7 July 2012 at 00:22

    nice post thanks for sharing...looking for to visit more blessings

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  24. Missy7 July 2012 at 08:09

    Hello again! I just wanted to say thanks for you lovely comment over at mine and that it did make me laugh, mrs!
    x

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  25. Reginas Cottage8 July 2012 at 15:04

    hello
    love your blog. and the little cupboard is sooooooooooooo nice.
    have a nice sunday,
    blessings regina

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  26. Anonymous9 July 2012 at 10:09

    Hello,
    so nice to meet you. Thank you very much for visiting my blog. I am now following yours too ; )
    I love your vintage decorating. Wonderful !! My husband and I still have our teddybears too. Can't do without them.
    Our son has already seen The Woman in Black and told us it is scary.
    I really want to see it too.
    The last picture is pretty scary !! Who you gonna call ??? GHOSTBUSTERS ; )
    Have a wonderful day.

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  27. Anne25 April 2013 at 18:55

    HI Maria, thanks for the lovely comment over on my blog. I have had a lovely hour or so going through your posts to find this one.I remember now reading it last year but had forgotten it.One of my mum's auntie's apparently could 'read the crystal ball' -whatever that means? psychic?? I havent seen anything myself and would be far too spooked if I did!! I do believe though.

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