…well, two Pennys anyway! Our trip to the south coast meant I could catch up with a new friend, one made in blogland and another Penny.
We met here, at the De la Warr Pavillion…
Which is a lovely place to sit on the balcony, drink tea and have a natter while gazing at the sea. Penny’s blog is L is for Love and as we have been following each others musings for a while now we knew we had lots in common. Do pop over and have a look, and also to see the beautiful teacosy that Penny has made because she kindly gave me the pattern. And no, Penny, you didn’t talk too much at all!!
I have taken SO many pictures of the sea, the sky, the view along the coast I could fill several posts so I am going to be a little selective (you will be relieved to hear!) We were really fortunate to have glorious weather, if a little chilly, in contrast to what was going on back home. I made myself quite unpopular with my boastful phone calls about sipping coffee by the sea while everyone in Norfolk was enduring hailstorms…Sorry!
I think I was overwhelmed by how clean it all felt. After the muddiness of our little lanes the washed pebbles and glittering sea was wonderful, especially as the sun was coming up…
As usual I found a lovely shop selling gorgeous sewing bits and pieces. This one is The Owl and Sewing Cat, tucked away in Bexhill-on-Sea but with another branch opening in Eastbourne very soon. Do look out for it if you are in the area, it’s really worth a visit, and I’ve just discovered, they have an online shop too, so I don’t have to wait until my next visit…Woopee!
I bought some ric rac and pompom braiding…
Yes, more pompoms! And a card of assorted braids…
Which has a distinctly Christmassy feel don’t you think? It must be nearly time to be allowed to think about it now, surely?
This being so, I’d better step away from the computer and get on with being creative while it’s quiet. It is very quiet too, as Higgins is STILL sleeping off the effects of being on the go non-stop with two little boys for a week. He was scared to take a nap in case he missed something!
Actually, while he is asleep and can’t be embarrassed, want to see some cute baby pictures?
All together now…Aaaaaah!
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Isn’t that a beautiful building? I’d love to have a wander in there. I see that you holiday was a fruitful one in that you found a shop full of necessities. Love the puppy pictures of Higgins.
Oh those photos of of Higgins are adorable, so beautiful when they are puppies xox I’m sorry I didn’t get to meet him , hopefully next time!
I am so glad you had a good break here and the sun shone for you, we are blessed here on the coast.
Thank you for mentioning my blog, you are ever so lovely. We are off to just outside Cheltenham tomorrow for 3 night breakaway to an old uni friend of mine, and really looking forward to the break. Speak soon xxx
What a squidgy wonderful puppy you were Higgins.
I don’t think I would have escaped that lovely shop purchase free either. East of India do make some lovely braids.
What an amazing picture of the sun and the sea! Great stuff! that shop looked like fun… and dangerous too!!!!!
How fun that you got to meet Penelope, that’s so cool meeting friends in blog-land and then in person!
And cutie higgins….. awwwwwwwww!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
I love that print of the Pavilion!
What a great time you (and Higgins) had. I’ll look out for that shop appearing in Eastbourne – a town I often have to visit and have never ‘taken’ to, so anything that makes it a little less of a chore would be most welcome!
Awwwwww! cute little puppy photos – don’t embarrass Higgins like that!
Celia
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Aaaaaahhhhhh! Higgins, you were lucky noone walked off with you in that shopping bag! Lovely purchases Penny, I love any haberdashery. Love Vanessa xxx
Higgins..you have always been gorgeous!
Jane
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