A Sprinkling of Snow

Vintage Gate Houses

These two Gate houses I thought looked very picturesque this afternoon.
The one that looks very much like a little cottage, was the gatehouse or lodge to the now non existant East Cowes Castle Estate, built and designed by John Nash and a later residence of Lord and Lady Gort.
The Tower Gatehouse one of the original gatehouse lodges on the bondery exit/entry roads to the Norris Castle Estate, which still exists. Both Lodges are within half a mile of each other.

click on the picstures for a detailed view.

Feeding all the Birds..

After the chores were completed, I ventured out to feed the wild things, put out fresh water,refilled the bird feeders with seeds and peanuts, put down small wildbird mix for the ground feeding birds, and jumbo sized treats for the larger seagulls and crows. So many hungry beaks turned up, that I eventually put 4 huge bowls out for them.

Then Prince and I had a quick play in the garden , before back indoors to dry off, and a cup of tea.

loads more Lab pictures on Poppys Blog.

Snowy Night

The Poor Bamboo in the garden was bent double, but after a quick shake, shot right back up to normal, hardy stuff. The half a pound of snow that went down my neck, did wonders to wake me up too.

We took Prince along to the Green, and he ran everywhere at top speed, having a great time, as this is the first snow, he has ever seen.

'Snow Day', Slush Puppy!!

Gyspymare Studio's, 'White Winter Hymnal' Etsy Treasury

'White Winter Hymnal' is Jen's wonderful visual treat of a Treasury, that gives you that special silent feel of deeply fallen snow, edged with a touch of Magic.

To be included in a Etsy Treasury, is a gift to the participating artists by the creator of the treasury, as the curator never stars in their own treasury, so its a very unselfish act.

Thank you for including my Wolf , Jen.

Ravens & Halloween

With Halloween Season Fast approaching, I hope you enjoy these New Limited Edition Prints The two Tower Ravens Right have now been listed on Etsy, as soon to follow is this Print of Gwynan, Queen of he Dark Woods Raven Clan. Featured also Right.....