The English Arts & Crafts silver bowl with turquoise and orange stone accents is in the style of Archibald Knox. The pewter candlestick is early 20th-century Dutch. Both were gifts from my husband, found at an antique shop in Broadway, England.
This shop is typical of the architecture in Broadway, England. The village is renowned for its charming buildings and quaint shops. The Broadway Tower just outside the village is a castle-like folly. The tower was inspired by Capability Brown, who designed the gardens at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock. Built high on a hill, the Broadway Tower affords a breathtaking view of The Cotswolds.
Once horses' stables, this ivy-covered stone building in Broadway is now a private apartment.
Leaves reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts period are carved on a pew in Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, England.
This detailed leaf design was hand-carved on several wooden benches at Worcester Cathedral.
It all appears to be so romantic!
Posted by: Willow Grace | 01 September 2006 at 21:57
Too lovely!
Posted by: boliyou | 30 August 2006 at 03:55
Hi! I have been catching up on your blog. I just love all these pictures. *sigh* I want to live in a cottage like these!! So charming.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 29 August 2006 at 18:33
Wonderful pictures, and as others have said, the gift from your husband are beautiful. Well done that!
Posted by: Deborah | 24 August 2006 at 21:18
Reminds me of my romance novels as a teen. The ivy on stone is gorgeous. Lucky you to have such a giving man, you're gifts are lovely.
XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 24 August 2006 at 16:16
What lovely gifts - your husband did well! Thanks for sharing the pictures - they make me a bit homesick. My mum and dad are in York right now visiting my grandpa.
Posted by: Kim G. | 24 August 2006 at 06:50
Lovely pictures - and welcome home!
I loved seeing your picture of you. Face to a name. You're such a pretty lady.
Posted by: bella | 24 August 2006 at 06:00
Such a beautiful place. Wish I could visit. Glad you are back.....missed your posts. judie
Posted by: artzyjudie | 24 August 2006 at 01:28
I was completely fascinated with the intricacy of the wood carvings in English cathedrals. Not only were they awesomely beautiful and unique, but I was struck by the time and patience invested by those craftsman. What a marvelous legacy to have left!
Thanks for reminding me with your photos :)
Posted by: Becca | 24 August 2006 at 01:09
Ooh, thanks for these pictures! How lovely! I wish I could live in that "private apartment" for just a little while...
Posted by: twitches | 24 August 2006 at 00:40
Hello!!!!
Great photos!
All ok in vacations?
See you,
My best from Rio
Posted by: Mauricio | 24 August 2006 at 00:24
The carved wood leaves are stunning and in such good shape. Very pretty photos.
Posted by: ally bean | 23 August 2006 at 23:34
Tara, your photos are stunning! "Quaint" certainly is the word...so glad you had the opportunity to relax in such a pastoral setting AND shop! (Add food the mix, which I trust you did, and you are describing my perfect world :-)
Posted by: susanlavonne | 23 August 2006 at 22:35
What lovely souvenirs of your trip (and what a sweet husband !)
The woodcarving is beautiful and the architecture is so charming - surrounded by so much beauty, no wonder you smiling so happily in that last post!
: )
xo
Posted by: tinker | 23 August 2006 at 20:51
Love the photos of England and the cedar. I admire you for taking a stand on issues the other blogs wouldn't touch. Love the photo of you.
Posted by: yolanda | 23 August 2006 at 20:49
There is nothing quite like the architecture of the Cotswolds, so so English, always reminds me of village fetes, vicarage tea parties and little old ladies riding round on bikes solving mysteries. I love it. Your bowl is beautiful love the turquoise and orange accents.
Posted by: Daisy Lupin | 23 August 2006 at 19:24
Glad you had a good time in jolly old England (as an American friend of mine always calls it!). I don't think I've ever been to the Cotswolds but it does look lovely. I hope the weather was OK for you, everywhere does look much prettier when the sun's out! Anyway, welcome back! How do you say that in French? It's Okaeri nasai in Japanese!
Posted by: Kamsin | 23 August 2006 at 19:18
i am drooling.... love the arts and crafts pieces...and the architecture of the old
buildings.
Posted by: diana | 23 August 2006 at 17:49
Yay--you're back! And full of beauty, wonderful photos, and interesting thoughts. It is so much fun to see a picure of you!
:)
Posted by: Jessie | 23 August 2006 at 17:46