Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Holiday snaps


First stop: Nana's house in North Yorkshire.We met up with lovely friends and we all built a sandcastle



It was Big. It had stairs and tunnels.



Then the sea came in.



Next stop: this little cottage just a stone's throw from Snape Maltings in Suffolk.



A cat from long ago had helped to make the bricks for the fireplace.



We played in Rendlesham Woods.We did not see any aliens. (Eldest's skirt by Melissa at tiny happy - perfect for playing)



I swam in the North Sea. I can confirm that it was, ahem, bracing.



Some of the local services were slightly worrying.



Aldeburgh beach, as ever, did not disappoint.






It was good to get away.
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40 comments:

  1. Magic Bean17 August 2011 at 14:19

    Hullo Missus. Great snaps- all very good places to visit. We are about to test the waters of Loch Fyne. The other Beans have wetsuits. I have my birthday suit- think the sea will be bracing. Will let you know. Cuppa soon? Ax
    Ooh, how apt. The word verification is metingle!!!

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  2. Dawn17 August 2011 at 14:30

    Goodness, you have been to some of the exact same places that I have in the last week - but that's not surprising when it's where I live!

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  3. Thimbleanna17 August 2011 at 14:32

    Well Hello There Ms. Pebble -- nice to see a peek of you there. You lucky ducks -- playing with the Lockets -- what a fun time. Thanks for sharing your pictures -- that sand castle looks amazing!

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  4. Helen Philipps17 August 2011 at 14:35

    That must be the biggest sandcastle I've ever seen! It looks as if you've had a very refreshing break and visited some lovely seaside places, just the kind of holiday I like too.
    Helen x

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  5. Celia Hart17 August 2011 at 15:08

    Oooo er! that all looks like fun! Bet the cottage was fab... did you play the piano?

    Celia
    x

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  6. Ali17 August 2011 at 15:27

    I'd admired your castle building expertise over at Lucy's! Looks like you've been having a lovely time.

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  7. Crafts @ Home17 August 2011 at 15:31

    What an amazing sandcastle.... and what a thoroughly enjoyable looking summer holiday you had :)

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  8. greenrabbitdesigns17 August 2011 at 15:35

    Lovely photos Emma, they show how much of a good time you all had!
    What a wonderful sandcastle too!!
    I have to say you are very brave having a dip in the North Sea. :)

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  9. Handmade in Israel17 August 2011 at 15:39

    Great castle! Looks like you've visited some lovely places. Looks a little chilly though :(

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  10. Anonymous17 August 2011 at 16:31

    Crikey, sandcastles have changed since I last built one!

    You've just been to my favourite area in the whole world, lucky things.

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  11. sarah-jane down the lane17 August 2011 at 16:49

    Hi Emma! So lovely to hear from you. Your Hols look fun! especially the gigantic castle and that blue peeling paint with a touch of eggy yellow showing is divine! Loving late summer, enjoy....

    Sarah x

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  12. Sue J17 August 2011 at 17:16

    Lovely pics! Any finds on the beaches?

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  13. Annie17 August 2011 at 17:19

    Gosh those Suffolk pictures made my heart skip. We have friends near Framlingham who welcome us and the dogs most years, for a couple of weeks in one of our favourite parts of the world. And we haven't been back there since spring 2009 ... now I know why I feel as if I've been missing something lately!

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  14. noknittedknickers17 August 2011 at 17:24

    We've just bought a house in Aldeburgh so I was there last week too. Mind you, I was rushing around like a thing possessed. I'd rather have been building sand castles. Claire

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  15. Pomona17 August 2011 at 17:47

    I'm hoping that perhaps you might take me on holiday with you next time . . .

    Pomona x

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  16. kristina17 August 2011 at 17:48

    Oooh Aldeburgh! Bliss. Though you're much braver than I am taking a dip in the North Sea! K x

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  17. Planet Penny17 August 2011 at 18:11

    Brave girl, haven't been in the North Sea deeper than my ankles for years!Looks like a lovely holiday and some wonderful photos, especially the boat and flower, beautiful.

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  18. Lynn17 August 2011 at 19:18

    1. Fab holiday snaps.
    2. But you're smiling!
    3. Love the tiny flags.
    4. You produce unfathomably gorgeous children.
    5. Love the paw print.
    6. Welcome home!

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  19. Twiggy17 August 2011 at 19:23

    Gorgeous pics !! You are a brave lady, we went in the North Sea a few weeks ago but wore our wetsuits :)

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  20. Locket Pocket17 August 2011 at 19:47

    It was lovely to see you all and the sandcastles are getting better every time! The rest of your holiday looks delightful - although I don't think you would have been able to tempt me to swim in the sea!! Lucy xx

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  21. Julie17 August 2011 at 21:06

    A lovely post Emma,thank you. We are off to Aldeburgh at the end of September and you've given me a lovely taster to look forward to. :-) xx

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  22. Fiona17 August 2011 at 21:36

    You swam in the North Sea? You mad thing you!

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  23. Naturally Carol18 August 2011 at 04:06

    Hi Silverpebble..I love your amazing sandcastle, especially the tunnels and steps! The only mole catchers we have here are the ones that deal with sun cancers..lol. It's great to see you get away for a change and enjoy the summer holidays.

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  24. Cathy at PotterJotter18 August 2011 at 11:45

    Lovely pics of all my favourite places! Is that a smile on your face or a grimace against the cold?!

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  25. Tara18 August 2011 at 14:07

    We recently returned from a trip to the shores of Lake Huron. The water was much warmer than that of the North Sea. I agree. Getting away is good.

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  26. Jackie18 August 2011 at 23:23

    Good for you. I swam in Dorset but it wasn't too bad..I think the east coast takes nerves of steel. Your little girls are so cute.

    Nice to see you all refreshed and smiley.

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  27. Madelief19 August 2011 at 21:04

    Beautiful holiday photographs! Wow, good of you to go into the sea. I haven't been brave enough yet :-)!

    Happy weekend!

    Madelief x

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  28. Shaheen20 August 2011 at 23:18

    I love the sandcastle, but I was totally lost for words when I saw the cat pawprint on the fireplace. Magical.

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  29. Teresa Kasner21 August 2011 at 02:26

    Loved your holiday pix! I posted some on my blog too, I hope you can visit. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  30. Anonymous21 August 2011 at 14:21

    Snape - one of my favourite places in the whole world...

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  31. Louise21 August 2011 at 18:19

    That is the biggest, most epic and palatial sandcastle I have seen for a long long while. 10 gold stars all round!

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  32. mynestofyarnandbuttons22 August 2011 at 02:20

    Lovely pictures! So nice that you had a wonderful holiday! Sweet little girls too. xoRobin❤

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  33. The Coffee Lady22 August 2011 at 11:10

    We are all admiration for that sandcastle.

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  34. driftwood23 August 2011 at 08:23

    sounds fantastic Emma, and as ever I am envious of all trips to Aldeburgh x

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  35. Reading Tea Leaves23 August 2011 at 12:36

    Lovely, lovely Aldeburgh - you have captured the spirit of the place perfectly Emma.

    Your holiday cottage at Snape looks very nice indeed.

    Looks like you had lotsa fun!

    Jeanne
    x

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  36. zephyr23 August 2011 at 20:14

    Thought i had left a comment here...maybe i imagined it? Could be, since your photos do have me dreaming...

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  37. Anonymous27 August 2011 at 04:26

    Beautiful photos and your jewelry is utterly charming! I especially like the sewing necklace although I'm admittedly not much of a sewer.

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  38. www.daisyley.co.uk28 August 2011 at 21:02

    Wonderful photos - gorgeous pebbles and just love love love Aldeburgh.

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  39. millefeuilles30 August 2011 at 20:48

    Dear Emma,

    I have come shyly to tell you that I am having a giveaway and if I am right in saying you are fond of Jane Austen I would love you to have a chance to win the gifts on offer.

    Warm wishes,

    Stephanie

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  40. Unknown3 September 2011 at 12:10

    impressive castle! (my husbands never builds castles... only football stadiums... isn't he weird?)

    Are you ready for Autumn now?

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