Hello and Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! I have plans for a yummy brunch followed by a lovely walk, a bit of sewing and perhaps some reading. I have the table set with the theme of the Royal Wedding which I will share next week. If you are also looking forward to the upcoming events then you will love Saturday Smiles Rule Brittania.
Saturday Smiles Rule Brittania
You may have surmised through the many blog posts I have written on the Royal family as well as my Pinterest board that I adore all things British. But what’s not to love?
- Quaint Cottages
- Gorgeous Gardens
- A Magnificent Manor House
- Comfort Meal
- British TV
Quaint Cottages
If you adore soft colors, cozy cushions, floral fabrics, and lovely gardens then Louise Townsend’s Idyllic Cottage is for you.
Gorgeous Gardens
If you are planning an upcoming visit to England (I am) there are six National Trust gardens that you won’t want to miss.
A Magnificent Manor House
This 300-year-old Palladian manor house, built in the 1690’s, has undergone an amazing transformation.
Comfort Meal
I’m in the process of creating menu’s for the upcoming High Tea and Wedding Breakfast meals I plan to serve. You can’t get more British than the classic Toad in the Hole.
British TV
I tend to watch programming created by various BBC channels. One show I am truly enjoying is Escape To The Country. It is a bit like House Hunters but includes the beautiful English countryside, lovely homes and a lot less whining (Or whingeing as it is referred to the U.K.). In addition, it always has a special interest segment about the county or village that is being profiled in each episode. Such as lacemaking in Devon. It’s available to watch in the U.S. On Netflix and Youtube.
I’ll be back on Monday to kick off Royal Wedding Week.
Laura
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Happy Weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to you!
I wish you and I could put heads together one-on-one and talk England. In fact, I may email you as I plan for our October trip to the UK! I love this post and thanks for the Toad in the Hole link — I am hosting a wedding breakfast next Saturday myself and this might be just the ticket. That and my favorite scone recipe! Happy wedding week — I’m looking forward to all you share!
Since I have been an Anglophile since young girlhood ( my grandmother had a book about the Royal F amily) , I enjoy your posts so much! Keep up the good and beautiful work, Laura.
I love England and all things British! We just got back from our England/Scotland trip a couple of weeks ago. I’m already ready to go back! Oh goodness it’s such a lovely country. The steak and ale pie was a favorite along with the cream teas. Heavenly!
The royal wedding coming up is so exciting! I will be watching along with the rest of the world, too!
Hope you are well,. Big hugs@