Treasured memories of sunny days, suffused with golden light, ready to be brought out and brushed down, just as another named winter storm scorches through. There should be a summer filter to cast over January shouldn’t there! Maybe that’s what holidays are for or time spent in quiet contemplation? Moments to store up happy memories […]
Explore West Cornwall
Explore West Cornwall with local tips and seasonal snaps in my blogs. Follow the changing seasons as we visit the secluded hidden coves and beaches.
Enjoy visiting the beautiful fishing villages and harbour towns and the wild pagan lanscape of the Penwith moors.
My seasonal home
Living in a seasonal home that adapt to the passage of time is a comforting, mindful adventure. And Country homes have all the capacity for reinvention and adaptability of a cat.
New Year, ancient traditions and Wolf moons!!
The superstition that bad luck would arrive if the Christmas decorations were left up beyond the twelfth night probably dates back to medieval times.
What a spring we’ve had in Cornwall!
Throughout April and May, the glorious days of perfect blue skies have followed each other in a Mediterranean blur of loveliness. In fact it’s been one of the warmest sunniest springs for over a century.
Ten spring gardens for a garden lovers tour of Penzance
Spring is the perfect time for a garden lover to plan a garden tour around Penzance. West Cornwall has an eclectic group of gardens for every taste and springtime is a time to shake off the dark days of winter as nature fizzes and awakes.
Winter
As the days shorten into winter now at Ednovean Farm, the changing season brings it’s own magic to the farm. the distant memories and ceremonies rise to the top of our memories and the little perks and treats of the season spring to mind.
Ice creams and mermaids
This route wends its way through dizzying scenery, although the road occasionally narrowing to a single lane as it threads through farm yards! Finally you’ll find a mermaid!
The sigh of September
September is the month when the earth sighs with contentment for a job well done. September is a month when summer lingers on through the days, yet the closing dusk hints of the approaching autumn.
The beach escape and special suppers in Perranuthnoe
The memories of our mini adventures into Perranuthnoe, for special suppers will linger long after the clouds have returned. So today I thought that you might like to see some foodie snaps with some unexpected outings for us!
Porthleven to Mousehole – exploring Mounts Bay
From the solid harbour of Porthleven to the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole, the communities along the flanks of Mounts Bay give a glimpse of the less commercialized face of West Cornwall.