Chiara

We need a new computer at Job2. A very generous and well-meaning soul has bought us one... without any reference to me (the sole user) as to what is needed. Torn between gratitude and exasperation.

Absolutely. She's crazy.

I have a friend who buys all her presents and cards, writes and wraps and then stores it all in her loft BY THE END OF OCTOBER. She has 4 kids and 5 grandkids. Madness.

Aha! Thank you. I have now gone down a rabbit hole of quince recipes as my harvest is piling up. Quince liqueur for me I think.

Oooh, Russets! Wish I could take some of those off your hands.

Lady sat on a bench at our local church watched as a coffin carried by six pallbearers entered the churchyard, went one way then after a while turned round and carried it the other way. The lady commented to the Churchwarden, 'I think they've lost the plot!'
#Hahahaha Brilliant.

Good to see you back! ☺️

Currently sitting with my hair in little plaits to create the 80s big hair look. Why? Because our latest girls night out is school dinner themed! I'm even wearing school uniform.
Oh and black eyeliner. Lots of that.

It's wonderful!

Happy Birthday, do enjoy!

Pale green ballgown with huge skirts filling a room and standing in front of a portrait of Georgiana, Duchess to the 5th Duke of Devonshire.

The same pale green ballgown with huge skirts set on a royal blue plinth. More costumes are arranged behind.

Going through my images from yesterday's trip to the Marie Antoinette exhibition at the V&A, I realise that I've seen the John Galliano ball gown before - at Chatsworth in 2017. It is utterly fabulous though.
My photos then and now.

Safely back home. Shattered, but it's been a great mini holiday.

V&A* obviously.
Do wish they'd sort themselves out with an edit function.

Drat. What about the Marie Antoinette one? I'm doing that in a mo.

Just done the Cartier exhibition at the V&S. Woah.
I'm completely blinged out.

Having a kids meal for lunch at V&A 😂. Quite enough for me and the fish fingers are really yum!

Thank you for the suggestion, but unfortunately I can't stand for that long!

A clear plastic egg tray filled with ice and one ice hemisphere on the side.

There was no ice mould in the apartment, so I used the egg tray from the fridge. Genius or what?!

Should have marked myself as 'safe' last night after the fuss I made of getting home after the opera. Anyway, Jnr4 chatted on the phone as promised and it was absolutely fine.
ROH will become a regular feature of my trips to London now for as long as I can afford the 'cheap' seats!

Yes it was Gerald Finley. I have nothing to compare to, but it was wonderfully staged. Excellent lighting. Especially enjoyed the First Act closer. Powerful performances by main characters. Huge cries of Brava! after each aria. Definitely a melodrama plot-wise, but hugely enjoyable.

Yes, will file a report!

😱 Opera convert.

Agreed. like the booking system where you can see a view from the seat you want. Also, it says my seat has no armrests, but I'm next to a pillar so I have one! (Added bonus, only next to one person!).

The red and gold interior of the Royal Opera House.

Very excited!!! Up in the gods, but I can see the whole stage. Only my second opera ever, I'm more of a ballet girl, but I'm promised three hours of drama, so bring it on! #Tosca #Opera

A crown shaped tiara with scrollwork covered in diamonds and an ivory velvet trim.

I've done The Edwardians exhibition at The King's Gallery. Lots of trumpeting of Empire - as you would expect. Loved Queen Mary's Dehli Durbar tiara though.

It's today and tomorrow, but yes, tonight's the night!

Had a fab weekend with my Bestie. Now on a train bound for London for a slice of cultural refreshment.

Modern stained glass window

Modern stained glass window.

The modern stained glass by Nicholas Mynheer.

Inside a church with a modern altar table in the foreground. Behind is an ancient carved stone archway with high altar beyond.

The Chancel arch

An old Cotswold stone church with a path to the door, churchyard to either side and against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

St Andrew's Old Headington taken today in the sunshine. Beautiful Norman Chancel arch and some interesting modern stained glass #SundayPixWorship