Today we visited Vita Sackville West's home - Sissinghurst. Oh my word - what a garden. I do love an historic home with a garden, and this is just one of the most magnificient. Look at these glorious towers which housed Vita's study. Can you imagine what one could get done with a room of one's own with such a magnificent view? Divine.
Probably the most famous of all the gardens at Sissinghurst is the white garden. Deservedly so. It's just so beautifully formed. Have a look at this glorious white poppy. Simply stunning.
Every detail was picturesque - from the beautiful structures dotted around, to the ramshackle fences.
Nothing is prettier than a rambling pink rose amidst red bricks. Nothing.
I loved wandering in Vita Sackville West's footsteps today - even if it was in inappropriate red wedges (and my red and white Leona frock - day 1, frock one). Tonight we're having Pimms in the garden (hello Athena, Cathy and Jayne!) with a bbq. Tomorrow we're off for a ramble and a picnic at Box Hill.
Day two and we seem to have escaped jetlag. Yesterday I had an hour and a half nap in the afternoon, and went to bed at the reasonably respectable hour of 9pm. It's now 6pm and we're all still soldiering on. But, must admit, I'm ready for my Pimms!
Oh My!! Those photos are exactly as I imaged. I cannot wait to hear about the towers, imagine sitting and writing in them. Enjoy your Pimms and picnic, we miss you heaps already but can see you are having the most delightful time. xo
ReplyDeleteOh Cathy I am just loving it so much. It's just ridiculously beautiful. We've had a change of plans and are headed into London today. LONDON!
DeleteOh yes, what an enchanting place and those gardens!!! Words aren't enough to describe them and I can imagine how you are enjoying just enjoying them.
ReplyDeleteLoved the red wedgies but were they comfortable enough? I guess you can tell it is an older person asking that question. Me? Flatties and nothing else will do these days. lol
Hope you enjoy the Pimms and the hours catch up with you eventually.
It's just so lovely Mimsie - am loving every second of it. The wedges are surprisingly comfy - they're a platform so it's really like they're only 1/2 in heel - that's comfier than a flat!
DeleteBeautiful! You've caught some shots of sissinghurst that I've never seen before, love the ramshackle fence and the pink climbing rose!
ReplyDeleteThere were over 80 shots to choose from Vicki - tried to go with the ones less travelled :)
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