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The Smallest House In Great Britain, Conwy, Wales

The house was created in the 16th century.  The smallest house in             Great Britain measures 72 inches across, 122 inches high and 120 inches deep.  The house has a living area and bedroom.  It was last occupied in 1900 by a fisherman called Robert Jones.  Robert was 6ft 3″.  The rooms were too small for him to stand up in fully.  He had to leave as the house was declared unfit for human habitation.

There’s no better time to wrap up in your favourite wolly jumper, put on your walking boots and get a deep breath of the great outdoors.

You do not need to leave your room.... Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait. Do not even wait, be still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked. It has no choice. It will roll in ecstasy at your feet.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924)

Chateau de La Ferte Saint-Aubin.  Part 2.

The Sitting Room.  The paneling, floor and chimney date back to Louis XVI (late 18th century).  The room includes an 18th century Persian carpet, a pair of gilded wooden consoles and furniture covered in Aubusson tapestries dating back to Louis XVI.  The large mirror on the left has a medallion portrait of Marshal de la Ferte Senectere painted in 1670, with a portrait of Duchess de la Ferte Senectere, his second wife, painted by Mignard in the 17th century, facing it on the mirror above the chimney.The Billiard Room.  This room was entirely redecorated by the O'Gormans around 1911.  It had originally been a bedroom with 18th century paneling.  The room has a beautiful set of neo-gothic furniture brought back from Britain by the O'Gormans, each piece featuring their arms and motto.  The billiard table comes from the Chevillottess in Orleans.

Chateau de La Ferte Saint-Aubin Part Five

The Guardroom or Games Room  The panelling dates back to the 17th century.  You can play any games or the piano.  The Lowendral Bedroom  This is a magnificent 18th century ceremonial room.  The chimney goes back to Louis XV, as well as the inlaid writing desk on its left and there is an early 18th century portrait of Princess Palatine above.  In the centre of the room stands an exceptional gaming table surrounded by four armchairs, facing the bed, all of them from the times of Louis XVI.

Breathe, drink, taste... Live in each season as it passes: Breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.

Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)

For me, whizzing down the road to South Of France at 70 mph, taking a photo through the window screen is not an easy task to do.  “The scenery looks lovely, must take a photo.  Quick before we drive past.” Grab my camera, adjust the camera settings, press the button.  Alas I have the memories of whizzing down South Of France to attend a friend’s funeral.  Yep did get there on time.

... there's the real danger of overlooking a very important day... today.  For this is the place and the time for living.  Let us live each day abundantly and beautifully while it is here.

Esther Baldwin York

Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.  Elizabeth Lawrence

The Beach

Photos of the beach, I’m embracing summer memories on the beach.