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Acrylic Painting by a Complete Beginner

26/09/2026 By Karen Leave a Comment

Acrylic Painting by a Complete Beginner

September 2026

I have decided to take up a hobby and try my hand at painting with acrylics. I did get my Art O level at school but have not done any sort of painting since then, so I am talking about a very long time ago (approx 54 years)

I have my own sort of style and have decided to call it “Cuteism“. I cannot do landscapes or portraits etc but do like to copy images as my imagination is not that great. [Read more…] about Acrylic Painting by a Complete Beginner

Talland Bay Hotel Cornwall May 2026 2nd Visit

21/05/2026 By Karen 6 Comments

Talland Bay Hotel Cornwall May 2026 2nd Visit

It was our 48th Wedding Anniversary on 20th May 2026 and we decided to go back to the very quirky Talland Bay Hotel just outside of Looe Cornwall. We do not normally go back to stay in a hotel twice but we had such an enjoyable stay in the Talland Bay Hotel Cornwall in 2025 (press link to see the photos of the main rooms in the hotel as I won’t be duplicating them in this post) we decided to return and celebrate (or commiserate on Steve’ s behalf putting up with me for that length of time).

We just booked for a one night stay and opted for the 9 course tasting menu with a paired wine flight which sounded really good. [Read more…] about Talland Bay Hotel Cornwall May 2026 2nd Visit

Horn of Plenty Easter Break

06/04/2026 By Karen Leave a Comment

Horn of Plenty Easter Break 2026

We have been to the Horn of Plenty, a luxury country house hotel in the heart of Devon on many occasions, the last time being to celebrate New Year’s Eve in December 2025 to see in the new year of 2026.

We decided to go back again in April 2026 for a 2 night dinner bed and breakfast easter break, which included an archery lesson on the lawn. Please read on to see how we did.

New Year’s Eve 2025 Horn of Plenty Tavistock Devon

05/01/2026 By Karen Leave a Comment

New Year’s Eve 2025 Horn of Plenty Tavistock Devon

As we enjoyed New Year’s Eve 2024 at the Horn of Plenty (Tavistock, Devon) a 4 star Country House Hotel, we decided to book again for this year (2025). We did leave it a bit late so there were only a couple of rooms left (one being a best room in the main house (no 3) which we plumped for. Last year we only stayed the one night on New Year’s Eve, but this year they were offering an all inclusive 2 or 3 night stay. We opted for the 2 night stay for the 30th and the 31st December.

Plantation House Hotel Ermington Devon 2025

21/05/2025 By Karen 1 Comment

Plantation House Hotel Ermington Devon 2025 20th May 2025

To celebrate our 47th wedding anniversary we decided to have an overnight stay and a nice meal at a hotel. About 3 miles away from where we live in Ivybridge in a little village called Ermington is a small hotel called Plantation House which although we have passed it on a number of occasions have never been inside. It has good reviews so we thought we would try it. [Read more…] about Plantation House Hotel Ermington Devon 2025