Wednesday, 29 December 2010

WOYWW: Had ourselves a Merry Little Christmas

For more crafty workspaces on this What's on Your Workspace Wednesday, see our esteemed leader Julia's blog at the WOYWW link to the left.

No desk pictures today, as I am still in holiday mode.  Instead, I've loaded the pictures of our Christmas stay at the lovely Wroxall Abbey.

The Abbey was Sir Christopher Wren's country seat in Warwickshire, and is now a country house hotel, complete with the sweet little Wren's chapel.  This is the view from the back of the hotel late on Christmas Day afternoon.  The big windows on the ground floor are the restaurant and garden lounge (squidgy sofas galore), so you can see what a fabulous view we had over a sunny lunch.



This is the front of the main building.  It's just as welcoming as it looks, right down to guests wearing their slippers down to the bar/for breakfast.  The food was gorgeous, the company of the other guests great, and we had a wonderful time.


Finally, it's time to wish you a very Happy, Inky, Gluey, Sewey and Generally Crafty New Year.  OH, in one of his pensive moments, remarked that I had "met" some lovely crafty bloggers during my time blogging.  And he's absolutely right.  So thank you for the inspiration, scenes of desk chaos and tidiness, support for my new venture, making me giggle like a teenager and generally making my Google Reader a thing of beauty.


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45 comments:

  1. Marjo29 December 2010 at 07:18

    Gorgeous pics, looks like loads of fun! Happy creative crafting in the New Year.

    Thanks for the peek and sharing, hugs Marjo #10

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  2. Sheila29 December 2010 at 07:27

    Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing. Have a happy new year!

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  3. Anonymous29 December 2010 at 07:44

    Wow. What a wonderful place to be. I'm glad you had a wonderful time and wish you everything you wished us all.

    Happy New Year.
    cheers, rachel #15

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  4. Sid29 December 2010 at 07:55

    Fantastic looking place !! Lucky you !

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  5. Sherry Goodloe29 December 2010 at 07:55

    What a gorgeous hotel to stay in. Stay in holiday mode . . . more fun than the alternative :)

    I'm #20 on the WOYWW list this week. Stop by for a visit when you get a chance.

    Happy *almost* New Year!

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  6. Yenni Natalia29 December 2010 at 07:57

    gorgeous pics..i love the feeling on the photos :)

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  7. sandra de29 December 2010 at 09:25

    Such a beautiful place to stay at christmas seems perfect with the snow.
    Have a lovely new year.
    Sandra #29

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  8. JoZart Designs29 December 2010 at 10:20

    Lovely to hear you had a great CHristmas in such a beautiful place.
    Happy 2011
    joZarty x

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  9. Minxy29 December 2010 at 11:05

    A very picturesque place
    Happy WOYWW and wishing you a very happy new year
    hugs Minxy #33

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  10. Susanne29 December 2010 at 11:39

    What a lovely place to stay; thanks for sharing. Happy New Year. S #48

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  11. HeARTworks29 December 2010 at 11:59

    I am sure the inside is just as nice! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  12. Deborah Frings29 December 2010 at 12:41

    What a wonderful place to celebrate. Your pictures are beautiful.

    Wishing you a very happy 2011!

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  13. Mrs A.29 December 2010 at 14:05

    Wow. That certainly looks the place to be. Fantastic photogrpah. Happy New Year to you.
    #59

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  14. Bleubeard and Elizabeth29 December 2010 at 14:32

    Now THAT'S a Christmas card scene. Your photos are simply stunning. What an awesome way to spend your holiday. Slippers, snow, and no dishes to wash. My kind of day!

    I hope you had a great Christmas. Little did I know when I left suddenly last Wednesday that I would not have access to the internet. But I sure had a good laugh at your New Year's wishes. I couldn't top that one if I tried, so I'll just say have a safe and joyous one from number 2.

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  15. Carole Campanile29 December 2010 at 16:47

    Oh gorgeous; I've just added Wroxall Abbey to my list of places to stay on my next visit to the UK. :) I'm thinking its time for me to see the rest of the country; there are only so many excuses I can make for only staying in London. LOL

    Happy New Year!
    Carole #62

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  16. Amber Alvarez29 December 2010 at 17:03

    Oh WOAH. I want to go to there. This looks like a brilliant way to spend a holiday. I am putting this place on my wishlist. Happy New Year!
    xo,
    Amber (WOYWW #1)

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  17. Elizabeth29 December 2010 at 17:29

    Gorgeous photos of the hotel - the snow just makes it look so festive. By the way, love your blog banner - the teacup candles are lovely. That was a really great observation from your OH too. Wishing you and yours a Very Good New Year. Elizabeth #57

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  18. Carmen 29 December 2010 at 18:16

    Beautiful piccies - looks like it should be in a period drama!

    Happy New Year to you too - am glad I stumbled on your blog - all be it late in the year, I look forward to getting to know you in 2011 :)

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  19. Ciara29 December 2010 at 21:19

    Wow, it looks beautiful there, glad you enjoyed it.

    All the best for the new year and look forward to catching you on Wednesdays in 2011!

    Ciara
    xx

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  20. Pam29 December 2010 at 22:49

    I know that being jealous is NOT a part of Christmas, but maybe that is why Santa left me a lump of coal. He would have left me a bucket full if he knew how I were feeling after looking at these photos! Well, hopefully it is inspiring you for making those playing cards! Hauoli makahiki hou!
    xxoo,
    the other #1

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  21. Carmen 29 December 2010 at 23:13

    I do the 'my precious' thing too as well as 'ooh piece a candy' ala James Woods in Family Guy :D

    Now why didn't I think of pracising on the turkey eh? ;) Can you imagine what the love child of Hetty and Henry would be?... Horatio?

    Carmen x

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  22. Susan30 December 2010 at 04:03

    Gorgeous photos Bernie. What a spectacular place to stay!
    Happy final WOYWW for 2010 and Happy 2011!
    Susan #13
    http://stamponme.blogspot.com/

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  23. Scrapcollectr30 December 2010 at 04:29

    I'm imagining a Jane Austen heroine walking around inside that Abbey.... It looks so inviting and your description makes it cozier! Happy New Year and thx for visiting (I hope your elves behaved themselves while u were gone....*smile*)
    #6

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  24. Traceyr30 December 2010 at 11:13

    Happy New Year to you! I am not surprised you had a wonderful time at Wroxhall Abbey as I stayed there in October for my neice's wedding. It is a glorious place.

    :)

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  25. Twiglet30 December 2010 at 11:19

    What a fab place to enjoy Christmas! Happy New Year from me and my blog pal Scruffy! lol

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  26. Hope and Chances30 December 2010 at 11:58

    What a truly stunning place - how perfect for Christmas. Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you in the future on WOYWW :-)

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  27. Gez Butterworth30 December 2010 at 14:03

    Wow! What a stunning looking place. Glad you had a lovely time. :) Sending you Best Wishes for the New Year. Happy crafting. Gez.xx

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  28. Victoria30 December 2010 at 18:40

    wow that looks gorgeous - love the tealights at the sop of your blog too x

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  29. Maarit at Violets Corner30 December 2010 at 19:31

    What a fantastic place! It must have been a wonderful stay.

    Happy New Year!

    Maarit

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  30. Zue30 December 2010 at 22:52

    What a glorious house. I bet your holiday will stay with you forever. Don't you wish you lived there all the time?
    Happy New Year
    Sue xx

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  31. BrossArtAddiction30 December 2010 at 23:19

    Wow looks like it was a gorgeous place to be!

    Hope you have a wonderful New Year!

    Thanks for the peek!
    Tracey #86 :D

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  32. Anonymous31 December 2010 at 00:40

    What an absolutely lovely place to spend Christmas, looks like the snow really added to the atmosphere. Hope your New Year is as good.

    Hugs
    Brenda 81

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  33. Terry31 December 2010 at 03:40

    Your photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing such a great post! And thanks for visiting my blog.

    Terry #25

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  34. nnalorac31 December 2010 at 11:27

    Beautiful photos and gorgeous place to celebrate Christmas. Your right about the blogging, so many lovely crafters out there. Love your teacup tealight holders, a fab idea. Mine have been lying in the attic for 20 years. Thank you for visiting me, wishing you a Happy Creative 2011. Carolxx

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  35. Julia Dunnit31 December 2010 at 14:31

    Great way to spend Christmas, how nice and relaxing and friendly. Lovely photos. I think your OH sums up my blogging experience as well, for sure it's a huge positive in my life!

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  36. Maggie's Crafts31 December 2010 at 17:58

    Great pics! Thank you for sharing.

    Do you know about my candy? Pop over and join... http://maggiescraft.blogspot.com/2010/11/woyww-blog-candy.html

    Happy New Year!

    Maggie
    xx

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  37. oneoff31 December 2010 at 23:22

    Following a gentle "hurrumph" in my ear, I should point out that the photographer for these gorgeous shots is my lovely OH. He took himself off for a walk late on Christmas afternoon (when the temperature was a finger-whitening -7C and the floor mats in the car had frozen on his return). I, on the other hand, was snoozing gently in our room, after a rather large plate of seafood, and the most wicked chocolate dessert known to humankind. (Dark chocolate torte, white chocolate brulee and clotted cream ice cream for those of you wishing to forget the concept of a post-Christmas diet.) Bless his frozen paws!

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  38. Sam1 January 2011 at 00:19

    Looks gorgeous, somewhere to go sometime soon....
    The desert sounds delish.
    Happy New Year
    Sam x

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  39. minnie_mac1 January 2011 at 10:46

    What a lovely place to spend Christmas, and the food sounds wonderful.

    Happy New Year wishes.

    Marilyn

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  40. Traceyr1 January 2011 at 15:31

    So well done to your OH for braving sub-zero temperatures to get these lovely photos. Mine came out too dark :(

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  41. Holly1 January 2011 at 16:42

    Wow that would of been a Christmas to remember!! So pretty and I bet it was a fun vacation... I love buildings like that from that time period! Have a safe and Happy New Year!!

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  42. thekathrynwheel2 January 2011 at 10:07

    Thanks for joining the calendar challenge - delighted to have you on board :-) Happy new year!

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  43. akilli melek2 January 2011 at 14:52

    wow, you picked a gorgeous place to spend christmas.

    Wishing you a happy new year for 2011.

    caroline #50

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  44. Debs2 January 2011 at 16:48

    You forgot to pack me! lol
    Wow what a fab place to spend Christmas.
    Happy new year to you xxxx

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  45. Nicky2 January 2011 at 18:46

    Wow that looks a stunning place to spend Christmas (or any day) ~ thanks for stopping by my blog have a great New Year ~ Nicky 38

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