28/06/2010

mist surrounded the magic.

Proof that magic really is all around us. A trip to Gresgarth Hall a few weeks ago. The heavens opened and I got completely soaked... being practical just doesn't work for me.


This place is open just once a month, for a few months a year, and seriously if you were ever in its vicinity (Caton, Lancaster) worth the trip. 
I spent the afternoon there dreaming up photoshoots and suitable outfits, and wondering why the grounds hadn't been used for a fashion magazine editorial before?!


Arabella Lennox-Boyd, a garden designer, and gold medal winner at Chelsea owns the house. ( strictly out of bounds but I'm sure the interior is just as breathtaking!)
The gardens are full of roses, poppies, individual rooms, a huge lake, amazing seating, mosaics, and the stunning oriental bridge.
The blue flower- a Meconopsis poppy from the Himalayas- stunning, and one of the very few naturally blue flowers!
Less of a fashion post, but I hope still enjoyable- I have included an outfit shot for any one wondering....


Posted by fashion clocked at 18:29
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48 comments:

  1. Philli28 June 2010 at 18:55

    That garden is beautiful! I love the gate!
    xxx

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  2. jemina28 June 2010 at 19:07

    These pictures are really magical indeed, thanks for sharing and how awesome you look in that fierce outfit, love the jacket and your shoes, XOXO

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  3. 3ate428 June 2010 at 19:08

    Looks so nice, have to go there one day!

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  4. this free bird28 June 2010 at 19:17

    I absolutely love your outfit - all of it, but also really appreciate the write-up regarding the location and, of course, all the fantastic pictures. I bet that was a very breathtaking and relaxing afternoon - down pour included. Loved this one!! xoxo

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  5. Anonymous28 June 2010 at 19:30

    I really like your blog and your outfit!

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  6. Unknown28 June 2010 at 19:33

    Lovely outfit and really stunning photos - I especially love the one with the oversized wish weeds :)

    I saw the you commented on Taylor of Sterling Style's post about Ashley Olsen - I did a DIY Givenchy inspired studded leather jacket with MK Olsen in mind.

    http://www.fvncy.com/2010/06/oh-g.html

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

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  7. Lydia28 June 2010 at 19:46

    Beautiful photos. I love your hair in a bun.
    x
    fashionvinyl.blogspot.com

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  8. MMM28 June 2010 at 20:05

    this is Paradise! and your pics catched its magic .. great great post!
    http://www.modemuffins.blogspot.com

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  9. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHION28 June 2010 at 20:07

    Amazing pictures. Really like your outfit.SarahD:)

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  10. Dylana Suarez28 June 2010 at 20:21

    Beautiful pics and I adore your shoes!

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  11. ari28 June 2010 at 20:36

    OMG! that place is beautiful!! looks unreal!
    love your all black look!

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  12. Miri28 June 2010 at 20:54

    Those pictures are so beautiful, they look like right from a fairytale...


    XX

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  13. Unknown28 June 2010 at 21:20

    lovely pics super pretty x

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  14. Alicia Lund28 June 2010 at 22:28

    absolutely beautiful photos!!!

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  15. thequietingmuses29 June 2010 at 00:06

    Love the jacket!

    http://thequietingmuses.blogspot.com/

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  16. Sarah Whitney29 June 2010 at 01:10

    These photos are just GORGEOUS! Lovin your whole outfit!

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  17. Wendy29 June 2010 at 02:06

    You are right- the property looks amazing!

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  18. apparellel29 June 2010 at 02:24

    this place looks like something out of a fairy tale. how gorgeous! you look amazing in all black against all the pastel shades. love.

    xxx
    t

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  19. the girl in grey29 June 2010 at 04:47

    Oh my goodness! Those images are breathtaking.
    XOXO THE GIRL IN GREY

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  20. anna bu29 June 2010 at 06:39

    whoa great flower shots darling!
    love your shoes


    bisous
    ANNABU

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  21. dyns29 June 2010 at 07:36

    Amazing pics and amizings shoes! I'm gaga!

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  22. I V Y29 June 2010 at 07:58

    weooow who's the hottie? ahaha
    love the wedges!
    beautiful photos.

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  23. Anonymous29 June 2010 at 09:00

    the photos are really great! i love them!

    http://cu-of-me.blogspot.com/

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  24. Miles Of Style29 June 2010 at 09:43

    amazing shots!

    just passing by your blog and i have to say its LOVELY! pls come drop by mine too and maybe we can follow each other. =)

    Persis.
    http://www.onestylemile.blogspot.com/

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  25. Paint it Black 29 June 2010 at 09:45

    These pictures are so magical and romantic. Love the first picture your black outfit looks so stricking againist the bench gorgoeus as always xoxo

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  26. Miss Woody29 June 2010 at 13:01

    love that post !

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  27. Jess29 June 2010 at 15:23

    Adore the crouching side pose & your shoes are amazing.

    Your photos remind me of this garden I used to go to when I was a kid where you had to fill out this sheet and find different animals around the garden, but you could never find all of them & the parents used to get really competitive... So lovely!

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  28. Elle Sees29 June 2010 at 16:33

    you look so, so lovely, as is the locale! you look like elisa cuthbert in some of the shots!

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  29. http://freshonpr.blogspot.com/29 June 2010 at 17:10

    Great work.
    so cute blog.
    Ciao
    Nicola FreshONpr

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  30. LivingTheVogue29 June 2010 at 18:29

    Wow beautiful pics, place and outfit! You look stunning on your pictures!
    I'm following you on bloglovin ;-)
    xx

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  31. Forever Boho29 June 2010 at 19:12

    WOW such a beautiful place..love the flowers... amazing!!
    peace & love
    www.foreverboho.com

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  32. FASHION CHALET29 June 2010 at 19:21

    I love your shoes. Great post!! :)



    http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com

    xx

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  33. Bumpkin on a Swing29 June 2010 at 20:35

    Found you through Meg and Kate, and fell in love with your blog, through this post!
    Greetings from the sunny (oily) shores of The Mississippi Gulf Coast, I send my many sunshine kisses!
    Nice to meet you, you will find I'm not so much a Bumpkin!

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  34. Taylor Sterling29 June 2010 at 23:04

    wow girl what a beautiful location! I love the building and the flowers!

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  35. Eat, Sleep, Denim30 June 2010 at 00:56

    These are really great pics, that place looks lovely!
    Eat, Sleep, Denim <3

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  36. Sassi30 June 2010 at 10:33

    WOW - great pics!
    X

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  37. Kate30 June 2010 at 14:13

    Wow, what a gorgeous place! The photo of the house across the pond looks like something out of a fairytale! Beautiful!

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  38. Fashion Insanity30 June 2010 at 14:37

    Beautiful photos! Love the shoes you are wearing

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  39. Olivia RPS30 June 2010 at 15:10

    absolutely beautiful, i'll have to go there sometime :)
    great photos!
    Olivia x
    www.something-like-roses.blogspot.com

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  40. WENCH30 June 2010 at 20:57

    Where are you wedges from??? I love them <3

    erisunreal.blogspot.com

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  41. Charly30 June 2010 at 21:29

    Wow this place is beeautiful, I love gardens like this, soo peaceful! Your outfit rocks too, loving the boots and have just discovered your blog, am your newest follower :)

    Charlyx

    http://x-whatiworetoday-x.blogspot.com

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  42. MARIA.BROS1 July 2010 at 13:36

    this looks both amazing - both i mean outfit and the place. i'm loving it very much!


    http://mariabros.blogspot.com

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  43. Keri1 July 2010 at 14:42

    GORGEOUS EVERYTHING! xx

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  44. Emilie1 July 2010 at 16:54

    Great photos lovely ;)
    x

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  45. DENNI2 July 2010 at 01:54

    The place, the photos and you: beautiful :)

    xx
    Denni

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  46. GOLESTANEH2 July 2010 at 15:29

    amazing pics!!!!

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  47. Sam6 July 2010 at 04:09

    Omg the pictures of the flowers are stunning and the house is hauntingly beautiful. Your all-black outfit gives a stunning contrast to the colorful florals!

    Stop by my blog if you have time! =)
    http://style-nomad.tumblr.com

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  48. M+E13 July 2010 at 17:39

    i love your shoes!!! theyre amazing

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Thankyou x a million you are all awesome.x

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