It was great to see Elliott's Stores, Saltash, Cornwall. The shop closed and has remained unchanged since 1971. Shelves stock vintage wares, including Daz, Birds Custard and Milk Tray bars. I wonder who remembers those? Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-store... #museum #saltash #cornwall #vintage

Happy Monday. Have a fabulous week, and a huge thank you to everyone who has liked, commented, or reposted my posts. Stories, features, blog and poetry on my website. wordloft.co.uk #sunflowers #writing

Natural borders at Armada Way are refreshing to see in the heart of an urban environment - perfect for attracting bees and other pollinators, too. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/the-ama... #armadaway #plymouth #devon #wildgarden

St Luke’s Hospice Guiding Lights form an art trail around Plymouth’s lively city. Wildflower Wonder by Amy Wormald’s floral-illustrated creation sits idyllically within Armada Way's countryside gardens. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/the-ama... #stlukeshospice #plymouth #devon #lighthouses

On a trip to Plymouth, I wandered along the new Armada Way. People relaxed in the amphitheatre, and children dabbled their toes in the rill's ripples as it tumbled by wildflower gardens, reed beds and play areas. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/the-ama... #plymouth #devon #citylife #reedbeds

So enchanting. Ponies welcomed visitors at Puddle Farm's Farmers Market. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #lanlivery #cornwall #ponies #animals #villagelife #countrylife

Red campion and other wildflowers waver along roadside verges on the way into Lanlivery, Cornwall. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #lanlivery #cornwall #redcampion #wildflowers

The first overnight stay in our campervan, was a success, mainly thanks to our choice of destination. In a wooded paddock, a short walk from the Lanlivery, we spent a relaxing weekend discovering the village and Puddle Farm. wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #lanlivery #cornwall #sunflowers #landscapes

Good evening. A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, commented or reposted my posts. wordloft.co.uk #roses #flowers #gardens

Pools, pathways, shrubland and ancient trees. The legendary Bodmin Moor emanates tranquillity with an intriguing past. Latest blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #bodminmoor #cornwall #trees #pools #reflections #tranquilsetting #landscapes

Enthusiasm was high on our geocaching adventure on Bodmin Moor. We headed to a hiding place. But when we arrived, the mini-stash was stowed near a wooded patch where cows and calves were grazing. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #geocaching #cattle #calves #cows #bodminmoor #cornwall

With the summer solstice and Father's Day on the same day at the weekend, we headed off to Bodmin Moor in Ivy, our new campervan, for a picnic and an intriguing afternoon. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #bodminmoor #cornwall #nature #ferns #sheep #trees #summerday #tinmine

I learnt about geocaching last year, & Bodmin Moor is ideal for taking part in the global treasure hunt using GPS. Armed with a phone, charms, a pen & enthusiasm, my family and I enjoyed an exciting afternoon. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #geocaching #treasurehunt #pasttime #bodminmoor

So pleased to see my owl poem in the People's Friend Summer Feel-good Fiction Bookazine. It's based on a true experience, so it was lovely to see it in print with such uplifting illustrations. #poem #nature #owls #fiction #bookazine #birds #rhymes #colourfulillustration

On a quest to find a summer wreath, I was delighted to see a shop in St Ives, brimming with shells; a St Piran’s flag above the doorway. A display of wreaths beckoned me inside, and the chunky creation I bought looks great. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #stives #cornwall #england #shells

I'm always drawn to lighthouses. This charming little one at the end of Smeaton's Pier in St Ives, Cornwall, keeps watch over the bay and was the perfect photo opportunity. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #stives #cornwall #stivescornwall #england #lighthouse #pier

St Ives is magical. Even on a dull, windy day, the landscape’s hues adorned with flowers are uplifting. No wonder artists flock to the town. I was on a quest to find a summertime wreath and discovered so much more. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #stivescornwall #cornwall #england

I've just finished my first embroidery in years. It may be small, but stitching was very relaxing. The colours reminded me of May's The Simple Things cover, so I emailed a photo and delighted to see it on the subscribers' page in June's edition. #embroidery #crossstitch #mydesgin #thesimplethings

The dramatic shoreline at Crownhill Bay was the perfect destination on a glorious sunny day. My blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #bovisand #crownhillbay #devon #england #coastline #shores #beach #naturespalette

At Bovisand, I met ‘Old Man Bovi’. A driftwood sculpture wearing a crown. He was amusing, but a plaque under his rusty locks imparted a serious message. “The Old Man Bovi says, keep our sea plastic free! Thankee M’dears.” Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #bovisand #devon #UK #driftwood

From Crownhill Bay, I zoomed in with my camera for a closer look at Plymouth Breakwater and was intrigued to see a little lighthouse and fort. My blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #crownhillbay #plymouth #devon #england #plymoutbreakwater #plymouthsound

A sunny day at Bovisand Beach, exploring the shore and a land strewn with buildings from the past. On a stretch of the SW Coast Path, I met Old Man Bovi with an important message. Read about it all here: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #bovisand #devon #plymouthuk #plymouthsound #england #wildflowers

A great big thank you to everyone who has liked, commented or reposted my posts. Wishing you all a wonderful summer🌞 wordloft.co.uk #clematis #firstoftheseason #summer #pinkflowers #cornishgarden

Crooklets Beach beside Bude on the S W Coast Path is looked down on by a medley of wildflowers. White, yellow and pink sea thrift. How I wish I could have stayed and captured their beauty in a painting. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #crookletsbeach #bude #cornwall #england #wildflowers

A kaleidoscope of beach huts overlooks Summerleaze Beach, Bude. The South West Coast Path is nearby, and I was soon stomping up the incline to explore further afield. Latest blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #summerleazebeach #bude #cornwall #britain #coastallife

Across Bude's Nanny Moore's Bridge to the shops and a lovely afternoon, buying lots and snacking on tea and cake. Read my latest blog post about my weekend getaway. wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #nannymooresbridge #bude #cornwall #britain #bridges #wildflowers #cottages

Bude, one of Britain's best seaside resorts, where I visited The Castle, full of fascinating stories and displays. Favourites were about the forgotten inventor and a unique fossilised fish. Please read my blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #bude #cornwall #britain #travel #castles #obelisks

The gardens at Cotehele, Cornwall, are an explosion of joyous shades heralding summer. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/in-the-... #cotehele #cornwall #nationaltrust #wildflowers #trees #shrubs #gardens

Cotehele’s orchards grow dessert, cider, and cooking apples, not forgetting pears and cherries, which offer a haven for bees and butterflies, who are attracted to the blossom and wildflowers. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/in-the-... #cotehele #cornwall #nationaltrust #bees #butterflies

Roaming from row to row on a balmy day and breathing in the delicate scent of apple blossom around Cotehele's orchards was magical. New Blog Post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/in-the-... #cotehele #cornwall #nationaltrust #appleblossom #pink #orchards