Last Thursday we visited the Blackwell Arts and Crafts House in the Lake District and declared it the best Home Ed Day Out. Our visit was very fortuitous as the work of Francis Priest was on display throughout the property. There is also an opportunity to meet Francis in person at Blackwell in March so a return visit is definitely on the cards.
Such a beautiful, light and airy room and you would never tire of that view.
Even though this was a fairly dark room it was not oppressive to be in unlike other Stately Homes that we've visited. The house certainly had a very welcoming feel as we moved from room to room.
I particularly loved this yellow room which also included a lovely adjoining dressing area housing the boots and the mirrored dresser. When I saw the embroidered coverlet I thought about my friend Eva's daughter Veronika, who is currently studying fashion design at JP Catholic University in California.
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This looks so pretty and interesting! I am sure we all would have enjoyed a visit there, especially Veronika :). There is a similar place close to Richmond. I have to find the name again.
I found it: Emery Walker's House.
Thanks for sharing the link Eva, I will enjoy perusing the website xx
The coverlet really is gorgeous! And so detailed -- I hope I'm capable of doing something so exquisite eventually. It was so kind of you to think of me!
Aw thanks for popping by Veronika 💕. I think you are more than capable and it’s lovely to read via your mum how your university work is progressing xx
My pleasure.
That coverlet! I want it! I hope to visit the Lakes soon, will take a not of this house and add it to my list of potential places to see.
You will certainly enjoy your visit x
Hello San, your outing here and to the Salt Mills is so nice to see. The Crafts House makes me think of the visit to Edith Wharton's house that Greg and I did this past summer. I have photos but haven't put them up. Maybe I can do so in the next few weeks. xoxo
What a gorgeous place!!! It sounds superb San.xx
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