tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post2634317831508888800..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: Dunster Castle The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-58027290935878496572020-08-12T15:52:36.472-04:002020-08-12T15:52:36.472-04:00So nice to have you visit here again, Denise. I h...So nice to have you visit here again, Denise. I hope your week is going well. We have been getting much needed rain again!The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-46980104515641552282020-08-12T15:20:16.388-04:002020-08-12T15:20:16.388-04:00Hello again, just popped by to say hello and it ga...Hello again, just popped by to say hello and it gave me another chance to look through all these lovely photographs again. Enjoy the rest of your week Martha Ellen :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-14693020340094084432020-08-11T10:57:52.094-04:002020-08-11T10:57:52.094-04:00I'll be joining you there with tea. Have a gr...I'll be joining you there with tea. Have a great day!The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-41838456215477858202020-08-11T10:56:32.035-04:002020-08-11T10:56:32.035-04:00Oh Buttercup, I'm so sorry your trip was delay...Oh Buttercup, I'm so sorry your trip was delayed. Praying for future travel for the both of us. Your trip sounds wonderful. Thank you for stopping by my little space. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-59967843101104262662020-08-11T08:26:36.057-04:002020-08-11T08:26:36.057-04:00I always love sitting here looking at each of your...I always love sitting here looking at each of your photos and imagining this wonderful trip. If you can't find me....I'll be in the library!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-34037721610470621972020-08-10T23:33:27.199-04:002020-08-10T23:33:27.199-04:00What a wonderful tour. My (cancelled) trip for the...What a wonderful tour. My (cancelled) trip for the summer was a visit to London and then a cruise around Britain. We had stops in Cornwall, Guernsey, Orkneys and Shetland and I was so looking forward to new places and a few old friends. Alas, it wasn't to be. When it's possible again I've got a trip to visit friends near Bath on my travel list. Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-15168009477897289252020-08-07T19:29:04.250-04:002020-08-07T19:29:04.250-04:00A stone cottage sounds lovely to me, Marigold. Th...A stone cottage sounds lovely to me, Marigold. Thank you for stopping by. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-83455531336712234012020-08-07T10:56:46.696-04:002020-08-07T10:56:46.696-04:00So lovely. I've always wanted to live in a sto...So lovely. I've always wanted to live in a stone castle! However, I've always wanted to live in a stone cottage as well. Thank you for sharing, Martha Ellen.Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089508396918654640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-6216476584300649792020-07-31T19:10:27.523-04:002020-07-31T19:10:27.523-04:00Thank you, Jan. I'm so glad you enjoyed trave...Thank you, Jan. I'm so glad you enjoyed traveling with me. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as we venture into another month. Time is certainly flying by!The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-69585247805482318822020-07-31T15:50:57.340-04:002020-07-31T15:50:57.340-04:00How wonderful to have special memories of this tri...How wonderful to have special memories of this trip to Somerset.<br />I thoroughly enjoyed my ride through the countryside with you and the visit to Dunster Castle.<br /><br />Enjoy this last day of July, and have a happy August.<br />Stay safe and well.<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-57324767045386372162020-07-30T20:17:56.214-04:002020-07-30T20:17:56.214-04:00Thank you, Linda. England is so lovely and it'...Thank you, Linda. England is so lovely and it's wonderful to remember our visit there. It's been a very hot summer here. I'm afraid I'm already wishing for Autumn.The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-40799822259889674322020-07-29T23:42:33.704-04:002020-07-29T23:42:33.704-04:00Amazing travels. So glad you are sharing this spe...Amazing travels. So glad you are sharing this special trip. The countryside is beautiful. Those plastered ceilings are gorgeous. How special to visit castles. Stay cool. We are having high temps this week.Linda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-44380498965721064182020-07-29T03:22:36.081-04:002020-07-29T03:22:36.081-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Pat:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01374790030670801210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-49017146209833822962020-07-28T11:35:37.622-04:002020-07-28T11:35:37.622-04:00With another heat advisory I'm sure we will bo...With another heat advisory I'm sure we will both be indoors today, Cheryl. I must come over and see what you have been up to. Stay cool, my friend. <br />The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-91087884040637443252020-07-28T10:53:59.093-04:002020-07-28T10:53:59.093-04:00Finally getting around Blogland after many days aw...Finally getting around Blogland after many days away, and your place does not disappoint! I never tire of seeing these glorious old castles through your eyes! Imagining that it is cool helps a little on this, another steamy summer day. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-51281966183380214232020-07-26T11:18:56.175-04:002020-07-26T11:18:56.175-04:00ElsieJoy, we are well aware of the problems that t...ElsieJoy, we are well aware of the problems that the world is experiencing! We have been to some of your inner cities and have seen of which you speak. Still the beauty of your countryside brings joy to me! My country has the same issues of your's and probably more so. If you visit here I would hope you would visit our beauty as well.The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-46632670931816959632020-07-26T09:46:44.263-04:002020-07-26T09:46:44.263-04:00We haven't been "Great Britain" for ...We haven't been "Great Britain" for decades. We are not even a "United Kingdom" now after the separation of Wales, Scotland and Ireland.<br /><br />What strange ideas some folk have about England...come visit the inner cities, come witness the violence, the homelessness, the poverty....not just the pretty placesElsieJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967174271705079252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-59391325679054496432020-07-25T19:22:39.604-04:002020-07-25T19:22:39.604-04:00Sheri, I always try to use the large font. My las...Sheri, I always try to use the large font. My last post was one I had written and posted before I used the larger font. Thank goodness we are all getting older, my friend! Have a nice weekend.The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-6134193194599115022020-07-25T12:21:50.090-04:002020-07-25T12:21:50.090-04:00Oh, that kitchen is so charming. I remember those...Oh, that kitchen is so charming. I remember those beaters, and still have my hand mixer from 40 years ago. This castle is very old, I'm surprised it's still standing. The blue and white china does add a lovely touch on the mantel. And look at that ceiling, so much detail! I noticed the vanity in the corner of the room. A woman's vanity and all her lovelies is always fascinating to look at. The property outside is beautiful, and what a delight to see that sweet horse. What a wonderful trip, Martha Ellen, and I wanted to thank you for using the BIG font on this post. It's a lot easier to read for us that are getting older. ; )<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-50633867691133612372020-07-25T10:00:37.425-04:002020-07-25T10:00:37.425-04:00Pat, the views certainly are bucolic! I wanted to...Pat, the views certainly are bucolic! I wanted to take a couple volumes down and have a look. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-37984848369422357162020-07-24T18:02:22.042-04:002020-07-24T18:02:22.042-04:00What beautiful bucolic views! The castle and mano...What beautiful bucolic views! The castle and manor house were magnificent--those woodcarvings and ceilings--wow! I am always jealous when I see libraries like this one--I want all those books! Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-66152521568730378612020-07-24T16:33:36.714-04:002020-07-24T16:33:36.714-04:00Seeing those palms in Colonial Beach is similar to...Seeing those palms in Colonial Beach is similar to seeing them in Somerset, Betsy! Microclimates support them in a lot of places. My Daddy told me that palms used to line the boardwalk in VA Beach! A lot of the properties in England had plants from all over the world.<br />I understand not wanting to staple your lovely stairs. Have a nice weekend, my friend. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-23872742954189592072020-07-24T12:34:59.148-04:002020-07-24T12:34:59.148-04:00How I love castles. I am so glad you show us arou...How I love castles. I am so glad you show us around inside. I love the kitchen. <br /> I was noticing the stair treads with the carpet held by metal rods. I was thinking about those for my steps but read the carpet is stapled to the steps and I didn't want to do that. The picture looks as though the carpet is just pulled through. Glad to see this. I would have to buy a few at a time because of price but I like that look. Those Palm trees seem to be out of place for sure but Victorians did enjoy having palms it seems from some old photos I have seen. There are palm trees in Colonial Beach Va. and I didn't realize there were any that could be grown and take the snowy winters. Those pastoral scenes, what beauty! <br />Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-61522300248204755532020-07-23T19:14:30.453-04:002020-07-23T19:14:30.453-04:00What a kind thing to say, Jean! Can you tell (ha,...What a kind thing to say, Jean! Can you tell (ha, ha) that I adore Great Britain? I feel my heart must be part of this beautiful land. I have not read Dunster's Calling--I must see if I can acquire it. Thank you for the tip!The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-6695960757361445432020-07-23T11:22:19.876-04:002020-07-23T11:22:19.876-04:00Martha, you make THE most perfect travel posts! Th...Martha, you make THE most perfect travel posts! They make me feel as if I had been right there with you. (This reminded me: Have you read Dunster's Calling by Tracey Gemmell? Sweet book!)Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.com