Category Archives: News

St Jean pied du port

Posted on March 10, 2018 by pallasdesigns

Here I am, this is one of the main setting off points for the Camino, I expected a town bustling with pilgrims, but the place is quiet and the locals are quietly going about there daily lives. I did meet … Continue reading →

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13.11.14 An old dog goes home, a visit from a daughter and grandson and the Harrogate show

Posted on November 13, 2014 by pallasdesigns

We took our beloved dog Fable to the vets yesterday and didn’t bring her home, just a rather worn collar and a brand new lead (why did I buy a new lead for her? I just don’t know) This poem … Continue reading →

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16.03.14 We plough the fields and scatter, and a tree by any other name (would be just silly)

Posted on March 16, 2014 by pallasdesigns

    We plough the fields and scatter, and thus begins another farming year, although in truth there is not real landmark between one farming year end and the next year beginning. Oil seed rape is in the ground at … Continue reading →

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2.02.14. End of shooting, refugees, Mr Williams, and more baby shoes

Posted on February 2, 2014 by pallasdesigns

    It’s been a strange week, a bit, well, ‘bitty’. Lots of appointments, all at the most inconvenient times, I’d really like to have all appointments in one day so that I can ‘bed’ myself into the studio and … Continue reading →

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26.01.14 Spring, Fame at last, Operation dynamo (Dunkirk rescue) boots not made for walking.

Posted on January 26, 2014 by pallasdesigns

I have an announcement to make! It’s here……………….and can be seen in our North West Norfolk Valley………………… Spring, it may not actually have sprung buts it’s on the starting block. I’ll set the scene; yesterday was a shoot day, so … Continue reading →

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12.01.14. A wet France, an Xmas box from the dustmen and a new project

Posted on January 12, 2014 by pallasdesigns

Our first Sunday back from Christmas in France with our daughter and her extended French family. B and I have brought  terrifying ‘French’ colds back with us. Hardly surprising as the heavens were totally engaged with reviving the water table! I … Continue reading →

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Blog 15.12.13, undeserved flowers, the death of a kind man, French knitting and the kindness of strangers

Posted on December 15, 2013 by pallasdesigns

Blog 15.12.13, undeserved flowers, the death of a kind man, French knitting and the kindness of strangers   In my last blog I hinted not very subtlety that, my men, (sons and husband – not lovers, oh if only!) might … Continue reading →

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08.09.13. Hat parade, memories of the France and hearty visit………..

Posted on September 8, 2013 by pallasdesigns

Hat parade ……………………….. My sweet grandson, modelling my bluebell hat…………. Sunday, and the  leg of lamb is already in the AGA, B has his tea in bed and is watching Andrew Marr, the sun is shining and I’m about to … Continue reading →

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20.08.13. Art Exibition Day Five, an Early Morning Walk and Murder on the Horizon

Posted on August 20, 2013 by pallasdesigns

Art exhibition day five…………….. It’s a glorious day, so I thought you might like to come along on my walk…………… First we go to the top of the farm…….. and the corn is as high as an elephants eye………. this … Continue reading →

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19.08.13, Art day four and yet another tree

Posted on August 19, 2013 by pallasdesigns

First of all, I thank everyone who has contacted me regarding Oradour-sur-Glane, you touched my heart……………… Art exhibition Day Four   And to pick up from yesterday’s theme of trees…………………… This magnificent Catalpa (Indian Bean Tree) stands beside, and is as … Continue reading →

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