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 It's no secret to those who know me that blue is my favourite colour. Blues of many shades fill the rooms of my home. I've admired blue and white Delftware for many years, so the Dutch city of Delft with the one remaining porcelain factory was...

 Who doesn't love a garden? Around the world, gardens nourish people; with food, with peace, with the loveliness of nurturing seeds and seedlings, and the delight of working hand in hand with nature. In The Morville Hours, gardener and writ...

 A quick post on this sunny Monday morning. The air is fresh and cool in the shade, but the heat of the sun on my head tells me it will be another warm day. Roses and hydrangeas bloom and bloom. Tiny lizards race to escape the spray of the hose...

 Several people have asked why we chose Leiden for our visit to the Netherlands. We've found it's easy to stay in the large cities with so much to see and do, but getting out of the main tourist areas offers a different glimpse of culture. Leide...

 Twenty-four hours in transit from Amsterdam to Victoria. We were more than exhausted and so very happy to fall into our own bed on Friday night. I only slept for five hours and dressed quietly, crept downstairs, drank a glass of water, and went...

 Last Wednesday morning we boarded a plane for The Netherlands, landing midday on Thursday, Amsterdam time. After figuring out our e-sims and the trains, we trundled our luggage through the cobblestone streets of Leiden to find our lodgings, sit...

 Last night after dinner the sunshine illuminating the bouquet of peonies prompted me to grab my camera. I love the frilly elegance of the blooms and their faintly spicy scent. They have not been too bothered by the wild winds we've had again, u...