High summer at the quirky cottage

My favorite cottage in Christchurch re-visited late in the summer - taken with my little canon

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{{Sarah}} - Back after a few months on the loose! says:

Lovely!

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Susie says:

Thank you Sarah!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

eve.c says:

Lovely garden, lovely picture!

Eve
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Thank you Eve for the kind words
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Awe that looks so gorgeous! No wnder it's your fave cottage!
Wish I had a pretty window like that with shutters to decorate around instead of my big panorama window.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Call Me Bob. says:

Wonderful composition and colors. The little canon that could...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Hi Carole, I knew that you'd like this - and while you may not have a window like this, you work absolute wonders with your little cottage

Hi Bob, I have not had the greatest relationship with this canon and I've been working on it over the summer, so glad you like it!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Lenka P says:

Well loved place. Have I told you, Sue, that Andy's great parents lived in Christchurch? In 1970s. We visited the town a couple of times, it is still lovely.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Hello Lenka, I think now that you may have mentioned it, it rings a bell - it's exactly the sort of small town that appeals to us both, isn't it? I think it's just about my favourite small town in the UK, I love all the little streets of cottages and the river and the quayside and the priory and the ruins, it just about has everything
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pouletsue says:

so that's where you've been hiding
this looks nice
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

..jolli...... says:

Oh Susie, this is wonderful, so charming, you can really find them and photograph them!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

j.twinn says:

I love that cottage too, with all those pots of plants.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pesql says:

OooOooh I can't even find words... Simply gorgeous !
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

arlies_girl says:

absolutely the best!!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

deep scarlet says:

Ooohh...******* I could be so happy in here...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Lenka P says:

Yes, Sue, Christchurch has got it all, the sea is close and the New Forest just round the corner, that is a great choice of a favourite place! I love Saffron Walden, that has got a lot to offer, but the sea is a long way.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ocbird2 says:

Wonderful! i've been really looking forward to a new photo from you, especially one of your "cottage scene" type shots!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

vintage.olio says:

Hi Sue-- this is such a treat --love the red and white ! And the generously filled pots tucked in everywhere feels so lush. The large blue pot on the bench looks like lavender--wonderful ! I like the pot filled with pottery and the ornamental metal chair --Lovely and warm place and photo !
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

otrasventanas says:

Wonderful garden, Susie. Is a dream to me to have a home full of plant like this :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jenigoose says:

Hi Susie, This is lovely, so much detail to savour.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

JoanBailey says:

Susie,,,this is incredibly beautiful...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

rookwood [deleted] says:

i love it how some people make the absolute most of such a tiny space. I'd love to do that here. (It'd be all over the street in no time.) But i cna try in teh back! Lovely photo Susie - they always cheer me up to see that some people care for where they live!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Ilja says:

very nice- just looking at your picture I can almost smell the lavender.
you seem to be getting along quite nicely with the little Canon...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pannaphotos says:

so amazing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

positivelypurple says:

Oh wow, what a great use of space. Beautiful. xx
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

kevbeaux says:

Susie! This is brilliant. But I didn't know your camera would TAKE red pictures (heheheheh). Really lovely!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Green Wellies says:

You post the most amazing cottage photos and here's the thing...one minute I'm all set to rush out with blue paint to do the window trim and then it's, oh, gosh, it must be buttery yellow and now it's just got to be reddish something or other with hanging things and pots on sills...whew!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

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Ilja
Anna
Tina
Kevboy
Barb

thank you all so very much.

Pat, I'm so with you, this is all the garden this cottage has, there was washing strung out across the front of the other side, but they make such wonderful use of this tiny space it always inspires me

Kevboy, I think my camera got a bit of a shock!

Ilja, the results with this camera are still a bit variable but much better than I was getting before.

And Barb, I would never have thought to paint woodwork and sills this colour, I always thought that this sort of hue only looked good in mediterranean countries where the light is harsher but this place always looks amazing even in the depths of a gloomy British winter

Jen, it was your email that got me going again, thanks XX
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

m2matiz ° o . • says:

what an exquisite garden. beautiful space indeed.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Thanks Lucky13, I'm glad you like it.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Zixii says:

Quirky but eye-catching and surprisingly soothing. A super shot Susie... and nice to have you back :-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Cheryl Pedemonti says:

I love it!! Sorry I have been away all summer from visiting you....so busy with work this time of year!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Zixi, thanks so much for that, I always miss your good natured and perceptive comments when I'm away from Flickr - it's good to be back !

Cheryl, it's good to hear from you again, I look forward to catching up with you and your lovely garden over the autumn
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

`Loriel(Away/Back.After.Thanksgiving) says:

Love all the colors, and those red shutters on the white painted brick!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

dogwoodtree says:

Beautiful & quaint! Red.....that is new for you, huh? haha
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Lori and Connie, thanks so much for the warm words - Connie, a bit of a departure eh?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

nick_ayres says:

Lovely image and right on the road too!

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Many thanks nick_ayres for taking time to visit and comment, much appreciated

As you have noticed, this little cottage is on the edge of the road but it's at the end of a very short cul de sac in a quiet area, so it's quite a peaceful location.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

amethystrainn says:

Wonderful shot! So many colors and lots of character!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Hi Nicole, it;s good to hear from you, many thanks for the nice words
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Poppy Lane says:

Oh goodness me, this certainly would be a favourite spot for me to sit in and day dream! Loveliness!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Thank you for those warm words, much appreciated
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

kamerakrazy says:

beautiful garden...a dream garden with a pretty bench. hanging baskets, beautiful windo ..an inviting shiny black chair....and the bit that is seen of that thickly covered wall...a kind of place to spend many hours reading, drinking lemonade or tea ..and ofcourse taking endless pictures!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

I love the way they have made the best of such a tiny space, winter or summer, this garden is always an inspiration!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

darla2sam says:

Ohhh I love this cottage. The colors......
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

I knew that this would strike a chord with you!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

unicorn81 says:

cottage is very beautiful, lovely photo

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Thank you unicorn 81!
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Oh So Very... says:

just beautiful!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Thank you oh so very!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Merci de votre visite Dominiq et de votre invitation
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Michele*mp says:

Très très jolie maison, et jolie photo !
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Bienvenue Michele_mcl, merci bien de votre passage et pour ce beau commentaire
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

christopher_p says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beautiful Gardens and Arboretums, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Thank you CentralOregonian, now added
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Pandorea... says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Garden Structures and Details, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Thank you Pandorea, now added!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Gingercat2008 says:

Lovely shot. Very pretty.
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Stink Bone Jones says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Les créations les plus magnifiques (the most gorgeous creations, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Many thanks Gingercat2008 and Stink Bone Jones
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saraleeky says:

what a gem! congradulaitons! I always got no good idea to deco my maingate...and this truly inspired me!!!! Can you please tell me...how to keep and remina the flowers? I always have no courage to have flowers and plants like that.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Hi Saraleeky, I'm glad to hear that this photo inspired you!! The owners of this cottage work hard to keep the display ever changing - I would suggest that you buy good quality plants and put them in a good compost. In hot weather they would probably need watering at least once a day and after a few weks, when much of the goodness in the soil has been used up, you would need to give them a little plant food each week. Good luck!!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

saraleeky says:

thank you Susie. I am living in Taiwan, the subtropical weather. It seems easy to keep green tropical plants grow well but the floral ones. Maybe too hot too much sunshine? I don't know. Plus different flowers different seasons....I mean the season for each kind is very short. keep changing is the key? Perhaps.
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Susie says:

Sara, the plants featured here are all plants that are happy in our English climate and have a reasonably long flowering season, you will be the best judge of what is best to use - though the possibilities in a subtropical climate must be very interesting.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

returnaddress says:

i would love to live there.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Susie says:

Many thanks - I bet it's just as quiky and interesting inside !!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

alvabean says:

hey susie! i adore your quirky cottage!!! I'm posting a link back to your photo on my blog on Tuesday: www.fly-houseofdesign.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing!!!
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Susie says:

Thank you Alvabean for the nice words and it's kind of you to let me know about your blog.
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