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Categories On Tour, Reviews

Vegan Afternoon Tea at Compton Acres, Poole

June 29, 2016July 6, 2016 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

While we were in Poole for my Lush spa treatment, we also booked in an afternoon tea at Compton Acres. Phil had done a quick Google and found that they were one of few places that offered a vegan afternoon tea. As this is one of my favourite meals ever, we decided to go there. … Read more Vegan Afternoon Tea at Compton Acres, Poole


Categories Blog Everyday in May, On Tour

#BEDM – Trebah Gardens

May 19, 2014 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

Yesterday as Museum Day and in Oxford, we’re really spoilt with the amazing Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers museum. While we were in Cornwall last week, we didn’t visit any museums, but we did go to Trebah Gardens. It’s dog friendly, has lots to see and it has it’s own beach. Perfect. It has such an … Read more #BEDM – Trebah Gardens


Categories Food & Drink, Home & Garden

Ham House

February 23, 2013April 21, 2011 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai
Ham House Collage

You may have read in one of my previous posts, Petersham Nurseries, that my OH treated me to a day in Richmond, London. While there, as the weather was so lovely we had a bit of a walk around. Thanks to the power of Google we soon discovered that we were near Ham House. I … Read more Ham House


Recent Ramblings

  • Floating to reduce stress
  • Living with anxiety
  • The Mill House, Llangwm – Airbnb
  • Dog Walks in Cornwall – Cadgwith to Kennack Sands
  • Eating a Whole Food Plant Based diet

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Can confirm the @dominos_uk #chickaint #vegan pizz Can confirm the @dominos_uk #chickaint #vegan pizza is tasty. Best one yet. #veganuary
Very chilly long walk this morning for our #dailye Very chilly long walk this morning for our #dailyexercise. Spotted a green woodpecker and a heron, which are my favourite 🤩 #lockdownlife #birdwatching #naturegirl
Picked the perfect day to try this #meditation exe Picked the perfect day to try this #meditation exercise from the @deliciouslyella app. Stomach churning anxiety, so prescribed myself skipping and stretching then a herbal tea and some meditation. Feel calmer now, tho who knows long that will last! 👀 #teacherlife #lockdowneve
Gorgeous winter light at Radley Lakes this morning Gorgeous winter light at Radley Lakes this morning, doing a spot of #birdwatching. Saw a Shovler, which is fancy! #naturegirl #naturenerd
Happiness is a stack of #pancakes ☺️Recipe by Happiness is a stack of #pancakes ☺️Recipe by @wallflowerkitchen #vegan #veganbreakfast #whatveganseat #veganuary
Frozen cobwebs looking gorgeous at #radleylakes, c Frozen cobwebs looking gorgeous at #radleylakes, cold but gorgeous and spotted a #kingfisher (tho no photo because they’re so fast!) #newyearsday #ihearttheeu
It was foggy on our #dogwalk earlier and bloody fr It was foggy on our #dogwalk earlier and bloody freezing. Am looking forward to an early night and shaking off this headache. #fucknewyears
Spotted my first #snowdrop of the season this week Spotted my first #snowdrop of the season this weekend. #flowers
Happy #boxingdayleftoversandwichday This is my fav Happy #boxingdayleftoversandwichday This is my favourite part of Christmas: layer of Mayo, #tofurky, sliced roast potatoes, stuffing then a generous slather of cranberry sauce with a side of cheese puffs. Absolute winner 😌 #whatveganseat #veganfood
Yes! Winner, winner, #veganchristmasdinner Massive Yes! Winner, winner, #veganchristmasdinner Massive shout out to @mabelsveganyorkshires & @the_tofurky_company for helping make our Christmas dinner a winner 👌🏻 #whatveganseat
A very full #RiverThames in #Abingdon Christmas Da A very full #RiverThames in #Abingdon Christmas Day morning at about 7.30am and feeling like -4 🥶 very grateful for everything I have right now, including wine 🍷 cheers xx #christmas2020
Think it’s fair to say Poppydog isn’t impresse Think it’s fair to say Poppydog isn’t impressed with the damp dog walk this morning. #therain #torrential #notleavingthehouseagaintoday
Noticed this beautiful #anenome growing in the gar Noticed this beautiful #anenome growing in the garden the other morning. Sadly, it couldn’t withstand the heavy rain yesterday so I brought it in. How beautiful is it? A bright colour in the gloom. Roll on spring 🌻🌼🌸🌺🥀🌹🌷 #flowers #gardens
Spent a gorgeous hour here @oxford_floatation_cent Spent a gorgeous hour here @oxford_floatation_centre this afternoon and slept so well. Really needed it after this last week of term. Cannot recommend this place enough, especially now. It’s the most #relaxed I’ve felt, well, since the last time I went! #supportsmallbusiness #floattherapy
Pretty lush breakfast. @pipandnut peanut butter on Pretty lush breakfast. @pipandnut peanut butter on one slice of toast and @marksandspencer #vegan chocolate spread on the other. 👌🏻 perfect! #saturdaybreakfast #whatveganseat
Tasty #vegan mince pie from @flosoxford. Also had Tasty #vegan mince pie from @flosoxford. Also had a #vegan #chailatte Enjoyed a lovely walk round Florence Park too!
Did a very grown up thing: bought placements. Love Did a very grown up thing: bought placements. Love this bright pattern from @maiklifestyle. #supportsmallbusiness #pattern #colour
Once again, #Poppydog is a whole mood. #tfifriday Once again, #Poppydog is a whole mood. #tfifriday #ihearttheweekend
Feeling #Poppydog’s vibe so much today. Wish I c Feeling #Poppydog’s vibe so much today. Wish I could hide in a blanket all day. The world is overwhelming and there’s no time to process anything. Shout out to everyone who wants to be like Poppydog today. #anxiety #dogsreflectinglife #duvetdayplease
My face waiting for the pm to turn up to his own p My face waiting for the pm to turn up to his own press conference. #ffs #rude #nothowiwanttospendmysaturday #shitshow #thestateofthisgovernment
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