Cornflower

And repeat

    Pattern was everywhere in the pictures in yesterday's post - though as Helen pointed out in her comment, it all worked in harmony. The artist and textile designer Raymond Honeyman is deeply interested in pattern and creates intricate needlepoint designs for Ehrman with repeating motifs, layered or interwoven in his distinctive style. In this video, Raymond Honeyman discusses his working method and explains how, among other things, music and dance have influenced him.

I'll go to the foot of our stairs

    On a flying visit to London a while ago I snapped the exterior of the former Midland Grand Hotel, George Gilbert Scott's recently restored Victorian Gothic pile, now the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Last week I was staying there so I was able to explore beyond the massive façade, and here - for your delectation - is the famed staircase (once used by The Spice Girls, even).

     For any non-UK readers puzzling over the title of this post, it's an expression of surprise or amazement, and not unjustified in this context.

Thought for the day

No minute gone comes ever back again. Take heed and see ye nothing do in vain.

    The Liberty Clock.

    Speaking of minutes gone, this blog is eight years old today. My thanks to all who continue to drop by and who leave such warm, friendly, enthusiastic, informed and informative comments - you are much appreciated.