Whispers of deep hurts, unfulfilled love and miraculously of all hope… What we have here is a Romantic, a Dreamer who got overthrown by the people around her. Whispers of deep hurts overlay the pages. This is a soul trying to climb out of a well of despair. Cursed with unfulfilled love, filled with longing. Nobody to…
I walk alone along the same path as Matisse. Near the river I find a bench and sit reading Colette, lost with Claudine. In my hand is a little gift bag I could not resist earlier buying yet another silk slip dress and robe I am so charmed by the boutiques and tried on many…
My Louis Vuitton luggage is rugged as I excitedly get out my precious dresses and jewellery I have been saving my best dresses for this trip These garments have waited years to be worn and are faintly whispering gratitude as they delight in being in the City of Lights Holding them upon my body, I…
You are gazing at my favourite painting, so, I stand back and wait. A girl walks to you. My eyes cast down. Distracting myself I search for a sculpture. When I find it I am tempted to touch the white marble: An embrace by cupid. Secretly, I wish to be kissed the same way. It…
When you meet the love of your life everything changes. You never see life the same way ever again… Bohemian love is more than peonies on doorsteps and champagne breakfasts. It is an irresistible force that changes you forever. There are tales from Paris where charming artists meet beautiful muses. Bohemians fall in love at…
Meet Professional Dilettante Avril Walters. She works at the same Publishing house as Olivia…
Take a seat and sip matcha tea with Avril Walters…
Her parents own a Georgian townhouse that is never inhabited. So much of Flo’s belongings still live there. It’s her home away from home. Tread carefully on those Minton tiles as you enter… You’re greeted by a Marie Antoinette blue that has lost it’s lustre and has resorted to a muted existence. Curiously you see…
Name: Florence Clover Age: 18 Born: Cheltenham Beloved Books: How to be a Domestic Goddess by Nigella Lawson; all of Felicity’s Cloake’s books; Nancy Mitford; Kate Mosse; Noel Streatfeild Music: The Corrs, Taylor Swift, Holly Henry, Westlife, Erik Satie and Chopin Film: Gone with the Wind Food: Beef Wellington; Ploughman’s sandwich; Ladurée Macarons and Sticky Toffee pudding Drink: Loose leaf Countess Grey or…
Join us for readings of Poetry by community workshops attendeesFeaturing published Author & Poet Catherine VaughanHosted by Ledbury Poetry Festival Manager Phillippa SlingerFREE EVENT Monday 8th July 10am – 11.30am More info:www.poetry-festival.co.uk/events/2019-18/ Location:Community HallLawnside RoadLedbury HR8 2AD
