So glad to hear you enjoyed Anne of Green Gables so much! I'm visiting Prince Edward Island for the second time this summer (I was a kid the last time) and I can't wait! She's the reason I named my Substack "Notes from a Kindred Spirit." 😊
Oh wow!!!! I would love to go to PEI ... I bet it's amazing. Live the connection with your Substack name. I'm so glad I finally met Anne after all these years ... She may be a yearly Spring read for me 📚 enjoy your holiday in the summer ! Please share photos 🙏🙏
I've been busier this month, but I try to catch up on your posts as much as possible!
I love going out in nature and taking walks to get myself moving and just relax and daydream a bit. It's a wondeful practice to do and almost meditative while picking myself a few flowers throughout spring and summer on my walks!^^
Oh thank you! Walking is such a perfect activity to quieten the mind and awake the senses! I really have grown to love walking more and more as I have got older. I really enjoy living somewhere with distinctive seasons too. Lovely to witness all the changes throughout the year.
What an amazing trip, it honestly looks like something straight out of a fairytale! I recently went away for a solo creative break and there is nothing like getting away to renew the senses and reinvigorate us. You have inspired me to re-read Anne of Green Gables and bring back more of that creative, childlike imagination back into my own daily life - thank you! 🙏
It really did feel like a fairytale! I hope you had a lovely creative solo trip - where did you go? Oh let me know if you do re-read Anne of Green Gables! I loved it so!
There is something so whimsical and lovely about the idea of going to the countryside and absorbing yourself in classics. Thanks, it was idyllic! I booked a beautiful artist owned air bnb in Brighton, definitely got the creative juices flowing. I will do, a bought a lovely old copy from a charity shop ages ago so this gives me a good excuse to read it!
Oh good luck! I would move there in a heartbeat... but Norfolk to Brighton is the wrong way round, if we sold our house we maybe able to afford a tiny box somewhere in Brighton!!!!
This was so lovely Emily! The Tea Caddy looks so magical 😊 I haven't read Anne of Green Gables although my grandma bought me a copy back in 2003 (!) and it's still on my bookshelf – I think you've convinced me to pick it up! 💙
You should definitely come to Prince Edward Island. I’m originally from the UK, but I’ve been here for a few years and it’s a beautiful place. Plus so much to do and see related to Anne. You can fly directly to Halifax, Nova Scotia, from Gatwick in about six hours and then get the ferry over to PEI. My only other advice is avoid August if you can (think Cornwall in the summer holidays), but September is beautiful and there are less pesky bugs.
Oh Jo ... I really think I might! It would be so lovely to visit! Thank you for tempting me further and for some brilliant tips. Avoiding crowds and bugs is always top priority for me!!!
I love slowing down and reconnecting with my peace, but sadly new challenges have consistently been showing up in my life lately and robbing me of the luxury of silence and calmness. This gave me hope Emily. Thank you for your beautiful words.✨
PS: Morgan is my favourite writer of all time and I have read almost every book of hers. ✨
I've only just discovered Morgan's books but they are so lovely 💕 I'm so glad you liked this week's Slow Sunday Letter and I really hope things calm down for you soon, and you can find little pockets of peace in your days. 🙏
The tea caddy looks and sounds like the perfect get-away and I can believe that it was even more special with Anne. One of my favourite books and characters. Wouldn’t it be nice to invite her for a weekend?
Beautiful post. What a cute interesting place to stay! I haven’t read the book but feel like I need to, it sounds delightful! Glad you had a good holiday and got chance to recharge. ☺️
Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It was the cutest place! Oh do read Anne! I feel like everyone would get something good out of reading it. Let me know if you do read it!!
That looks amazing. Here's to imagination and wonder.
My last big holiday was around 8 years ago, at an old station's waiting rooms. Doors to bedrooms were tiny and a strange shape. My eldest felt it was like being in his own hobbit hole. Even he had to duck to get in, and he was around 7 at the time!
The view stretched out to show the sea, the skies were clear, and the moon was bright and full on one night in particular. If we hadn't slowed down for that, it wouldn't have been half as much like a fairy tale. Or hobbit tale!
Emily, The Tea Caddy looks like the perfect backdrop for reading Anne. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. I loved all the little details of the place: the beautifully crafted wood work, the intricate wallpaper, and that little cute golden bird on the ends of the bed posts are sooo adorable, I have to try and do that to my daughters bed 🥰🐦. P.s. now that you’ve finished the first book, I definitely recommend the old movies made I think in the 80’s titled Anne of Green Gables, they are the truest to the book and such great actress plays Anne. She is perfect as Anne. 🥰
Thank you so much. It was absolutely beautiful. The perfect setting. Oh yes, lots of people have recommended the old movie to me, and the newer series on Netflix (I think!?) I will definitely check them out, and I would like to read more of the books too. It feels like the beginning!
So glad to hear you enjoyed Anne of Green Gables so much! I'm visiting Prince Edward Island for the second time this summer (I was a kid the last time) and I can't wait! She's the reason I named my Substack "Notes from a Kindred Spirit." 😊
Oh wow!!!! I would love to go to PEI ... I bet it's amazing. Live the connection with your Substack name. I'm so glad I finally met Anne after all these years ... She may be a yearly Spring read for me 📚 enjoy your holiday in the summer ! Please share photos 🙏🙏
I've been busier this month, but I try to catch up on your posts as much as possible!
I love going out in nature and taking walks to get myself moving and just relax and daydream a bit. It's a wondeful practice to do and almost meditative while picking myself a few flowers throughout spring and summer on my walks!^^
Oh thank you! Walking is such a perfect activity to quieten the mind and awake the senses! I really have grown to love walking more and more as I have got older. I really enjoy living somewhere with distinctive seasons too. Lovely to witness all the changes throughout the year.
You're right! I also love the changing seasons🌱 it's like having something new to look forward to every few months😄
What an amazing trip, it honestly looks like something straight out of a fairytale! I recently went away for a solo creative break and there is nothing like getting away to renew the senses and reinvigorate us. You have inspired me to re-read Anne of Green Gables and bring back more of that creative, childlike imagination back into my own daily life - thank you! 🙏
It really did feel like a fairytale! I hope you had a lovely creative solo trip - where did you go? Oh let me know if you do re-read Anne of Green Gables! I loved it so!
There is something so whimsical and lovely about the idea of going to the countryside and absorbing yourself in classics. Thanks, it was idyllic! I booked a beautiful artist owned air bnb in Brighton, definitely got the creative juices flowing. I will do, a bought a lovely old copy from a charity shop ages ago so this gives me a good excuse to read it!
I love Brighton! We try and go at least once a year! It is such a great place to tap into your creativity. Enjoy Anne!
For sure.. I am now trying to persuade my fiancé to move there 😂
Oh good luck! I would move there in a heartbeat... but Norfolk to Brighton is the wrong way round, if we sold our house we maybe able to afford a tiny box somewhere in Brighton!!!!
This was so lovely Emily! The Tea Caddy looks so magical 😊 I haven't read Anne of Green Gables although my grandma bought me a copy back in 2003 (!) and it's still on my bookshelf – I think you've convinced me to pick it up! 💙
It was so magical. Oh - I am so glad you are thinking of reading Anne of Green Gables - I am sure you will love it. Let me know what you think!
You should definitely come to Prince Edward Island. I’m originally from the UK, but I’ve been here for a few years and it’s a beautiful place. Plus so much to do and see related to Anne. You can fly directly to Halifax, Nova Scotia, from Gatwick in about six hours and then get the ferry over to PEI. My only other advice is avoid August if you can (think Cornwall in the summer holidays), but September is beautiful and there are less pesky bugs.
Oh Jo ... I really think I might! It would be so lovely to visit! Thank you for tempting me further and for some brilliant tips. Avoiding crowds and bugs is always top priority for me!!!
The pictures are so dreamy!💕
I love slowing down and reconnecting with my peace, but sadly new challenges have consistently been showing up in my life lately and robbing me of the luxury of silence and calmness. This gave me hope Emily. Thank you for your beautiful words.✨
PS: Morgan is my favourite writer of all time and I have read almost every book of hers. ✨
I've only just discovered Morgan's books but they are so lovely 💕 I'm so glad you liked this week's Slow Sunday Letter and I really hope things calm down for you soon, and you can find little pockets of peace in your days. 🙏
I absolutely love Anne of Green Gables and I have only read the first book. Excited to read the rest of the series!
Same ! I keep looking up the collection of books ... Definitely treating myself to it soon 📚
The tea caddy looks and sounds like the perfect get-away and I can believe that it was even more special with Anne. One of my favourite books and characters. Wouldn’t it be nice to invite her for a weekend?
I truly loved reading your post. 🥰
Thank you so much. I'm so pleased. Oh Anne would have loved it ! It's such an inspirational place ❤️
A wonderful, peaceful adventure, and a very relaxing way to spend of few minutes on a Sunday.
Thank you for sharing it, Emily :-)
Thank you so much! I felt so inspired there. I will have to try and hold onto it now we are home.
Beautiful post. What a cute interesting place to stay! I haven’t read the book but feel like I need to, it sounds delightful! Glad you had a good holiday and got chance to recharge. ☺️
Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It was the cutest place! Oh do read Anne! I feel like everyone would get something good out of reading it. Let me know if you do read it!!
Thanks for sharing such a magical place. I ordered a hard copy of Anne for my granddaughters.
Thank you so much. That is so wonderful! This makes me so happy, I am certain they will love it!
Have a blessed day!
Imagination and wonder are two core elements of creation. Thank you for that reminder.
You are so welcome, it has been a really lovely reminder for me too, so happy to be able to share it with others.
That looks amazing. Here's to imagination and wonder.
My last big holiday was around 8 years ago, at an old station's waiting rooms. Doors to bedrooms were tiny and a strange shape. My eldest felt it was like being in his own hobbit hole. Even he had to duck to get in, and he was around 7 at the time!
The view stretched out to show the sea, the skies were clear, and the moon was bright and full on one night in particular. If we hadn't slowed down for that, it wouldn't have been half as much like a fairy tale. Or hobbit tale!
Your holiday sounds so wonderful. Where was that? I agree- the real magic happens when we slow down enough to notice all these wonderful moments.
Robin Hood's Bay. Beautiful place, well worth a visit.
I feel the same about Anne. Also The Blue Castle. 💖
Oooooo I will look up The Blue Castle ! Thank you
Do, it's fabulous. I plan on reading it yet again!
What a delightful picturesque cottage to spent a few days reading your favorite classics! It’s perfect fairytale home! 🧚♀️ 🏡
Thank you for sharing inspiration! 🤗💞💫
You are welcome - it was so beautiful.
I’d make it a yearly get away! 🥰 ♥️
Emily, The Tea Caddy looks like the perfect backdrop for reading Anne. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. I loved all the little details of the place: the beautifully crafted wood work, the intricate wallpaper, and that little cute golden bird on the ends of the bed posts are sooo adorable, I have to try and do that to my daughters bed 🥰🐦. P.s. now that you’ve finished the first book, I definitely recommend the old movies made I think in the 80’s titled Anne of Green Gables, they are the truest to the book and such great actress plays Anne. She is perfect as Anne. 🥰
Thank you so much. It was absolutely beautiful. The perfect setting. Oh yes, lots of people have recommended the old movie to me, and the newer series on Netflix (I think!?) I will definitely check them out, and I would like to read more of the books too. It feels like the beginning!