Sunday, 25 September 2011

Treats

This week I have been enjoying some treats.  On Tuesday I had a day out with my daughter and she treated me to afternoon tea at the Chichester Harbour Hotel.  After a glass of Prosecco we had dainty sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and jam followed by a variety of tiny homemade cakes.  We had already spent the afternoon scouring a salvage yard and lovely shops in Christchurch and it was such a lovely day together. 



Then on Thursday I went out to lunch and a shopping trip with a friend.  We have an outlet shopping place in Portsmouth and I found a skirt I had previously tried on in White Stuff, reduced from £49.95 to £19 and these amazing (well, I think so) Radley shoes reduced from £150 to £44.  They are actually half a size smaller than I usually take and I don't think I could wear them for long periods but I just had to have them!  My friend said I shouldn't buy them if they weren't comfortable but that didn't come into it; they just had to come home with me!


It rather reminded me of the clever Edward Monkton card.
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10 comments:

  1. polkadotpeticoat25 September 2011 at 17:11

    You are a woman after my own heart I would have bought those shoes too!!!! uncomfortable and all.

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  2. Anna at the Doll House25 September 2011 at 18:57

    How lovely to be treated to afternoon tea. It's something we don't have here in Norway, so, I just loved seeing your photo and remembering.....

    Anna

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  3. RDA Pony Tales25 September 2011 at 23:04

    What a lovely treat from your daughter. The picture of the cake stand full of goodies looks mouth watering!
    I also would have squeezed my feet into a lovely pair of shoes for that price, I am sure they will give a bit with wear anyway ;)
    Warm sunny weather is forecast here for the start of October. I really hope it stays that way for your holiday.
    Abby xx

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  4. Cathy at PotterJotter25 September 2011 at 23:34

    Have so enjoyed your blog - this one is so funny and those a while ago about your mum, so touching. Your photos are beautiful.

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  5. Absolutely Frilling26 September 2011 at 15:30

    They sound like fab days out - I have difficulty persuading husband and teenage son that perusing the shops is ever done for pleasure! Great shoes - I'm sure they'll ease with wear. I have "The Beautiful Frock" card framed in my work room - always makes me smile.

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  6. Lyn26 September 2011 at 18:38

    how very posh, afternoon tea and bargain shopping!
    xxx

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  7. elegancemaison26 September 2011 at 23:12

    I love the Chichester Harbour Hotel and have blogged about taking my mother there for fun and for birthdays. Their afternoon tea is well worth comparison with the London hotels and you have the bonus of the pretty sea view. And yes I would also have bought those fab shoes but nowadays run straight round to Shuropody for a comfortable insert.

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  8. bibbitybob27 September 2011 at 10:44

    Those shoes are rather fabulous! x

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  9. Poppy27 September 2011 at 11:53

    Hello Ruth,
    I am so sorry to read your sad news, sending lots of hugs & xxxxx your way.

    I'm loving those shoes! :0)

    Lou xxx

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  10. elegancemaison19 October 2011 at 23:13

    Found this post at last from tracking back after your recent comment on my 'French Rugby Calendar' post. I knew that someone else I followed had posted about the Chichester Harbour Hotel where we occasionally take my elderly mother for treats. We love the place, so beautifully sited on the shore at Mudeford. And the afternoon tea is deliciously good value as well!

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