Kirsty Stonell Walker

LATEST ARTICLES ( 627 )

• Review: A Victorian Obsession

  

  Yesterday, we had the rather special pleasure of attending two exhibitions up in London. The first was 'A Victorian Obsession: The Pérez Simón Collection at... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2014 CULTURE

• Saturday 13th December - Christmas in America

  

  Busy weekend ahead, my friends. In about an hour's time, the Walker family is off to London to see the exhibitions at Leighton House and the National Portrait... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2014 CULTURE

• Friday 12th December - Driving Snow

  

  Halfway through Blogvent! Hurrah! I'm afraid I am a little frivolous today, mainly because it is Friday and I'm off to London tomorrow to see some pretty... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 CULTURE

• Thursday 11th December - Winter Work

  

  Busy, busy, busy. We're not quite far enough into the month to start coasting on through to Christmas, but just far enough to make the Christmas-y tasks start... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 CULTURE

• Wednesday 10th December - The Snow Maidens

  

  Do you realise we are only a couple of days away from being halfway through Blogvent? Doesn't time fly when you're steeped in booze fumes? Anyway, today's... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 CULTURE

• Tuesday 9th December - Winter

  

  So, the Christmas cake has been in the oven for 2 hours, needs at least two more. Then I have to make a dozen or so mince pies for tomorrow. I'm busy but it is... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 CULTURE

• Monday 8th December - And the Winter Shall Come

  

  I smell of brandy. Now, before you start planning your intervention, the reason is that I am soaking apricots in the Christmas-y booze in order to make my cake... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 CULTURE

• Sunday 7th December - Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveller

  

  Good morning (or afternoon/evening/night, depending on when you are reading this) and what a lovely morning it is too. It's all sunny and bright and rather... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2014 CULTURE

• Saturday 6th December - Winter Sunshine

  

  Well, I'm knackered. I've spent the afternoon hosting Lily's 9th birthday party (sort of like Lord of the Flies, but with cake) and now I'm watching the lovely... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2014 CULTURE

• Friday 5th December - Winter

  

  It has definitely turned a bit chilly and it has gone from cardigan weather to coat weather, with optional scarf and mittens. It is definitely too chilly for... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 CULTURE

• Thursday 4th December - Rochester Castle, Kent in Winter

  

  Righty-ho then, I've been mead-free since Wednesday tea, so things are a little less toasty but probably better overall today. I have two days until my... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 CULTURE

• Wednesday 3rd December - Winter's Loveliness

  

  Oh dear, I'm not at my most lovely at this moment having drunk a little too much Christmas Mead. It was yummy and I'm certain it was medicinal however now it's ... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 CULTURE

• Tuesday 2nd December - Winter: Woman with a Muff

  

  Hello again and I hope December is treating you well. Today's picture contains an item of clothing which is very special to me...Winter: Woman with a Muff (1880... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 CULTURE

• Monday 1st December - The Pretender's Troops...

  

  Hello my Blogvent Darlings! Yet again I will spend the whole of Advent providing you with a wintery calendar of lovely pictures and splendid facts, or as near a... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 CULTURE

• Like a Prayer...

  

  A very nice lady called Erica recently emailed me a very nice picture to identify. It was a pretty Victorian lady apparently praying, but so far I have been... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 CULTURE

• Having It Away...

  

  Nothing cheers me up like an illicit liaison. Okay, maybe not exactly what I mean, but in times of stress and general malaise there is nothing like escapist,... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 CULTURE

• Review: Time and the Tapestry

  

  Here I am again, recommending loveliness that I have been sent to review. Goodness me, it's a wonderful perk of the job that I get to see such marvellous stuff... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 CULTURE

• Remembrance of Things to Come

  

  Today is about remembering. The last few days challenged us to comprehend the way the First World War affected us as nations and individuals. Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 CULTURE

• The Satin Romance of Vittorio Reggianini

  

  After all the dark and blustery weather we've been having I felt like doing a post on something light and pretty. You catch me in a romantic mood so I think it'... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 CULTURE

• Strawberry Thief: The Game!

  

  I make no secret of the fact that Strawberry Thief is my favourite of all of William Morris' designs. Despite its continual use on biscuit tins, tea-towels and... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 CULTURE