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Coleton Fishacre - Inside the House

Coleton Fishacre has been described as "the perfect combination of the simple architecture and high standards of craftmanship of the nineteenth century Arts and Crafts movement with the modernity of the Jazz Age." I was told that there are not that many Art Deco style houses in the UK and this is one of the few private residences that are open to the public. Among the furnishings are Lalique wall lights, an eighteenth century Venetian chandelier and a carpet designed by Marion Dorn. Most of the furniture was designed by the architect of the house, Oswald Milne.   After Rowland and Freda Smith bought the house in 1949, they did not make many changes and the furnishings that they didn't use were stored. After the National Trust took over the property, they meticulously recreated the furnishings based on photographs that had appeared in Country Life magazine.   The library, pictured above and below, features a celebrated wind-dial map that was created by noted mapmaker Georg...
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Postcards from Santa Rosa Beach




We are back from our annual beach vacation. This year we were at Santa Rosa Beach again (between Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida). The weather was beautiful, sunny days in the 70s and mild mornings and evenings. Only one day of rain - the last day we were there - but I enjoyed it because we were in a house with a tin roof and I was curled up with a good book. Our house also had walls of windows overlooking the beach. It was very cozy.

The photo above was just one of many beautiful sunsets we enjoyed. Here are some more photos taken from our deck -










Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. David OliverNovember 8, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful pictures Phillip! Looks like you and Michael had a great time.

    Welcome back to hell! :)

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 8, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    What a beautiful vacation site. I know you enjoyed it.

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  3. AlisonNovember 8, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Lovely! I can almost feel the warmth and the coziness.

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  4. chavlinessNovember 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    What a fantastic spot for a relaxing vacation! I was feeling quite relaxed just looking at your gorgeous photographs on Saturday morning even without the soft sand and the warm temperatures.

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  5. Shenandoah KeplerNovember 9, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Phillip,
    Florida is a really big state, but do you ever get down there in Jan thru Mar? We spend those months in central Florida and would love to visit if you are anywhere nearby - like I said, I know it is a huge state, but...
    Best to you,
    Shenandoah

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  6. JenNovember 9, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Nooooo, I'm not jealous at all? Why do you ask?

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  7. aquablueroseNovember 9, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Such Beautiful photographs, Phillip!!

    Am thinking of you both and sending my love!

    Gerri XXXOOO

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  8. Cerberus German shepherdsNovember 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Very pretty...

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  9. Lonnie MillerNovember 10, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Great photos, The sand almost looks like snow.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I just had to cash in vacation days as I was beginning to lose them. I'd rather take them

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  11. outlawgardenerNovember 13, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Gorgeous! Sounds like a wonderful and restful vacation! Hope you are rested and ready to be back at work!

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  12. sharonNovember 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love the panhandle...great shots

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  13. LesNovember 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Looks like you picked a great spot to vacation.

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  14. CarolNovember 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Oh my goodness all these pictures are so beautiful! Looks like ya'll did have some very nice weather! Thanks so much for sharing. Reminds me of home

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  15. RobinLNovember 16, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous shots, and just my kind of vacation. They look so much like our recent trip to Sanibel Island, but that shouldn't be surprising!

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