tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post515427322672817738..comments2024-03-28T18:25:54.816+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: Plas MawrRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-50656189128671393552017-06-16T08:35:10.060+01:002017-06-16T08:35:10.060+01:00Thanks, Gracie glad you enjoyed the photos. I rem...Thanks, Gracie glad you enjoyed the photos. I remember my Mum darning socks when I was a child, she had a wooden mushroom as we called them then to do both wool socks and the elbows of home knitted jumpers and cardigans:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-35974062780850855672017-06-16T04:15:07.846+01:002017-06-16T04:15:07.846+01:00No apologies needed for too many photos, Rosie. I ...No apologies needed for too many photos, Rosie. I scroll back and forth enjoying them all and wondering about the creative energy that has preserved so many interesting things from the past. I noted the sock darning egg. I purchased an inexpensive darning egg in hopes it would inspire me to learn to darn, but my efforts thus far have been unimpressive :)Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-84896666144799369832017-06-10T08:56:59.926+01:002017-06-10T08:56:59.926+01:00It is hidden away behind the gatehouse, you can se...It is hidden away behind the gatehouse, you can see the house roofs on a side street but nothing prepares you for the inside, its wonderful:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-21864806860208540532017-06-10T08:54:33.666+01:002017-06-10T08:54:33.666+01:00Thanks, Simone, hope you have a lovely weekend too...Thanks, Simone, hope you have a lovely weekend too and lots of sunshine:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-33876401274798503352017-06-10T08:53:58.723+01:002017-06-10T08:53:58.723+01:00I remember visiting many years ago before the rest...I remember visiting many years ago before the restoration work, probably in the late 80s, I was so impressed with what they have done and there was so much more of it open to the public too:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-5685412109740486312017-06-10T08:52:04.561+01:002017-06-10T08:52:04.561+01:00There is a lovely atmosphere in the house, it'...There is a lovely atmosphere in the house, it's so light and airy and has a continental feel from its architecture in the courtyards and garden.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-81791026440691712862017-06-10T08:49:28.206+01:002017-06-10T08:49:28.206+01:00It's my favourite of the two old houses in Con...It's my favourite of the two old houses in Conwy even though Aberconwy is actually a lot older, both worth a visit:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-64894297379831691662017-06-10T08:48:43.114+01:002017-06-10T08:48:43.114+01:00Thanks, glad you enjoyed the visit. I'm always...Thanks, glad you enjoyed the visit. I'm always amazed how these places survive the centuries so that we can viw them now:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-2143257653905532362017-06-10T08:47:32.006+01:002017-06-10T08:47:32.006+01:00Thanks, Sandra glad you enjoyed the photos:)Thanks, Sandra glad you enjoyed the photos:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-6555566328184447512017-06-10T08:47:09.987+01:002017-06-10T08:47:09.987+01:00Thanks, Jenny glad you enjoyed visiting via my pho...Thanks, Jenny glad you enjoyed visiting via my photos:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-13248274542812770892017-06-10T08:46:46.185+01:002017-06-10T08:46:46.185+01:00Me too, you can actually imagine living there:)Me too, you can actually imagine living there:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-74960595844279926752017-06-10T08:46:22.796+01:002017-06-10T08:46:22.796+01:00It's a great place with lots of interesting no...It's a great place with lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-47283045214815414072017-06-10T08:45:17.961+01:002017-06-10T08:45:17.961+01:00It's great when these places allow photos to b...It's great when these places allow photos to be taken. It is good that it is open and available for everyone to see:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-78049752903160981592017-06-09T18:40:19.088+01:002017-06-09T18:40:19.088+01:00Some lovely things shown here Rosie. I think the ...Some lovely things shown here Rosie. I think the ornate ceilings are particularly interesting. I hope you have a nice weekend. xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-37198029084209544042017-06-07T22:29:46.652+01:002017-06-07T22:29:46.652+01:00I would have found that place utterly fascinating....I would have found that place utterly fascinating. And inspiring too, as we continue to restore our own old place, be it nowhere near as grand! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-53567032572135662042017-06-07T13:38:51.093+01:002017-06-07T13:38:51.093+01:00A wonderful tour of a beautiful house. Just love t...A wonderful tour of a beautiful house. Just love the restored plaster work - what a great job they have done. Thanks so much Rosie - your photos capture the house so well :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-44006834011743396672017-06-07T09:12:35.985+01:002017-06-07T09:12:35.985+01:00We have stayed in Conway a few times when the kids...We have stayed in Conway a few times when the kids were young and loved it there, not sure I remember this house, it's wonderful and would love to visit it when we get the chance to go back.<br />Amanda 🐰🐰Amanda Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760505541954557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-84277933738436489282017-06-07T09:09:07.726+01:002017-06-07T09:09:07.726+01:00Thank you for the visit Rosie, it looks a fascinat...Thank you for the visit Rosie, it looks a fascinating place. Another for my list. B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-16858464658219567972017-06-07T08:48:33.027+01:002017-06-07T08:48:33.027+01:00I love to see all the photos, it is like having a ...I love to see all the photos, it is like having a personal tour without having been there. Such a joy to visit and learn all about this great place.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-38363178238934567092017-06-07T01:57:39.278+01:002017-06-07T01:57:39.278+01:00I could easily live in a house like this. LOVE it...I could easily live in a house like this. LOVE it. Thank you for sharing your photos :)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-32747954857837313112017-06-07T01:23:29.422+01:002017-06-07T01:23:29.422+01:00Looking at this post is like going on a vacation f...Looking at this post is like going on a vacation for me. I loved seeing your pictures. How amazing to be so near a place like this.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02319295883808264474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-40999462560448820522017-06-07T00:14:03.166+01:002017-06-07T00:14:03.166+01:00Much prefer places like this to fancy palaces.Much prefer places like this to fancy palaces.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-17627684444678514702017-06-06T22:31:50.222+01:002017-06-06T22:31:50.222+01:00This is just the kind of old house I like to visit...This is just the kind of old house I like to visit, I enjoyed the tour!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-31717179183948007882017-06-06T22:03:25.082+01:002017-06-06T22:03:25.082+01:00I always enjoy all the photos so you can have a go...I always enjoy all the photos so you can have a good look round. It looks a great place, no wonder they spent a lot on the restoration. Thanks Rosie 😊Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.com