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poppysmum Wed 01-Jan-25 13:50:51

what do you really like? i don't mean perhaps collections but something that is really you. perhaps Pinterest boards or things you just look at online or in books for hours dreaming!
I will go first so my five items i choose are;
Beach huts
Flamingos
Caravans older the better
Cath Kidston especially bags
1960s glass vases bubble ones with a coloured base
so what five would you choose?

Curlywhirly Thu 02-Jan-25 09:28:38

Georgian architecture
Dogs
Google
Sunshine
Eating out

henetha Thu 02-Jan-25 10:29:05

Dartmoor
The south Devon coast.
Books of all kinds.
Horses
Flamingos

bluebird243 Thu 02-Jan-25 10:43:09

Sunshine
Home
Good food
Books
Walks in greenery or by the sea

NotSpaghetti Thu 02-Jan-25 11:46:19

The West coast - (of anywhere - especially at sunset- Wales, Ireland, USA, Scotland, Italy... )

Petrichor - that powerful fragrance of hot earth after rain

Ruins of "habitation" - where others have walked before - such as Parco Archeologico Siris, Rocca di Petrella Salto and out-of-the-way tumbledown farms and cottages in Southern Ireland and rural Wales. Whilst I love the fabulous ruins which are well preserved I especially like the ones that are not -the ones you can "happen" upon.

Old Christmas tree baubles and decorations - especially the ones (that I think are called "open face") where they have an indent usually moulded into a star shape and also the hand beaded ones.

Weaving

JaneJudge Thu 02-Jan-25 11:55:27

I can tell you what pinterest shows me
narrowboats
caravans
Airedale terriers
ikea hacks
really awful american recipes

JaneJudge Thu 02-Jan-25 11:56:01

i love your list notspaghetti

nanna8 Thu 02-Jan-25 11:58:33

Animals and birds, especially cats
Yacking with friends
Reading
Swimming in the sea
Sewing

tanith Thu 02-Jan-25 12:30:10

The sea
London
Wales
My garden
Reading

Gillycats Thu 02-Jan-25 12:42:37

All animals
The sea
Plants
History
Lighthouses

mabon1 Thu 02-Jan-25 12:49:29

Walking, Reading, baking, cooking, gardening, listening to Radio 4, but all come second to my lovely family.

Trudy1925 Thu 02-Jan-25 12:53:54

Theatre, Drama, Musicals
Music of all genres, playing instruments
Art incl using mixed media
Nature, trees, animals, love practising breathwork outside near the river or sea.
Beaches and beachcombing
Books - I love being in a book club

Sorry that’s far too many, but thank you for the topic @poppysmum it’s really made me focus on all this!

Scribbles Thu 02-Jan-25 12:59:28

My cat
The first mug of tea in the morning
Flanders
Sunflowers
Pachelbel's Canon

(Tomorrow or yesterday, my list would probably be completely different but these were the five which sprung to mind today).

hollysteers Thu 02-Jan-25 13:08:01

Steam trains (big treat was the Orient Express)
Toy theatres and theatregoing
Children’s illustrated books and books in general.
Makeup
Country walks

Nannyof4mummyof2 Thu 02-Jan-25 13:08:03

Good food
Sandy beaches
Grandchildren
Good conversation
Interior design
Crafts
Fashion
Colour

Carolmed1950 Thu 02-Jan-25 13:09:05

Our log burner

My Tablet - - I'm registered blind but with some central sight. I can't read books any more and shopping can be a trial so ...)

The view of the Sussex Downs from our bedroom

Sheep in the field at the end of the garden (occasionally)

Blind Veterans (used to be St Dunstan's

I could go on...

Nanicky Thu 02-Jan-25 13:18:24

1.Grandchildren
2.Anything Cath Kidston
3.My Nintendo Switch, playing Dreamlight valley and Animal Crossing.
4.Cats.
5.Going for walks.

suelld Thu 02-Jan-25 13:20:22

BOOKS
ALL THINGS BOOK RELATED
TV/Film
Opera
Friends

Beanie654321 Thu 02-Jan-25 13:23:39

Family.
Vintage glassware.
Daily walks.
Boxing
Yoga

MissAdventure Thu 02-Jan-25 13:23:51

Hard to choose.

Kittens.
Monkeys.
Tomatoes,
Slippers,
Twinkly lights. (For one day only)

suelld Thu 02-Jan-25 13:24:03

4 should have read
Opera/ Music …eclectic!

Susieq62 Thu 02-Jan-25 13:35:42

Books
The Sea
No cook Friday
Theatre
Volunteering

thuberon Thu 02-Jan-25 13:43:12

Audible
Very dark chocolate
History
Colours
Walking

Whiskers184 Thu 02-Jan-25 13:54:53

The thrill of what is around the next bend?
Clear and crisp sunny mornings
Jigsaws
Memories
Just doing things on the spur of the moment

springishere Thu 02-Jan-25 14:24:43

Lakes
Mountains
Trees
Books
Zoom (It keeps me in touch with family overseas)

AuntieE Thu 02-Jan-25 14:46:13

cats
classical music
ballet
cooking
reading books
meeting new people