I spent the weekend with some lovely blogger friends at Norbury Manor in Derbyshire. A relaxing weekend away was just what I needed and I had such a wonderful time. I was more than a little sad to leave and had a full on strop when I returned to work after such a perfect trip. I do wish all weekends could be like this, it was such fun pretending to be lady of the manor. I want to say a big thank you to to Alex
for organising the trip, Chloe (for ordering and preparing all the food) Sarah (for making some amazing cake), Alice, Sophie, Sarah, Char, Bex, Lucy, Rosie and Maria for putting up with me on the train and having to share a room with me. I really don't shut up so well done Maria.
I've already shared a few snaps of my weekend away with you in my previous post but I took over 200 photos that weekend and wanted to show you how beautiful the house was so prepare yourself for a photo heavy post...
The room that Lucy and Bex shared
Medieval Hall and knot garden attached to the house
Rosie's dog Bodhi who is now my new best friend. Loved this little guy!
Posing in front of Rosie's camera on self timer, there are some hilarious outtakes from these group photos.
The rest of the weekend was spent playing board games, eating too much cake, watching Clueless and 10 Things I Hate About You, exploring the gardens and just generally having a girly chit chat and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
I'm currently experiencing a bit of a post-holiday comedown and I'm feeling thoroughly miserable. Life isn't the same when you're not lady of the manor.
*edit - Had to add this, Alex made it and I think its AMAZING
P.S. Fat Frocks now has a facebook page
12 comments
This sounds like the perfect weekend! Manor house, dogs, Clueless, cakes....oh my!
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous! I love the random alpaca cuteness too! xxx
ReplyDeleteI think I've been completely spoilt by it. I now expect to wake up every morning in an enormous bedroom, swan around feeling posh and then have amazing meals cooked for me. Real life is rather dull by comparison!
ReplyDeleteAnd I miss you! Life is more fun when there's a Gem in it.
Gem, it was SO lovely to see you, you were the best roomie <3
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx
Gem I miss the Manor too! We were truly spoilt by the gorgeous decor - I'm longing to be back in such a lovely setting. I think we each in turn got something from this weekend and hats off to Alex for organising such an amazing trip!
ReplyDeletep.s We've GOT to do this again xxx
Oh wow looks like you had an amazing time!!! Such a stylish bunch of ladies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to stay!
Laura x
I think we're all having withdrawal symptoms! What a fab weekend, and so lovely to meet you! xx
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ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun!! What beautiful surroundings and the doggy <3 xx
ReplyDeleteAww thanks for the little mention :) was lovely to meet you! It looks like you all had a fab time!
ReplyDeleteJenni xx
Love the running towards the camera gif! Sounds like you all had an amazing time, I am well jel.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I just typed 'well jel'. What have I become?!
xx
The Garden is like something from Edward scissor hands :)
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