This lovely photograph, recently taken at their home in Kent, is of Anne & David Spencer, I am desperately sad to have to say that they were both killed yesterday in a car accident near their home. They were farmers, animal lovers & devoted parents to Robert, Caryn, Helen & Philip and adored their 8 Grandchildren, the only blessing is that they died together, so will never have to mourn the loss of each other. I suspect many of you may want to join me in sending so much love to Phil and all his family. Please keep them in your thoughts & prayers, Thank you.
He’s back at work, and was very, very touched by all your messages, I even managed to get him to say it on insta. Bless him 😘
This lovely picture was taken of my Mother-in-law Gretchen Andersen by her daughter @andersenemily_photography. Gretchen died on Monday the 17th of June, aged 94. I knew of Gretchen long before I met her son, I worked on Country Living Magazine, and Gretchen’s shop @lacquerchest was the go to place for renting props for any food or interiors photoshoot. I could never have known that years later our sons would have the run of that wonderful shop, and that Gretchen would be endlessly patient with her Grandsons’ questions and never worry that they would break anything. We only had 12 days between the death of my Dad and Gretchen, but Viv, Gretchen’s adored husband died in December 2013, a month before my Mum, so we’ve been here before. Dad and Gretchen were both legends in the antique world and leave behind an extraordinary legacy of knowledge and appreciation of beautiful things. Both of their working lives and much of their spare time was about creating amazing spaces in which they welcomed all their friends and family. They were both in marriages with people who shared their passions and interests, but they both soldiered on after they lost their soul mates and both endured difficult illnesses at the end which they faced with extraordinary stoicism. So much to mourn the loss of, so much to be proud of ❤️
So much to say about @glastofest and so few pictures because we were in the moment most of the time. When I asked my son what he wanted for his 18th, and he said he wanted to go to Glastonbury I was at a loss, I’d never been and didn’t think it was my scene. It turns out it’s for everyone, I went with my oldest friend, Claire, and my Goddaughter Daisy as well as Bay, none of us had ever been before. We had decent shared showers & slightly better loos than many, but we stayed on site in tiny little huts called a pad pods and we saw everything we could and walked for miles & miles. Our favourite food was @dosadeli but the “Lebanese Coffee” sheep’s milk ice cream was delicious and the guy who sold me a cuppa & egg sandwich at 6am was a saint, in fact everyone was so sweet, friendly and helpful, the atmosphere all around the site was one of patience & kindness. We saw Keane, Dua Lipa, Little Simz, Cyndi Lauper, Femi Kurti, Anne-Marie, The Sugababes, and of course Coldplay, very sad not to have got there in time for Squeeze and to have to leave before The Gypsy Kings, but for a Radio 4 listener it’s not bad 😜. I’m as cynical as the next person, but I have returned feeling remarkably healed after one of the most difficult months of my life. Thank you #glastonbury. (everything bought & paid for of course, you know how I feel about freebies)
So much to say about @glastofest and so few pictures because we were in the moment most of the time. When I asked my son what he wanted for his 18th, and he said he wanted to go to Glastonbury I was at a loss, I’d never been and didn’t think it was my scene. It turns out it’s for everyone, I went with my oldest friend, Claire, and my Goddaughter Daisy as well as Bay, none of us had ever been before. We had decent shared showers & slightly better loos than many, but we stayed on site in tiny little huts called a pad pods and we saw everything we could and walked for miles & miles. Our favourite food was @dosadeli but the “Lebanese Coffee” sheep’s milk ice cream was delicious and the guy who sold me a cuppa & egg sandwich at 6am was a saint, in fact everyone was so sweet, friendly and helpful, the atmosphere all around the site was one of patience & kindness. We saw Keane, Dua Lipa, Little Simz, Cyndi Lauper, Femi Kurti, Anne-Marie, The Sugababes, and of course Coldplay, very sad not to have got there in time for Squeeze and to have to leave before The Gypsy Kings, but for a Radio 4 listener it’s not bad 😜. I’m as cynical as the next person, but I have returned feeling remarkably healed after one of the most difficult months of my life. Thank you #glastonbury. (everything bought & paid for of course, you know how I feel about freebies)
So much to say about @glastofest and so few pictures because we were in the moment most of the time. When I asked my son what he wanted for his 18th, and he said he wanted to go to Glastonbury I was at a loss, I’d never been and didn’t think it was my scene. It turns out it’s for everyone, I went with my oldest friend, Claire, and my Goddaughter Daisy as well as Bay, none of us had ever been before. We had decent shared showers & slightly better loos than many, but we stayed on site in tiny little huts called a pad pods and we saw everything we could and walked for miles & miles. Our favourite food was @dosadeli but the “Lebanese Coffee” sheep’s milk ice cream was delicious and the guy who sold me a cuppa & egg sandwich at 6am was a saint, in fact everyone was so sweet, friendly and helpful, the atmosphere all around the site was one of patience & kindness. We saw Keane, Dua Lipa, Little Simz, Cyndi Lauper, Femi Kurti, Anne-Marie, The Sugababes, and of course Coldplay, very sad not to have got there in time for Squeeze and to have to leave before The Gypsy Kings, but for a Radio 4 listener it’s not bad 😜. I’m as cynical as the next person, but I have returned feeling remarkably healed after one of the most difficult months of my life. Thank you #glastonbury. (everything bought & paid for of course, you know how I feel about freebies)
So much to say about @glastofest and so few pictures because we were in the moment most of the time. When I asked my son what he wanted for his 18th, and he said he wanted to go to Glastonbury I was at a loss, I’d never been and didn’t think it was my scene. It turns out it’s for everyone, I went with my oldest friend, Claire, and my Goddaughter Daisy as well as Bay, none of us had ever been before. We had decent shared showers & slightly better loos than many, but we stayed on site in tiny little huts called a pad pods and we saw everything we could and walked for miles & miles. Our favourite food was @dosadeli but the “Lebanese Coffee” sheep’s milk ice cream was delicious and the guy who sold me a cuppa & egg sandwich at 6am was a saint, in fact everyone was so sweet, friendly and helpful, the atmosphere all around the site was one of patience & kindness. We saw Keane, Dua Lipa, Little Simz, Cyndi Lauper, Femi Kurti, Anne-Marie, The Sugababes, and of course Coldplay, very sad not to have got there in time for Squeeze and to have to leave before The Gypsy Kings, but for a Radio 4 listener it’s not bad 😜. I’m as cynical as the next person, but I have returned feeling remarkably healed after one of the most difficult months of my life. Thank you #glastonbury. (everything bought & paid for of course, you know how I feel about freebies)
So much to say about @glastofest and so few pictures because we were in the moment most of the time. When I asked my son what he wanted for his 18th, and he said he wanted to go to Glastonbury I was at a loss, I’d never been and didn’t think it was my scene. It turns out it’s for everyone, I went with my oldest friend, Claire, and my Goddaughter Daisy as well as Bay, none of us had ever been before. We had decent shared showers & slightly better loos than many, but we stayed on site in tiny little huts called a pad pods and we saw everything we could and walked for miles & miles. Our favourite food was @dosadeli but the “Lebanese Coffee” sheep’s milk ice cream was delicious and the guy who sold me a cuppa & egg sandwich at 6am was a saint, in fact everyone was so sweet, friendly and helpful, the atmosphere all around the site was one of patience & kindness. We saw Keane, Dua Lipa, Little Simz, Cyndi Lauper, Femi Kurti, Anne-Marie, The Sugababes, and of course Coldplay, very sad not to have got there in time for Squeeze and to have to leave before The Gypsy Kings, but for a Radio 4 listener it’s not bad 😜. I’m as cynical as the next person, but I have returned feeling remarkably healed after one of the most difficult months of my life. Thank you #glastonbury. (everything bought & paid for of course, you know how I feel about freebies)
Back at work and a special treat, we’ve got make up. We don’t usually have glamour help on @c4locationsofficial or @loveitorlistituk but when Phil and I do studio work (which usually means being at mine 🙄) we do. #yippee #makeupartist @emma_pats_mua
Back at work and a special treat, we’ve got make up. We don’t usually have glamour help on @c4locationsofficial or @loveitorlistituk but when Phil and I do studio work (which usually means being at mine 🙄) we do. #yippee #makeupartist @emma_pats_mua
Back at work and a special treat, we’ve got make up. We don’t usually have glamour help on @c4locationsofficial or @loveitorlistituk but when Phil and I do studio work (which usually means being at mine 🙄) we do. #yippee #makeupartist @emma_pats_mua
I tried to share this live but there was no reception, I am on holiday in the Bahamas and I went on a boat trip with my friend @wiggyhindmarch of @wiggykit (she makes lovely dresses, not an ad just a friend) and we spotted these dolphins, it was such a joy. Not very well filmed I’m afraid but I did my best. Anyhow I hope you enjoy this and I’ll try and do a live holiday insta at some point, but sadly I’m minus Phil so probably not so interesting.
What a beautiful spot, no singing, obviously, I’m not completely mad, and a little more glowing than dear Miss Streep, but what a treat. #mammamia
This week’s insta live form the madness that is @philspencertv and I on @c4locationsofficial 😘😜🍿
Today I did something I have wanted to do for ages, I got to visit @birchtreecafeeaston1, I was given a tour by my beloved Godson Cosmo, who is a key staff member and I met some of the brilliant team members and volunteers. I see so many cafes and restaurants around the UK and Birch Tree really stands out. ❤️ #community #downsyndrome #Homemade #local #teamwork
Today I did something I have wanted to do for ages, I got to visit @birchtreecafeeaston1, I was given a tour by my beloved Godson Cosmo, who is a key staff member and I met some of the brilliant team members and volunteers. I see so many cafes and restaurants around the UK and Birch Tree really stands out. ❤️ #community #downsyndrome #Homemade #local #teamwork
Today I did something I have wanted to do for ages, I got to visit @birchtreecafeeaston1, I was given a tour by my beloved Godson Cosmo, who is a key staff member and I met some of the brilliant team members and volunteers. I see so many cafes and restaurants around the UK and Birch Tree really stands out. ❤️ #community #downsyndrome #Homemade #local #teamwork
Oops! Pics from #chelseaflowershow are all of flowers and things I want to buy. Foolish lack of celeb selfies, but many Thanks to @musculardystrophyuk for inviting me on to their amazing contemplative garden, to @kahoprints @weaver.green @neptunehomeofficial all inspiring business with great stands and to @plankbridge and @ahgardenantiques for tempting me so badly.
It is a privilege and a joy to be invited by @the_rhs to attend Chelsea on the press day and one that I never take for granted.
Finally, congratulations to @pachacutiuk for making a hat that could replace @trinemillerinteriors adored but battered old favourite, quite a feat. (no ads, no discounts, I mention companies I like and probably, embarrassingly, forget to mention just as many)
Here we are, allegedly hard at work, filming @loveitorlistituk Brilliant Builds for @channel4.0
Silly chat from our Christmas set 🎄🤶🎁
I did a live post from @lacquerchest earlier but lost connection, these are few pics I took this morning. This shop is one of my favourite places in the world, the huge and constantly changing array of beautiful, quirky & fascinating objects from all corners of the world is a joy, and there really is something for most budgets, it’s not one of those shops where you daren’t ask the price and anyhow, everything is carefully labelled. The shop belongs to my Mother in law, Gretchen Andersen, and my children were always allowed free reign in the shop, she never seemed to worry that they would break things, and they never did.
I did a live post from @lacquerchest earlier but lost connection, these are few pics I took this morning. This shop is one of my favourite places in the world, the huge and constantly changing array of beautiful, quirky & fascinating objects from all corners of the world is a joy, and there really is something for most budgets, it’s not one of those shops where you daren’t ask the price and anyhow, everything is carefully labelled. The shop belongs to my Mother in law, Gretchen Andersen, and my children were always allowed free reign in the shop, she never seemed to worry that they would break things, and they never did.
I did a live post from @lacquerchest earlier but lost connection, these are few pics I took this morning. This shop is one of my favourite places in the world, the huge and constantly changing array of beautiful, quirky & fascinating objects from all corners of the world is a joy, and there really is something for most budgets, it’s not one of those shops where you daren’t ask the price and anyhow, everything is carefully labelled. The shop belongs to my Mother in law, Gretchen Andersen, and my children were always allowed free reign in the shop, she never seemed to worry that they would break things, and they never did.
