Antiquated

I bought this 19th Century beauty many moons ago, seduced by the age and fabrics of a different era. I've never used it so it's been shut away in a cupboard and I think it should be appreciated more, so I contacted the local auction house to see if they'd sell it for me. I had a prompt and very courteous reply, basically saying no! So, now what to do?!

Anyway, we've been packing to go north tomorrow and cleaning the house through in case the estate agent fancies selling the place while we're away. That'd be nice!

Extra is of Berry wondering why I'm playing outside so much in her special playground aka the courtyard! And also of the pretty Violas I potted up which looked so vibrant that they begged to be blipped :-)