Raspberry Picking + Exploring Fountains Abbey

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3 жыл бұрын

Happy Friday everyone and welcome to my latest reading vlog! This week, I've had lots of fun going raspberry picking, making fresh pink lemonade and spending a marvellous afternoon exploring Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, a World Heritage Site and a must-visit if you're in North Yorkshire. I'm also chatting about books I've been enjoying, as always, in this video! Thank you for watching, and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead.
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The Swiss Summer by Stella Gibbons: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Raspberry Lemonade Recipe: www.telegraph.co.uk/recipes/0...
Christopher Brown: www.studiotohome.com/?categor...
Meet the Georgians by Robert Peal (gifted): blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Christopher Brown's Georgian Tea Towels (gifted): www.studiotohome.com/?categor...
Elsie J Oxenham Society: ejosociety.org/
Fountains Abbey: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/foun...
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Пікірлер: 113

@adriennegarcia6628 3 жыл бұрын

I know I’ve told you this before but your relationship with your Mum is so wonderful it warms my heart. I get so excited when your videos pop up wondering what the two of you are up to next. I think people have so much to learn from the two of you about enjoying the most beautiful things life has to offer.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much! xxx

@sarahculley4646 20 күн бұрын

The sight of the two of you reading in the garden is pure bliss. Reminds me of the times my Mum and I would read our books. Just the sounds of the pages turning. Lovely memory ❤

@northoftheequator2094 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be the most charming channel on KZfaq. Beautifully edited as always.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

That is so kind! Thank you xxx

@indydriven2596 3 жыл бұрын

When I watch one of your vlogs I always think to myself that you are just living your best life currently. Your vlogs bring such a sense of contentment. Thank you for sharing.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Love that! Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend xxx

@janefaceinthewind6260 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the day when you will have a million subscribers (and perhaps release your own books based on your lifestyle) - the day will come and I can't wait! 💖🌸

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, what a dream that would be!!! !Xxx

@janefaceinthewind6260 3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaMills I can absolutely see this happening, with time, persistence and patience. Your channel is so unique but is appealing to so many different people...! I would absolutely buy books you cared to release - anything from baking to a baking/literature crossover, or season related books - "A winter in Yorkshire" or something like that, with recipes, photos, history/architecture, and winter poems/prose excerpts. I think that would be heavenly! I would buy all four season books, if they existed. 💕

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@lanabrooks1554 3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaMills Yes I would buy them too, haha

@radiantchristina 3 жыл бұрын

I just adore the relationship with you and your mum so much it makes me tear up. My mum is so far away from me and i miss her . Your videos bring me such comfort :)

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, it's so hard when family is far away, especially right now. I'm very lucky my Mum and I get on so well. Sending hugs! xxx

@lindahill5194 3 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love Angela Thirkell. Your Mum has inspired me to pick them up again.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

perfect light reading for summer! xxx

@elizabethsleison6079 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. Beautifully done. Spending time with you as you chat and inspire about books and create that lovely raspberry lemonade recipe is so enjoyable and inspiring. As Donna stops by and joins us, I am reminded of how close I was to my mother and how we enjoyed this type of trip together. Miranda, you bring a lot to your channel and I am very grateful.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I definitely recommend the raspberry lemonade - it was delicious! xxx

@sandyokey7728 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely vlog to watch on a Friday night. I do so enjoy being with you and Donna. Have a lovely weekend💕

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

That's lovely to hear! Thank you so much, Sandy! xxx

@shanne6625 3 жыл бұрын

I have now watched this video twice. It is so relaxing and makes me feel I am in the countryside. Thank you for a lovely day. What a treat!!

@janicemacdougall1844 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely video and thank you for taking us raspberry picking and to the Fountains Abey and Water Garden. Absolutely beautiful!!! The raspberry lemonade looks so yummy and cooling on a hot summer's day. :) I have to say that I love every book you share and talk about on your videos. :)

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

That is so kind of your to say! Thank you very much ❤️

@heidikuijer3612 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen Fountains Abby and it is beautiful to see it again. You and your mother are a joy to watch. I love it when you bake with her. The raspberry lemonade looks so delicious! Have a happy Monday and start of a new week.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Fountains Abbey is indeed such a special place! xxx

@chbronte582 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us with you, Miranda and Donna. It has been a pleasure to join you once again💐

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Happy weekend! 😊💕

@Noortje-hm3ov 3 жыл бұрын

How wonderful to see your vlogs again and I am glad you both are doing well. Thank you for taking us to the beautiful abbey. I am looking forward to your next vlogs. Beautiful earrings by the way👍😀

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Hope you're having a lovely weekend xxx

@teresaparkins1255 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Miranda, Hi Donna what a wonderful summer you are both having and it is a delight to share in some of your lovely treats, thank you. Wishing you both a happy week ahead, Teresa 🥤📚👒

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Teresa! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend xxx

@crystalthechurchmousestitc1888 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Miranda and Donna. This is a very lovely video. I enjoy all of your content, but this may be my favorite so far. The abbey, the gardens, and especially the swans are gorgeous. I hope you have many more wonderful summer days such as this. Take care.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Crystal! It was lovely to get out and enjoy the sunshine ☀️💕

@veraroemer1530 3 жыл бұрын

Fountains Abbey is as beautiful as I remember it from nearly 30 years ago. Thank you for taking us with you.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

It's such a special place! xxx

@cheche2174 3 жыл бұрын

Please ask your mum to adopt me…I mean I’m 38 but that doesn’t matter. My own mum said she can have me because I talk too much but it’s all lies! 🤣🤣🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️. Really enjoyed this vlog- just beautiful xx💕🌻

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you - glad you enjoyed it! And yes, my mum is pretty great 😂 xxx

@ScullyPopASMR 3 жыл бұрын

The raspberry picking looks delightful.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

It was lots of fun!

@pamelapoet9 3 жыл бұрын

I was so pleased to hear, in your previous video, the good news about your mum's health. The abbey and its breathtaking grounds--what a wonderful way to celebrate. Thank you so much for sharing such a gorgeous day. And your garden has blossomed into quite the beauty! p.s. I will perform circus tricks to avoid ironing... xx

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’ll join you in those circus tricks 😂 Thanks so much, Pamela! So glad you enjoyed the video. Fountains Abbey is such a special place! Xxx

@djcsilva3936 3 жыл бұрын

Miranda and Donna, the loveliest ladies on KZfaq! I hope you intend to continue your channel for many years!😊

@tara5742 3 жыл бұрын

Miranda your earrings are wild and fun. I’m usually not inspired by other people when it comes to fashion, but I feel a whole day could feel exciting with earrings like those 🤩

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much! They’re old Swarovski ones 😊💫

@nancyfritz1827 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful KZfaq channel. I enjoy everything about it especially the beautiful relationship you have with your Mom. I love the book recommendations, the readings, the baking, your exquisite photography and musical backgrounds. I've been inspired to live seasonally and embrace the everyday beauty surrounding me. Reading has been my biggest pleasure (and coping tactic) during this pandemic and I became engrossed in novels taking place during WWII with female protagonists. Would you consider doing a post with your recommendations within this genre? Best to you and your mother!!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you find my videos inspiring. That sounds like a fun topic for a video, I'll try to do it sometime xxx

@dianewalker9154 3 жыл бұрын

Those water statues that looked like paper sailboats were so cute. The water gardens were stunning!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a beautiful place! 💙

@janefaceinthewind6260 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous summer video, thank you so much for sharing!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it - thank you 💕

@sarahculley4646 20 күн бұрын

Up until about 10 years the primary school I work at still had a maypole and once a year the year 2 classes were taught to do the dancing around it. They then performed it in front of their parents. Both my children did it. Obviously it was a transportable maypole and was done in the local community centre. But one of my first memories was watching children dancing around the maypole in the school playground. I was only about 3(?). I remember thinking how much I wanted to do it. The coincidence being this was the school my children were to go to and myself work at. I never got to dance around the maypole. Unfortunately the junior school I attended did t do it. I think we were the last school in the area to carry on the tradition. Such a shame it stopped. I think it so important that these old books are still published. They tell us so much of life and traditions and morals of days gone by. A much more innocent time? ❤

@Lora.Crawford 3 жыл бұрын

What a delightful treat your vlog was today, Miranda! Wonderful to see Donna as well! Two genuinely sweet ladies. 🥰🌻📚

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely words ☺️💕

@shanne6625 3 жыл бұрын

What an afternoon delight! I felt transported to the Yorkshire summer countryside. To your mom and you-Thank you.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you xxx

@monicamacauley3750 3 жыл бұрын

This is in your Top Ten Best of the Best. Loved it.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you so much! xxx

@LauraJayne424 3 жыл бұрын

Fountains Abbey is just beautiful. I've got to go again - the last time I went I was pregnant and felt incredibly sick for most of the walk round! What a gorgeous video Miranda, your presentation is exquisite. Have a wonderful weekend x

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, you should definitely go back! 😊💕

@margarettaylor920 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video Miranda, my mother has an enormous collection of E J Oxenham books and is member of a collectors group in Australia. Can’t wait to tell her about this video. The Abbey is very serene.

@angelamears3201 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely email Miranda.....summer reads....Raspberry Lemonade & an outing! Fountains Abbey was wonderful, thank you.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Fountains is indeed such a special place! Have a lovely weekend xxx

@riverboydrew4513 3 жыл бұрын

great place me and the childen have been 3 times.love diana henry recipes try indian spiced chicken from the book oven to table its lush

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

her chicken recipes are so good!

@madeirateresa1624 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful vblog Miranda, so relaxing! Thank you for taking us along :) And your garden looks amazing! So many flowers, what a difference! I hope you and your mum have a nice week 😍💕🌸

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Teresa! I'm so pleased that our garden is blooming 😊 xxx

@Emmie4497 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely summery vlog - so calming to watch. The raspberry lemonade looked amazing!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it. The lemonade is so good - will definitely be making it again!! 🍋💕

@anitaday599 3 жыл бұрын

This has been my sunshine on a freezing Winters morning here ................... thank you Miranda and Donna xx

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to give a bit of sunshine, Anita! Stay cosy ☀️❤️

@missjenny1953 Жыл бұрын

That was lovely. I had to find a vintage embroidered tray cloth because yours looked so nice. I’ll be having porridge on my tray though as it’s winter here. Lovely to see the abbey and sunshine

@glendaslanina9939 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Miranda, thank you. This was an absolutely lovely video. I so enjoyed you and your mum in the garden and making the raspberry lemonade, which made my mouth water.🍋. I actually have A Swiss Summer on my August reading list. Reading in the garden is a favorite pastime of mine. And what a surprise to visit Fountains Abbey! Also, I loved your selection of music for this video. All in all a real treat to end my week. Thank you again and mum too. 🌸🌞🌼💕

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching. That raspberry lemonade is so tasty. Have a lovely weekend 😋 🍋💕

@maureenstokowski5848 3 жыл бұрын

What gorgeous raspberries! Fountains Abbey looks amazing!

@juliavasquez82 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Donna and Miranda for another beautiful video! The lemonades looks so refreshing and Fountqin Abbey is beautiful. Have a nice weekend!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, Julia! Have a wonderful weekend too xxx

@francenefoster7577 2 жыл бұрын

I love the pendant you are wearing while opening the book about the Georgians!

@NeetuSingh-eo4iu 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and calming vlog.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💕

@maryhlavin5986 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Vlog 💗

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🍋💕

@CaroleWeaveLane 3 күн бұрын

Lovely

@Bearcub599 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the raspberry lemonade recipe! Definitely try it at home 👍

@ms.pandalove3312 3 жыл бұрын

I just love your channel Miranda 🤗

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! xxx

@Karen-ve6ds 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely vlog Miranda, thank you!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it- thank you 😊💕

@DianeC1975 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Miranda, this was such a wonderful vlog. Loved every minute of it. I enjoy you and your mom so much. Thank you for taking us along. 🤗💕💐

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad- thank you! Have a lovely weekend xxx

@marisonata 3 жыл бұрын

So calming and interesting video. Thank you, Donna and Miranda ☺💟 By the way, you look very nice in that white dress👌👌👗

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊🤍

@karenwhite2601 2 жыл бұрын

I love Elinor M. Brent-Dyer and Dorita Fairlie Bruce but although I've tried them a few times the Abbey series has never appealed to me in the same way. It's probably just as well because I don't have the space for another series! However I'd love to visit Fountains Abbey. Thanks you for the wonderful views and tour of the amazing architecture.

@ballymacnab11 3 жыл бұрын

Just recently discovered and subscribed to your channel and find your videos very enjoyable and relaxing. Also always great book suggestions!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that xxx

@julierogers1155 3 жыл бұрын

Donna, LOVE your skirt! Your top and skirt together is a great combination.

@julierogers1155 3 жыл бұрын

... the golden colored skirt with the navy top (worn while drinking raspberry lemonade)

@alexandramills3948 3 жыл бұрын

May I ask where your gorgeous dress is from? Love this video.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Which dress? The pink is Cabbages & Roses and the white is from Toast (but both are a few years old) xxx

@TwoBirchHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have recently stumbled upon your channel and I absolutely adore it! Your videos are delightful and relaxing to watch and remind me to use all the little spare moments in the day to read or drink something from a beautiful cup 😄

@MirandaMills 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's lovely!

@The1christy 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely two days spent relaxing, exploring, and sharing. Thank you! PS.. what is the piano piece from the raspberry picking? I think I’ve heard it before, but would love to find it.

@janefaceinthewind6260 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, your fireplace - I wonder how old it is? Your whole house seems just wonderful!

@tara5742 3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing. What style would that be considered? It’s not as rustic as say Arts and Crafts Movement. If I had to make something up that’s not based on any type of design knowledge haha, Id say, Artisanal Folk? Id love to know if anyone is knowledgeable of that specific aesthetic.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

I understand the fireplace was made from a Breton box bed, but I’m not sure of the date!

@janefaceinthewind6260 3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaMills How fascinating, thank you!