The decorators and designers of interiors and gardens have busied themselves all week with preparing the Hackney Palace. The fountains have been installed adjacent to the maze....yes readers a maze! I have so desired such a thing since having lost myself in one the time the Duke visited at the house in Frensham. What fun we had running and screeching and darting about the bushes at dusk.
(We were as I recall, rather disgruntled that my governess was to interrupt our frolics as she reminded me that I was to put more effort into my studies. Since then of course the Duke has been married off to someone from the Russian states who carries weight around her rump.....perhaps he does not play chase anymore or perhaps she is less good at being found than the Countess was.)
The maze in the Hackney grounds is an exact copy of the one at Henver Castle pictured below.
The water features have been placed close to amphitheatre.....there was an issue with sound of course which may distract the shakespearian performers and so one was was mindful of noise.
My sojourn to Hove has proved most beneficial despite mother's rather mundane routine. I am in remarkable health having avoided the vodka and wine that has been such a part of my regal lifestyle to date.
As the Lady Pembleton-Fraser is under medical instruction to restrict the growth of her 'front porch' the portions at table are fit for sparrows. I have taken to snacking in the wee small hours on chocolate that is especially constructed for those in the borough who are concerned with an advancing girth. I feel even the Countess, who is not concerned for visual improvement, is indeed benefiting to some degree......a small boost to perfection one might say.
Business has taken an upward spiral. The walk in cupboards have been cleared and the items sold on eBay with great success. Furthermore my seamstresses were able to assist in the manufacture of two new ranges of Palace garment.
The Hoxton Mini and the Hackney Bloomer are now part of Hackney life and orders have come fast and furious. The coffers, dear readers, are quite swelled!
I am filled with excitement and have been shopping already. Della has warned that there is little point in clearing the wardrobes to simply refill them......Della does not understand new fashions and the importance of being en vogue for a Countess who is permanently in the public eye.
THE PALACE SHOP
THE HACKNEY BLOOMER
Today I am for coffee with the Lady herself and Alfie, the chihuahua. Alfie and I have bonded quite readily, due probably to the tit bits after meals and to the fact that I have been seen walking out with him. Alfie brings much attention due to to his dainty manifestation but is prone to bite quite without warning, he so reminds one of mother. Nonetheless he is up for a jaunt and quite looks the part when carried, if somewhat American!
I must also ready for a photographic shoot later on this fine Sabbath day. The hairdressers are due to arrive and I am to model the new bloomer, there is much to prepare for one's close up.......
God bless you all and long live Hackney.
(We were as I recall, rather disgruntled that my governess was to interrupt our frolics as she reminded me that I was to put more effort into my studies. Since then of course the Duke has been married off to someone from the Russian states who carries weight around her rump.....perhaps he does not play chase anymore or perhaps she is less good at being found than the Countess was.)
The maze in the Hackney grounds is an exact copy of the one at Henver Castle pictured below.
The water features have been placed close to amphitheatre.....there was an issue with sound of course which may distract the shakespearian performers and so one was was mindful of noise.
My sojourn to Hove has proved most beneficial despite mother's rather mundane routine. I am in remarkable health having avoided the vodka and wine that has been such a part of my regal lifestyle to date.
As the Lady Pembleton-Fraser is under medical instruction to restrict the growth of her 'front porch' the portions at table are fit for sparrows. I have taken to snacking in the wee small hours on chocolate that is especially constructed for those in the borough who are concerned with an advancing girth. I feel even the Countess, who is not concerned for visual improvement, is indeed benefiting to some degree......a small boost to perfection one might say.
Business has taken an upward spiral. The walk in cupboards have been cleared and the items sold on eBay with great success. Furthermore my seamstresses were able to assist in the manufacture of two new ranges of Palace garment.
The Hoxton Mini and the Hackney Bloomer are now part of Hackney life and orders have come fast and furious. The coffers, dear readers, are quite swelled!
I am filled with excitement and have been shopping already. Della has warned that there is little point in clearing the wardrobes to simply refill them......Della does not understand new fashions and the importance of being en vogue for a Countess who is permanently in the public eye.
THE PALACE SHOP
THE HACKNEY BLOOMER
Today I am for coffee with the Lady herself and Alfie, the chihuahua. Alfie and I have bonded quite readily, due probably to the tit bits after meals and to the fact that I have been seen walking out with him. Alfie brings much attention due to to his dainty manifestation but is prone to bite quite without warning, he so reminds one of mother. Nonetheless he is up for a jaunt and quite looks the part when carried, if somewhat American!
I must also ready for a photographic shoot later on this fine Sabbath day. The hairdressers are due to arrive and I am to model the new bloomer, there is much to prepare for one's close up.......
God bless you all and long live Hackney.
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