Thursday 21 July 2011

The Groundhouse, Brittany

I am just returning from a short holiday in Brittany, where it rained for five days straight. Still, I spent much of the time reading a photography book, and trying out a new lens. I was able to visit the Groundhouse, which was featured on Grand Designs, and was built with sustainable principles {including a composting toilet.} Below are a few of the small details in the house which I liked {I also loved the barewood plaster walls and plywood kitchen.}


The walls in the background are made from recycled glass bottles.

I'm writing this on the ferry - hoping to head back to the UK for sunshine!

5 comments:

Stella Jones said...

I'm sorry you didn't see the sun in Brittany. We haven't seen much of here either! Your pictures are very interesting.

Anonymous said...

Not a lot of sunshine here, sorry! Hope you have more luck in London. And this house is amazing!

Small Things Simple Pleasures said...

Lovely wooden lights - and very nice photography.

Anonymous said...

Sorry it rained all the time but catching up on some reading is pretty good though... I am so behind on reading anything right now.

MelD said...

LOL I wonder where you were exactly - our house is near Perros Guirec in North Brittany and we spent the 5 rainy days ensconced in front of a wood fire reading, knitting, watching dvds... bliss! Plus we went out to eat, watching the storms and rain in the bay - and then, on day 6, it was gorgeous and stayed pretty nice for the next week ;)) We've had to come home, now - to more rain :O