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2 April 2015 · 49 Comments

107 weeks and 1 day | The Eccentric English

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This captured moment takes me back to last year.

We were having a lovely weekend camping when I got a message from an old uni friend saying ‘will you help me out with a design project I’m doing’.

Never one to shy away from helping a mate, I agreed and asked him what I needed to do.

And this was the brief.

Think of a place that means something to you.

 

Then go and measure a 10″x10″ square — on the ground — and dig it up. In one piece.

 

Next, stand behind the hole — holding the piece in both hands — and have your photograph taken behind the hole.

Erm… OK.

Obviously I couldn’t do it there and then, as we were in the middle of a field, having a rare old time with our friends but I promised I’d help him out when I got home. Which, obviously, was the best — most meaningful — place I could think of, in which to dig my 10inch hole.

(Plus, I wouldn’t get into any trouble either!!)

So a couple of days later — armed with a spade — my boy and I went out into the garden to take my photo for the project.

Now, I could have worn my everyday clothes.

I could have even worn my  gardening clothes.

But that would have been too normal.

After all, digging a square of earth and standing in front of the hole — whilst having your photo taken — is pretty odd behaviour right?

Right.

So why not fully embrace an eccentric English project, by looking like an eccentric English person? Party frock with wellies anyone?

Perfect.

So here is the result.

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A properly odd captured moment!! Looking like a properly eccentric English woman.

What my friend Rich didn’t get to see was the outtakes!

I look back on these and they really make me laugh! Two tiny boys — who’ve only recently started walking — careering in and out of shot. Falling over. Getting back up.

Aaah — these captured moments are some of my favourites! I’ll be so happy, in the future, that I took part in this crazy project! They epitomise a really happy summer, spending time together as a family and doing fun, random, things.

The Eccentric English

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  1. Mummyandmonkeys says

    11 April 2015 at 9:48 am

    Love this, the wellies and the dress, perfect! x

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      11 April 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Ha! Thanks so much :)

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  2. Amber says

    9 April 2015 at 11:42 am

    That is BRILLIANT. And oh – your dress with those wellies! I’d be seriously tempted to turn this picture into a print for the kitchen… it’s wonderfully eccentric and quite lovely.

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      10 April 2015 at 1:44 pm

      Haha! Thanks Amber — it makes me grateful that I have such odd friends, cajoling me into doing random stuff like this! ;)

      Reply
  3. Adrian says

    8 April 2015 at 9:16 pm

    Brilliantly bonkers. Your garden is AMAZING! I love walled gardens but we just have a broken fence. I like the idea of random challenges. Might have to start this with our friends. Could get dangerous.

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      9 April 2015 at 11:07 am

      Hahaha! Thanks so much Adrian! What is it they say about the English being bonkers? It’s definitely a totally false accusation! ;)

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  4. Mini Travellers says

    8 April 2015 at 7:33 am

    Ha that’s absolutely brilliant. Love that picture of you! Fabulous dress too!

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      9 April 2015 at 10:52 am

      Hahaha! Thanks pet :) Makes it slightly more amusing with a straight face, rather than a smile! ;)

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  5. Sarah says

    7 April 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Gorgeous photos, gorgeous dress, gorgeous lady! :) xx

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Aaah — that’s lovely of you to say — thanks so much Sarah! x

      Reply
  6. Penny Pincher (Dawn) says

    7 April 2015 at 8:49 pm

    The dress is awesome, looks great with wellies lol

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Haha!Thanks so much :) Most dresses look good with wellies, surprisingly! I know this, as mine always get taken to festivals!! No point saving them for best!! ;)

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  7. LittleOandMe says

    7 April 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Wow you look a character in a book! This is so bonkers but amazing at the same time! Also what a gorgeous garden
    #twinklytuesday
    Becky xx

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Haha!! It was quite surreal, I must say! My husband’s eyes nearly popped out of his head when I rocked up in my favourite dress! ;)

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  8. doctomum says

    7 April 2015 at 2:25 pm

    Oh my word, your garden, amazeballs! It’s so secret garden and you look all Alice in Wonderland in the pics. Love crazy ideas like this one (and the crazy kids photobombing you) #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 5:55 pm

      HA! Thanks so much! The garden sold the house to use, if I’m honest. I’ve always been a sucker for a walled garden ;)

      Reply
  9. Christina says

    7 April 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Amazing photo. Love the “behind the scenes” photos. Lovely dress!

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 5:47 pm

      Aaah thank you! x

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  10. christina says

    7 April 2015 at 12:07 pm

    What a creative response to an ambiguous request! I’m not sure exactly why, but this post and your response make me want to spend the day creeping on your blog, lol! I love it!!

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 5:46 pm

      Haha! Gotta love an interesting brief eh?!Thanks so much Christina x

      Reply
  11. Louise says

    7 April 2015 at 10:37 am

    Lol, that is brilliant and I love the way you’ve embraced the eccentricity by taking the photo in a party dress and wellies – brilliant. Love the outtakes with your twins too – such fun photos :-) #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 10:57 am

      Thanks Louise — as they say, if you can’t beat them, join them!! I thought the project was odd so it seemed fitting to take an odd photograph! :)

      Reply
  12. Mama, My Kid Doesn't Poop Rainbows says

    7 April 2015 at 7:45 am

    Little ones are great at photo bombing. What an interesting idea. I also can’t think of many places I love that would be thrilled with me cutting holes in their ground but I love the concept.

    #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 8:25 am

      HA! That’s why I did mine at home!! I could just imagine being arrested for digging up a square of earth in a prominent public position! Good job ‘home’ is my most meaningful place! :)

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  13. Everything mummy says

    7 April 2015 at 7:26 am

    lovely photos! Looking lovely in that frock even if it is while gardening! thanks for linking up to #sundaystars

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thanks Amy! I’ll let you into a little secret… there was no gardening that day ;)

      Reply
  14. Morna says

    7 April 2015 at 8:20 am

    What a strange project! I love that you fully embraced it though. I also love your garden!

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  15. Mackenzie Glanville (reflectionsfromme.com) says

    7 April 2015 at 5:13 am

    Awe you look too cute, think I want that dress, sunshine yellow, love it! #Twinkly Tuesday

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 8:22 am

      Thanks Mac — it’s my very favourite frock! In my very favourite colour! Winner all round :)

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  16. Heledd @heleddlavender says

    6 April 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Caro these have to be my favourite captured moment pictures of the week!! Your friend sounds fabulously crazy, which I love!! The yellow dress is just perfect – good styling!! xx

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 8:21 am

      YAY! That’s brill :) Do I get a prize ;) Haha! Just joking :) It was a brilliant project — so happy to be asked to do it. I’ll treasure these pics in years to come x

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  17. Katie says

    6 April 2015 at 9:37 am

    What a lovely, yet unusual, project to be a part of!
    I’m loving your outfit and your out takes, the boys wandering round is just so darn cute!
    I have to admit I’m completely jealous of your garden! You have my dream garden and I’m not surprised you chose it as your most meaningful place. xxx #mycapturedmoment

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Katie — I love our garden too… I was obsessed with ‘The Secret Garden’ when I was a child. It’s lovely to have my own secret garden now I’m all grown up :)

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  18. Steph says

    5 April 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Hahaha – what a fabulous omen to have on film – though of course yes I agree – the outtakes are what has made it all the more memorable! Love you, you nutter!!! Fab! Steph xxx

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      7 April 2015 at 8:17 am

      Hahaha! Thanks Steph! :) I love all of them — the final shot is ridiculous and the outtakes are very sweet!! Such a fun project to be part of! :)

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  19. Holly Poppins says

    5 April 2015 at 11:14 am

    Sounds like a good little project to be apart of! I love your dress- it really suits you!

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      5 April 2015 at 6:25 pm

      Aaah thanks so much! It was such a fun project to be part of :)

      Reply
  20. Sabrina (themummystylist.com) says

    5 April 2015 at 9:48 am

    Oh my god this is too funny, I was like, “What??” when I read the brief, but the photo you took looks amazing – makes perfect sense now! #sundaystars
    Sabrina x

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      5 April 2015 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Sabrina! Bizarre isn’t it?! But fun too… Might as well make the most of such an interesting brief! I’ll treasure these pics when I’m older! x

      Reply
  21. Katy {What Katy Said} says

    4 April 2015 at 9:29 pm

    What a wonderfully weird project!! I adore it and I adore the yellow dress!!! #MyCapturedMoment

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      5 April 2015 at 10:33 am

      So weird isn’t it?! But lovely too — I loved the brief! Plus it gave me the opportunity to do something that I wouldn’t have otherwise! x

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  22. Sarah Christie says

    4 April 2015 at 8:07 pm

    Love this Caro and you look amazing ,I love the honesty of the outages too, with the boys creeping into the shots x

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      5 April 2015 at 10:32 am

      Aaah thank you!! It was SUCH a funny thing to do… I’ll really appreciate these pictures in years to come!! The Twinkles will grow up knowing thinking that their mama is a loon! :)

      Reply
  23. You Baby Me Mummy says

    3 April 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Gorgeous pictures lovely lady! I adore your dress! xxx

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      4 April 2015 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Aby — it’s my favourite party frock — in my very favourite colour!! :) X

      Reply
  24. mummyofboygirltwins says

    3 April 2015 at 6:24 pm

    You’re amazing! And beautiful. Love this photo and all the out-takes! Such an amazing post :) Jess xx

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      4 April 2015 at 9:47 am

      Awww — that’s a really lovely thing to say *blushing* — thanks Jess :) xx

      Reply
  25. Katie LifeonVistaStreet Haydock says

    2 April 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Love! Just LOVE! Cannot wait to meet you even more xxx

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    • The Twinkles Momma says

      3 April 2015 at 12:11 pm

      Hahaha! Thanks sweetpea :) Likewise! X

      Reply

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