Elizabeth Earle's Blog

Is 1928 Malvern a home or restoration project? And what's more important?

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NERD ALERT! Fancy a bit of 1485 battlefield action?

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Lizbef starts to learn a new skill! And has realised that she has NO IDEA what she’s doing! Luckily, that’s the joy of learning and having a green-thumbed mother to save the day. Add in cruising to a new location and Leela having the time of her life on holiday, the world feels right again.🌸 […]

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Lizbef never thought she would be knee deep in brambles and covered in mud whilst Leela took a relaxing holiday to the coast.

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We’re back, baby! And with a new print! Pre Order now here. Each print is going to Maggie’s improvement and hull restoration. There’s a lot we need to do. Leela and I are so happy to get back to it and sharing our love of history and boating with you. Big Love, Elizabeth and Leela […]

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Congratulations- you survived and made it to Spring! I cannot tell you the relief I am feeling with the sunshine on my face. Suddenly, everything feels a lot more positive. Painting feels easier, Leela is happier not being covered in mud after her walks, and I don’t have to put a fire on first thing […]

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Elizabeth's greatest challenge is here! Restoring a century old narrowboat!

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Is this the end for Malvern and Elizabeth? Liz finds a way to save her century old narrowboat.

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I think it’s only fair to tell you where I’m at with writing my new history book and of course, Maddox Black, the salty sailor and demon hunter, herself. If you’d like to join as a Patron to read the new extracts, please head to https://www.patreon.com/earlewrites To buy the new art piece, send me an […]

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I awoke this morning with a little less panic in my chest. God knows I have no business in feeling that way, but so it goes. Maybe it’s because I’ve given myself a chance to breathe. Or maybe my brain has dissociated from the things that I should be worried about. “I don’t know what […]

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