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| What a treat to get a nosey at David and Samantha Cameron’s Cotswold “cottage”, courtesy of Harper’s Bazaar – usually, you have to book fake viewings with estate agents for access like this. | What a treat to get a nosey at David and Samantha Cameron’s Cotswold “cottage”, courtesy of Harper’s Bazaar – usually, you have to book fake viewings with estate agents for access like this. |
| One’s plebeian envy was instantly soothed by Samantha’s “shabby chic” claim that it is practically “falling down”. Elsewhere, there was the seagrass-style carpet (so hard on the tootsies, I find) and Dave relaxing on the steps of his designer shed, resembling a man whose very soul had been replaced by a Boden’s catalogue. The only decor downer was the “Calm down dear, it’s only a recession” placard. How funny that must have seemed when perchance it was given by a neighbour last yuletide, along with some delicious homemade nettle marmalade. | One’s plebeian envy was instantly soothed by Samantha’s “shabby chic” claim that it is practically “falling down”. Elsewhere, there was the seagrass-style carpet (so hard on the tootsies, I find) and Dave relaxing on the steps of his designer shed, resembling a man whose very soul had been replaced by a Boden’s catalogue. The only decor downer was the “Calm down dear, it’s only a recession” placard. How funny that must have seemed when perchance it was given by a neighbour last yuletide, along with some delicious homemade nettle marmalade. |
| Now some might claim that it hints at Cameron having a somewhat casual type of attitude, almost as though he never gave a stuff. To which I say, sheesh, can’t a former PM have a bit a laugh in the comfort of his own huge palatial cottage? I now excitedly await an invitation to the Camerons’ lovely home – I bet I could find a crocheted “Keep calm and cause Brexit” cushion cover somewhere. | Now some might claim that it hints at Cameron having a somewhat casual type of attitude, almost as though he never gave a stuff. To which I say, sheesh, can’t a former PM have a bit a laugh in the comfort of his own huge palatial cottage? I now excitedly await an invitation to the Camerons’ lovely home – I bet I could find a crocheted “Keep calm and cause Brexit” cushion cover somewhere. |
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