Even in the depth of winter there is so much beauty to be found in our lovely corner of Essex. The Francie Readman Interiors team make the most of living in such a picturesque area by taking lots of walks with our cameras. The colours and textures we see and record are a great source of inspiration.

The beach huts at Frinton in the evening sun on Boxing Day.

Stunning sunset at Brightlingsea looking over to Mersea Island.

Geese flying at Brightlingsea as the sun sets on a chilly but beautiful day.

The View from Batemans Tower at Brightlingsea. Batemans Tower was a folly built in 1883 by John Bateman for his daughter.

Early morning at Mistley Quay

The sun trying to burn through the mist - Mistley Quay

St Mary and St Michael Church Mistley

A Frosty morning in Landermere

Tide out at Landermere Quay


Ice on the pebbles

Do birds get cold feet?