tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post3458572316272235001..comments2024-03-18T23:41:14.186-07:00Comments on A Library of Design: Up The Garden Path: The Sublime Delights of Garden Plans & PicturesJanelle McCullochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-55480284471593006822012-11-27T06:28:57.038-08:002012-11-27T06:28:57.038-08:00And thank you so much Janelle for your comment on ...And thank you so much Janelle for your comment on my blog - most definitely up for a meeting when you come over for your Gardens tour - and maybe I could squeeze 20 into the cottage for a cup of tea and a scone or two as well? S xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672126657760069272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-83850546620093514252012-11-25T12:20:53.703-08:002012-11-25T12:20:53.703-08:00I keep looking and looking at the photo of the Ver...I keep looking and looking at the photo of the Versailles' gardens. That's where my mind is latelysmrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-14637350475978390862012-11-24T19:29:53.217-08:002012-11-24T19:29:53.217-08:00Absolutely worth buying..great pictures and well w...Absolutely worth buying..great pictures and well written I think. Although I did start comparing it to Fraser's Mary Queen of Scots which is very detailed, the books are written 40 years apart! BTW, Marie Antoinette is a descendent of Mary Q Of Scots.<br /><br />Of course Nancy Mitford's The Sun King and Madame de Pompadour are a must..Madame de P was a really interesting woman and Nancy's asides and comments are really entertaining. I seem to remember her disparaging the Eiffel Tower.<br /><br />Hope you are having a good weekend. smrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-19914432288834129252012-11-24T15:14:44.558-08:002012-11-24T15:14:44.558-08:00Love garden plans of all kinds - it's the prom...Love garden plans of all kinds - it's the promise of wonderful things to come. My favourite plans are ones by Rosemary Verey though. Hope all well with you xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672126657760069272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-68524079795416515702012-11-23T16:10:17.703-08:002012-11-23T16:10:17.703-08:00That's meant to be a very good book. Do let me...That's meant to be a very good book. Do let me know if it's worth buying.<br /><br />Fourteen models? I can believe it. The PT gardens are extraordinary. They're very small but quite ingenious. The mood is delicate, whimsical, enchanting... much like the miniature Petit Trianon palace.<br /><br />Wishing you a lovely weekend. xxJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-73790916855825270362012-11-23T16:06:36.100-08:002012-11-23T16:06:36.100-08:00How exciting! Please do a post on it. I know other...How exciting! Please do a post on it. I know others would love to see it too. xJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-38222970981842563182012-11-23T15:59:31.456-08:002012-11-23T15:59:31.456-08:00Love Laura's work dont think Ive seen it befor...Love Laura's work dont think Ive seen it before, it's so whimsical! <br /><br />Im reading Marie Antoinette by Antonia Fraser , La Reine had fourteen models made of her gardens for Petit Trianon before she was satisfied. The models were made of wood, moss,wax (for columns) and shaved horn that was dyed green. She wanted to get away from the formal gardens of Versailles for Petit Trianon.<br /><br />BTW love , love the old printssmrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-317505260690720262012-11-23T05:39:06.485-08:002012-11-23T05:39:06.485-08:00I know Pamela. I was very sad all afternoon. He wa...I know Pamela. I was very sad all afternoon. He was a great, great storyteller. x<br /><br />PS Thanks for your email too, and let me know if you'd like me to help in any way.Janelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-68723452237740345822012-11-23T05:37:35.018-08:002012-11-23T05:37:35.018-08:00Oh, bad reviews are SUCH fun. Poor CR. I've ju...Oh, bad reviews are SUCH fun. Poor CR. I've just tried to find that supportive review, but couldn't as she seems to have written SO many books! Interesting that HK still owns Weatherstone. They're clearly still friends.<br /><br />I shudder at some of the book reviews on Amazon and GoodReads. I've had heartbreaking ones. One Edinburgh broadsheet journo slammed 'One For The Road' as being "a book about shopping". (There's not a single shop in there!? I don't know whether she'd been on the Drambuie or not?) It was admittedly a bad book, but she could have READ it first! I'll always remember Alain de Boton's reply to a bad New York Times review, which was so ungracious it went viral. A good lesson in keeping quiet.<br /><br />I think people who write bad reviews need to go and spend 3 - 12 months writing a book and see how difficult it is. Then they might be nicer with their critiques...<br /><br />I think Carolyn's flower books are beautiful too.<br /><br />xxJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-63341248030042028872012-11-23T05:22:41.133-08:002012-11-23T05:22:41.133-08:00Everybody's ordering her flowers book for Chri...Everybody's ordering her flowers book for Christmas Trish. Is that the one you bought? Do come with us another time. We'd love to see your cheery face! xJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-3950056261943582482012-11-23T05:21:12.871-08:002012-11-23T05:21:12.871-08:00Yes, quite a few books Heide. I can't wait for...Yes, quite a few books Heide. I can't wait for her next one. I think it's a compendium of everything? xJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-22344704182983739462012-11-23T05:20:17.978-08:002012-11-23T05:20:17.978-08:00Oh, how kind you are... I fear we are boring other...Oh, how kind you are... I fear we are boring others senseless with our garden talk. Hard to believe but some people aren't into gardens. And that's okay. xJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-70805920307384290042012-11-23T05:18:57.585-08:002012-11-23T05:18:57.585-08:00Your comment made me laugh. Yes, there's a LOT...Your comment made me laugh. Yes, there's a LOT on her blog! But all of it is interesting, so it's not a chore to browse. xJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-92222248243792144792012-11-23T01:02:51.206-08:002012-11-23T01:02:51.206-08:00Have just bought a Carolyn book must look at her b...Have just bought a Carolyn book must look at her blog.How exciting that Laura is going to do the logo for your tour.I would love to be going on the tour another time.Have a wonderful weekend,Have a rest!!!!!! XX TrishTrish Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02980419755667503362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-4935594488901700122012-11-22T21:47:57.344-08:002012-11-22T21:47:57.344-08:00Dear Janelle
Lovely! Whimsical and so appealling....Dear Janelle<br /><br />Lovely! Whimsical and so appealling. Must look for the books. Wonderful that she's agreed to illustrate the logo.<br /><br />Otherwise feeling very sad today. You've probably heard that Bryce Courtney has died. Such a remarkable man, such enthusiasm and love for his craft,for his readers and for those who hope to be writers. He was inspirational. <br /><br />Only two months ago, 23 people all hopeful of being writers attended his last master class here in Canberra. Despite his illness he poured out his last energy and wisdom and humour. We came to love him. We were 23 strangers, bonded by Bryce. Today all are so sad. Pamela Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-3475271285450085252012-11-22T16:08:46.837-08:002012-11-22T16:08:46.837-08:00I own that Laura Stoddart book and I luff Carolyn ...I own that Laura Stoddart book and I luff Carolyn and own all her books. On amazon there is a review by her partner defending her whn someone left a snarky review. When Weatherstone burned down she moved into Weatherpebble! The barn. So cute. The food's not really me but the photos are amazing! xFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-48353701843208300022012-11-22T14:27:52.586-08:002012-11-22T14:27:52.586-08:00Divine images. How lovely that Laura is doing the ...Divine images. How lovely that Laura is doing the logo for the Garden tours. I love her things, many of my friends and family have been the recipients of her beautiful cards. I didn't realise she had books too....off to check them out. xx Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432089507602828735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-50473392432761224032012-11-22T13:27:21.792-08:002012-11-22T13:27:21.792-08:00How exciting Janelle! I adore Laura's work and...How exciting Janelle! I adore Laura's work and always keep a stash of her cards at the ready....I had no idea that she has books.....will have to try and track them down! Have a wonderful day....finally the sun shines down here which I'm delirious about as, on your recommendation, I'm off to see the peony farm tomorrow! RxRomyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076787666700221629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-77655034691203976402012-11-22T12:11:03.456-08:002012-11-22T12:11:03.456-08:00Well you shall never bore this garden lover with t...Well you shall never bore this garden lover with too much scenery, at least, not when your sharp wit is used to fertilise it! The perfect marriage, between Laura Stoddart and your garden tours - it will capture the whimsy beautifully no doubt. xxGlamour Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651174250292927988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383907926280689006.post-13946902060725749132012-11-22T11:05:39.664-08:002012-11-22T11:05:39.664-08:00Love these. I have seen Carolyne Roehm's blog,...Love these. I have seen Carolyne Roehm's blog, she's brilliant...and your suggestion to 'try to find' is an apt challenge, but it is stunning. Her books are also gorgeous. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.com