tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post5306868415203814727..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: The Englishwoman's HousePigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-63171348287425287502011-07-28T21:30:07.285-04:002011-07-28T21:30:07.285-04:00This is one of the best books, ever! It's funn...This is one of the best books, ever! It's funny how, since the homeowners write their own entries, you come to like some of them, while others simply get on your nerves. I name no names, but ONE of them, as far as decorating tips goes, describes how she dyed heirloom damask tablecloths stored in her massive house to use as curtains during the lean war years, then discovered a "lamp room&Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13269184261724049476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-46599306244694640332008-08-11T13:05:00.000-04:002008-08-11T13:05:00.000-04:00What a great find! And just having been to Chatswo...What a great find! And just having been to Chatsworth and Badminton...so apropos! Love the Jean Muir! Are there more images from her place?!?!?Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348849115235899670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-21834294038088514352008-08-08T23:04:00.000-04:002008-08-08T23:04:00.000-04:00Thanks, Nell! I have a truly wonderful resource f...Thanks, Nell! I have a truly wonderful resource for books that always yields treasures!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-56444849168536461702008-08-08T22:00:00.000-04:002008-08-08T22:00:00.000-04:00What serendipity for you to find this book! It's a...What serendipity for you to find this book! It's a wonderful book that I've enjoyed turning to for over 20 years whenever I've been in need of a virtual visit to a grand English house or a comfortable London flat---this book has literally provided hours of reverie in all manner of British manor. Its special richness lies in the first-person narratives. Feels very much like a chat with each of theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-62630769018172824232008-08-07T22:29:00.000-04:002008-08-07T22:29:00.000-04:00Anon... book thing's only one of the great things ...Anon... book thing's only one of the great things I look forward to at the weekend!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-6075981224710969862008-08-07T19:31:00.000-04:002008-08-07T19:31:00.000-04:00It's sweet you have your book thing to look forwar...It's sweet you have your book thing to look forward to on the weekends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-62721033945435735492008-08-07T10:23:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:23:00.000-04:00Joni... I really didn't know much about Derry Moor...Joni... I really didn't know much about Derry Moore, but he might have to have a post of his own. Sounds like a very interesting man.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-10310310161927787522008-08-07T03:03:00.000-04:002008-08-07T03:03:00.000-04:00I just got it on Amazon = they have just a few cop...I just got it on Amazon = they have just a few copies available used. So if you want it = you better hurry!!!! I'm SO excited!!!<BR/><BR/>Jonicotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-2844063451661641242008-08-07T02:30:00.000-04:002008-08-07T02:30:00.000-04:00I am going to order this on Amazon right now!!!! ...I am going to order this on Amazon right now!!!! I HAVE to HAVE thiS!!!!!! Derry Moore! jeez - what a find.Did you happen to see my houses in Galveston with the blue ceiling porches - I think there were two or three.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-69937915380221539632008-08-06T13:51:00.000-04:002008-08-06T13:51:00.000-04:00What a find Meg. I want a copy too! Thanks for tel...What a find Meg. I want a copy too! Thanks for telling us about it.Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-28058975584478092992008-08-06T09:31:00.000-04:002008-08-06T09:31:00.000-04:00This is fantastic!! I must get this book. I just ...This is fantastic!! I must get this book. I just love Debo's drawing room. I could live there in a heartbeat. (Still hoping you will find one of BB's books at Book Thing!)The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-85369554333827234182008-08-06T09:24:00.000-04:002008-08-06T09:24:00.000-04:00How interesting! I never seem to have that kind o...How interesting! I never seem to have that kind of luck shopping in used bookstores. You certainly found a treasure.LucyinStLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647526575638569578noreply@blogger.com