August 15, 2011

Treasure Hunt

I love treasure hunts, and the great possibility of finding something so amazing, that you gasp. The Book Room at Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire.I rediscovered a great treasure that I thought I’d share with you. It’s called Treasure Hunt, and it’s the blog of the British National Trust.  Infrared image of the Elizabethan tower at Sissinghurst Castle Garden in KentIt’s written by Emile de Bruijn, the NT staffer whose job it is to co-ordinate acquisitions of works of art and other historic chattels that have left the UK’s historic houses in the past, and return them to their proper place. The firescreen of embossed 'gilt' leather in The Oak Bedroom at Nunnington Hall, North YorkshireEach post is a little treasure, explaining the story of a room at one of the Trust’s houses, or how a particular work of art was re-acquired. There are stories that take you behind the scenes at some of the most beautiful houses and descriptions of how renovations were accomplished. Mussenden Temple on the Downhill Demesne, County Londonderry, Northern IrelandReading through Treasure Hunt  is like taking a mini-art history course, with fabulous images and the insider scoop on how things came to the Trust.The Laundry at Castle Ward, County Down, Northern Ireland One of the fun features is seeing the “downstairs” parts of these magnificent houses, like this linen room above, or the dairy with its stunning table with the hilarious legs. Incredible!The Dairy at Ham House, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey So I hope you will go Treasure Hunting and see all of the fascinating posts that Emile has written about some of the most amazing houses.

Thanks to pal ~JCB~ for introducing me to this treasure chest!

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15 comments:

  1. KarenaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Meg I do love Emile's site Treasure Hunt! Every post is so very fascinating!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  2. Ruby Gray's Antique & Vintage RingsAugust 16, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Amazing pictures, I'll definitely check the site out.

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  3. Linda PakravanAugust 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I always enjoy his posts. And of course the pictures...

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  4. YONKSAugust 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Hi Meg,
    Oh, I have to check that out! How wierd are the legs on that side table, I think I would feel more comfortable if there were 4!
    Have a great week :-)
    Di
    X

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  5. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeAugust 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    That is so neat!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Thank you for this link! This is a marvelous resource.

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  7. Emile de BruijnAugust 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Meg, I am surprised and delighted by this lovely homage. The images you have chosen here highlight exactly what attracts me in these historic places: the surprises, the sheer beauty, and also the strangeness - how history can stretch one's envelope.

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  8. maryAugust 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Hi Meg, I just found this amazing blog, also. I love it!! Of course, the antiques dealer in me loves a treasure hunt. Often times, it is the hunt for the truth of each peace that I find that completes the hunt. Mary

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  9. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Thank you so much. I completely lost myself in this new to me blog. I will add it to my list, which always includes you.

    Hugs to Connor.

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  10. ParisbreakfastsAugust 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    FABULOUS!!!
    that table...wow

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  11. ParisbreakfastsAugust 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Here's some more British treasure for listening only -
    The BBC History of the world in a 100 objects

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  12. vanity unitsAugust 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I agree when you do hunting you are very eager to find it especially if it is a missing piece that will completes you or make you happy eventually you will do everything just to find that treasures.

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  13. Nelle SomervilleAugust 20, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    What a great site! Thanks for the link.

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  14. party bagsSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Treasure hunting is a fun activity. Even the old ones are getting excited and cheering the kids to find a lot of good stuff.

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  15. Kitchen BenchtopsDecember 5, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    what a fantastic group of design. I absolutely adore this post and all of the inspirations in it! home looks so lovely.

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