I love the way you took the threads of the reviews then wove them together to write something of great substance both universal and intimate. It really resonated with me. Plus those bowls are beautiful.
So beautiful Jane. Deeply touching. Lucky Simon. I am a widow. I knew John and I were well matched when once on an early morning road trip, he took a “wrong” exit. When I asked why he said I’d only had one cup of coffee before we left so he was going to buy me another. 🥰. Among much ... I miss the many small thoughtful things which helped me overlook, well tolerate 😆, his messiness. And oh how he made my laugh! I’m sure that’s the saving grace to marriage. Best regards!
I love receiving these Sunday posts. The content is just the right length, with just enough links for me to be able to follow, without losing myself down a rabbit hole all day.
I love the mix of arts and crafts and history and domesticity you so eloquently portray.
What a great read! And fascinating to learn about Kettle’s Yard. I will pay a visit next weekend. Impressed with Simon’s dedication to learning the saxophone; as a musician I appreciate it’s much harder to master an instrument as an adult.
I've been lucky enough to visit Kettle's Yard, and beautiful as it is Jim Eade does sound impossible to live with. As for Roger Deakin, I read Waterlog and had the feeling I often have when reading much-hyped books, of "what's all the fuss about?", coupled with "you sound really tiresome as a person". My own man about the house is luckily more adept with the hoover than I am, can clean the insides of windows perfectly (something I am incapable of doing), and many more useful skills, regularly deployed. He is however colour-blind, which has led to some interesting discussions about interior colour choices!
How lovely to have a creative man in the house! My Father was the domestic one; he cooked, cleaned, gardened, attended school functions, and delighted in clothing fights ("go put on a dress that will cover your arse!!") while Mother attended college, club meetings, and worked outside the home. He did, too, but he made time for home. Always. But, bottles were allowed on the table.... :)
Lovely! Simon sounds a real find! I love Kettle's Yard and am slightly disappointed to hear about Jim Ede's faults - but then no one is perfect, and his house is a real inspiration.
Thank you Jane, another lovely piece; being a textile person, I was interested in the hand embroidered table cloths. I collected these from the charity shops of Northumberland in the 1990s and early 2000s. I never paid more than 50p and I was sad that so much hard work was so undervalued. I recognise some of the more popular kits of the day in your finds and hope you enjoy them as much as i love mine.
Hi Jo, I have quite a collection hand-embroidered pieces made using kits and iron-on transfers. It's fascinating to see how the designs were interpreted and worked in different ways. I wrote about crinoline ladies in my first book "The Gentle Art of Domesticity" (2007).
Beautiful writing as ever Jane, you brighten my Sunday cup of tea before getting on with the rest of the day. Simon's bowls are gorgeous, flattering the wood.
What a beautiful love letter to Simon x
I love the way you took the threads of the reviews then wove them together to write something of great substance both universal and intimate. It really resonated with me. Plus those bowls are beautiful.
Thank you for this lovely comment!
So beautiful Jane. Deeply touching. Lucky Simon. I am a widow. I knew John and I were well matched when once on an early morning road trip, he took a “wrong” exit. When I asked why he said I’d only had one cup of coffee before we left so he was going to buy me another. 🥰. Among much ... I miss the many small thoughtful things which helped me overlook, well tolerate 😆, his messiness. And oh how he made my laugh! I’m sure that’s the saving grace to marriage. Best regards!
“Love the one you’re with”, Stephen Stills
Indeed. Thank you for such a touching comment
I love receiving these Sunday posts. The content is just the right length, with just enough links for me to be able to follow, without losing myself down a rabbit hole all day.
I love the mix of arts and crafts and history and domesticity you so eloquently portray.
Simon's bowls are gorgeous! 😍
So very interesting. I’d never heard of these men you wrote about, but you definitely have a keeper of your own.
What an interesting story. Thank you for sharing it with us, Jane.
What a great read! And fascinating to learn about Kettle’s Yard. I will pay a visit next weekend. Impressed with Simon’s dedication to learning the saxophone; as a musician I appreciate it’s much harder to master an instrument as an adult.
I've been lucky enough to visit Kettle's Yard, and beautiful as it is Jim Eade does sound impossible to live with. As for Roger Deakin, I read Waterlog and had the feeling I often have when reading much-hyped books, of "what's all the fuss about?", coupled with "you sound really tiresome as a person". My own man about the house is luckily more adept with the hoover than I am, can clean the insides of windows perfectly (something I am incapable of doing), and many more useful skills, regularly deployed. He is however colour-blind, which has led to some interesting discussions about interior colour choices!
How lovely to have a creative man in the house! My Father was the domestic one; he cooked, cleaned, gardened, attended school functions, and delighted in clothing fights ("go put on a dress that will cover your arse!!") while Mother attended college, club meetings, and worked outside the home. He did, too, but he made time for home. Always. But, bottles were allowed on the table.... :)
Lovely! Simon sounds a real find! I love Kettle's Yard and am slightly disappointed to hear about Jim Ede's faults - but then no one is perfect, and his house is a real inspiration.
Thank you Jane, another lovely piece; being a textile person, I was interested in the hand embroidered table cloths. I collected these from the charity shops of Northumberland in the 1990s and early 2000s. I never paid more than 50p and I was sad that so much hard work was so undervalued. I recognise some of the more popular kits of the day in your finds and hope you enjoy them as much as i love mine.
Hi Jo, I have quite a collection hand-embroidered pieces made using kits and iron-on transfers. It's fascinating to see how the designs were interpreted and worked in different ways. I wrote about crinoline ladies in my first book "The Gentle Art of Domesticity" (2007).
Nice post, talent runs in the family!
Such a lovely post as always. Many thanks
Thank you!
What a lovely read :) Would love to read Simon’s testament to you too!
Dear Jane
Really enjoyed todays rendition… so you have the Genes of a cotton mill owner….that’s fascinating.
Love from Ramsbottom x
Beautiful writing as ever Jane, you brighten my Sunday cup of tea before getting on with the rest of the day. Simon's bowls are gorgeous, flattering the wood.
Love from Burgundy xxxx
Thank you, Christine. It's very nice to know you are reading x