"Einstein said that time is like a river, it flows in bends. If we could only step back around the turns, we could travel in either direction. I'm sure it's possible. When I die, I'm going right back to the 1830s. I'm not even afraid of dying. I think it must be quite exciting." ~Tasha Tudor Do you remember Tasha Tudor?
Once upon a time, when I was a young mother, I became a devoted fan of the illustrious artist. She mesmerized me, as she captured in watercolor, the heart and soul of childhood, in all its whimsy, and sweet innocence.
Recently I took a trip along memory lane and revisited Ms. Tudor in the gorgeous book "Tasha Tudor's Garden." What a pure delight to catch a glimpse, once more, of this self-sufficient lady; to walk in her gardens and visit her rustic home through these pages.
Although Ms. Tudor did not live in the Victorian era, she felt and lived as though she did. Modern conveniences seemed to never interest her. Her lifestyle was legendary and still is--it was magical and spilled over into her many books, including "Corgiville Christmas", her award winning "Mother Goose" and "1 is One."
In "Tasha Tudor's Garden" the reader will find:
*A Garden Lost In Time"
*Flowers In Profusion"
*Daisy Garlands and Delphiniums
*Lilies and Berries to Spare
*Gathering the Harvest
*and much more
This book is filled with color photographs of the famous artist and her lifestyle. If you like the magic of the 1800s, you are certain to enjoy this beautiful book and an intimate visit with an exceptional lady, who actually lived between 1915-2008, but surely was from another period of time--the 1800s.
oh, wow! I love your new blog. I'm a devout follower. I love your other blog, too. Thanks for making my day.
ReplyDeleteI love this music so much that I had to get the Enya CD with China Roses on it. I also bought 3 other Enya CD's. Thanks for leading me to this wonderful music. It's so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteI Remember reading Tasha Tudor's Garden years ago. I remember being impressed by the size of her bleeding heart plants. It was either due to horse manure or the cool, shady clime of Vermont.
ReplyDeletePhyllis- I'm sooo glad you found my new "home" and became a member! I hope you come back very often.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn- I thought about you while writing this post. I knew you would know her garden.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that modern conveniences didn't interest her - I can really relate to that considering I actually fought learning the computer for at least a decade til I got bit by Ebay fever and broke down. Guess I'm glad I did - but I do remember feeling like computers really held NOTHING of value for me!
ReplyDeleteSuZen- As far as I know, Ms. Tudor held fast to her belief that she was from another era and resisted most things modern. She seemed to be more at peace than a lot of us who have embraced the world of machines and gadgets.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara:) What a lovely blog you have. I'm looking forward to reading about wonderful Victorian bits and pieces of history. Thanks:)
ReplyDeleteMs. Lucy- I think we're going to have some fun here. Thanks for joining us!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to get to know people through their gardens. There's such a gentleness to the process. Beautiful blog here, Barbara! Have a nice weekend ...
ReplyDeleteJoanne- Gardens do express who we are, don't they? It is such a nice way to visit the inner person through their nature creations.
ReplyDeleteI like your new Blog Barbara! I think we all have a favourite era don't we. For me it is the medieval times. I really identify with them.The reality would probably be not so much to my taste however!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Star
Star- I think you are right. We are fascinated by a certain era, but if we really had the choice, we would probably chose the present time.
ReplyDeleteI know I would.
You know this is one book I've not read, though I've heard so much about Tasha Tudor. The names of her gardens sound wonderful! I am looking for this book the next time I head to the library-tomorrow! I have a long trip coming up and will need a good book. Thanks for sharing. it.
ReplyDeleteTina- Enjoy!!
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ReplyDeletePat- I can't imagine why it's not coming up. Hope you get it solved. It may take a couple of days.
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