If you peek inside the studio...
and among a lot of books...
you will see that a sweet theme persists..
with in the pages where I love to look
to go to a place that I'm prone to love
and to go far from the beaten path
and to go visit with my roots
my Grandma from my Daddy's side
was proud of her bond and family ties..
and longed for that country with love and pride;
so to have some things from her very own
brings tradition from what was handed down
from a Country that she loved and called Home.
and it's an honor down to my very bone
.~..~..~..~.
So it seems only fitting, that a place that I should roam ,
in my imagination I shall go again..
to an island that is called Great Britain
and in my dream and thoughts I pine
time travel seems the way to strive...
LAURA ASHLEY |
London is where I would begin
for a Lady once had lived there in
and she left a recent legacy
and she made so many pretty things,
and with them that thought of history rings
I could wear her dresses
as I strolled the streets
as I sip my tea and taste the sweets
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2389760/Laura-Ashley-opens-boutique-hotel-The-Manor-Hertfordshire.html
http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk/whats_on/press_releases/2013/laura_ashley_exhibition.aspx
http://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/exhibitions/current_displays.aspx
with this book in hand it can guide me well
for of grand places and food
I can join along..
http://www.susanbranch.com/a-fine-romance-appendix-by-page-number/
http://www.susanbranch.com/
and how I would love to hear.. "My Toe Huts Bet-Tee!"..... |
I could meet Jane Austen
dressed in style
http://janeaustentour.com/locations
http://janeaustenshousemuseumblog.com/
..and then look upon her desk....
..........and smile.....
Jane Austen Tour of Bath & Chawton | British Tours
Note: (the wallpaper on the walls is Laura Ashley's that was used for the restoration)
..and walk about and dream and look
until I need to rest a while
..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..
..but soon it's off to another place
that's filled with magic and charm....
from London off to a place so dear
http://beatrixpottersociety.org.uk/events/
in the country on a Farm..........
so in this way I can go again and again
until the day arrives
that I can set my foot upon
that ship and travel with grace and style!!
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GOOD READING
The Mousiekin Family say "DREAM ALONG MATES"!! |
I am SO excited here, to visit with you, Jane Austen, these lovely British ladies who are reciting her words and with all the fabulous opportunities that you offer us to visit your beloved Great Britain!
ReplyDeleteThe British ROCK in my book, and dearest Linnie, I am coming back to indulge in all of the videos you are sharing. I am currently listening to the first video and I know our readers will enjoy this!
It is so good to have you with us dear Linnie! God bless you, Anita
Lovely............LONDON and HER countryside do call to me too!It has been way too long..........thanks for taking me along!Anita sent me........isn't she a doll?!
ReplyDeleteLovely country with so many places ti see and visit. Thank you for taking me along to share in your love of books and poetry. Coming over from Anita's CCC.
ReplyDeleteDear Linnie,
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how much I enjoyed myself.. I believe this is one of my favorite tours so far. I love the way you have taken me to London and sharing your books and fantastic videos of Beatrix Potter Hill top house, Jane Austin and more... Gosh I enjoyed this.. Thank you!
My goodness, how special you have made me feel. I shall come again and again till I've had my hearts fill. These are some of my favorite ladies, besides you my dear Linnie. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful post. I love all the wonderful treasures in your room.....books, lovely books.....I love them so. Blessings friend
ReplyDeleteI loved this visit--so full of so many of my favorite books and people. Beatrix Potter was everything to me when I was little and the first thing I did when I went to London as a girl was stock up on Beatrix Potter china, etc. I'm visiting here via Anita and am part of the link party. Hope you will stop by!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
I want to visit those exact places too.Yes,We must have much in common.I will be back to listen to all the videos.Let's go! I also enjoyed Your poem-Perfect. Hugs to You,Denise
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking me along on your adventure to visit such memorable treasures from artists and creators I know and love so much!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Europe: Simply Irresistible!
Linnie!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely inspirations and books!
What a joy to visit here!
~ Violet
Dearest Linnie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely visit to a lovely country! Thank you for giving me lots of book inspiration, and a little break in my busy day. Laura Ashley, Jane Austen, Beatrix Potter, and you~ Extraordinary! :) I do not know if I will make it to England any time soon, but if I make it to New York, you can bet that I will hunt you up to share a spot of tea.
Love,
Marqueta
What a delightful post! The photo of Laura Ashley reminds me of when I sought out her store in Edinburgh way back in the early 1980's. Thank you for transporting me not only to England, but back in time! xoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Linnie,
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to discover your blog and many thanks for visiting me.
We love a lot of the same things London, Beatrix Potter, Jane Austen and Laura Ashley to name a few.
Thank you for sharing the lovely post and wishing you a happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn
Linnie my dear, I could have written this post myself! But not with the lovely verse and flair and charm that you have used here. I am with you sister, Britain is my chocolate and I am an unrepentant anglophile in every way.It is the land of my ancestors. Laura Ashley dresses, I have a closet full! Beatrix? I adore she every house she lived in, everything she ever painted, wrote or grew in her garden. Jane Austin, what can I say... never enough Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility. TEA!!! TEA!!! SCONES!!! James Herriot, my dear book series of All Creatures Great and Small my mom bought on my 18th Birthday and which I have never stopped loving. Oh dear, I am babbling on and on..but. Isn't that what we gushing Anglophiles do??! Love you Linnie, and Britain too!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I forgot to mention Cottage gardens, wattle fences, thatched roofs, Miss Marple and Sherlock Holmes!
ReplyDeleteCan I come with you please??Loooove England,and you are pointing on so many reasons why!!!!! Love everything . and it would be a wonderful trip!!!
ReplyDeleteAnytime!!
Tove :))))
Oh it's just me again... I forgot to mention:CHARLES DICKINS!!! (And I had to watch all the videos.)I was invited on a tour of Hilltop with a troupe of ladies but declined since My husband couldn't go... DRAT! I won't miss an invite like that again.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a delight, especially reminiscing about Laura Ashley. I had the pleasure of visiting her store in Heidelberg, Germany and loved it at first sight. Unfortunately it was closed but love her style.
ReplyDeleteNice to have some tea with you with the memory of one of my favourite dress from Laura Ashley. It was a dark red dress with a lace collar...
ReplyDeletegroetjes van Marijke
www.bij-marijke-thuis.blogspot.nl
I read this post on the day you posted, but I got sidetracked by all the wonderful videos you shared here...then the day got away from me, and now I am back - phew!
ReplyDeleteEngland is truly my favorite place to visit, right alongside Ireland and Scotland. Japan will probably come a close second ;=) but otherwise, the mountains are a good place to dream from...
What a delightful post Linnie :=)
mari
Linnie! I had to come back to revisit this lovely post because the videos are such a vivid addition to take me to ENGLAND! I am enjoying listening to the lilt of the British accent, telling the tales of Jane Austen and Hilltop. Your contribution to this party is such a beautiful blessing! Enjoy your week, Anita
ReplyDeleteThere is our beautiful hostess...hello dear Anita!
ReplyDeleteAnd so lovely to "meet" you, Linnie! I thank you so much for joining my journey to the Cotswolds...and how I am enjoying YOUR journey HERE! Oh my goodness...so many wonderful favorites...Laura Ashley, Jane Austen, Beatrix Potter...and a proper English Tea...what a glorious post! Thank you!!
So special that your family hails from the splendid British Isles!
xoxo,
- Irina :)
GOOD MORNING, SISTER!
ReplyDeleteLinnie my dear, it is again a joy to come to visit this post....I see Jeri Landers (love that gal) has come several times as she is loving this celebration of ENGLAND! Though I am a professed FRANCOPHILE, I have to say that England is my favorite. Give me Italy, Greece and other charming countries, but England is a must-see place for me. OH! Thank you for coming dear one, for your lovely comment and YES! I SEE THE PICTURE you purchased waaaaay back in the day when I was selling my art! Now the little lamb, is that Penny's work? I never did a lamb, but that's for sure my castle illustration! Oh thank you so much for displaying it my friend!
It is SO GOOD to have you in this party. Much love, Anita
What a beautiful post-I've got to come back and view all the videos-thank you for this-I can see it was a labor of love...
ReplyDeleteOh My Speedy loves Beatrix Potter,I shall have to try him on Jane Austin,xx Rachel and Speedy
ReplyDeleteYour view of England is the one that appeals to me...Jane Austin, Beatrix Potter, tea, Laura Ashley.... English gentlemen authors are well-known and loved,
ReplyDeletebut the English gentlewomen authors bring a sense of calm and home, and are also well-known and loved. My kind of England...
Thank you for becoming my latest follower. I am now following.
Judith
Merveilleuse atmosphère !
ReplyDeleteJe garde un souvenir ébloui de la campagne anglaise.
Bises
Marie-Ange
I'M BACK AGAIN FOR ANOTHER PEEK :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the videos on Jane Austen's home. It's lovely that you have such a strong connection to England. May you be able to set your foot there soon.
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Nancy
Good Night!
ReplyDeleteOh is so lovely, I love London, and the selection of authors and decorators. I have stood with pleasure in your blog to revel in every one of those pictures that remind me so much that I love London!.
Thank you very much, my friend, for coming to visit.
Nice to meet you through this Tour de Anita.
Enjoy a wonderful weekend.
Luisa
Dearest Linnie,
ReplyDeleteI think I shall be back numerous times again to view these videos more than three times (as I've done!) because your addition of these dream areas is what's made this link party so special. Extending the link party dream to Europe really allowed many people to travel much farther. THANK YOU dear friend, and also thanks so much for coming to visit me. Penny will indeed enjoy this tea set win! Much love to you, and please post again. I LOVE YOUR WORLD! Anita
Such a beautiful post, Linnie. I love that we get to see everyone's vision of their favourite place. You introduced me to a whole new side. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteAll my favorites wrapped up in one post... If you should go a traveling'... I will pack my "trunk" too! :)
ReplyDeleteThank-you for a lovely journey to Great Britain. I think you have a shown us many new things to explore while visiting.
ReplyDeleteI so hope you get there, you would love England as I do. Hilltop is so so special, you see mouse holes & so many little treasures. Thirsk were James Herriot had his practice is beautiful, such amazing countryside & Yorkshire folk are so friendly. So many of the places you mention we have been but then we have only been to Vermont once & never to Corgi cottage.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so special.
Michelle