QUOTE: Past to Present, The History of an Abbey

"Innovation is often the ability to reach into the past 

and bring back what is good, what is beautiful, what is useful, what is lasting."

Sister Parish ***

all photos found here

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill

Cambridgeshire England

The Augustinian priory at Anglesey was built in 1236. after 400 years of religious life, Henry VII in 1536 dissolved the Abbey.  It was then owned by the Parker family, who turned it into a country home. In 1848 Reverend John Hailstone acquired the house and was most likely responsible for christening the house "Anglesey Abbey" .

In 1926 Lord Fairhaven and his brother Henry Broughton purchased the Abbey.  They employed top London Architects to perform alterations wile taking great pains to retain the original stonework and features of the 12th century priory. Upon the Lord Fairhaven's death Anglesey Abbey was entrusted into the care of the National Trust in 1966.

"My thought and hope is that in a changing world the, its furniture and its arrangement, and the gardens and their layout should be preserved and kept representative of an age and a way of life that is quickly passing" 

Lord Fairhaven, 1964

more about this family

Cup of Tea and starting to feel better

Cup of Tea
Originally uploaded by chrisc25

Hello all,
Sorry, I have been out of the loop for the past four days. I have been sleeping trying to get rid of this nasty flu / cough lung thing. I actually feel better tonight.
I have never hurt so much ever! It even hurt to move my fingers. I slept soooo much, that I actually woke up at 230 am last night wide awake. Did get to read a few blogs, and post this morning. Then I slept until 400pm this afternoon woke up feeling a bit better. Now just having a cup of tea and trying to catch up on some good blog reading.
I have so much to tell you, which I will wait until after the weekend. But I did close on the house and I should be moving in the next few weeks.
I need to take a photo of the back yard for Liz, Violet Posy.... the entire backyard in covered in pretty wild violets!!
Please stay healthy.... I don't wish this on anyone.
miss you all tons,
xx
callie

ARTIST: Chris Buzelli

CHRIS BUZELLI

Illustrator

Latin America Discovers the World

Global Custodian Magazine

Tipping Point

Oil on Paper 12" x 16"

Partridge in a Pear Tree

Mascot Studio, Gallery Show

The Buzellis (a family portrait)

oil on  antique photos, 

Altpick Award for Popular Choice

** My favorite, clever idea to paint on the antique photos!!!

Cyber Forensics 

Communications Magazine

Simplicity is Golden

CFO Magazine

Chris Buzelli was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, now living in New York.  He was influences by his Grandfather Armondo Buzelli, painting by his side as a young boy. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work has appeared in many publications and is recognized by many of the illustration community.

I really love his whimsical and graphic work with the underline meaning.  The family portrait is my favorite, makes me smile! Thanks to G for the introduction to the fabulous artist!! 

Which painting are you drawn to?

xx callie

OBSESSION: Plaid, hope and benson

so in love with this plaid suite and matching bag

Hope & Benson

Angela Hope and Daniela Benson launched their company, Hope & Benson in 2004 with the sharing of traditional crafts, fashion and fabrics. Each pretty hand bag is sprinkled with lavender inside the lining and has a lovely ornate flower of silk or wool.  Each handbag is made of the finest British and Irish Wools and hand crafted.  Many stores throughout England, Ireland and Scotland sell their wares, as well as stores through out Europe and the United

 States (yeah, so I can own my very own!!) Your are also able to purchase online ... even better!

I think I need one of these Margot Weekend Bags!!

ooh, and this pretty little item *sigh* and it is on sale:)

Angela living in Ireland, has her own line of handbags made of pure wool rugs from traditional Irish Mills. Watch her inspirational video here, and see her amazing sewing studio here.  I love their work!! 

xx callie

photography: Colin Hawkins

REMINDER Visit Me: Guest Blog post

image: Livingetc

The sweet and lovely Rachel {the new Mrs Follett} while away on her honeymoon in Ireland, has asked me to guest post on her amazing blog Dwelling and Decor today, please come visit me!

xx

callie

UPDATE: home

Yes, I am able to stay until the end of May. BUT I will be out of the crappy apartment hopefully May 11th. 

I am so excited to begin unpacking and settling in.

Thanks for all your sweet comments and positive thoughts!! 

miss flutter

In Honour of Mrs Follett, I am dreaming romance

Since, Rachel from Design Lovely & Dwellings and Decor has been posting bits about her wedding design, and is now away on her romantic honeymoon.... and being a girl, I began to dream.... 

     well,

               This would be my dream destination wedding....

The Tower, near Edinburgh Scotland

Unique Home Stays

Arrive to a grand house 

Perhaps in the evening, in a horse drawn carriage. So romantic. (groom to be, must be in kilt, *sigh*)

a walk and rest in the kitchen garden, lovely boxes. Love the finials on the corners with the rocks surrounding the garden.

Dinner in the grand dining room. How brilliant are those chairs covered in plaid. and the ceiling arched, like it was built in the cellar (maybe dungeon)

One of the many bedrooms, the ceiling is fantastic with the wood beams and the cosy fireplace.
The bathrooms are even romantic!

I adore the hand painting along the wood canopy of the main bed. Check out the amazing hardware on the doors, those hinges are brilliant!  This room is just f fantastic! This would be my room! oh, and who ever I would marry:)

Then the stairs, *sigh* pretty much all old manses in scotland are stone and are circular similar to this one.... seams they have added carpet and plastered over the stone, to update it a bit. It still is quite charming!Up the stairs to a magnificent bathroom! LOOK AT THAT TUB!!!!! *eeeeeee*Then of course there would be many walks around the grounds!

The Tower, an historic 16th Century fortified Scottish tower. Completely restored to showcase its original features, includes 20 acres of private land with a secluded Laich (a small, Scottish lake) It's only 20 miles east of Edinburgh. It has 5 floors above the vaulted ground floor, with 6 bedrooms {sleeps up to 12}.  Relaxing in the Grand Hall sipping a dram of the Tower's 25 year old malt whisky by the log fire! 

   What am I thinking, forget the wedding.... I just want to live there!!!! *sigh*

xx

callie

ps. visit me over at Rachel's blog today, I am guest posting!!

off to go bat my eyelashes!

I am about to leave to sweet talk the management to let me stay an additional 2 weeks. Keep your fingers crossed and postive thoughts for me.
Thanks G, I will kill them with kindness:) *eye lashes fluttering*
callie

HAPPY FRIDAY: Long weekend

thirsty love
Originally uploaded by Oℓivia

This weekend is going to be long and crazy.
I am trying to pack up the remaining items I have, keeping my fingers crossed I close on Monday.
My apartment has not be rented out and they won't let me stay the two weeks I need to move and get everything cleaned ...even though I offered to pay the whole rent. I can't get passed the girl who takes the calls (mind you, she is never nice) SO
I am going to go into the office this after noon to speak to a manager. Wish me luck.
You'd think that since they have 6 empty apartments that they would love to receive my payment.... but hey, I don't understand the way some people do business.... I will keep you all posted. I hope I am not homeless by the end of next week.
Gosh, I need a drink!
xx
callie

QUOTE: All about comfort

"Opulent Comfort"

Sister Parish ** 

How cosy do those cushions look on that sofa!

Image from residence of Paul-Luis Weiller

ARTIST: Carol Bishop, Fantome

More Carol Bishop

Fantome

Exhibit Carrousel du Louvre

xx

callie

ARTIST: Carol Bishop, Photography Fade

Carol Bishop, senior lecturer at Woodbury University, artist and photographer {and lucky me one of my professors in Uni}

Originally from Chicago now resides in Los Angeles.  While attending Woodbury University, I had the honour of taking a class with Carol Bishop. She is an amazing artist.  Her exhibit "Fantome" {see next post} marks the first solo exhibition by a living American woman in the Carousel de Louvre in Paris. 

She has is the recipient of a few prestige awards: 

2001 Celebrity Artist for the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust in Oak Park, Illinois

2001 Sony Pictures artist "Per Cent for Art Project in Culver City, California

Here is her some of her photography.

Mies van der Rohe

"German Pavilion"

xx

callie

OBSESSION: UK Magazines and a few others

My obsession is not current, I have always had this obsession.... it has just become worse! Last week I went by the bookstore by my work, where the Manager once asked me what magazines would I like to see them carry.  I promptly responded any magazines from the UK.  Well, she listened to me She ordered at least 7 different magazines where I quickly picked up the following:

Ideal Home Magazine

Living etc

With this months issue April 2009 featuring Jo Barryman's home. *sigh* I loved her house with the collection of skulls, the colours, the boldness and the edgy modern design mixed with beloved vintage pieces: see for yourself

my beloved Vivienne Westwood rug on the wall {be still my heart}

Country Homes & Interiors

Plus a few others:

The World of Interiors,

 Everyday Rachel Ray, and Country Living

I think I went a bit over board with magazines this month, my bag was quite heavy. 

What are your favorite magazines?

xx

callie