tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post371537836596599490..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: I Heart Hobbit HousesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-58421830941435214172010-10-05T23:25:49.001-04:002010-10-05T23:25:49.001-04:00Brenda,
I have always loved Grace Livingston Hill&...Brenda,<br />I have always loved Grace Livingston Hill's books and Emily Loring's books for those reasons. I read them when I was a teen. I think I am going to revisit them. I love warm and cozy books. <br />I am reading "All of a Kind Family" now. <br />Blessings, <br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-63725578491009750962009-05-08T20:21:00.000-04:002009-05-08T20:21:00.000-04:00I reread your hobbit home post and the cryteria yo...I reread your hobbit home post and the cryteria you were looking for in movies about the dinners etc. Yes I do remember such scenes in each of the 4 movies I mentioned in case you were wondering if these type of scenes were in them. I forgot that was one thing you were asking about. JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-40280314517575753952009-05-08T12:44:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:44:00.000-04:00It's very late, but I wanted to add a DEScription ...It's very late, but I wanted to add a DEScription (as some of her fans call description in the books of D.E. Stevenson) from the end of Mrs. Tim Carries On:<br /><br />"The house is not very large, it is old and comfortable and a trifle<br />shabby.... The morning room is<br />the cosiest room imaginable. Brown is the predominant colour here; the carpet is beige and brown, the heavy curtains are brown and blue, the deep leather chairs shine like horse chestnuts. The bow<br />window has a wide window seat upon which one can sit and look down the sloping garden and over the wide fields and trees. There are books on the shelves and magazines of the side table and baskets<br />for the spaniel, in which they are supposed to lie, preferring the hearthrug, where they can be near the feet of their gods and the warmth of their gods' fire. It is a peaceful room, a friendly room."<br /><br />And also, I wanted to mention Grace S. Richardson who was known for her domestic description. Some of my favorites of her books are Cherry Acres and Under A Country Sky........Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-71615386404425395842009-05-07T22:51:00.000-04:002009-05-07T22:51:00.000-04:00This might be too late Brenda but I wanted to add ...This might be too late Brenda but I wanted to add these 4 movies in case anyone sees this. The first is The Human Comedy 1943 with Micky Rooney and many others. Slice of small town America during WW2. You'll never forget it. You get to know about everyone in town. The book the Human comedy which the movie was taken from is by William Saroyan. The second is Our Vines Have Tender Grapes 1945. Edward G. Robinson and Agnes Moorhead are parents and Margaret O'Brian is the daughter. Subject small town rural life. The 3rd How Green Was My Valley 1941. Not America but Wales but the small town values of God, Country and family are still there like all 4 of these movies. The 4th is Its A Big County 1951. Eight episodes of American life with Ethel Barrymore, Gary Cooper and many many others. All of these movies show occassionally on TCM. All show a good clear view of homes and shops and such of their times. Even though all are black and white they are Very Much worth seeing. I know there are more but wanted to sneak these in.....JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-15747208223310226212009-05-07T11:45:00.000-04:002009-05-07T11:45:00.000-04:00And for those who like Who's Got Mail, the origina...And for those who like Who's Got Mail, the original of this The Shop Around the Corner from the 40s is wonderful. I've lived in Budapest and find it very authentic for the time period. Also In the Good Old Summertime is another remake of this very popular story.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-73162831608207830882009-05-07T11:43:00.000-04:002009-05-07T11:43:00.000-04:00I wish I knew who "anonymous" is who mentioned D.E...I wish I knew who "anonymous" is who mentioned D.E. Stevenson, my favorite author. In fact a list discussing her work began on yahoo groups eleven years ago and is still going strong. We met for a tenth anniversary "gathering" in Boston where Boston University houses a great collection of material by and about her (correspondence, old photographs, and much else). Next summer we are meeting in Edinburgh, and also traveling to Moffat, her home of many years. R.L. Stevenson was her father's first cousin and Lord Robert of Kandahar was a cousin of her mothers.Other books which have a special place in my heart are Mrs. Appleyard and I by Louise Andrews Kent, and some of Georgette Heyer's - A Civil Contract and Frederica are probably my favorites.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-12248489729456709942009-05-07T08:46:00.000-04:002009-05-07T08:46:00.000-04:00Before you go to compiling, Brenda, I've been mean...Before you go to compiling, Brenda, I've been meaning to add a suggestion. D.E. Stevenson books. Perhaps your library has gotten rid of them, like mine has, and more's the pity. D.E. is a descendent of Robert Lewis and writes WW II era. And they are treasures when you find them on your thrifting forays. One idea in particular that I found curious. I don't remember which book, but the main character was renting a "flat" in which every item was furnished. It became a cause for concern when a drinking glass (I think it was) was broken. In our time of "stuff" this continues to amaze me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-69926402326117113412009-05-06T00:33:00.000-04:002009-05-06T00:33:00.000-04:00Dear Sally Clarkson lead me to your wonderful blog...Dear Sally Clarkson lead me to your wonderful blog! I am loving it already!<br />One book I love is "Five Little Peppers and How They Grew" by Margaret Sidney...the beautiful scenes in their little brown house are very dear. The kiddos didn't want me to read the last chapter because they didn't want it to end. And I just found out the author wrote sequels which is very exciting!<br />It is so neat to see that others share my love of "movie homes"...I thought I was the only one!<br />I also love Meg Ryan's home in Sleepless in Seattle....very homey.<br />Also North and South (BBC) I love how the homes seem almost like little lights in that city of industry.<br />If I can think of any others I will post them...Thank you so much for your blog<br />Jennifer ChurchillJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319568584799731595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-87301796642715718892009-05-05T17:41:00.000-04:002009-05-05T17:41:00.000-04:00Books:
Miss Happiness and Miss Flower (Elisabeth ...Books:<br /><br />Miss Happiness and Miss Flower (Elisabeth is now reading it and enjoying it, once she got past the thing where the dolls talked...she reasoned to herself that she reads lots of books where the animals talk.....anyway, lovely description of Japanese interiors and I think there's something about tea, too....it's been a long time!!)<br /><br />Swiss Family Robinson<br /><br />A Bear Called Paddington....the scene on Paddington Station with the bun and the tea had me drooling!! And of course all of the Paddington stories make some mention of cake or toast and marmalade sandwiches!! And Elevenses!!!<br /><br />Someone had mentioned mysteries, and I once read a book called "Dying for Chocolate" that actually had the recipes printed out on pages within the book....I even copied some of them out!! Mouth-watering food descriptions...I just can't remember if there was any inappropriate content or not.<br /><br />First We Have Coffee and Then We Talk...can you remember the author's name? you gave me the book, it's on my shelf downstairs...not fiction, of course, but still reads more like fiction than not.<br /><br />oh, right, films...<br /><br />Babette's Feast...can't believe that wasn't on there!!! :) and I love the "homie-ness" of the new Pride and Prejudice, with the girls bouncing around and laughing and everything looks a little worn and old. The new "Sense and Sensibility" has the loveliest little seaside cottage in it, too.<br /><br />:) StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-78416753646094196452009-04-30T13:04:00.000-04:002009-04-30T13:04:00.000-04:00This is one of my favourite post topics - I recomm...This is one of my favourite post topics - I recommend The Country Child by Alison Uttley. It is brimming with homey descriptions and marvellous nature scenes.Islandsparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474765495506044446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-87627462493966406052009-04-29T16:16:00.000-04:002009-04-29T16:16:00.000-04:00Two of my favorite books along this line are Papa'...Two of my favorite books along this line are Papa's Wife and The Home Has a Heart, both by Thyra Ferre Bjorn. The best mother in the world here. It pierces my heart. Thanks for starting the discussion.<br /><br />AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-92180887360965771612009-04-28T22:20:00.000-04:002009-04-28T22:20:00.000-04:00I need a hobbit house for a get away- it is beauti...I need a hobbit house for a get away- it is beautiful. <br /> I love to look at books about unusual houses. <br /><br />LyndaThe Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548666978419775758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-88525690849412366962009-04-28T20:53:00.000-04:002009-04-28T20:53:00.000-04:00Hello again! I am so enjoying reading everyone...Hello again! I am so enjoying reading everyone's suggestions. Can't wait to go to the library! <br /><br />I very much agree with Katie, that "Home for the Day" is my favorite story of Rosamunde Pilcher. It is one I read over and over again.<br /><br />I also thought of a few more to add to your list:<br /><br />"All of a Kind Family" by Sydney Taylor (children's)<br /><br />"Four Story Mistake" & "The Saturdays" by Elizabeth Enright (also children's)<br /><br />"The Plums Hang High" by Gertrude E. Finney (I love this one and read it over and over again, but have never found anything else by this author. Would love to hear if anyone else knows of her.)<br /><br />I will go back to lurking now. :-) Thanks, Brenda, for a great book discussion! <br /><br />Lori in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-31738703402036483362009-04-28T19:14:00.000-04:002009-04-28T19:14:00.000-04:00Brenda,
I have always loved that quaint apartment ...Brenda,<br />I have always loved that quaint apartment on "You've Got Mail" as well. Many of the other books described also contain some of my favorite "home" scenes, but I love the first book in the Boxcar Children series where the children make such a lovely home in their abandoned railway car and creatively live life with so little.jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214750743141988146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-55946299759477265082009-04-28T18:23:00.000-04:002009-04-28T18:23:00.000-04:00I've been reading your blog for a while but have n...I've been reading your blog for a while but have never commented before.<br /><br />I wanted to also agree that the Grace Livingston Hill books have wonderful descriptions of home. I especially like The Honor Girl. I read it when I feel like the house is in chaos and am always insprired to create loveliness out of the mess like she does in the book.<br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-38613359734152493132009-04-28T16:37:00.000-04:002009-04-28T16:37:00.000-04:00I love the house in the video 'The Christmas Box' ...I love the house in the video 'The Christmas Box' is fabulous and the message of the movie is excellent too - I just love it when the children ask for it again and again - I drool over the wood paneling and the cozy old attic stuffed with treasures!Heather Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563913535839786305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-47866365042984978882009-04-28T13:15:00.000-04:002009-04-28T13:15:00.000-04:00I love Grace Livingston Hills, the BEST....
btw..I...I love Grace Livingston Hills, the BEST....<br />btw..I love driving at night, or should I say when my husband drives at night and someone has their drapes or curtains open and you get a glimpse into their home..do you do that?<br />deby~~Debyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288057520112643825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-10815558126383085472009-04-27T23:29:00.000-04:002009-04-27T23:29:00.000-04:00The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauer...<A HREF="http://www.semicolonblog.com/?p=4831" REL="nofollow">The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister.</A>Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664642293286996220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-85569172899521715092009-04-27T22:44:00.000-04:002009-04-27T22:44:00.000-04:00Hi Brenda,
I've been reading quietly for awhile no...Hi Brenda,<br />I've been reading quietly for awhile now, and "visiting" you is such a blessing to me. <br /><br />I was delighted to read this post, and then happy when I realized that I might be able to offer you a nice "tidbit" in return for the pleasure your blog brings me! :)<br /><br />My favorite bit of domestic fiction is "Home for the Day" by Rosamunde Pilcher (it's a short story in The Blue Bedroom).<br /><br />I haven't been able to think of a movie example that rivals Meg Ryan's apartment in "Mail" (that would be hard! :)), but I do seem to remember that the 1994 version of "Little Women" (with Winona Ryder) had a lovely backdrop of domesticity all through the movie. And, the March family was certainly keeping home on a budget!<br /><br />There's another homekeeping book that I really enjoy, but it's not fiction -- "Creating a SenseSational Home" by Terry Willits. Her approach is Christ-centered, but focuses on lots of "practical" things... like scented candles, fresh linens, whistling teapots, etc. Her descriptions sound like a place I'd like to live!<br /><br />KatieKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02352364053939849718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-27761283103446583242009-04-27T21:11:00.000-04:002009-04-27T21:11:00.000-04:00yes me too!!! I second on Della Lutes (Cousin Will...yes me too!!! I second on Della Lutes (Cousin William is precious!) and Grace Livingston Hill books will actually insprire me to get up and do some homemaking! Think I'll make a list of these good food and home story books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-27455075714946017582009-04-27T20:07:00.000-04:002009-04-27T20:07:00.000-04:00Oh yes! I agree..the Jan Karon Midford series is ...Oh yes! I agree..the Jan Karon Midford series is full of descriptive writing. The people, the homes, the rooms...all done so easily you never get bored for even a paragraph! :) You feel you live in the town and know all its people intimately...and you WANT to live there.... I wish she would do more.... sign.... JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-82929747305123170862009-04-27T08:46:00.000-04:002009-04-27T08:46:00.000-04:00I think the "Redwall" series of books by Brian Jac...I think the "Redwall" series of books by Brian Jacques would be ones that you would enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-28742876623316000712009-04-27T07:52:00.000-04:002009-04-27T07:52:00.000-04:00Brenda, Have you ever read any Gene Stratton Porte...Brenda, Have you ever read any Gene Stratton Porter? Lovely descriptions in Girl of the Limberlost and The Beekeeper... I think you'd enjoy them...<br />blessings,<br />NikiNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-79125375192032975242009-04-26T23:17:00.000-04:002009-04-26T23:17:00.000-04:00PS - To everyone - thanks for the reminders of old...PS - To everyone - thanks for the reminders of old favorites I'd forgotten about. Wow<br />SuePackrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986387347283221427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-75019808052220454602009-04-26T13:27:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:27:00.000-04:00How about the Borrower's Books by Mary Norton. I ...How about the Borrower's Books by Mary Norton. I love the description of their living spaces. It makes my imagination flyJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378846659297272797noreply@blogger.com