tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post6979748070634860585..comments2024-03-25T14:54:55.289-04:00Comments on little augury: carrying on - at the Hunting Lodge, Part I of Fowler- then and nowP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-14197859931011094392011-09-30T02:46:52.716-04:002011-09-30T02:46:52.716-04:00OMIGOD! and SHEESH!
What a boundless treasure you ...OMIGOD! and SHEESH!<br />What a boundless treasure you are LA!! and your compatriots!<br /><br />I love, love, (since I was 15 or so, honestly) this "venetian blind" or, much better "Les Lalousies" fabric! (49 years ago!)<br /><br />N Halslam "misses the boat"; very , very seldom. But he did recently when he put that fabric on a chair. <br />John Fowler did a double-spin in his grave. No No NO!! Not on a chair!<br /><br />Only on a window.....any window anywhere!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-26749073342169347512010-04-07T11:01:40.299-04:002010-04-07T11:01:40.299-04:00Years and years ago the most famous Venetian-blind...Years and years ago the most famous Venetian-blind fabric was called "Les Jalousies," and it was made by Nobilis. Madeleine Castaing used it frequently. So did Yves Halard and his wife, who used it in the entrance hall of their apartment in Paris in the 1950s.An Aesthete's Lamenthttp://www.aestheteslament.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-61844169337560451712010-03-06T17:06:28.664-05:002010-03-06T17:06:28.664-05:00Emile, I will be watching for these on your blog-t...Emile, I will be watching for these on your blog-that I just looked in on. I can not wait to return and get caught up to date. pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-14972553510438918632010-03-06T16:35:21.966-05:002010-03-06T16:35:21.966-05:00The National Trust recently acquired a pair of wat...The National Trust recently acquired a pair of watercolours of interiors at the Hunting Lodge, by Alexandre Serebriakoff. I am working on getting them photographed and hope to post them on my blog soon. <br /><br />Fowler did quite a lot of work for the National Trust, for instance at Clandon Park, Sudbury Hall and Wallington. He is important to us as one of the first people to do research into historic interiors. <br /><br />As The Ancient says, David Mlinaric followed in Fowler's footsteps, and he did some really subtle work at Nostel Priory.Emile de Bruijnhttp://nttreasurehunt.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-55345256436891173192010-03-03T19:44:42.536-05:002010-03-03T19:44:42.536-05:00Yes DM indeed- He does seem to have such zest in ...Yes DM indeed- He does seem to have such zest in the residential interiors I have seen published (the recent book) and it was read cover to cover. The NHT sites were a bit yawn. but as I said I err on the side of beautiful decoration-but I suppose not what that is all about. The comment left but Down East Dilettante puts it beautifully. After reading the NH bio- he may not want in (the NHT front door!) I admit- I am thoroughly drawing upon as much of Fowler's work that bears out the Haslam link. I do so love that fabric, and some of the swish regency is fun- more to come over the next few weeks, months So stay with me, pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-76584404447196962802010-03-03T19:35:28.895-05:002010-03-03T19:35:28.895-05:00Sanity Fair and the Zhush- thanks and return for m...Sanity Fair and the Zhush- thanks and return for more of the interiors and perhaps some of the garden- of which Fowler was also master of.pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-28464970037152925252010-03-03T19:33:44.849-05:002010-03-03T19:33:44.849-05:00Down East- so very well said. So glad you said it-...Down East- so very well said. So glad you said it- recognizing the accurate is one thing and the other genius. Brilliant commentary, thank you of putting it so perfectly.pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-73364776445042241362010-03-03T19:31:20.161-05:002010-03-03T19:31:20.161-05:00Dandy- I am in full agreement with you! I have the...Dandy- I am in full agreement with you! I have the Keith Irvine book and so along in the footsteps of and stepping off the path to his own beautiful yellow brick road. There is a wealth of un blogged about talent, classicism, and I think perhaps discretion on the designer's part. You are so lucky to have that royal bloodline. pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-20862626965559704882010-03-03T15:52:11.278-05:002010-03-03T15:52:11.278-05:00That Hunting Lodge...I need to see more!
Thanks....That Hunting Lodge...I need to see more! <br />Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-27019046852486919472010-03-03T08:59:18.456-05:002010-03-03T08:59:18.456-05:00little augury --
I can't remember ever seeing...little augury --<br /><br />I can't remember ever seeing such enthusiasm for Fowler's pre-war, pre-Nancy Lancaster work.<br /><br />As for Nicky Haslam, he's not someone the National Trust is going to let in the front door. David Mlinaric -- if anyone -- is Fowler's successor in that regard.<br /><br />Great blog, keep it up.The Ancientnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-72714679754076877642010-03-02T23:27:28.116-05:002010-03-02T23:27:28.116-05:00The architecture is beautiful - I love the English...The architecture is beautiful - I love the English country garden.Sanity Fairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837572570886461071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-30285470580536068202010-03-02T15:53:26.074-05:002010-03-02T15:53:26.074-05:00I keep a photo of this house at my desk at all tim...I keep a photo of this house at my desk at all times...what a marvelous little bit of gothick fantasy.<br /><br />Re: the authenticity issue. It's always such a fine line. Fowler was definitely decorating, and his scholarship was shaky--but oh, what decorating. Even in his day there were those who looked askance at some of his decisions. But oh, how I hope the Trust is forward thinking enough to keep a few houses in their Fowler rig for it's own sake. If they don't, history proves they'll someday regret it and then spend buckets reproducing a Fowler scheme they should have left alone.The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-66175220523369297992010-03-02T13:00:09.359-05:002010-03-02T13:00:09.359-05:00la: OT,but have you seen this monstrosity yet? I h...la: OT,but have you seen this monstrosity yet? I haven't seen anything this creepy since the issue of Nest where they had some guy's Las Vegas end-times bunker. It looks like a damn showroom at Schewel's.<br />http://gawker.com/5482793/rush-limbaughs-gaudy-fifth-avenue-penthouse-is-now-for-sale/gallery/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-62357018662484256072010-03-02T13:00:09.358-05:002010-03-02T13:00:09.358-05:00I love both these designers. I long for a return o...I love both these designers. I long for a return of interesting window treatments. Let us hope they come back soon. I worked for Keith Irvine, who started his career with John Fowler. He also was a founder of Clarence House. I'm extremely proud to be a little bit in that bloodline. The great traditional designers are the most creative, imaginative and wild, really. Just wonderful.Dandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048326517764291061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-18764217997461488302010-03-02T12:03:03.837-05:002010-03-02T12:03:03.837-05:00Mr Worthington, please send pictures of your fabri...Mr Worthington, please send pictures of your fabric I would A Dore it! pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-26831185406682574022010-03-02T12:01:40.025-05:002010-03-02T12:01:40.025-05:00Home- yes indeed, hold on there will be more Hasla...Home- yes indeed, hold on there will be more Haslam, Fowler fabric swagging and jaboting! pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-57160944459490520152010-03-02T11:59:15.583-05:002010-03-02T11:59:15.583-05:00Cynthia- you are so right, I am just hoping that N...Cynthia- you are so right, I am just hoping that NH will continue to keep his style alive. Some may feel he isn't as worthy, but my feeling is his enthusiasm and love for Fowler's work outweighs that. thanks for the compliment.pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-78159205216088678092010-03-02T11:55:37.796-05:002010-03-02T11:55:37.796-05:00Hannah- so glad you like the house, it is so speci...Hannah- so glad you like the house, it is so special and especially for devotees of Fowler. Though the interiors may have changed somewhat- NH kept much of the finishes etc the same, thank goodness. More about that on another post. I am going to check on your blog.P.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-34291638872629453422010-03-02T10:50:16.863-05:002010-03-02T10:50:16.863-05:00Upon closer inspection of the NH blinds it would a...Upon closer inspection of the NH blinds it would appear that they are close copies of the original Colefax and Fowler design, rather than the version done by Clarence House (no longer in production). Sorry for the confusion.Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-57132490151852511332010-03-02T10:40:29.971-05:002010-03-02T10:40:29.971-05:00Pass the smelling salts, please. I am hyperventila...Pass the smelling salts, please. I am hyperventilating. It's a side affect of being a fabric/curtain whore. So sorry for the interruption.home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-26080003153608235982010-03-02T07:03:01.702-05:002010-03-02T07:03:01.702-05:00Simply two entirely different men - John Fowler s...Simply two entirely different men - John Fowler set the standard, Nicky Haslam has brought it through a more livable, current evolution. Never ask me to pick - that would be impossible as they are both astounding for their own reasons.<br />Good Post again, Little Augury. You are fast becoming one of my favorites!<br />Many thanks!cynthia - thedailybasics.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859615460268242638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-91911393866904213492010-03-02T03:38:17.016-05:002010-03-02T03:38:17.016-05:00Little augury - thank you for introducing me to th...Little augury - thank you for introducing me to this house, so to speak. It looks quite beautiful and very much at peace with its surroundings if you know what I mean. Excellent entry - thanks for sharing. HannahHannah Stonehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139146341592918233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-79204990541076309192010-03-02T00:34:58.373-05:002010-03-02T00:34:58.373-05:00Magnaverde, so right about the width of that fabri...Magnaverde, so right about the width of that fabric. So glad too that you are thinking along the same lines. I may have to use the Haslam Shutter Blind at a client's, surely I can find a couple of windows there are about 60 to deal with. Keeping the Fowler quasi History alive in the best of company-pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-22891940605448451072010-03-01T23:15:22.678-05:002010-03-01T23:15:22.678-05:00I'm totally ready for another John Fowler Mome...I'm totally ready for another John Fowler Moment, so the re-issue of Venetian Blind chintz couldn't come at a better time. And if the scale of the new version is larger than the orginal Fowler design--which design may have been dictated by the 45" looms of the day--well, that just echoes Fowler's own tendency to skew historic authenticity in the direction that he already wanted to go anyway. After a decade of deprivation & shortages, Britain was ready for a spot of fun, and if Fowler's colorful, quasi-historical decors provided that better than a pedantically accurate palette of cream, fawn, stone & drab, then he provided an Important Public Service. <br /><br />Anyway, the best aspect of the Venetian Blind chintz is that you only need three yards--versus a few dozen yards per window--to get a good effect, which is why I'll be using this stuff at the windows in my new apartment.magnaverdehttp://magnaverde.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498357134928699381.post-53924808787897583122010-03-01T22:44:12.086-05:002010-03-01T22:44:12.086-05:00Anon.I am a great admirer of John Fowler. I love H...Anon.I am a great admirer of John Fowler. I love Haslam's work, some may say he is a lightweight in comparison-but honestly-who else out there seems interested in looking back to his work. Nobody is that serious about their work today-they are trying to hard to fill up a portfolio for a book, or another one. The really beautiful homes I see are created by the owners that have style plus (see my Slim Keith post)- pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.com