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American conductor, composer, author, music lecturer and pianist Leonard Bernstein with his piano instructor and secretary Helene Coates are honored at Pine Manor College.
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"We made use of a wheelbarrow to transport our luggage across the muddy field; it certainly made a change from pulling up outside a plush hotel and having the luggage magically transferred to our room."
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Rhonda and I have long been under the looking glass spell of Swedish Baroque mirrors and wanted to share with you some images of our favorite mirrors from this period all made by the house of Precht. The Baroque period was obsessed with optics and illusion and the mirrors that were made during this time were wonders to be marvelled at. When it came to mirrors their manufacture was practically secret and their trade so precious that their sophisticated owners sought to show them off in fittingly elaborate frames. In 1674 a well known sculptor, mirror maker, carver and gilder in Germany named Buchard Precht was brought to Stockholm to work for the Crown under Sweden's Royal architect Niccodemus Tessin the Younger. Sadly, much of the important work he did for the Royal Palace was burned during the fire of 1697. There are, however, quite a few remaining examples of works he and his workshop did for his main clients, the Church and Queen Hedvig Eleanora. His mirrors are among the most beautiful and accessible of his work and are sought out by collectors around the world. To our modern eyes much of the Baroque furniture with its elaborate carvings and gilding can appear garish and heavy. Not so these elegant mirrors. Glass was so rare and expensive that frames of the period were expected to be exceptional to show the looking glass off... Precht and his sons Christian and Gustaf made their frames decorative but always in ways to enhance the looking glass and to never over power or detract from it in any way. There is a symmetry, balance and a lightness that makes these mirrors pleasing to our contemporary eyes. Precht accompanied Nicodemus Tessin the Younger on his great 1687 study trip to France and Italy in preparation for work on the new Palace. He was also very involved in counsel for the interiors of Drottingholm, pictured above, the home of Queen Hedvig Elenora. Drottiningholm is considered the dowager Queen's greatest architectural contribution to Sweden. ....Precht's alter at the Gustav Vasa Church is his baroque masterwork and homage to Bernini. ...Here we see carving details of the alter piece Precht made for the Storkyrkan, (think Princess Victoria's wedding!) next to the Royal Palace. Precht was a highly skilled ornamentalist, as can be seen in the carvings of this mirror made by his workshop. His commissions were for the court and the highest level of Swedish aristocracy. To give you an idea of how valuable these mirrors were, David Hockney, in his book "Secret Knowledge" sights an interesting fact regarding the effects of the great French minister Colbert. A Venetian mirror from Colbert's inventory was valued at 8,016 livres while a Raphael painting was only valued at 3,000. livres. Prices for Precht mirrors today are recorded at auctions as selling from $60,000. to $169,000. The Precht workshop mirrors were made in the Gamla Stan section of Stockholm in the vicinity of the Royal Palace on the corner of the Lilla Nygaten and what today is called Schonfeldsgrand. Before the names in the Gamla Stan were changed in 1885 this was called Precht's Grand, which means Precht's Alley. We can still walk in the footsteps of Buchard Precht today! Precht perfected a way of gilding ornamented lead and this is what is holding the glass frames together on the mirrrors you see here. Verre Eglomise... Baltic blue glass was sometimes used in the mirrors and because the blue glass was a rarity unto itself these mirrors are often the most simple. This mirror seems reminiscent of the magic mirrors popularized in literature and fairytales of the period, most notably Handel's opera Semele. To see what a real Baroque mirror in action is capable of, watch this clip from Jean Cocteau's La Belle et Le Bete... Belle enters the Castle and finds the Mirror. (forward to 2:24 to view the mirror) "Je suis votre mirroir ma Belle..." Who wouldn't love to have one of these around the house? Less heavy then their French and Venetian counterparts, Precht Mirrors are magic to us at Eleish van Breems! We hope you agree! Photos of the Precht Mirrors used in this post came from the following sources: Christie's , Lundgrens Antik, Carlton Hobbs and Antik Varlden.
Nestled amidst the deodhar and pine trees of Landour in Mussoorie, Rokeby Manor, a 19th century mansion stands true to its British influence with stone walls, brick arches, wooden flooring and much more. Overlooking the town of Mussoorie, the winding roads, the distant hills and the deep valleys, Rokeby Manor is an apt place to enjoy your holidays amidst the colonial charm. Restored into a heritage hotel, what impresses is its secluded location, the rustic charm and the warm hospitality. Rokeby Manor The colonial retreat offers rooms with views which can definitely make you arise early despite the chill weather. Be it the plush log cabin or the cosy rooms with captivating views, Rokeby Manor knows how to warm up their guests with a host of modern facilities. The stone-walled reception with wooden panels, the Victorian fireplaces and the wooden stairwell speaks volumes of its British heritage. Emily's, the dining area on the first floor serves delicious continental and Indian dishes to go along with the lovely vistas to peep through the glass windows. The garden area outside the rooms is an ideal place to sip hot tea in the evening as the sun goes down the horizon. Cosy rooms Lobby decked up for Christmas Emily's Chicken Stroganoff at Emily's Log cabin and garden View of Mussoorie from the garden Rokeby also offers luxury residences apart from its suites, though not within the same premises. Pine Tree Lodge, Bothwell Bank Cottage, Bothwell Bank house and Shamrock are a few of them. Tucked away in various corners of Landour, these private residences come with two and three bedrooms, hall and balconies that offer lovely vistas. Along with these comes a fully functional kitchen and a butler to help you satiate your hunger. These are recommended for larger families who would love to spend their holidays together. Pine Tree Lodge Pine Tree Lodge Bothwell Bank House Bothwell Bank House Bothwell Bank Cottage Landour is an ideal place for long walks through the steep roads and tall trees. When your tired legs need a rest, head to the Little Salon & Spa Shed to revitalise yourself. They provide a host of services such as massages, scrubs, pedicures and more. Little Salon & Spa Shed A short walk down the road leads to Rokeby's Swiss restaurant, The Stray Dog- Stubli. Known for its continental spreads, it has a warm ambiance with wooden interiors. Above Stubli, The Stray Dog: Ale House with its quaint charm of archaic British pubs is apt to unwind your evenings. The Stray Dog: Stubli The Stray Dog: Ale House At Sister's bazaar, walk into Landour bake house which offers a variety of confectionery and baked items to go with some hot coffee. Their Clock Tower Cafe in Mussoorie town with its quirky posters is known for its sizzlers. Landour bake house Clock Tower Cafe Kung Pao Chicken sizzler Apart from its comfortable rooms and delicious cuisines, Rokeby also offers numerous activities from nature trails to scenic drives to adventure activities to make your visit a memorable one. If in Mussoorie or Landour, Rokeby Manor is the place to be in to transport yourself back to the colonial serenity of British Raj era. Rokeby Manor is a part of Mars Hospitality which is promoted by Mr. Sanjay Narang. How to reach: Landour is 6 KMS away from Mussoorie. While coming from New Delhi, take NH-58 via Meerut to reach Dehradun which is 35 KMS away from Mussoorie. The closest airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun which is a 2 hour drive from Rokeby. The closest railway station is at Dehradun, 38 KMS away. Rokeby can arrange for pick up from Dehradun if informed in advance. P.S.- I was hosted by Rokeby Manor and Residences, however, opinions are my own.
Ashby Manor House in Northamptonshire is a distinguished estate with a fascinating yet chequered 900-year history.
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The Summer Corridor leads to the Summer Bedroom, the room used as the Bridal Suite at our wedding.
Ashby Manor House in Northamptonshire is a distinguished estate with a fascinating yet chequered 900-year history.
Ashby Manor House in Northamptonshire is a distinguished estate with a fascinating yet chequered 900-year history.
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Ashby Manor House in Northamptonshire is a distinguished estate with a fascinating yet chequered 900-year history.
Loved the background of brooding clouds and pine trees.
Image 6 of 14 from gallery of Thirty-pine Villa / Aleshtar Architectural Office. Photograph by Farshid Nasrabadi
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Ashby Manor House in Northamptonshire is a distinguished estate with a fascinating yet chequered 900-year history.
A pair of Los Angeles creatives teams up with an all-star cast to turn their vintage house into a modern family home. Peek inside the home.
Ashby Manor House in Northamptonshire is a distinguished estate with a fascinating yet chequered 900-year history.
At Christmas, Studio Indigo founder Mike Fisher thinks nothing of entertaining 50 people at Ven, his eighteenth-century country house in Somerset.
This is my favorite house plan ever! Scanned from one of my 1st edition architectural books. In the early part of the previous century the white pine council published bi-monthly booklets called The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs ~ A Bi-Monthly Publication Suggesting the Architectural Uses of White Pine and its Availability Today as a Structural Wood. At the end of the year they were hard bound. I have hard bound firsts of volumes 2, 3, and 4. They must be very rare because I have never been able to locate the first volume. I do have a complete set of the modern reprints but nothing compares to the originals! The house pictured above is one of the winners of a contest called: The Second Annual White Pine Architectural Competition for a House to Cost Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars. It was judged at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia on May 17 & 18, 1917. My guy did not win any of the top prizes (1st ~ 4th) but he is the 5th mention for Design No. 194. I wonder if he became famous in his area? Let me know if you have heard of Benj. Schreyer, New York, N.Y. Don't you wonder if this home was ever built and if it is still standing? There are two enclosed porches on the first floor and two sleeping porches on the second floor. Oh, for a sleeping porch! The plot plan is lovely too. I did not scan the detail sheet showing the fireplace side of the dining room, the front entrance, a couple of cornices, the north and west elevations. and the cross section. Hopefully this design will inspire one of my readers and this home will be built again. UPDATE: I have noticed a lot of interest in this post. I reblogged about this house with full sets of plans HERE.
Ashby Manor House in Northamptonshire is a distinguished estate with a fascinating yet chequered 900-year history.
Who's not real estate stalking these days? Recently we spotted a particularly intriguing listing, via the The Modern House. Situated in Elmbridge, England,
