House Beautiful - Circa 1979
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I'll take Violet's home. A sauna, a swimmingpool and room for a pony! lol
launderess
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A few minor comments:
Giuliano Bugialli is still around and quite a famous Italian chef/cook book writer.
https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Italian-Cooking-Giuliano-Bugialli/dp/081291838X
http://www.dreaminginitalian.com/2010/07/29/giuliano-bugialli/
In the 1970's and well into recent times North Carolina was *the* spot for fine furniture manufactures and other decorating. Henredon, Baker, along with many others were down there; and those "in the know" would go down (or send their decorators) to get things at discount prices. IIRC however much production today has moved to Asia (where else?), but the showrooms remain.
Appliances:
Never saw a Modern Maid range, nor that Jenn-Air "grill range" either. When did Corning stop making that 3 in 1 range? Did it sell well?
Giuliano Bugialli is still around and quite a famous Italian chef/cook book writer.
https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Italian-Cooking-Giuliano-Bugialli/dp/081291838X
http://www.dreaminginitalian.com/2010/07/29/giuliano-bugialli/
In the 1970's and well into recent times North Carolina was *the* spot for fine furniture manufactures and other decorating. Henredon, Baker, along with many others were down there; and those "in the know" would go down (or send their decorators) to get things at discount prices. IIRC however much production today has moved to Asia (where else?), but the showrooms remain.
Appliances:
Never saw a Modern Maid range, nor that Jenn-Air "grill range" either. When did Corning stop making that 3 in 1 range? Did it sell well?
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vacerator
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What they showed of Elizabeth's house
besides the piano room.
Did she ever entertain? They showed more of Onslow and Rose's. Early and post WW2 council housing like in Becontree in east London near Daggenham. Working class enclave for war Blitzed and run down Bethnal Green. Way better housing than tower blocks.
besides the piano room.
Did she ever entertain? They showed more of Onslow and Rose's. Early and post WW2 council housing like in Becontree in east London near Daggenham. Working class enclave for war Blitzed and run down Bethnal Green. Way better housing than tower blocks.
That's it
I never saw more of Elizabeth's house than the parlor but I sure liked it better than Hyacinth's. I like the outside of her home better, also. As for Onslow and Daisy and Rose? Well, I still remember the episode where Hyacinth and Daisy were in Daisy's kitchen and she was doing dishes...
I do adore that series, first saw it in the 90's on PBS, have owned the boxed set for a long time. I have to be in the right mood for it, like "Vicar of Dibley", "Dad's Army", "Waiting For God", "To The Manor Born", etc. I do so love Penelope Keith, I first saw her in "The Norman Chronicles" way back when, when we were both younger, and was captivated by her.
To me the ultimate in an 'uncomfortable' home is still the one that Howard Roark designed and built in "The Fountainhead"--at least, as was shown in the Cooper/Massey/Neal movie. I never thought of Gary Cooper as Howard Roark, he seemed to old and just didn't fit my mental vision. Didn't really think of Raymond Massey as Gail Wynand either; but then, Ms. Rosenbaum herself picked them...
I never saw more of Elizabeth's house than the parlor but I sure liked it better than Hyacinth's. I like the outside of her home better, also. As for Onslow and Daisy and Rose? Well, I still remember the episode where Hyacinth and Daisy were in Daisy's kitchen and she was doing dishes...
I do adore that series, first saw it in the 90's on PBS, have owned the boxed set for a long time. I have to be in the right mood for it, like "Vicar of Dibley", "Dad's Army", "Waiting For God", "To The Manor Born", etc. I do so love Penelope Keith, I first saw her in "The Norman Chronicles" way back when, when we were both younger, and was captivated by her.
To me the ultimate in an 'uncomfortable' home is still the one that Howard Roark designed and built in "The Fountainhead"--at least, as was shown in the Cooper/Massey/Neal movie. I never thought of Gary Cooper as Howard Roark, he seemed to old and just didn't fit my mental vision. Didn't really think of Raymond Massey as Gail Wynand either; but then, Ms. Rosenbaum herself picked them...
washerboy
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About the only thing I miss from the 70's
is my 30 inch waist and 42 inch chest!!! Fashion, home decor, cars and appliances were just plain ugly or werid. I still cring when I see anything Harvest Gold, Avocado Green, Almond or god forbid Coppertone. May my sweet momma rip and god love her she tried to decorate. We had earth tones from floor to ceiling, and the fake "greenery" was everywhere...even as a teenager I would think "geez..we live in the south...why are there fake ferns beside the potty". Our house always reeked of Winstons from my chain smoking father; I'm sure I went to school everyday smelling like an ash tray. For me...I loved all the periods prior to the 70's...it seemed as though things had intrest. I hate to dish on the 70's..but lets not forget the 80's weren't much better. To this day I'm not sure what color Mauve (sp?) and Teal are, and floral crap everywhere. But on the otherhand..beauty is in the eye of the beholder; and everyone should surround themselves with beauty
is my 30 inch waist and 42 inch chest!!! Fashion, home decor, cars and appliances were just plain ugly or werid. I still cring when I see anything Harvest Gold, Avocado Green, Almond or god forbid Coppertone. May my sweet momma rip and god love her she tried to decorate. We had earth tones from floor to ceiling, and the fake "greenery" was everywhere...even as a teenager I would think "geez..we live in the south...why are there fake ferns beside the potty". Our house always reeked of Winstons from my chain smoking father; I'm sure I went to school everyday smelling like an ash tray. For me...I loved all the periods prior to the 70's...it seemed as though things had intrest. I hate to dish on the 70's..but lets not forget the 80's weren't much better. To this day I'm not sure what color Mauve (sp?) and Teal are, and floral crap everywhere. But on the otherhand..beauty is in the eye of the beholder; and everyone should surround themselves with beauty
I have always wanted the Cusinart DLX-C food processor-but never have bought one.Use their other models instead-the Cusinart food processors now are a JOKE-CHEAP geared universal motor instead of the ruff-tuff induction one that stopped when you let go of the pulse button.If you have an older Cusinart food processor-CHERISH it!!!You won't be able to get another.
I still have my VM reversing blenders-use them on occasion-Agree the claims on these machines are overblown-Blendtec does the same.Face it folks,----ITS A BLENDER!!!!!!NOT a food processor,lawn mower,ice cream maker,Dough kneader,and so on!Dough kneading in any of these is a GOOD way of burning out the motor!These blenders can grind grain OK so you can use it in a bread machine or regular mixer or food processor.Again none of these machines will replace the others-you need the BIG THREE-Mixer,food processor,blender in order to do your KP duties with ease.
I still have my VM reversing blenders-use them on occasion-Agree the claims on these machines are overblown-Blendtec does the same.Face it folks,----ITS A BLENDER!!!!!!NOT a food processor,lawn mower,ice cream maker,Dough kneader,and so on!Dough kneading in any of these is a GOOD way of burning out the motor!These blenders can grind grain OK so you can use it in a bread machine or regular mixer or food processor.Again none of these machines will replace the others-you need the BIG THREE-Mixer,food processor,blender in order to do your KP duties with ease.
vacerator
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John K,
the house for Howard Roark in Fountainhead was based on Falling Water by Frank Loyd Wright.
the house for Howard Roark in Fountainhead was based on Falling Water by Frank Loyd Wright.
rolls_rapide
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The number of cigarette adverts is indeed amazing. Thanks for posting the mags!
Regarding Patricia Routledge characters and country mansions, this link might be of interest...
http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERiW5aQf9A0
Regarding Patricia Routledge characters and country mansions, this link might be of interest...
http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERiW5aQf9A0
launderess
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What one has never understood about British homes
Is the thing about corridors, walls and doors.
Take the Bucket's house; here on this side of pond that first floor would have likely been opened up (no wall creating a corridor) leaving the living and dining room areas open.
Even on that standard of lower to middle class homes "two up and two down" you still have entryway into a narrow corridor with front parlor and dining/backroom walled off. Seems rather claustrophobic to one.
What one liked about the house in "As Time Goes By" is at least they opened things up a bit for the main rooms. Though that back kitchen seems rather cramped. Have had debates with others and think that at one time the kitchen was below stairs, but was moved to first floor and carved out of space.
Lionel and Jean home was in Holland Park (or Shepard's Bush depending upon how you want to look at things), and was likely built as a home for middle to upper class. Either way in it's day there would have been servants something that began to wane post WWI and certainly WWII. So in order to get hot meals on table and save going up and down all those stairs many older homes moved kitchens upstairs.
Now we do have the other famous example of a Holland Park home; Eddie Monsoon's place in Ab Fab. Despite being ever so glam and fab Eds left her kitchen in the basement where it was when house was built. Hence nearly *all* the action in Ab Fab takes place in Eddie's kitchen, which in real life would have been very inconvenient.
Is the thing about corridors, walls and doors.
Take the Bucket's house; here on this side of pond that first floor would have likely been opened up (no wall creating a corridor) leaving the living and dining room areas open.
Even on that standard of lower to middle class homes "two up and two down" you still have entryway into a narrow corridor with front parlor and dining/backroom walled off. Seems rather claustrophobic to one.
What one liked about the house in "As Time Goes By" is at least they opened things up a bit for the main rooms. Though that back kitchen seems rather cramped. Have had debates with others and think that at one time the kitchen was below stairs, but was moved to first floor and carved out of space.
Lionel and Jean home was in Holland Park (or Shepard's Bush depending upon how you want to look at things), and was likely built as a home for middle to upper class. Either way in it's day there would have been servants something that began to wane post WWI and certainly WWII. So in order to get hot meals on table and save going up and down all those stairs many older homes moved kitchens upstairs.
Now we do have the other famous example of a Holland Park home; Eddie Monsoon's place in Ab Fab. Despite being ever so glam and fab Eds left her kitchen in the basement where it was when house was built. Hence nearly *all* the action in Ab Fab takes place in Eddie's kitchen, which in real life would have been very inconvenient.
Launderess
Did you watch the series, "Back In Time For Dinner" with the Robshaw family? Captivating and I wish I'd saved it to hard drive as the BBC has forced it off of YouTube now.
Interesting as they went from 1900 through the 90's at how the same home changed.
Did you watch the series, "Back In Time For Dinner" with the Robshaw family? Captivating and I wish I'd saved it to hard drive as the BBC has forced it off of YouTube now.
Interesting as they went from 1900 through the 90's at how the same home changed.
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