tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post2336713418474168332..comments2024-03-28T14:29:32.353-05:00Comments on The Devoted Classicist: Albert Hadley in Naples, FloridaJohn J. Tacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-11480329387080534192012-12-24T16:34:48.786-06:002012-12-24T16:34:48.786-06:00The light. Warm light. Antithesis of present Londo...The light. Warm light. Antithesis of present London. Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-14175801135776513032012-12-09T19:49:45.396-06:002012-12-09T19:49:45.396-06:00D.E.D., it was a classic worth sharing. I am glad...D.E.D., it was a classic worth sharing. I am glad you enjoyed it.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-39499478063915323732012-12-09T00:27:08.443-06:002012-12-09T00:27:08.443-06:00Just marvelous--a breath of fresh air---and not ne...Just marvelous--a breath of fresh air---and not nearly as easy to do as Hadley made it look<br /><br />Superb eye, and as TW says, time is only affirming that fact more<br /><br />This was fun to see---I missed the original spread, so this evening was my first time (seeing these photos, that is)The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-24102772789841299212012-12-06T17:37:46.158-06:002012-12-06T17:37:46.158-06:00John,
Come on down! We can find room for you som...John, <br /><br />Come on down! We can find room for you somewhere, under a palm in a hammock?<br /><br />DeanDean Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651467227402717540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-18463603204096593592012-12-05T12:30:36.172-06:002012-12-05T12:30:36.172-06:00There is a lot to be said for bed linens that can ...There is a lot to be said for bed linens that can go in the washing machine. I love seeing lavishly-dressed beds and happily design them but the alternates can provide a comfortable night's sleep, too. Thanks.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-92081816485606302462012-12-05T12:27:29.786-06:002012-12-05T12:27:29.786-06:00Toby, I appreciate magazines showing examples for ...Toby, I appreciate magazines showing examples for do-it-yourself-ers, and what could be a better example of a model that is easy to achieve? Editing is the key, though being a second (or third) home helps. Personally, a lot is seldom too much, but this is indeed "fresh", is it not? And a true classic. Thank you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-80829677679802178602012-12-05T12:22:40.652-06:002012-12-05T12:22:40.652-06:00Frances, I always loved zebras, but growing up on ...Frances, I always loved zebras, but growing up on a horse farm, never felt comfortable with the skin as rug. This is a happy solution, isn't it?John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-72053127169448392202012-12-05T12:20:50.137-06:002012-12-05T12:20:50.137-06:00Michael, Mr. Hadley had a house on the Rockefeller...Michael, Mr. Hadley had a house on the Rockefeller estate near Tarrytown,NY, when I worked for Parish-Hadley in the 1980s, then bought a house in Southport, CT, so he could take the train instead of driving. You probably have seen photos of both. Thank you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-53917531903366234322012-12-05T12:16:36.069-06:002012-12-05T12:16:36.069-06:00A continuing color scheme is particularly apprecia...A continuing color scheme is particularly appreciated in a small house, I think. Thank you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-69976232143787715142012-12-05T12:15:30.557-06:002012-12-05T12:15:30.557-06:00Isn't it amazing how grilles (and thermostats)...Isn't it amazing how grilles (and thermostats) can be located without supervision? As for the bird, I don't know the answer. But I have friends with a house in Surfside, Florida, and the little wild parrots have a lot of personality and are very funny. It is not unusual for one to approach, politely ask for food (I presume), and then complain noisily if the reaction is not fast enough!John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-5817333983606765732012-12-05T12:11:26.822-06:002012-12-05T12:11:26.822-06:00I agree, Mary. Thank you for commenting.I agree, Mary. Thank you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-18363939220277137142012-12-05T12:05:19.159-06:002012-12-05T12:05:19.159-06:00I have never been to Naples, a situation I am look...I have never been to Naples, a situation I am looking forward to rectify. I am sorry that I could not directly link your post about the table from Albert Hadley, but it is easy enough to find. Always a pleasure, Dean.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-1786413818974828102012-12-05T12:02:31.525-06:002012-12-05T12:02:31.525-06:00Just two normal-sized pillows covered by a plain w...Just two normal-sized pillows covered by a plain white spread on each bed: what a breath of fresh air.Appreciativenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-27445410591383725442012-12-05T11:37:44.269-06:002012-12-05T11:37:44.269-06:00It's a very good example of something that loo...It's a very good example of something that looked like nothing very special at the time of publication, when it <br />struck me as understated to a fault.<br />A dozen years later,the point comes across with greater clarity. This was a house in which "decoration" wasn't about making splashy statements. There is no attempt at being wildly clever or reinventing the wheeel; and as such,it is a breath of fresh air.<br /><br />Toby WorthingtonToby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-61230577904585877582012-12-05T10:31:30.980-06:002012-12-05T10:31:30.980-06:00Thank you for this, John, and what is not to love ...Thank you for this, John, and what is not to love about it or him?! I recently scored one of those hooked zebra rugs for my sitting room and I think of him every time I see it.Frances Schultzhttp://www.francesschultz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-11733062820581719612012-12-05T08:28:20.420-06:002012-12-05T08:28:20.420-06:00It's always been one of my favorite houses by ...It's always been one of my favorite houses by Albert Hadley. But I never realized it was in Florida! Always assumed it was in upstate New York.<br /><br />Thanks for the beautiful images. <br /><br />Best<br /><br />Michael HamptonMichael Hamptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196069224930343443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-26466955899000275862012-12-05T08:10:43.525-06:002012-12-05T08:10:43.525-06:00This post was a real treat. The splashes of yello...This post was a real treat. The splashes of yellow throughout are a joy.My Notting Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029931096995642571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-39616940166687065872012-12-05T01:15:24.101-06:002012-12-05T01:15:24.101-06:00I am enthralled by the framed aircon grill. Like r...I am enthralled by the framed aircon grill. Like radiators in colder climates, aircon grills are something best hidden, but silly to do, without eliminating the effect.<br /><br />The bird at the door in the Garden Room is presumably a photoshoot touch, but an effective one. Overall, a wonderfully simple and unpretentious house.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-67828879071071062862012-12-04T22:44:53.523-06:002012-12-04T22:44:53.523-06:00I love that Mr. Hadley was fearless in painting so...I love that Mr. Hadley was fearless in painting so-so antique pieces. The lightness and timeless spirit of this cottage will always be perfect. Thank you. Marymaryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-28786860252095961932012-12-04T21:45:22.345-06:002012-12-04T21:45:22.345-06:00John,
What a nice surprise, to be mentioned on yo...John,<br /><br />What a nice surprise, to be mentioned on your awesome TDC ! Wasn't Albert's cottage a dream? It's undergone a lot of transformations since he left, it was best when he had it, of course. Did you ever stay there? Dean Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651467227402717540noreply@blogger.com