tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post3452531837886235618..comments2024-03-28T14:29:32.353-05:00Comments on The Devoted Classicist: New Twist On SisterJohn J. Tacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-5861302449852202972011-09-18T00:58:45.666-05:002011-09-18T00:58:45.666-05:00Wonderful, wonderful, and inspiring blog post!
F...Wonderful, wonderful, and inspiring blog post! <br />Fascinating! A kindred soul!<br />I have been an admirer Of Mrs Parish since I first saw her work! (in my teens!)<br /><br />Who wouldn't want to spend the night in that bedroom! Not one thing would I change!<br /><br />ps brilliant about not accepting "anonymous" comments. There are some angry snarkies out there.....all; or at least most, "anonymous"!<br />Cowardly at best.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-9179624428431199192011-08-16T18:44:50.328-05:002011-08-16T18:44:50.328-05:00Love this post and your blog. I was fascinated wit...Love this post and your blog. I was fascinated with this post since I live right behind what is left of the Greentree estate. I have done so much searching about what the inside of this grand home might have looked like, without much success. There is so much about this room I love - the mural, the window treatments and even the quilt. I would love to see what books are the shelf. <br />Looking foward to finding out more about Greenleaf.<br />Carey - A devoted followerCareyhttp://chicorynits.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-89467758533159179702011-08-04T23:32:51.048-05:002011-08-04T23:32:51.048-05:00Although my experience may not have been typical, ...Although my experience may not have been typical, I found her very consistent and easy to work for, despite her high standards. As head of the firm bearing her name, Mrs. Parish had no tolerance for her employees who were unprofessional towards the clients, many who were considered personal friends; I did not fault her for that. We were mutually respectful and appreciative of each other's talents.<br /><br />Many might be surprised to learn that Mrs. Parish had a wonderful sense of humor and that included the ability to laugh at herself.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-1235697870227666162011-08-04T22:55:12.164-05:002011-08-04T22:55:12.164-05:00What was it like to work with Mrs. Parish?
Espec...What was it like to work with Mrs. Parish? <br />Especially considering her "dual" personality..No Namenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-57713869708789157732011-08-04T18:05:06.189-05:002011-08-04T18:05:06.189-05:00Thanks P.G.T. And please keep up the good work a...Thanks P.G.T. And please keep up the good work at your always enjoyable blog Little Augury.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-40477705257402264862011-08-04T17:50:07.186-05:002011-08-04T17:50:07.186-05:00Jphn, I did not check the spelling either- but I d...Jphn, I did not check the spelling either- but I do have a small pastel of his favorite model- and the correct spelling is Aaron Shikler. It is hard to find a lot of info on him via internet-there is a catalog of an exhibition and the Kennedy portraits-He was well known in Winston Salem NC- doing many portraits there in the day- and that is my connection and how I acquired one of my favorite pieces of art. I hope you can unearth some things about him-as I continue to do-and also- Lisa of the blog Privilege has written about him-she has a family portrait by him- if I remember correctly it is of her and her siblings-check her blog for info. PGTP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-65485127074210315132011-08-04T14:50:25.499-05:002011-08-04T14:50:25.499-05:00P.G.T. and other readers, I regret that I made a m...P.G.T. and other readers, I regret that I made a mistake in the spelling of the name of the artist for Mrs. Parish's portrait. There is no "c" in Shinkler. It did not look right in Ms Tapp's comment, but I went back to my own notes and the Petkanas book which gave the incorrect spelling. I should have been suspicious when the Google search did not turn up the famous Jacqueline Kennedy official White House portrait, but only other references with the incorrect spelling!John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-14824305265021439792011-08-03T17:51:14.291-05:002011-08-03T17:51:14.291-05:00P.G.T., I am fond of this portrait, perhaps becaus...P.G.T., I am fond of this portrait, perhaps because is shows Mrs. Parish with one of her beloved dogs. Schickler, perhaps best known for his portraits of Presidents and First Ladies, was a great friend of the Engelhards who were featured with their New Jersey home Cragwood in my posts on June 6 and 21. The Schickler portrait of Jane Engelhard was not included in the sale of furnishings, but his charming portrait of their parrot Jacob was.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-66935339433543774292011-08-03T17:01:04.827-05:002011-08-03T17:01:04.827-05:00Can not wait for this one-it is on the LIST, fortu...Can not wait for this one-it is on the LIST, fortunately the LIST gives my family a wealth of options for the holidays.I love the Aaron Schickler portrait-I have seen this portrait but didn't know it was Schickler. pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-36539207955528503362011-08-03T08:37:59.668-05:002011-08-03T08:37:59.668-05:00Mike, you will be interested in seeing more of the...Mike, you will be interested in seeing more of the house which I will feature in a future post. After Mrs Whitney's death, the property became home to the Greentree Foundation with the incredible art and furnishings sold to benefit the non-profit charitable trust.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-33870597925303489012011-08-03T04:30:13.933-05:002011-08-03T04:30:13.933-05:00Good post, thank you for it!Good post, thank you for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-39400850501890649442011-08-02T18:07:32.302-05:002011-08-02T18:07:32.302-05:00Terry, some in the Media are only interested in wh...Terry, some in the Media are only interested in what is New and Different. There is nothing wrong with that, but I only want to see what is Good.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-50175404578491020392011-08-02T16:57:41.242-05:002011-08-02T16:57:41.242-05:00"Sister Parish style of decorating is still p..."Sister Parish style of decorating is still popular today..." When was it ever not popular? Who wouldn't want a night in that bedroom?Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-87105491060563178132011-08-02T15:56:45.921-05:002011-08-02T15:56:45.921-05:00Thanks, Janie. I will be adding titles along with...Thanks, Janie. I will be adding titles along with my own comments as we go along. As you saw, my part is making the recommendation and directing the referral, with the actual business being through Amazon as well as their third party sources.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-18355842584989526172011-08-02T12:59:01.382-05:002011-08-02T12:59:01.382-05:00Fascinating story! And I love your selections in ...Fascinating story! And I love your selections in The Devoted Classicist Library. Amazon works for me, but you have to know what you are looking for. It is not good for browsing. They are just trying to sell what they have most of inventory. Your TDCL is a great service at an unbeatable value!Janienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-8354043457432828702011-08-02T10:38:38.253-05:002011-08-02T10:38:38.253-05:00Dale, I am guessing that the cover photo was taken...Dale, I am guessing that the cover photo was taken by William P Steele during the same session as the photo I show from the Parish-Hadley book and another used in the Albert Hadley book. During Mrs Whitney's lifetime, the only period that I visited Greentree, the house was filled with arrangements like this, made from flowers grown in the extensive greenhouses. So my guess is that the photographer just set one on the dressing table, thinking it contributed to the composition.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-30365668052464212422011-08-02T10:25:56.409-05:002011-08-02T10:25:56.409-05:00What is the story on that flower arrangement in th...What is the story on that flower arrangement in the cover photo?Dale Dixonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-18970368096294044872011-08-02T08:32:51.167-05:002011-08-02T08:32:51.167-05:00Annette, it is interesting to see the influence of...Annette, it is interesting to see the influence of her design philosophy and how it continues today. The range is great, extending to even the more contemporary versions such as the interiors by John Saladino who often uses quilted throws and hand- braided rugs.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-10252861409113995392011-08-02T06:39:10.096-05:002011-08-02T06:39:10.096-05:00You are right about her look still being popular t...You are right about her look still being popular today. I have found inspiration in all her work.Annettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-31414389384927662592011-08-01T22:12:16.231-05:002011-08-01T22:12:16.231-05:00Chintz, we are due the definitive book on Sister P...Chintz, we are due the definitive book on Sister Parish.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-41856303620786853232011-08-01T21:59:29.017-05:002011-08-01T21:59:29.017-05:00I still love my worn copy of the Parish Hadley boo...I still love my worn copy of the Parish Hadley book, but I was disappointed with the two previous Sister Parish books. They could have been and should have been much better.ChintzPrinceSeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-42391736362390077102011-08-01T21:31:39.809-05:002011-08-01T21:31:39.809-05:00Helen, the publisher's publicity says it has 2...Helen, the publisher's publicity says it has 200 color illustrations. So it should be an eyeful.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-23005546309846794002011-08-01T19:13:43.761-05:002011-08-01T19:13:43.761-05:00C.A.W., Greentree was a fabulous house when it was...C.A.W., Greentree was a fabulous house when it was occupied by the Whitneys. I will feature more about it in a future post.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-72249772804117707962011-08-01T19:10:07.101-05:002011-08-01T19:10:07.101-05:00Can't wait!!!Can't wait!!!Helen Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909675431409381401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-17966275709069345752011-08-01T18:59:05.548-05:002011-08-01T18:59:05.548-05:00I had seen that cover and thought it was a strange...I had seen that cover and thought it was a strange choice considering all the possibilities. But it makes sense after reading your background story. Thanks for the Heads Up, John, I look forward to this book, too!CawCawnoreply@blogger.com