tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post3475134806783443954..comments2023-10-10T04:20:19.314-05:00Comments on Mrs. Blandings: MonticelloMrs. Blandingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347927058318098383noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-77239406941572607572008-02-28T08:06:00.000-06:002008-02-28T08:06:00.000-06:00Anon. I had no idea Gambrel and Fey (and the equa...Anon. I had no idea Gambrel and Fey (and the equally fabulous you) were in the same class. You were kind to be so discreet. When the boys are a little older (so they can tell me they are bored, rather than just being bored) I'd like for all of us to go.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-43814493977470815882008-02-28T01:30:00.000-06:002008-02-28T01:30:00.000-06:00Great post; thank you. I've visited Monticello sev...Great post; thank you. <BR/><BR/>I've visited Monticello several times. I attended UVA in the same class as both Tina Fey and Steve Gambrel. I knew one of these people - who possessed a rather unpleasant character and temperment, although admittedly, talent in spades - but cannot remember even meeting the other. <BR/><BR/>In any case, the ghost of Thomas J. loomed large over us all and inspired us to no end. Thanks for bringing back joyful memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-73455905627746889412008-02-20T08:09:00.000-06:002008-02-20T08:09:00.000-06:00You should also check out Jefferson's other estate...You should also check out Jefferson's other estate Poplar Forest. I believe he used it in the summer. It is quite lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-53705942078918147502008-02-19T16:38:00.000-06:002008-02-19T16:38:00.000-06:00Meg - good architecture, curtain sketching, wine, ...Meg - good architecture, curtain sketching, wine, pasta and ice cream? He might have been the perfect man.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-63400798847381816172008-02-19T16:36:00.000-06:002008-02-19T16:36:00.000-06:00Jefferson was the one who brought the wine industr...Jefferson was the one who brought the wine industry to Virginia. He thought that some parts of VA were very similar to France. I think he also brought pasta and ice cream!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-74352763301502647382008-02-19T12:48:00.000-06:002008-02-19T12:48:00.000-06:00It really is beautiful - I visited when I too youn...It really is beautiful - I visited when I too young to appreciate it and boy do I wish my memory was better...guess I'll have to go back. <BR/>HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093539691215750130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-50759843153642902742008-02-19T11:42:00.000-06:002008-02-19T11:42:00.000-06:00As one who lives in earthquake country, I am diggi...As one who lives in earthquake country, I am diggin' the bed int he alcove. It sure would save those early morning "hey everyone! UP! to a safe place!" alarms. Heck, you could just stay in bed and enjoy the rocking!<BR/><BR/>(That didn't sound as naughty in my head...)S'meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-47120380589249228682008-02-19T11:31:00.000-06:002008-02-19T11:31:00.000-06:00Exactly as mentioned here -- a most complex and fa...Exactly as mentioned here -- a most complex and fascinating man! Imagine attending a dinner party there! Interesting bed placement -- yes -- one would either feel quite cozy OR the "weight" of those walls and ceilings ....hmmmmm ...... LOVE the gardens!<BR/><BR/>Jan at Rosemary CottageTeacatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899566893360863672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-32532133204634672472008-02-19T10:24:00.000-06:002008-02-19T10:24:00.000-06:00Patricia, outstanding post! I'm so fascinated by J...Patricia, outstanding post! I'm so fascinated by Jefferson. I even downloaded the Ken Burns documentary. And of course I love my history books:)<BR/><BR/>Have you seen Jefferson in Paris?<BR/><BR/>Oh and FYI, I think Anthropologie has a leather chair now that's kind of Jefferson-ish.Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-77129132605634582752008-02-19T09:52:00.000-06:002008-02-19T09:52:00.000-06:00I had no idea Thomas Jefferson had dabbled with de...I had no idea Thomas Jefferson had dabbled with design (you'd think his other occupations kept him busy enough...). <BR/>The pictures are gorgeous!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-91851326666837814272008-02-19T09:44:00.000-06:002008-02-19T09:44:00.000-06:00Jefferson was such a complex and fascinating man. ...Jefferson was such a complex and fascinating man. I've always thought his bed niche so clever!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-69796936026302763922008-02-19T09:13:00.000-06:002008-02-19T09:13:00.000-06:00Fascinating! I love President Kennedy's comment to...Fascinating! I love President Kennedy's comment to a room full of talented people in their respective field,that there was so much talent in the room, except for an occasion in which Jefferson dined alone (I butchered his speech,but you get the idea!)barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084958889806094212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-69703127088598390962008-02-19T08:49:00.000-06:002008-02-19T08:49:00.000-06:00Meg - very cool, indeed. I did not know he made w...Meg - very cool, indeed. I did not know he made wine as well - he was probably one of those industrious types that only need 4 hours of sleep. Pity the sloths like me!Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-8116458396321191992008-02-19T08:48:00.000-06:002008-02-19T08:48:00.000-06:00pve - Jefferson would have likely done better on t...pve - Jefferson would have likely done better on the Mac than I. But I'm still trying. I may be old, but I'm stubborn.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-46215869474419926812008-02-19T08:47:00.000-06:002008-02-19T08:47:00.000-06:00Suzy - it does look cozy, but I'm a bit claustroph...Suzy - it does look cozy, but I'm a bit claustrophobic - I'm afraid I would have ended up sleeping on the floor!Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-21539625266343636082008-02-19T08:45:00.000-06:002008-02-19T08:45:00.000-06:00Such an amazing man. Friends have a winery in VA ...Such an amazing man. Friends have a winery in VA that has some stock that came from vines at Jefferson's vineyards. How cool is that!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-37177625256883012682008-02-19T06:22:00.000-06:002008-02-19T06:22:00.000-06:00Oh, what Jefferson could have done with a Mac and ...Oh, what Jefferson could have done with a Mac and what a blog he would have kept. <BR/>Yet again, a clever post!pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-90960022364693156762008-02-18T23:38:00.000-06:002008-02-18T23:38:00.000-06:00Great pics - interesting bedroom detail there, I'v...Great pics - interesting bedroom detail there, I've never seen a bed tucked away into a nook like that. Looks quite cozy.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245251599939279346noreply@blogger.com