Most people are enjoying a 3 day weekend right now.... for us Brad gets to work 3 LONG days in a row (until after 7pm) to finish the first week of 3 WEEKS with NO days off. That's 14 straight days of wards, then he takes off early Saturday the 30th to Arizona to get our house back in shape so we can rent it out again. So I'll be all alone for 5 days, then he gets back around midnight on a Weds only to start work bright and early the next morning for two more days. THEN we'll have a weekend - which includes a yardsale, and Brad's parents coming for a visit - yay! Just typing this is making me tired =). I'm taking the kids to the hospital today to have lunch and icecream with Daddy!
Last Saturday Brad was off and we went to check out a local attraction - The Mount, or the
Edith Wharton Estate and Gardens in Lenox. Edith lived at the turn of the century, and came from a wealthy family. She became a best-selling American author in her time, and her works of fiction and short stories are still respected today (
The House of Mirth). She was also an avid gardener, and interior designer - her book
The Decoration of Houses put interior design "on the map" as a profession. The house and gardens she had constructed in Lenox are truly beautiful. Her home is much more simplistic and classically beautiful than other homes of the guilded age era. I think I would have liked getting to know her! She was also good friends with
Henry James, another well known author of the time (
Turn of the Screw), who visited The Mount often. Edith only lived in the home for a decade or so, until her mismatched marriage ended and she moved to Paris, where she stayed until her death. Since then, it's been a home to other families, as well as a school for girls. Now it is a museum. I am SO jealous of the gardens most of all, and the scenic views of Laurel Lake in the background.
Last Saturday Brad was off and we went to check out a local attraction - The Mount, or the Edith Wharton Estate and Gardens in Lenox. Edith lived at the turn of the century, and came from a wealthy family. She became a best-selling American author in her time, and her works of fiction and short stories are still respected today (The House of Mirth). She was also an avid gardener, and interior designer - her book The Decoration of Houses put interior design "on the map" as a profession. The house and gardens she had constructed in Lenox are truly beautiful. Her home is much more simplistic and classically beautiful than other homes of the guilded age era. I think I would have liked getting to know her! She was also good friends with Henry James, another well known author of the time (Turn of the Screw), who visited The Mount often. Edith only lived in the home for a decade or so, until her mismatched marriage ended and she moved to Paris, where she stayed until her death. Since then, it's been a home to other families, as well as a school for girls. Now it is a museum. I am SO jealous of the gardens most of all, and the scenic views of Laurel Lake in the background.
4 comments:
This was really interesting to me because I'm reading House of Mirth right now. Edith Wharton is one of my favorite authors. Thanks for the beautiful photos! I might have to go there once we're back east.
Owen is so big!!! He is adorable still though. I am sorry that things are so hectic for you right now. It made me tired reading about what your next couple of weeks will be like. Keep smiling and call Erin
What a week to come for you! I don't envy you when you're alone and trying to prepare for company and a yard sale! I hope brad knows how lucky he is to have YOU!! Owen is SO smiley...in every picture-he's so cute...and big ( I also read your Moose post)- it looks like you're all having a good time and enjoying the weather. Take care.
Owen is so happy and cute! Can he share is height with Lilly. She is over a year and is 26.5 inches and 19 lbs. I love hearing what you guys are up to and the great pictures.
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