tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post2720173304253420437..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Between the pages..little surprises and fruity AmericanismsJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-53615380496486513672015-01-16T07:51:14.937-05:002015-01-16T07:51:14.937-05:00Wonderful! I loved "84, Charing Cross Road,&q...Wonderful! I loved "84, Charing Cross Road," both the movie and the book. Similarly, I urged a friend to read Margery Sharp's "The Innocents", which is not easy to find. She did eventual spy it in a used book store and while reading came upon the yellowing obituary from the New York Times of Nancy Mitford, another author we had discussed at length. I love these moments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-50701080186915782092014-05-03T01:17:59.367-04:002014-05-03T01:17:59.367-04:00That's a good book find with a surprise inside...That's a good book find with a surprise inside. I enjoyed reading 84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff.<br />I found the book from one of the library book sales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-76547619549433244122014-05-02T13:24:50.715-04:002014-05-02T13:24:50.715-04:00Life's little surprises (at least the happy on...Life's little surprises (at least the happy ones) are so wonderful! Thanks for sharing your stories and your gorgeous blossom! Also, I enjoyed the earlier post about Tahilla - it is going to be spectacular! <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend, Jeanne! xoxoSandy at You May Be Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108555245405638530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-69353442612140100432014-05-02T13:07:42.716-04:002014-05-02T13:07:42.716-04:00I believe your plant is a helleborus. Mine are ju...I believe your plant is a helleborus. Mine are just beginning to bloom, in northern Michigan, and I am keeping my fingers crossed that we do not get more snow.... I hope the link below works.<br /><br />http://www.brecks.com/product/Helleborus-Yellow-Lady/Helleborus?p=0729246&utm_medium=shopping_engine&utm_medium=google&CAWELAID=1889471408&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CMKO8Lzcjb4CFUVgMgod-xwA-QMadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064825068343203017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-8205957857005120312014-05-02T10:01:22.852-04:002014-05-02T10:01:22.852-04:00Gorgeous yellow bloom in your garden! I'm sur...Gorgeous yellow bloom in your garden! I'm sure one of your fans will send a clue that will at least point you in the right direction for identifying it. Thanks ever so much for the postcard. The little black and white bird on the card reminds me of the pair of Carolina chickadees nesting (within arm's reach in front of my kitchen window) in an old birdhouse which has a roof made of an old New Jersey license plate. My most recent find in a book was the business card of Salvatore Ferragamo at his estate Il Borro in Arezzo, Italy. Someone has been socializing in very rare air! JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-10497221255842960362014-05-02T07:40:30.600-04:002014-05-02T07:40:30.600-04:00Such a beauty! What a delightful sight to see as ...Such a beauty! What a delightful sight to see as you walk through your garden. One previously owned book that I have "The Garden Month by Month" copyrighted in 1907 has a lovely inscription "To Lucy - with much love from Sally August 12-1936" and within its pages are several folded pieces of paper, all of them have four leaf clovers pressed within the folds! This was one very lucky person! One piece has "John Dee's Aug 16 '43" written on it. Another has printed on it "Highfields Bible Hill Francestown New Hampshire", and written on it is J.D W.J. dated July 1st. One of the main reasons I purchased this book was the lovely color chart showing the 63 colors of garden flowers....only 63, lol! As for your stunning flower, I'm leaning towards it being some type of Rose of Sharon. http://www.thepavilion.ie/rose-of-sharon-hypericum/ You'll be happy to know that here in New Hampshire the grass is greening up and the tulips are on the verge of blooming. The trees have budded, but haven't yet broken out in that Chartreuse green that is so amazing and colors the air with a special light as you drive down a dirt road with the trees forming a tunnel. Finally....today is a beautiful Spring day with brilliant sunshine. I'm hoping it lasts all weekend so I can finally get out and work in my perennial garden.Roxanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13172195986690716353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-10405711044726262172014-05-01T22:14:14.993-04:002014-05-01T22:14:14.993-04:00Wonderful finds
The flower's leaves and buds l...Wonderful finds<br />The flower's leaves and buds look peony. Search: yellow peony Vietnam Results: paeonia mlokosewitschii<br />But the leaves aren't the same. Its not easy to tell if its a flowering shrub or small tree. If the plant is native to the area, then it will show up on area searches in books, eventually.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-58145383678636905332014-05-01T21:14:09.655-04:002014-05-01T21:14:09.655-04:00Good suggestion Elizabeth, I hope you are growing ...Good suggestion Elizabeth, I hope you are growing "Elizabeth" in your garden. I imagine their are a number of rose specimens in your name as well. My blogging issue seems to be around Feedburner. It worked for this post but not the last. Go figure.. ;) Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-46324008847072218472014-05-01T21:12:19.221-04:002014-05-01T21:12:19.221-04:00Thank you Helen...I highly recommend the book firs...Thank you Helen...I highly recommend the book first and then the movie. I have read nearly all of Helen Hanff's books, they are wonderful. Happy Weekend! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-45969881204465194262014-05-01T21:11:14.623-04:002014-05-01T21:11:14.623-04:00Thank you Susan...I loved your post and left this ...Thank you Susan...I loved your post and left this message for you..<br /><br />Love it! I have had this book on my wish list for a while. It is one of those that you need to have in hard copy. Living in Vietnam, Kindle is my best book friend because hard copies in English can be difficult to find. When I am back in the states this summer, I will be sure to look for it. Thank you! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-24578929859374879162014-05-01T21:06:51.422-04:002014-05-01T21:06:51.422-04:00Here too Glenda, in words and film. ;) Here too Glenda, in words and film. ;) Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-23628444965109836792014-05-01T21:06:07.467-04:002014-05-01T21:06:07.467-04:00Yes Heather...something to do with the Feedburner....Yes Heather...something to do with the Feedburner. I was savvy around the inner workings of the blog I would fix it but am worried I will lose my email followers if I switch providers. Ahh! One of these days...I really have to get this blog sorted out. I will think about that tomorrow.... ;) xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-55362446673060612472014-05-01T21:04:31.455-04:002014-05-01T21:04:31.455-04:00I will be sure to come back on that one Leslie. I ...I will be sure to come back on that one Leslie. I would say that your friend lucked out big time on that book! The land of books... mysteries in and between the pages. Love it!Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-35973606949846942342014-05-01T21:02:25.517-04:002014-05-01T21:02:25.517-04:00Hi Kristin..thank you for your kind words. You can...Hi Kristin..thank you for your kind words. You can find the updated version of the Gardeners' Encyclopedia on Amazon.<br /><br /> http://www.amazon.com/RHS-Encyclopedia-Gardening-Christopher-Brickell/dp/1405322276 <br /><br />My version was produced in 1989...a relic. So glad your postcard arrived, thank you for you lovely note! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-67851852274695494862014-05-01T17:17:21.620-04:002014-05-01T17:17:21.620-04:00I think maybe it is a type of MAGNOLIA.There is a ...I think maybe it is a type of MAGNOLIA.There is a yellow MAGNOLIA called ELIZABETH!<br />You are not alone in the BLOG acting funny!I have lost a few I have been following for years.......guess some HACKER got in and caused this RUCKUS.Don't these HACKERS have more fun things to do!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-27313964717055440422014-05-01T17:12:11.408-04:002014-05-01T17:12:11.408-04:00Hello Jeanne,
A beautiful flower but afraid I hav...Hello Jeanne,<br /><br />A beautiful flower but afraid I have no idea of the name.<br />What treasures were contained within your secondhand books. I love finding recipes, cards and pressed flowers in my books. I have not seen 84 Charing Cross and enjoyed the you tube clip. It is now on my list.<br />Hope your blog gets sorted<br />Helen xx<br />Have a wonderful weekendhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-34218194279988930952014-05-01T16:53:10.276-04:002014-05-01T16:53:10.276-04:00Hello! I always enjoy your posts when I pop in for...Hello! I always enjoy your posts when I pop in for a visit ... Today's prompts me to share this post I wrote some time ago, also relating to found things in the pages of books and an expert in such matters. Such fun! Best of luck on the flower-name search - it's gorgeous. I'll stay tuned for the winning name.<br /><br />http://bedsidetablebooks.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/lost-and-found/<br /><br />Susan of Bedside Table BooksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-77462799650175188642014-05-01T16:45:28.596-04:002014-05-01T16:45:28.596-04:0034 Charing Cross Road is a favorite at our home.
...34 Charing Cross Road is a favorite at our home.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-85916413068338896302014-05-01T12:38:22.217-04:002014-05-01T12:38:22.217-04:00Uh oh, it looks as thought I am not the only one h...Uh oh, it looks as thought I am not the only one having blog hiccups - actually I know that I am not! Is it a Feedburner/Yahoo email address issue for you too? And I did miss your last post, so off I go to enjoy it. <br /><br />PS. I find your Gardener's Encyclopedia to be a truly wonderful purchase as well. Even if I have green thumbs!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-73426846858384081552014-05-01T11:54:13.717-04:002014-05-01T11:54:13.717-04:00The yellow blooms are exotic looking....the leaves...The yellow blooms are exotic looking....the leaves are so different. If you find out what they are please let us know. <br />I found some pictures in a used book once....of a beautiful young woman. My friend found a crisp one hundred dollar bill in a used book recently!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-40138095790596798892014-05-01T11:24:46.710-04:002014-05-01T11:24:46.710-04:00Lovely post...the discoveries within pages of book...Lovely post...the discoveries within pages of books purchased from used book dealers is a story to be told, for sure, and here is the beginning of a lovely composition. Again two titles from you added to my "must read" list..and the Gardener's Encyclopedia is one I will search for....nice to have information in hard copy, not dependent on the internet is a good thing. Your stories always bring delight to me.....KristinKAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479656882397372088noreply@blogger.com