Charming Chatsworth

While I was recovering from my Tear Duct/Nose surgery last month I took a deep dive on You Tube and watched every program I could locate about Chatsworth the wonderful estate in Derbyshire, England, owned by the Dukes of Devonshire since 1549. I am besotted by it’s grander and history. If I ever get back to England it’s at the top of my list to visit. I added two new books about this magical place to the permanent Chalet collection.

In 1959 Deborah Mitford moved into Chatsworth with her husband Andrew Cavendish the 11th Duke of Devonshire and their children. She was known for her role in steering the renovation, improving the gardens and developing businesses such as the Chatsworth Farm Shop, Chatsworth's Retail and Catering operations, Chatsworth Estate Trading and Chatsworth Design. The Duchess also supervised the development of the Cavendish Hotel at Baslow, near Chatsworth and the Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey. She authored/co-authored (listed on Good Reads) 24 books all but a few about the estate. Here are four I own.

PUBLISHED 1991

PUBLISHED 1991

published 2002

published 2005

If you want a single book about the estate The House is the one I would recommend - it covers the most about the building and it’s collections.

Til next time friends be well I’ll be here leafing through my beautiful books.

Birds of a Feather / Home Trends

Most everyone I know who lives in the Northeast are looking forward to spring - we’ve experienced a lot of cold and snow this winter. This week I’m sharing some decor that speak spring - all are linked and from Etsy.

There are so many ways you can bring some pretty birds into your abode. Til next time friends be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

Tantalizing Trays / Home Trends

I have several trays for my coffee table and recently after I chose this marble one I received so many messages about it I thought I’d take a deep dive and share all my trays I own and offer similar ones for your spaces! Enjoy!

Threshold Marble Tray - Target

Large Octagon Acacia Wood Tray - At home

Pierced Gallery Tray - Etsy

Antique Gold Rectangle Tray - At Home

Burl Wood Tray - Threshold Studio McGee- Target

17.6" Round Aluminum Tray Gold - Threshold - Target

Kate and Laurel Lipton Trays from Target are offered in various shapes and colors - including different handles finishes.

Lipton Wood Tray Navy with Silver Handles

Lipton Wood Tray Pink with Gold Handles

Lipton Wood Tray Black with Gold Handles - Target

Magnolia Woven Tray - Target

Vintage Silver Tray with Handles - Etsy

Lipton Lissi Round Tray - Target

Hammered Aluminum Round Tray - At Home

This is a mere smattering of the many trays on offer. You can more at your local thrift, Good Will or reseller and don’t forget to take a look around your own home you may have a tray that would be perfect on your coffee table. My marble tray used to be in our Kitchen!

Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on the Gram!