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Across the Fence:  Just read about Tasha Tudor  |
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
 Posted - May 18 2011 : 9:05:10 PM
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Hi everyone! I just read a book about Tasha Tudor called, The Private World of Tasha Tudor. She was an amazing person! I wish I could have met her. She had such enthusiasm for life. And I love her quote,"What you want is entirely a state of mind". I also learned how to get rid of voles(those nasty little varmints!). Tasha gave them Ex-Lax, which "does them in pretty well", according to her. Has anyone else read this book? I know I saw something about Tasha in a recent MJF Magazine or Cluck.
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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DeeDee
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Denise
Wyoming
162 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2011 : 06:52:10 AM
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| Another long time fan of Tasha Tudor here. I have several of her books and some of her childrens books that she is the illustrator of. Such a simple beautiful life she lead. |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2011 : 11:00:35 AM
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I LOVE Tasha Tudor! My middle daughter's name is Annabelle! Just before she was born I found her "A is for Annabelle" book and purchased it for her.We lost the book in our cross country move, so I purchased the book again and matching material for my daughter's hope chest. She LOVED it. I highly recommend her web site!
Margaret
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
Farmgirl #3020
www.grey-wolf-farm.com |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2011 : 11:28:16 AM
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I've always loved Tasha. As a little girl, I had a lot books illustrated by her, and was later introduced to her lifestyle through Victoria magazine in the 80's and 90's. Now I buy my wee one Tasha Tudor illustrated books. For my Godson, Max's christening, I bought a copy of A Child's Garden of Verses, illustrated and signed by Tasha (through her website). It is a very treasured family gift.
We are currently reading One is One. When she's a little older, we'll read more!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 06:51:20 AM
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I am so glad to hear there are more out there who feel as I do about Tasha! It is absolutely amazing how she led her life in the middle of today's world. I actually envy her in that she had her property far from modern civilization and no one bothered her, or judged her. I believe it is the "judging" part that bothers me the most in this world. When one goes out in public, others look to see what one is wearing. Is it the "right color"? Does it match? Is it "outdated"? "Is she wearing makeup?"(heaven help her if she isn't) The corporate world is the worst! Just recently I was talking with someone who had attended a seminar about "proper corporate dress" and what "proper handbag" one should be carrying. Certain brand(s) which are "allowed", and no "country bumpkin" handmade thing. Otherwise people don't take one seriously! Bwahhahahahah! LOL!!!! I tell ya, it sent me ROLLING!!!!! WHO CARES! What matters is the heart of the person!!
I believe that is the reason I love this forum. No cold, corporate hullabaloo here! 
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 06:56:12 AM
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ChickieMama, I have visited her website. Such a wonderful thing that her family is carrying on her legacy. They have such a treasure trove!
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 07:04:20 AM
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Another thing that fascinated me in this book is the fact that her family, in the past, had been in the company of some of my most favorite people; such as Mark Twain, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, the Alcotts. Oh! How lucky to have conversed with the likes of them!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Rejena
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Rejena
WY
USA
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Posted - May 20 2011 : 8:13:18 PM
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As a young girl I was a huge Tasha Tudor book collector. We have so many I have a special shelf for them. Then, when I got all the ones I wanted, I started collecting for the kids from my future. It was so fun and now I am really glad I was using such foresight. My daughter really likes Tasha too, so it is nice to know I'll have them to share with her. Our favorite cookbook for Christmas is her Buttery Shelf Cookbook
I would LOVE to have her wildflower "patch" at our house. Someday, it will be!
www.violetacresfarm.com
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1143 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2011 : 9:18:39 PM
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Okay, I had never heard of her until just now, but I'm captivated...will be reading more on her!
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6583 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6583 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2011 : 07:23:47 AM
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Okay, I too love Tasha Tudor and life she lead, what a wonderful lady and inspiration to us al. I have quite a few of her books and read them over and over, especially her Christmas one. Since she passed her books get harder to get and more expensive as well. Her website is wonderful and her family continues her life and work. She is one woman I always wanted to meet but never got the opportunity, I have gotten to know this wonderful lady through her books.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2011 : 09:06:12 AM
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Ooooh! Rejena, I think I'm going to have to have a look-see at her Buttery Shelf Cookbook. Sounds delicious! I have been "introduced" to "Corgiville". It is darling! She sure loved her Corgis! All the Corgis I've been around have been absolute sweethearts. I can definitely understand her love of them!
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
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Posted - May 21 2011 : 6:46:26 PM
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I have several of her books, those she wrote and the ones about her. Have you seen her dvd's? One is about how she did Christmas and the other features her beautiful flowers and gardening. Both of them are wonderful.
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BalancingAct
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jackie
Hoosierville
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2011 : 7:30:19 PM
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Ooooh! I just may have to find those DVD's! Wonder if I can find them at the library? Hmmmmm..
Farmgirl Sister #2851 -"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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donna
honesdale
pa
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Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 06:19:47 AM
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Tasha DVD's??? I had no idea---I am off to search for them.
She was an amazing woman---my daughter and I were always so inspired by her. Once, many years ago, my then little girl wrote to her. Although she was not able to write back on her own, she did receive a hand written note from her nephew (I am pretty sure). plus some little note cards. It was such a thrill for my daughter---she still has them in a keepsake box :0).
Her marionettes are amazing---
Married to my High School sweetie for 22+ years. Stay at home mom to the amazing 4--Megs (19), Ryan(17), Josh (14), Zack (13). A born and raised Brooklyn, NY chickie girl that has been trying to figure out this country thing in PA for the past dozen years!
"The thing about family disasters is that you never have to wait long before the next one puts the previous one into perspective." ~Robert Brault
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 10:45:28 AM
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Talk about living in the wrong century...She was truly an inspiring woman who listened to the beat of her own drum.
Have you ever felt you were living in the wrong time period? I have...
Melody
Farmgirl #525 |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2011 : 5:55:19 PM
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I remember all her books grwoing up, so lovely! Was lucky enough to grow up less than half an hour from her farm so her goodies were always around!
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
http://www.etsy.com/shop/moonhonu |
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Starbright
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Marie
Van Buren
AR
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2011 : 09:20:19 AM
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I dearly LOVE Tasha Tudor! I, too, have the books about her. I love reading about her life and seeing the lovely photographs. I would love to be like her, working in my own flowergardens, etc. when I am 80 and 90! You must read Tasha Tudor's Garden, also!
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2011 : 4:20:41 PM
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Tanya - did they give tours of her farm when you were young? Did you see it? That would be amazing. Another Tasha Tudor fan - and I sure do want a Corgi...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2011 : 09:22:55 AM
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Lorraine, they did give tours and i went once, sadly when i was to young to appreciate it. But i remember always driving by and thinking how pretty the house was and the gardens.
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
http://www.etsy.com/shop/moonhonu |
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harpermmi
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Joan
Fennville
Michigan
USA
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2015 : 4:29:45 PM
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I love Tasha Tudor too. I was blessed to find one of her books at my Favorite Antique Mall and I was hooked!!!
Joan I will go check out your blog. It would be fun to be able to visit her home.
We have an awesome house in Woodland Washington called The Lilac Ladies House. I wrote a story/with pictures on
my LadyInRed Blog...listed below if anyone would like to read the Lilac Ladies Story.
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2015 : 8:42:34 PM
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I too luv Tasha Tudor and her beloved Corgi's.
I recently found a "A is for Annebelle' book...
She also had an extensive vtg. dress collection that was sold off, that was sold off, but I can't remember if it was just before or right after her passing.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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