tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post6138418181608259984..comments2023-06-12T05:47:10.176-07:00Comments on Books and Gardens: Do You Believe In Fairies?Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-91714838999556185112012-09-01T10:05:43.620-07:002012-09-01T10:05:43.620-07:00I'm intrigued by Arthur Rackham's work. So...I'm intrigued by Arthur Rackham's work. So beautiful and yet grotesque. The Fairy Queen is a favourite of mine.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-75354539204303878222012-09-01T09:52:28.592-07:002012-09-01T09:52:28.592-07:00What a beautiful story. The magic that comes from ...What a beautiful story. The magic that comes from a mother's heart. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-6315031679753817592012-09-01T01:18:49.703-07:002012-09-01T01:18:49.703-07:00I remember the fairies phase of my daughter's ...I remember the fairies phase of my daughter's childhood - such a happy time. She would write little notes to the fairies and place them in the garden. I had to creep out after she was in bed and concoct replies, in tiny fairy writing. It was a bit tricky once in heavy snowfall, when I had to take care not to leave additional footprints to and from the location of the note!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-15835704763080871822012-08-29T22:28:12.914-07:002012-08-29T22:28:12.914-07:00Hello Susan,
A nice post about a nice book. We ha...Hello Susan,<br />A nice post about a nice book. We have CM's book at home as well as her story 'The Lord of the Rushy River'. These are two books that my niece particularly likes when she comes to visit.<br />Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens was another favourite of mine - with those wonderful Arthur Rackham paintings throughout.<br />Bye for now<br />KirkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-12655690622769374632012-08-29T14:59:06.013-07:002012-08-29T14:59:06.013-07:00So true, catmint.So true, catmint.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-25495200889979053422012-08-28T16:56:17.296-07:002012-08-28T16:56:17.296-07:00Hi Susan, this is a lovely post after my own heart...Hi Susan, this is a lovely post after my own heart. As a child I immersed myself in pictures of fairies. i don't think I ever quite believed they were real but it didn't matter. They were part of nature and a world in which everything is not necessarily just as it seems to be. cheers, catmintSue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-17687195640931893952012-08-27T16:04:29.117-07:002012-08-27T16:04:29.117-07:00As long as we value the idea I think we are doing ...As long as we value the idea I think we are doing pretty much O.K.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-24626483333058989772012-08-27T16:03:25.019-07:002012-08-27T16:03:25.019-07:00A fairie garden sounds intriguing. Animals are pre...A fairie garden sounds intriguing. Animals are pretty smart at seeing things humans still struggle to identify.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-81527179589088124582012-08-27T16:00:23.767-07:002012-08-27T16:00:23.767-07:00I'm glad you enjoy CM,s work, she was a gifted...I'm glad you enjoy CM,s work, she was a gifted artist beyond the flower fairies. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-84570768562597405972012-08-27T15:46:26.570-07:002012-08-27T15:46:26.570-07:00I strongly agree, there is magic in the garden.I strongly agree, there is magic in the garden.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-35624431142357705292012-08-27T14:18:16.742-07:002012-08-27T14:18:16.742-07:00I don't believe in fairies but love the idea o...I don't believe in fairies but love the idea of them and I always like looking at pictures of them in books. The childish fairies are my favorite.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-47497143805995077122012-08-27T11:36:23.740-07:002012-08-27T11:36:23.740-07:00I had no idea there was such a rich history surrou...I had no idea there was such a rich history surrounding the "discovery" of the fairie. I just received a copy of a book on fairie gardens and may have to incorporate some of the history you cited. Thank you for this delightful post. I am going to see if there are any fairies in my garden. Hopefully if there are, they're smart enough to avoid being seen by my cat. :) GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-45611445506509643762012-08-26T19:00:26.470-07:002012-08-26T19:00:26.470-07:00Hi Susan, I don't believe in fairies, but they...Hi Susan, I don't believe in fairies, but they do appeal to my vivid imagination. Finding Neverland about the creation of Peter Pan is a favourite movie. I also really like the illustrations of Cicely Mary Barker, so I am sure I would love this book. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-38874783702883073762012-08-26T13:30:26.464-07:002012-08-26T13:30:26.464-07:00Fairies, imps and elves! Why not?!? There is somet...Fairies, imps and elves! Why not?!? There is something very magical about gardening and nature and these books are truly beautiful xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-76400209221623326812012-08-26T09:59:47.222-07:002012-08-26T09:59:47.222-07:00Thank you Bonnie, you have made my day. The flower...Thank you Bonnie, you have made my day. The flower fairies encouraged in me a life long sense of wonder. It is a gift I cherish.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-17975133247009207432012-08-26T09:53:21.098-07:002012-08-26T09:53:21.098-07:00I look forward to the reviews each month. There ar...I look forward to the reviews each month. There are always topics introducing me to new ideas and at least one book I realize I need.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-45458602687101851002012-08-26T06:38:08.498-07:002012-08-26T06:38:08.498-07:00Susan, Your post is absolutely lovely. I am amon...Susan, Your post is absolutely lovely. I am among those who most definitely believe in fairies and believe they spend many spring days in my garden. Oh, how can anyone not want to believe in fairies. I have a very special little girl in mind for such a book. Thank you! Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472066924589276730.post-78821762882364890462012-08-26T06:18:56.501-07:002012-08-26T06:18:56.501-07:00What an interesting book! I think I have a grandc...What an interesting book! I think I have a grandchild of "just the right age" that would love to look through this book, and of course, I would, too! Guess I'm "just the right age", too! :) I loved the history and information about fairies. I've often wondered how they came to be so popular. Now I know. Thanks so much for joining in!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com