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Coleton Fishacre has been described as "the perfect combination of the simple architecture and high standards of craftmanship of the nineteenth century Arts and Crafts movement with the modernity of the Jazz Age." I was told that there are not that many Art Deco style houses in the UK and this is one of the few private residences that are open to the public. Among the furnishings are Lalique wall lights, an eighteenth century Venetian chandelier and a carpet designed by Marion Dorn. Most of the furniture was designed by the architect of the house, Oswald Milne.   After Rowland and Freda Smith bought the house in 1949, they did not make many changes and the furnishings that they didn't use were stored. After the National Trust took over the property, they meticulously recreated the furnishings based on photographs that had appeared in Country Life magazine.   The library, pictured above and below, features a celebrated wind-dial map that was created by noted mapmaker Georg...
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Meet a new blogger!

I'd like to introduce a new blog to you. My friend Jennifer lives just over the Tennessee state line which is about 20 miles from me. We met a few years ago when she visited my garden. She has a talent for rooting plants and I guess you could call her a rose rustler. Her blog is titled "Confessions of a Serial Tiller" (I love it!) and I'm looking forward to it. Blog away Jennifer!


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. GingerJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    What a cute name for a blog, and how nice of you to feature her!

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  2. serial tillerJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks for the publicity Phillip! I am glad I quit procrastinating and finally got started! I tossed around a lot of titles but this one just stuck with me. Glad to be in the blogging community. Y'all are such nice folks!

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    What an intriguing title of her blog. I will pop over and have a look.

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  4. George GastonJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Phillip thanks for pointing out Jennifer's blog... I must admit I love her title. Especially since I could confess to being a serial killer in the garden. I guess my thumb is less green, due to being covered in chocolate from baking.

    I hope the extreme cold has finally left your area and your garden can start preparing for Spring.

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  5. Southern AspirationsJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Cute name and I'm excited to check her out!

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  6. Southern AspirationsJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Cute name and I'm excited to check her out!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    I love that you'd take the time to post about a new blogger, Phillip. That's the sort of blogging network I support with all my heart. Off to welcome her now!

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  8. CarolJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    What a lovely introduction! Great blog title. Very sweet of you Phillip.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Phillip~~ I love a person who is creative with words. Jennifer's got a very nice blog.

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  10. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)January 17, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    That's a seriously good blog name.

    Hello Jennifer!

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