Tuesday, January 25, 2011

"A Beautiful Room"

"That would make a beautiful room . . . all white, heavy white enamel. She saw where her money would go now, in pots of paint and brushes, and the work would take days, weeks; but it would be beautiful. She could see her dream before her, and was happy."

--Grace Livingston Hill, Re-Creations
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:06 PM, January 25, 2011

    I just finished "Phoebe Deane" and am starting on "Daphne Deane" tonight. Thank you for introducing me to Grace Livingston Hill!

    Have a blessed night and tomorrow!

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  2. Amanda Lee10:36 PM, January 25, 2011

    Oh my goodness, I knew as soon as I saw this in my reader, which book it was from. This is my second favorite GLH book (after The Gold Shoe). In fact, this book actually inspired me to go back to university and finish my interior design degree. Love it. Unfortunately, I loaned out my copy long ago and never got it back -- I may be trolling eBay tonight! Thanks for the lovely reminder :)
    ~Amanda

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  3. Polly2:40 AM, January 26, 2011

    My favorite GLH--so full of the best domestic details!!

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  4. Bonnie4:44 AM, January 26, 2011

    How you are feeling at the moment I'm guessing?

    Our library has the most *pitiful* GLH collection. Its quite distressing.

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  5. Anonymous6:55 AM, January 26, 2011

    I just received"The Enchanted Barn" for my b-day and love it. i read thru your list of "Christmas" GLH and loved them all esp. "The Christmas Bride" and "The Substitute Guest." Found them thru inter-library loan. They are a great escape :o} Dee

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  6. Jeannie B.7:05 AM, January 26, 2011

    I guess this post tells us what you are still doing!!

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  7. Anonymous8:22 AM, January 26, 2011

    One of my absolute favorite books by GLH. I love the descriptions of what Cornelia was able to do with that grubby little house. Such inspiration! :)
    ~Rhonda

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  8. Anonymous10:56 AM, January 26, 2011

    I haven't read her books. Maybe it's time I start doing so!

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  9. Anonymous11:23 AM, January 26, 2011

    I enjoy your sense of humor, and your ability to convey your thoughts and ideas so succinctly. Sounds like the painting is still in progress!

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  10. Shelley in SC11:04 PM, January 26, 2011

    So cute how you find the PERFECT quote to describe exactly where you are!

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  11. Beloved's Redheaded Bride3:56 PM, January 28, 2011

    I do declare,Anne! Your "neat and dainty as a flower" blog is looking a little bit lonely! ;) It is good to see a few of GLH quotes back up on your blog. I adore GLH stuff just as much as you do. I always find so many quotes out of her books that I would love to use as well.

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  12. G.L.H.7:40 AM, January 29, 2011

    I actually quoted from Re-Creations on my blog this week, as well. Just finished it (again) last night. I'm glad to see it's a favorite of many of your readers--I've read it many, many times!

    --Barbara

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