tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post9116776681977056564..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: KnightshayesThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-59322076733731072492019-04-23T20:50:32.290-04:002019-04-23T20:50:32.290-04:00Thank you, Jeanie. There is so much to see in Eng...Thank you, Jeanie. There is so much to see in England, isn't it? It's nice to know another kindred spirit with a heart that loves England like I do! Enjoy your evening. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-46910183297516026692019-04-23T20:46:54.262-04:002019-04-23T20:46:54.262-04:00We learned so much on our tour of Knightshayes, Ja...We learned so much on our tour of Knightshayes, Jan. Thank you for visiting with us! The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-28994665537976168842019-04-23T20:26:35.174-04:002019-04-23T20:26:35.174-04:00Oh Martha Ellen, you are the BEST tour guide! And ...Oh Martha Ellen, you are the BEST tour guide! And you go to the best places. This one is really gorgeous. I'd not heard of it but it certainly would be worth the trip -- any trip -- to visit. All the details, so beautifully photographed. I love it that you love England as much as I do and am taking me to places of which I knew nothing!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-88225925910629678232019-04-21T17:17:02.596-04:002019-04-21T17:17:02.596-04:00I didn't know that Joyce Wethered won the Engl...I didn't know that Joyce Wethered won the English ladies championship four times.<br /><br />The house is amazing but the gardens truly beautiful, the shape of the tree amazing.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-76241004898436462292019-04-16T05:50:02.290-04:002019-04-16T05:50:02.290-04:00Cheryl, I'd never seen a dormouse before. He ...Cheryl, I'd never seen a dormouse before. He was so sweet snoozing away. Yes, we had leave him to nap away the afternoon. Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day is full of joy!The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-92140018307576468702019-04-16T05:47:43.843-04:002019-04-16T05:47:43.843-04:00Zaa, you are so kind to come along with us and sha...Zaa, you are so kind to come along with us and share in our joy. Knightshayes was a grand old mansion. You are right, with ceilings like that, we would be gazing upward. There is so much to learn when we visit a spot like this, I enjoy delving into the details. Thank you for visiting with us. I do appreciate your comments! Have a great day. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-34894999577222409972019-04-15T23:36:38.887-04:002019-04-15T23:36:38.887-04:00What a marvelous home, so full of lovely details a...What a marvelous home, so full of lovely details and fabulous views! A true work of art! <br /><br />The dormouse made me smile. Darling! I'd have been tempted to put him in my pocket and bring him home with me. On second thought . . . I wouldn't want him having free rein in my house. Perhaps he would be happier there in the garden. Great photo!!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-50090919491109846272019-04-15T22:32:17.140-04:002019-04-15T22:32:17.140-04:00Dear Martha Ellen ... Your Anniversary trip has be...Dear Martha Ellen ... Your Anniversary trip has been outstanding and you are such a fabulous tour guide. Imagine living in this gorgeous manion. I think, I would stare up at the ceilings all day long ...They are truly works of art... The architecture and windows are so amazing... and you are so good at keeping us informed about all the little details. There are so many marvellous artifacts to view and admire ... I did enjoy seeing the bedroom and the charming vanity table. I would love to have a little botanical room for flowal arranging. How charming is that !!! The cypress trees and garden simply take your breath away....If only that little dormoouse could talk... I'm sure that would have a few good stories for us(Ha ha)That was such a sweet little picture. ...OMG, this was just an amazing post ....Thanks for so generously sharing your remarkable journey ..I Love it !!!Zaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200864540547799033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-16523710814127565552019-04-15T15:45:15.868-04:002019-04-15T15:45:15.868-04:00Sheri, I certainly don't want mice in my home....Sheri, I certainly don't want mice in my home. It still startles me when I come across a snake in the garden. I am much better than I used to be! I'd love to live in the country, too!The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-16330809241652086552019-04-15T14:49:40.235-04:002019-04-15T14:49:40.235-04:00Oh, that's ok, Martha Ellen. Not sure when my...Oh, that's ok, Martha Ellen. Not sure when my fear of mice came about. But ever since I can remember as a little girl, I never liked these critters. I know many people are scared of them as well. That's the only thing I wouldn't like about living in the country, and I do wish to live in the country someday. : )Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-23445366025840122722019-04-15T13:36:08.269-04:002019-04-15T13:36:08.269-04:00I'm sorry to have frightened you with the dorm...I'm sorry to have frightened you with the dormouse, Sheri. He was so charming to me all cuddled up in the garden ornament. I agree about the vanity. My vanity is not as charming, but holds so many items that make me presentable. Thank you for visiting and always leaving such sweet comments. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-63584764095137602402019-04-15T12:44:41.561-04:002019-04-15T12:44:41.561-04:00What a grand tour you have taken us on, Martha Ell...What a grand tour you have taken us on, Martha Ellen. I have to tell you that the dormouse startled me, as I have an incredible fear of mice, Yikes! The vanity is charming and caught my eye right away, as I have a thing for vanity tables. It really tells a little something about the woman by looking at her vanity table. Love the old perfume bottles. The landscaping is so green and pretty. What a charming home this is, Martha Ellen. It must have been a treat to see.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-14631102589397974802019-04-13T22:55:48.961-04:002019-04-13T22:55:48.961-04:00Another place, another time. Grand indeed, Krishn...Another place, another time. Grand indeed, Krishna. Thanks for visiting with us. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-61330365724557553342019-04-13T22:21:27.650-04:002019-04-13T22:21:27.650-04:00Beautiful sight of past grandeur and glory. Worth ...Beautiful sight of past grandeur and glory. Worth to visitkrishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-44653838301315489452019-04-13T19:23:03.135-04:002019-04-13T19:23:03.135-04:00Ellen, thanks for the suggestion on the tree. A l...Ellen, thanks for the suggestion on the tree. A lot of these large manor homes with their very elaborate gardens brought in plants from all over the world. Thank you for visiting with us today. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-80387105585395180872019-04-13T18:20:13.630-04:002019-04-13T18:20:13.630-04:00What a gorgeous property. Thanks for taking us wit...What a gorgeous property. Thanks for taking us with you. That tree looks like trees we've seen on the California coast called Monterey Cypress Trees.ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-88245235040198623702019-04-13T12:08:49.632-04:002019-04-13T12:08:49.632-04:00I'm not sure what type of tree it was, Cathy. ...I'm not sure what type of tree it was, Cathy. It was a conifer and was so lovely and graceful. I'm sure generations of folks had to lower the ceiling for warmth in the cold winters. Those high ceilings steal the heat in a large room. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-11616971643425772832019-04-13T12:05:28.398-04:002019-04-13T12:05:28.398-04:00Dotsie, the National Trust used that room for flow...Dotsie, the National Trust used that room for flower arranging. They always make sure there are beautiful flowers everywhere. The library was spectacular and was so cozy. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-58362742087882303322019-04-13T11:06:26.858-04:002019-04-13T11:06:26.858-04:00Were you able to find out what kind of tree the &q...Were you able to find out what kind of tree the "bonsai" was? Did it grow that way, or did it lose some branches along the way? That saying that was covered up is one I need to paint on my walls! I can understand the family wanting to cozy up the place, but it was a shame to cover up all the paneling and ceilings, But one must do what one must do mustn't one to make life comfortable while you still can.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-43656365336009947042019-04-13T10:49:30.890-04:002019-04-13T10:49:30.890-04:00Wow what a house! I enjoyed all the rooms, but of ...Wow what a house! I enjoyed all the rooms, but of course loved the library the most. Something about walls lined with books --- and the dining room was amazing too. It looks like you saw the kitchen too--or some service room-- I always enjoy that part of a house tour.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-39110092426833963112019-04-12T16:34:22.876-04:002019-04-12T16:34:22.876-04:00I'm so glad to see you here today, Nellie. I s...I'm so glad to see you here today, Nellie. I still have quite a bit more to share. It's fun to relive it all over again. Have a nice weekend. xo The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-21119870125634370142019-04-12T16:23:20.004-04:002019-04-12T16:23:20.004-04:00Oh, my! Four weeks! No wonder you have so much to ...Oh, my! Four weeks! No wonder you have so much to share with us! These gardens are lovely, and the house is just gorgeous! xo NellieNelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731594872663348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-19553151860786156542019-04-12T14:26:34.477-04:002019-04-12T14:26:34.477-04:00Denise, it means a lot to me that you are enjoying...Denise, it means a lot to me that you are enjoying our visit since it was your home. We enjoyed it so much! I will continue to post about our trip as time permits. I'm hoping my readers aren't getting bored with our trip! Have a nice weekend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-16795620532780924622019-04-12T14:00:49.550-04:002019-04-12T14:00:49.550-04:00You documented your visit beautifully Martha Ellen...You documented your visit beautifully Martha Ellen. These are great photos and I have enjoyed your whole series. Thanks so much! Tiverton was just under 45 miles away from my old village. I know the name well but can't remember a particular visit. These photos make me want to go back and check it out :) One day!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-13452822344826817822019-04-12T13:58:47.051-04:002019-04-12T13:58:47.051-04:00Betsy, I know what you mean about the walled garde...Betsy, I know what you mean about the walled garden. We had a huge groundhog in our perennial bed this morning munching away at the plants!<br />Knightshayes garden was mighty fine, indeed. Lovely to see the old estates from long ago. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.com