Anyone that is a fan of Victoria Magazine knows who Tasha Tudor is. Or if, as a child, you read her beautifully illustrated books like "A is for Annabelle" or her illustrations in classics like "The Secret Garden" or "Night Before Christmas." We lost a little bit of gentleness and loveliness this past week.
Tasha Tudor passed away on Wednesday, in her home in Vermont. Tasha believed that she was married to a Sea Captain the early 1800's in a previous life and was set to go straight back on her passing in this life. I hope you found your captain, Tasha.
And Summer just jumped out from behind the hydrangeas this weekend. Man – has it been hot. Where I live, in California, we get hot, dry weather in the Summer. Today it was hot and bright and seemed like a typical day – in the 100's. I finally succumbed to the air conditioning around 1:00pm and was sitting in the living room reading when I heard a strange sound. I looked out on the deck and it was pouring! We don't get rain in the Summer. It was so strange I had to go outside where it was still blistering hot and the sky still blue except for one rogue rain cloud right over our house. I guess it thought we needed a little cooling off.
Well I'm sure the hydrangeas appreciated it.
I was sad to hear about Tasha Tudor too~ what a lovely post. Your hydrangea are gorgeous!
I was so very sad about Tasha too. We are hoping to have a Tasha day later this week. Stay cool. xoxoxo Clarice
I was so saddened to read about Tasha’s passing. Even though she lived not too far from me, I didn’t “rediscover” her until a few yards ago via a PBS special. What an amazing lady.
It had that rainy feel to it here but of course it blew past to your house!
I appreciated your words on Tasha’s passing. She was indeed a specially bright spirit on the earth. You have a lovely blog. And, Edward sends greetings to Beau.
i just wish the midwest would warm up a bit… we are tired of rain here and the wind oiy!!!! … but there is never a happy medium.. right?
You know, I thought about Tasha’s sea captain! I loved the brave way she lived her life…
Terri
They are lovely!
Winnie the Pooh: [after rolling in mud] There, now. Isn’t this a clever disguise?
Christopher Robin: What are you supposed to be?
Winnie the Pooh: I’m a little, black rain cloud, of course.
Christopher Robin: Silly old bear.
Don’t think I would last long in a summer with 100 degrees. We don’t even have an air conditioner. It’s been a nice summer so far with temps mostly in the high 70’s-mid 80’s. Perfect in my opinion.
I am reading the book “The Art of Tasha Tudor” by Harry Davis. She was a facinating woman. I’m sorry to hear of her passing. I am a novice to blogging and am intrigued by the many talents.