A Review: Timeless by Design: Designing Rooms with Comfort, Style & A Sense of History- Nina Farmer
“A debut book from award-winning designer Nina Farmer, known for her sophisticated eye and interiors that are elegant, comfortable, and timeless.
Designer Nina Farmer has made a name for herself with her classically beautiful interiors. From reimagining century-old homes to more modern dwellings, Farmer has a way of creating looks that celebrate the past and simultaneously live squarely-and stylishly-in the present. In these pages, Farmer introduces readers to the design solutions she has found for creating that special combination: a carefully curated mix of the classic and the contemporary that looks like it was collected over time rather than created all at once.
The book features nine projects, including a stone-walled 1930s colonial in Westport, Connecticut, a mid-century-inspired beach bungalow on Martha’s Vineyard, and Farmer’s own 1850s Federal-style brownstone in Boston’s Beacon Hill. The book is rounded out with a series of informative essays on the key elements of Farmer’s look, including creating a sense of place, the importance of travel, and collecting art.
Ultimately the book illustrates how thoughtful, considered design can give new life to any home, and, in doing so, inspires readers to do the same.”
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www.burgwinwrighthouse.com
Built in 1770, the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is the only structure in Wilmington from the colonial era open to the public. Operated as a museum house, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to view a fine example of Georgian architecture and experience what life was like during pre-revolutionary Wilmington. All rooms are furnished with 18th and 19th century antiques and showcase hundreds of objects. Occupying an acre, the colonial style gardens consist of seven distinct areas, including an orchard with pomegranate and fig trees, a kitchen garden and a rose garden.
Constructed on the ballast stone walls of the former city jail, circa 1744, the house retains many vestiges of its previous incarnation, such as outdoor and sub-basement jail cells and a freestanding kitchen house with a massive hearth replete with period cooking utensils.
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Mary, Thank you for this week’s dose of calm and serenity; it was much needed. I hope that is what you are experiencing now. Take care.
Is there anything more beautiful than old moss covered brick? The meandering paths, the water fountain, the gorgeous limbed up trees and bark . Breathtaking
@ClassicalEndeavor
3 күн бұрын
Living in Las Vegas, I miss everything that grows outdoors.
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
I agree, there is something quite beautiful about anything that is moss covered.
So wonderful to see a place that gave so much tragedy now gives so much beauty. Love the history. Thank you Mary. Until next time, enjoy your weekend.
Mary, your soft calm voice is exactly what I needed this morning. Thank you for giving your viewers delightful escapes and interesting book reports. I am more traditional in my home design and leaning towards more color and spontaneity. Nina Farmer design is gorgeous and yet has a comfortable feel to it. She must love green, as I do, that bar with the striking green tile is stunningly beautiful. Enjoy your weekend.
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
That is funny. As a child, I disliked giving book reports very much, but that is exactly what I do on KZread. Go figure. I'm so glad you enjoy it. Thanks for letting me know.
thanks for that garden tour, I can imagine that having such wonderful space to spend time outside amongst all the beautiful plants was and is the way to live and really enjoy life! Hope you got home before the storm!
Ow thank hou mary for the beautiful walk. Just what i need today🥰 your the best💐 I could almost smell te rose🌹
I look forward to late Friday evenings here in the UK when your weekly offering drops into my notifications. Your general musings are as entertaining as your book reviews. Enjoyed the garden tour, loved the brick sets in the form of flowers. What a beautiful tranquil space after such a macabre start, made more poignant as you have just celebrated Independance Day. Thank you Mary for another delightful video.
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Yes, the irony was not lost on me. Thank you for watching and I appreciate your comment!
Thank you for sharing Nina Farmer. "Timeless" is a good word for the title, as I feel like I could walk into any of my old friends' brownstones on Beacon Hill and feel still AT HOME and familiar while being delighted at Farmer's vibrant rejuvenations. Many thanks also for sharing the Burgwin-Wright House, In Wilmington NC. It was eye opening to learn that it was built over the first city jail there, in 1770, where the locals could see how "justice" was being carried out. Actually, seemed timely right now.
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Thank you!
Though my flippity floppity garden (particularly floppity this year) is incoherently colorful, I greatly admire a structured garden where greenery prevails, punctuated with flowering shrubs. This one is lovely, and succeeded in purging this parcel of land of its dark history. Nina Farmer obviously believes in comfortable seating, and I really appreciate her eclecticism, it allows her to juggle many periods and styles in one room, keeping things lively and timeless. Thank-you!
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
I need to revisit this garden in early spring. It has a bit more color then, but the green is also beautiful. I feel as if my garden is a bit flippity floppity as well. We have had some extreme heat lately, and it is a bit stressed.
Another wonderful book and review. Thank you Mary. The garden was beautiful. The pavers that were used are so different and perfect for circular areas and paths. The brick wall was really amazing how they created the open woven look ,it must have been difficult to do, of course the moss on them is perfect! Glad the days of it being a jail are past and a peaceful garden replaced it. It’s beautiful and the world needs beauty.
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Yes, indeed! I appreciate the beauty also. It calms the spirit and soothes the soul! Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the wonderful tour and sharing another great book. As always I look forward to next week. ❤
@thetartantopiary
4 күн бұрын
You are welcome. 💗
How beautiful and peaceful the garden is .My love there are the hand made bricks , I don’t ever remember seeing the long paddle shaped bricks anywhere before,they are magnificent.This is definitely a well kept garden.I also enjoy the book review. Thanks Mary,have a great weekend 🍃🌿
@PattyFolk
3 күн бұрын
I agree that the paddle shaped bricks are enchanting. What a lovely serene garden, with a very sad beginning. It is a perfect example of rebirth.
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Yes, it was indeed peaceful and I enjoyed walking through it. Thanks for coming along with me and commenting.
Thank you for such a relaxing garden tour.
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoyed the book review... but the garden tour... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I work in a tourist community and it was crazy with post holiday traffic. The garde tour was therapeutic... I may watch it a few times!! Have a great weekend 💐
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
That is very kind. I appreciate your comment. I hope you have a peaceful weekend.
HI ~Mary~ the garden tour was so lovely, I wish I could have a gardener to keep the plants green and growing !! However, it is rewarding to do it myself pulling weeds haha. Have a wonderful weekend ! Paula
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Paula- my neighbor has a gardener and I try not to be envious, but it is difficult. If I won the lottery that might be the first thing I did.
@user-tp3om5jo8v
3 күн бұрын
@@thetartantopiary Mary ,me too ! However I am the head gardener ,my hubby has no interest at all in gardening, he is not an outdoor kind of fellow !
Nice garden, well maintained and beautiful. Mary, Mary (but not quiet contrary) how does your garden grow? Can't wait for a tour of your own. A world-renowned garden, Grey Gardens that can be seen by current owners in the Hamptons and you can find on Homeworthy KZread. Breathtaking doesn't even describe this landscape. Thank you for your book review talents. Til next week Mary ~
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Grey Gardens and its history has always fascinated me. I can't wait to see this episode!
Nina Farmer has an interesting design style. I think the 30s-40s era is her niche. Clean art nouveau pieces. Interesting how she re-interprets that era into various architecture. The garden tour was delightful. I have been working on mine in the sweltering summer heat and humidity. You ask "why" Bren? I suppose it will make me appreciate it more!
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
The heat has been unbelievable here. Luckily it's not too dry, as many of my plants have needed water twice daily.
Hola my friend, first I want to say congratulations on your second year anniversary 🎉 I’m under the weather and I have been neglecting you with my Piffy comments:) I love your book selections and your videos. Hope to see you next week.❤
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Hola dear friend, I have indeed missed your comments and I'm sorry you are not feeling well. I hope it is not serious. Please feel better soon. I'm sending you happy thoughts and well wishes (literally and figuratively} A small package should arrive next week. 💗
@dulcerush735
3 күн бұрын
@@thetartantopiary thank you so much for your kind wishes, I think there’s light at the end of the tunnel,and hopefully all will be fine soon. Not too serious. It’s just take time to figure out what’s happening, maybe this time they have it right. Maybe one more nasty test😖 I’ll know more this week. Getting old is not for Wimpy people like me. I really loved my 20s n 30s well 40s and 50s too. Haha. I’ll be ok. Thank you for your soulfulness there was no need for a gift 🎁. But I will be looking forward to next week. Someone told me a long time ago. That I needed to learn to accept gifts from others. Because they too feel joy and giving. I’ve always felt guilty receiving. Then I understood. Because I love to give. Thank you my friend. I believe in the power of prayer, through the beautiful name of Christ our Savior. God bless ❤️
I love your channel so much. I watch all of the time, so fun and relaxing! I especially like the episodes that you and Daniel taste test cocktails. Would you consider reviewing Miles Redd’s Big Book of Chic? Thanks for the great content 😘
@thetartantopiary
3 күн бұрын
Would you believe I do not have that book, but I will try to remedy that!
I missed name and location of Brin---? Garden. Can you give me more information. So beautiful!
@thetartantopiary
4 күн бұрын
@@user-ng2dw1dh7m Yes, Burgwin-Wright House. It’s all in the description of the video, along with links to the previous videos in which I tour the interior of the home.