We went probably five or six years ago, before lockdown, and it taught me something about myself... I would never have been a happy Bloomsbury member, the whole place left me very uneasy, I prefer more creature comforts, but also I thought it was a bit too self-indulgent. It's the self-indulgence that ruined Angelica's happiness. Still, I am very glad I saw it.
Thanks so much for writing this - I was waiting in eager anticipation, as Charleston is one of my favourite places - I even switched to paid so that I could read the whole article (and will continue the subscription, as I love your writing about other places too!) I know the private lives of the Bloomsbury group are a bit controversial (as mentioned in the previous comment), but I find both the house and its setting below the Downs absolutely magical. I’m fortunate enough to live about 30 minutes away, so am able to visit reasonably regularly and experience the house and garden and its surroundings in different seasons and at different times of the day - the light can make it very changeable. I love the way the house has been decorated and the way the decoration evolved - including the walls, doors, furniture etc - and it has given me lots of creative inspiration!
Thank you so much, Amy! I loved it, too - it truly felt magical to me. I loved how every piece of the decor felt infused with love and meaning. I didn’t even have space for photos of the garden… How lucky you are to live close by!
Your Substack is awesome! Please enjoy your time away but come back soon! In the meantime I will sit back and read every one of your posts. Simply awesome!
We went probably five or six years ago, before lockdown, and it taught me something about myself... I would never have been a happy Bloomsbury member, the whole place left me very uneasy, I prefer more creature comforts, but also I thought it was a bit too self-indulgent. It's the self-indulgence that ruined Angelica's happiness. Still, I am very glad I saw it.
How interesting! I’m not sure whether I would have been a happy Bloomsbury member on not - but I loved the home they created!
Thanks so much for writing this - I was waiting in eager anticipation, as Charleston is one of my favourite places - I even switched to paid so that I could read the whole article (and will continue the subscription, as I love your writing about other places too!) I know the private lives of the Bloomsbury group are a bit controversial (as mentioned in the previous comment), but I find both the house and its setting below the Downs absolutely magical. I’m fortunate enough to live about 30 minutes away, so am able to visit reasonably regularly and experience the house and garden and its surroundings in different seasons and at different times of the day - the light can make it very changeable. I love the way the house has been decorated and the way the decoration evolved - including the walls, doors, furniture etc - and it has given me lots of creative inspiration!
Thank you so much, Amy! I loved it, too - it truly felt magical to me. I loved how every piece of the decor felt infused with love and meaning. I didn’t even have space for photos of the garden… How lucky you are to live close by!
That library! All on all such a beautiful place. But those scandalous triangles!😂
This is an amazing post! Thank you so much!
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Your Substack is awesome! Please enjoy your time away but come back soon! In the meantime I will sit back and read every one of your posts. Simply awesome!
Thank you so much!!