tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post8039427392188196265..comments2024-02-26T07:35:50.281-08:00Comments on the style saloniste: Richard Shapiro's Inspiring Art Garden in Los Angeles: A Green DreamDiane Dorrans Saekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-69387101979766364262014-03-30T22:57:27.943-07:002014-03-30T22:57:27.943-07:00Dear Penny-
You are the best. You have the best ...Dear Penny-<br /><br /><br />You are the best. You have the best house, the best Araucana eggs (that you give to Oprah over the fence), the best husband, the best birds, and the best kids and grandkids…who go sailing up the Mekong. Pretty good. And you are always cheerful and enthusiastic. It is an essential quality--and one you have in great quantities. I love it all.<br /><br />Grammar: I noted to the editor who commented on my editing errors that I am the founder, writer, fact-checker, photo editor, and sole author of the blog. Brian Dittmar is an outstanding art director. I take full responsibility for text and photo selection and any errors are mine alone. <br /> I recently completed my 22nd book.<br /> I do my best with commas and semi-colons and polish and edit as carefully as possible. I also like a little spontaneity and love vivid writing and vibrant prose. Spirit.<br />This is the second or third comment I've had from copy editors. They always tell me how much they enjoy my writing and that my copy editing could do with some help (or more care from me). I'm so grateful and happy to hear from them--and honored that they comment. Appreciated. And onward I go--doing my best editing. Always my best, aiming for perfection. I love my readers and treasure their notes and comments and all the posts and links and shares on Facebook… best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-74121216245658654972014-03-30T22:33:36.892-07:002014-03-30T22:33:36.892-07:00Hi Diane! I was an "English major" in c...Hi Diane! I was an "English major" in college; and am quite a stickler with grammar; etc. I actually think that was a "spam" post. <br />(Rebecca)!<br /><br />There isn't one grammatical error in your five or more years of beautifully written; and wonderful posts. <br /><br />Not to mention your 30 or 31 books! I think "spam got through your aksimet" or whatever!<br /><br />I received news today I had inherited 20 million dollars! On my blog!<br /><br />These people are crafty. I feel sorry for them!!<br /><br />XXOO<br /><br />You are the BEST!!!<br /><br />PennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-44472106019488532312014-03-30T22:26:20.330-07:002014-03-30T22:26:20.330-07:00OH!!! I am in a total SWOON!! Lordy!
What an ex...OH!!! I am in a total SWOON!! Lordy!<br /><br />What an exquisite and lovely escape! And I adore that he trims it; I am sure it is a wonderful and healthy psychological exercise!!!<br /><br />This garden is as different as is possible from mine! And you describe it as lovingly and admiringly as you did mine!<br /><br />One of your many great gifts as an author!!<br /><br />I bet that he has many birds in that garden! (which has always been a goal of min) who love the "cover" that boxwood provides! It is exquisite; and mysterious, and unusual! <br /><br />The "front lawn"; and the "back lawn" and all those idiotic "annuals" and "Mow, blow, go" ...I cannot even call them gardens!!<br /><br />Tara; you...show what gardens CAN BE!!!!<br /><br />Gorgeous, private, quiet......and lovely beyond! This is on a half-acre!!!<br /><br />It feels like twelve!<br /><br />Thank you so much! I love the explanation that he "plastered with lime" the stone to "age it"!<br /><br />That lovely lady from Houston wrote a great book about that process!<br /><br />"Segreto"!<br /><br />You are the best design blogger in the world!<br /><br />And the most wonderful writer! Every single thing I read; I am more grateful and complimented that I am in your beautiful book! Santa Barbara Style!<br /><br />You interviewed me when I was in airports on my way to Spain to help my daughter with an 8,000 square foot apartment.....with furniture that they would leave there!<br /><br />You are the best writer!!<br /><br />Brilliant post!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-53259600064800624472014-03-30T13:14:05.143-07:002014-03-30T13:14:05.143-07:00Stunning! Such talent.Stunning! Such talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-25231107265061990902014-03-25T11:53:17.677-07:002014-03-25T11:53:17.677-07:00LA CONTESSA-
Lovely to hear from you.
I hope al...LA CONTESSA-<br /><br /><br />Lovely to hear from you.<br /><br />I hope all is well in Orinda and your territory of style and delight.<br /><br />xx DDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-48991307216231673722014-03-25T11:46:46.178-07:002014-03-25T11:46:46.178-07:00Karena and Shiree-
Thank you so much, and thank ...Karena and Shiree-<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much, and thank you for your comments on FACEBOOK…love every word.<br />Be sure to stay in touch. Much appreciated.<br /><br />very best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-64002090959617087782014-03-25T11:45:51.319-07:002014-03-25T11:45:51.319-07:00DEAR REBECCA
Thank you so much for your kind not...DEAR REBECCA<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind note.<br /><br />I'm so glad you love THE STYLE SALONISTE and consider it the best of the best.<br /><br />Brian Dittmar is my fantastic art director.<br />And I am the founder, writer, author, fact-checker, self-editor, researcher and email responder and correspondent and office-clean-up person and an ace with the feather duster.<br />Yes, it is true that there are spelling errors and commas that go astray. I often have messages from editors. An amazing number of highly professional editors are among my constant readers--and I often hear from them.<br />I am also an Engish-educated writer, writing in America…so my spelling and grammar ('which' or 'that'…)is not always perfect 'American' but the OED is my god. <br />I'm happy my readers love my blog posts. I love finding great material, great accomplished people and rare expressions of ideas and creativity. That will always be my search, my goal, and my creative endeavor.<br />Be sure to stay in touch and any observations are very welcome. best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-36898093863373984782014-03-25T10:51:13.153-07:002014-03-25T10:51:13.153-07:00Diane, Marvelous post! Thank you for the botanical...Diane, Marvelous post! Thank you for the botanical guide for we gardening geeks. What an inspiration to tour the grounds of Richard's lovely Holmsby Hills place. Shiree' shiree segerstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482618172002009222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-40198879105138813462014-03-25T10:50:07.819-07:002014-03-25T10:50:07.819-07:00Diane Richard's gardens are an incredible work...Diane Richard's gardens are an incredible work of art...continuously in progress. Magical, mesmerizing, and mystical!<br /><br /><br />Thank you!<br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-41938414202566349132014-03-25T10:07:05.644-07:002014-03-25T10:07:05.644-07:00JULIETA-
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Yes,...JULIETA-<br /><br /><br />Thank you for your lovely comment.<br />Yes, Richard works on this garden every day…clipping and snipping and cutting and trimming…with special garden tools.<br />It's such a breath of fresh air there…wonderfully fresh and green all year…it is one of the great gardens, a marvelous accomplishment and devotion. best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-87452378193850785162014-03-25T09:17:52.179-07:002014-03-25T09:17:52.179-07:00Hello, Everyone-
I just received the following l...Hello, Everyone-<br /><br /><br />I just received the following lovely message from style-setter Suzanne Tucker (a founder of the California BRANCH of the INSTITUTE FOR CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE…<br /><br />"Sheer heaven, Diane!! Pun intended with love for Richard and every inch of his garden and everything else he touches. He's just divine as is your posting on him today. Grazie a mille!<br />Xo<br />Suzanne. "Diane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-42094827811150651982014-03-25T09:16:58.014-07:002014-03-25T09:16:58.014-07:00Beautiful! The garden but particularly the pool ar...Beautiful! The garden but particularly the pool area. So serene though I can't believe he trims all the boxwood. What a workout!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-51964843965449156132014-03-25T06:59:22.437-07:002014-03-25T06:59:22.437-07:00I could move right in……….really GORGEOUS!I could move right in……….really GORGEOUS!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-28635138863975122772014-03-25T06:00:09.638-07:002014-03-25T06:00:09.638-07:00Diane: Your posts are always so well written and i...Diane: Your posts are always so well written and informative except I've never understood your lack of proofing before posting. Someone with your expertise must want the very best in their work to be presented. The lack of proofing before you post simply detracts from what is otherwise the finest out there. I proof for a living and notice such things but feel certain others do too. Content and subjects are excellent!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435258370327142208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-79086836013620623202014-03-24T17:28:30.463-07:002014-03-24T17:28:30.463-07:00Hello again Diane,
Yes, it appears we are neighb...Hello again Diane, <br /><br />Yes, it appears we are neighbors and it would indeed be a pleasure to meet you in the not too distant future.<br /><br />CDChronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-88073505581957429452014-03-24T15:20:12.497-07:002014-03-24T15:20:12.497-07:00Hello, Chronica Domus-
Lovely to hear from you.
...Hello, Chronica Domus-<br /><br /><br />Lovely to hear from you.<br /><br />I think we are neighbors…and hope to meet you before too long…or sooner.<br /><br />thank you…best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-29036411264302320732014-03-24T15:10:37.120-07:002014-03-24T15:10:37.120-07:00What an absolutely magical garden! One could easi...What an absolutely magical garden! One could easily lose oneself and never return to the real word among the treasures that form this landscape. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-22501097296091251872014-03-24T13:27:47.879-07:002014-03-24T13:27:47.879-07:00TARA-
I knew you would love it, and get it.
Yes...TARA-<br /><br /><br />I knew you would love it, and get it.<br /><br />Yes…the key here is that it is all green…and I did not state the totally obvious that there are now flowers here…and I did not quote him stating the totally obvious…he did not plant a single flower. There is no color.<br />GREEN AND WHITE…and really, just SHADES OF GREEN.<br />also note the following:<br />1. narrow plant palette<br />2. totally green color palette<br />3. his fantastic modern sculptures…presented so well.<br />4. that it is a relatively small garden…that you cannot see walls or fences…it looks as if it goes on forever.<br />5. the folly…villa…is about ten feet deep..also fools the eye.<br />6. it is silent there…a total retreat. best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-24091023267777409542014-03-24T13:04:15.336-07:002014-03-24T13:04:15.336-07:00DEAN-
Thank you so much.
Yes…imagine that Richa...DEAN-<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much.<br /><br />Yes…imagine that Richard has been working on it for several decades. That's what it takes to get the density and editing and dept of green.<br />I admire also the rare trees and his editing…he has done far in this journey. There is such a lesson here--for designers and architects and everyone in design.<br />Focus, editing, constant work, constant focus, and great belief and fierce work. Time and effort--so admirable. best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-89634946407149123842014-03-24T12:59:44.833-07:002014-03-24T12:59:44.833-07:00Oh Diane!
How beautiful!
I love Studiolo - and the...Oh Diane!<br />How beautiful!<br />I love Studiolo - and these<br />gardens are divine!<br /><br />Dean Dean Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651467227402717540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-43066544980580428602014-03-24T12:45:14.820-07:002014-03-24T12:45:14.820-07:00Every garden needs a color trinity.
Green/brown/w...Every garden needs a color trinity.<br /><br />Green/brown/white is the classic. Of course it's here.<br /><br />AMAZING.<br /><br />Proof, too, green is a color in the garden.<br /><br />Had to laugh when he said how 'instant' the pruning results are!!!<br /><br />Garden & Be Well, XO TaraTara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.com