"The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life." William Morris

Oh hallowed ground! From the National Trust website : " The only house commissioned, created and lived in by William Morris, ...

Arts and Crafts interior

Arts and Crafts interior

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Blackwell , Windermere

So, despite advancing years and increasing decrepitude I managed to make it to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston , as well as to two Art...

William Morris is considered the father of the Arts & Crafts movement, a style of design that looked to handicraft and traditional forms and techniques. While you may be familiar with his wallpaper designs, Morris’ impact goes way beyond his patterns. A socialist, reformer, environmentalist and poet, Morris believed in the power of design to change the world.

Elizabeth Metcalfe considers how a movement that began in the late nineteenth century is still relevant today and highlights how its distinctive designs for fabrics, wallpapers and furniture continue to inspire interiors.

A beautiful house near Bowness, Lake Windermere which we visited recently on our way back from Scotland. After a fortweek spent looking at the rugged scenery of the Western Highlands it provided an elegant and gentle welcome, in spite of the poor weather. Explore the web site: www.blackwell.org.uk/ Many thanks to everyone for allowing their lovely photos to be included in this gallery. Viewers please visit the photostreams of the owners to view them at their largest size and leave comments.

From Houses and Gardens, Arts and Craft Interiors , Chapter 17 - The Soul of the House , published 1906, by M. H. Baillie Scott : "A ho...

A Charles F. A. Voysey design for the Broad Leys home on Lake Windermere.

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Elizabeth Metcalfe considers how a movement that began in the late nineteenth century is still relevant today and highlights how its distinctive designs for fabrics, wallpapers and furniture continue to inspire interiors.

Bowness-on-Windermere A Charles F. A. Voysey house