tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post3873253931331185419..comments2024-03-03T10:39:23.231+01:00Comments on ~ My little old world ~ gardening, home, poetry and everything romantic that makes us dream.: Elizabeth Keckley, from Slave to Mrs.Lincoln's Dressmaker and Confidant at the White House.Danielahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-77727053889545089212017-06-15T10:33:32.982+02:002017-06-15T10:33:32.982+02:00@ Jeanie
the enthusiasm which you wrote this comme...@ Jeanie<br />the enthusiasm which you wrote this comment of yours with blesses my heart and fills it to overflowing, I heartily thank you dear, dearest friend of mine !<br /><br />In the hope that you're enjoying a most lovely week, <br />I'm sending blessings of joy on your days to come,<br />may they be filled with gladness and smiles ❥Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-31028774676626307322017-06-13T16:56:24.541+02:002017-06-13T16:56:24.541+02:00Dany, I am catching up with your posts and this on...Dany, I am catching up with your posts and this one just amazes me. I had no idea of this story about Mary Todd Lincoln and Elizabeth Keckley. What an amazing woman Elizabeth was. Every paragraph seemed to tell me something more and more surprising. What wonderful retelling and outstanding research. And the photos of those beautiful dresses are terrific!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-15946800780617803332017-06-02T17:27:50.534+02:002017-06-02T17:27:50.534+02:00@ Lina
carissima, che gioia immensa averti qui ......@ Lina<br />carissima, che gioia immensa averti qui ... la sorpresa, piacevole, indescrivibile a parole, che mi hai donato con questo tuo commento mi ha trascinata al settimo cielo e le tue parole, bellissime, incorniciano questo splendido momento !<br /><br />Grazie di tutto a te, mia dolce !!!<br /><br />With all my love and deep thankfulness *•♥♥•*Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-8110212770344653612017-06-02T17:23:33.635+02:002017-06-02T17:23:33.635+02:00@ Kathleen
it's always such a delight to welco...@ Kathleen<br />it's always such a delight to welcome you here, my Lovely Lady, and to share at your lovely Vintage Charm Party, well, it's my pleasure, believe me !<br /><br />Wishing you a most beautiful weekend ahead,<br />I'm sending blessings of joy to you,<br />with utmost gratitude ♥∗✿∗♥Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-72333911016888046862017-06-02T17:19:49.370+02:002017-06-02T17:19:49.370+02:00@ Sallie
yes, sadly this story, which began as a w...@ Sallie<br />yes, sadly this story, which began as a wonderful fairy tale, didn't end happily for both the ptotagonists, alas !<br /><br />I'm sincerely happy to read that you loved this reading of mine to the point of wanting to read the book which inspired it to me, I'm sure that it'll win your heart, Dear, Dearest Friend !<br /><br />Sending blessings of joy on your weekend to come,<br />with sincere thankfulness,<br />you're so, so dear to me ♡❤♡Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-58814043239664588792017-06-02T11:51:57.851+02:002017-06-02T11:51:57.851+02:00Gentile Daniela, leggo sempre con entusiasmo i tu...Gentile Daniela, leggo sempre con entusiasmo i tuoi scritti, per me, amante da sempre di tutto ciò che è Antica Inghilterra, divoro tutti i libri che ne parlano.<br />Grazie per tutto, sei dolce e fantastica<br /> See you soon Lina xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415096358603272660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-50840778729806877392017-05-24T07:04:49.418+02:002017-05-24T07:04:49.418+02:00What an interesting story, I never knew all those ...What an interesting story, I never knew all those details. As for the dresses, I love that last one the best. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful HomeOur Hopeful Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545698852959318449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-65065293231946640482017-05-22T03:28:02.383+02:002017-05-22T03:28:02.383+02:00I would love to read that book Dani ...your resear...I would love to read that book Dani ...your research skills and the knowledge you have of history astounds me! This was such a sad ending for both poor Mrs Lincoln and for this lovely woman who tried to save her... a true friend.Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-36001558884103978702017-05-21T17:36:12.178+02:002017-05-21T17:36:12.178+02:00@ Woody
ti aspetto, cara, dolce amica, torna quand...@ Woody<br />ti aspetto, cara, dolce amica, torna quando lo desideri ed ogni volta che lo vorrai, averti qui è sempre un immenso piacere ed un'immensa gioia !<br /><br />Ti abbraccio con il cuore augurandoti un lieto prosieguo di giornata ed una gioiosa nuova settimana ✿⊱╮Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-61322201926516589792017-05-21T10:58:51.011+02:002017-05-21T10:58:51.011+02:00Carissima Dany,
grazie per la tua visita da me e i...Carissima Dany,<br />grazie per la tua visita da me e il gentile commento!! Appena avrò un attimo di tempo leggerò con calma i tuoi ultimi post che sono sicura saranno arricchenti e bellissimi!! Un abbraccio fortissimo e una buona domenica a Te Cara Amica!! WoodyWOODYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882724492294502998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-74537245763380693372017-05-21T08:59:51.734+02:002017-05-21T08:59:51.734+02:00@ Curtains in My Tree
I'm over the moon happy ...@ Curtains in My Tree<br />I'm over the moon happy for this visit of yours, dear, darling friend !!!<br /><br />You're too big-hearted and, please, don't worry about your writing, it's the meaning of your words which goes straight to my heart and filles it to overflowing ...!<br /><br />With so much joy I'm sending blessings on your Sunday,<br />may it be filled with peace, gladness and wonder,<br />Dearest Janice ❀≼♥≽❀Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-58538674314826857872017-05-21T02:21:33.579+02:002017-05-21T02:21:33.579+02:00You are a book of knowledge and could be and are a...You are a book of knowledge and could be and are a teacher for us here in blog land.<br />tHIS IS A VERY INTERESTING AND SAD STORY . i HAD NEVER READ ABOUT THIS LADY BEING mRS lINCOLN'S SEAMSTRESS<br /><br />Sorry about my writings, I'm to lazy to retype this.<br />I do enjoy your most elegant posts<br />Curtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-58870533021845999362017-05-20T20:34:11.738+02:002017-05-20T20:34:11.738+02:00@ Jean
as usual you're so generous with me, da...@ Jean<br />as usual you're so generous with me, darling friend !<br /><br />I'm sincerely delighted to read that you already know this book and found it fascinating, I also felt so charmed by this reading so faithful to History and real facts, so touching and moving for the reality it tells ... I think it to be really a rewarding reading !<br /><br />Sending blessings across the many miles,<br />always thinking of you with love and gratitude, my Dearest ♥¸.•*´¨`*•.♥ Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-73003475005891125202017-05-20T00:26:47.611+02:002017-05-20T00:26:47.611+02:00Dany, I read this book last year and found it fasc...Dany, I read this book last year and found it fascinating. Your account of it is so very well done!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-44411154943379267172017-05-19T09:49:38.396+02:002017-05-19T09:49:38.396+02:00@ daniela
grazie a te mia cara, intrattenerti con ...@ daniela<br />grazie a te mia cara, intrattenerti con diletto è un tale piacere ed una tale gioia per me !!!<br /><br />Ti invio un bacione ed un abbraccio forte come non mai,<br />ringraziandoti ancora ..., ma mai abbastanza ❥Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-67743311781364628762017-05-18T22:32:48.431+02:002017-05-18T22:32:48.431+02:00mi piacciono le storie di queste grandi donne, nel...mi piacciono le storie di queste grandi donne, nel caso specifico di elizabeth, stilista e costumista raffinata e dotata.<br />grazie cara dany di deliziarmi sempre con i tuoi post<br />ti auguro un buon weekend<br />danielainfuso di risohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742290993476259034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-17076713448806696892017-05-18T18:11:06.692+02:002017-05-18T18:11:06.692+02:00@ Rose M.
il piacere, la gioia, l'entusiasmo, ...@ Rose M.<br />il piacere, la gioia, l'entusiasmo, sono miei, credimi, mia cara, il mio cuore si rallegra nell'accoglierti e nel leggere le tue parole !<br /><br />Contraccambio il tuo abbraccio dal profondo del cuore, mia dolce<br />e che il prosieguo della tua settimana porti con sé tanti sorrisi ⊰✽*✽⊱Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-74302256381442541002017-05-18T17:29:53.927+02:002017-05-18T17:29:53.927+02:00@ Decor to Adore
sweetest, precious friend of mine...@ Decor to Adore<br />sweetest, precious friend of mine, your words both of enthusiasm and appreciation bless this afternoon of mine, I heartily thank you, to welcome you here always put me in such high spirits !<br /><br />Sending blessings of joy on your day,<br />may they reach you despite the many miles, dearest Laura<br /><br />♥♡♥ MUCH LOVE ♥♡♥Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-51163238998360161632017-05-18T13:27:24.029+02:002017-05-18T13:27:24.029+02:00Ciao Daniela, è sempre un piacere leggere ogni sto...Ciao Daniela, è sempre un piacere leggere ogni storia si mettono! soprattutto questo che parla del passato, e questo rapporto di amicizia, l'amore i costumi! e ogni dettaglio hanno rivelato un abbraccio! Rose MRose M. Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07906144809004177153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-2014755747568114222017-05-18T11:31:06.179+02:002017-05-18T11:31:06.179+02:00@ Lory
hai ragione, carissima amica mia, gli abiti...@ Lory<br />hai ragione, carissima amica mia, gli abiti fanno davvero sognare, sono degli autentici capolavori, soprattutto visti oggi quando la moda ci propone 'mises' fatte con il minimo di stoffa indispensabile, con tessuti non così preziosi e sempre meno rifiniture ... che dici, facciamo un salto indietro nel tempo ???<br /><br />Contraccambio il tuo immenso abbraccio, <br />con il cuore colmo di gioia e di gratitudine, <br />e che il sole della serenità splenda sempre per te ღ❀ღDanielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-58238874419542347322017-05-18T11:24:47.490+02:002017-05-18T11:24:47.490+02:00@ Anna Maria
sono davvero entusiasta di averti coi...@ Anna Maria<br />sono davvero entusiasta di averti coinvolta al punto di desiderare di leggere il libro che mi ispirato questo post, ti ringrazio immensamente, mia cara, dolcissima amica !<br /><br />Ti abbraccio forte come non mai <br />augurandoti un sereno prosieguo di settimana.<br />grazie di cuore per il dono che mi fatto ✿⊱╮Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-71994787702826230032017-05-18T11:19:21.220+02:002017-05-18T11:19:21.220+02:00@ A Joyful Cottage
sometimes Elizabeth didn't ...@ A Joyful Cottage<br />sometimes Elizabeth didn't even had the time to sleep at night, she dined and slept just a few hours and saw the dawn already at work with her needle in her own hands ... and she always had so few days to realize her masterpieces, they were often held balls, party and dinners which required elegant gowns ... she closed herself in her little room and work so hardly ... they were necessary just a few measures to realize them, she was truly so keen and capable, we may call her an artist of the sewing art !<br /><br />So glad to have welcomed you here today and to read that you've loved this reading, <br />I hope that your day is filled with so many little things which to feel joy for, <br />thank you for your bright smile, dearest Nancy ❥ Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-60223875580719932622017-05-18T02:47:19.323+02:002017-05-18T02:47:19.323+02:00Oh Dany this post was just magnificent! I cannot w...Oh Dany this post was just magnificent! I cannot wait to read the book in its entirity. What a lovely story of friendship. And such talent. I have never seen more lovelier dresses. Thank you for sharing this story. Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-62834734768094326102017-05-17T21:23:33.792+02:002017-05-17T21:23:33.792+02:00cara Daniela, i tuoi post arricchiscono le mie con...cara Daniela, i tuoi post arricchiscono le mie conoscenze, riesci a fare dei resoconti dettagliati accompagnati da foto bellissime...che abiti!!! Mi fanno sognare!!! Un abbraccio immenso Loryloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981502273628377278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8780738657147797732.post-81026644744406172162017-05-17T18:41:28.666+02:002017-05-17T18:41:28.666+02:00@ Connie
I'm so, so thrilled after reading tha...@ Connie<br />I'm so, so thrilled after reading that with this post of mine I've recalled to your mind one of yours you wrote some years ago about Mrs Lincoln's dresses without knowing that it was all Elizabeth Keckley's work ... it's such an emotion to me, thank you, precious friend of mine, for this wonderful gift !<br /><br />Hope you're enjoying a lovely week so far,<br />I'm sending hugs and ever much love to you, <br />may your coming days be filled with peace and joy ❀≼♥≽❀Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.com