I just got a email from the Tasha Tudor website that talks about her memorial, I didn't even know she had passed. I love Tasha Tudor, she was a idol of mine, even at the age of 92, she continued to do the things she loved most, garden and paint. I first discovered Tasha's books at the library about 10 years ago, a beautiful gardening book about a little ole lady who lived in the wilds of Vermont as if she had lived 100 years ago. She preferred her wood cookstove over modern stoves, and oil lamps for light. With her beloved Corgis by her side, she tended to the prettiest gardens, painted lovely photos and wrote about it all from her secluded home.
I am sad over the news, she died June 18. I always wanted to go visit her home, I even sent her a birthday card and flower seeds last year, I hope she added my seeds to her garden, what a honor that would be! Now, more than ever, I'll have to find her books, esp. the one on her gardens, to grace my library. Tasha won't ever be forgotten in my heart, her spirit will live on in her books and paintings but her love of a simple life did rub off on me a decade ago, I can only hope to live as long and come to peace with the earth like Tasha did.
I'd love to hear your comments on Tasha, did you know of her and her works? Did you relate to this special lady? You can visit her memorial website here. I know heaven will forever bloom now.....
I found out in June that Tasha had died. I have a few of her books and love her drawings and sweet and simple way of living. That is so sweet that you sent her a b-day card and flower seeds. I wonder if you could get her books at a book store?! I so enjoy them. She has one about a pumpkin that I will get out for fall.
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I loved her books on gardening and her life.
ReplyDeleteI have a old book that she did about greese, it has come apart and I have plans to have it framed. It is just a tiny book.
So sorry that she is gone..
Oh, how sad. Thanks for letting us know, Sue. She will be missed. I've always been fascinated by her chosen lifestyle. I've always wondered if I could do it. And she is the one that has made me want a Corgi for years now!
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I've always loved this special lady and was very sad to hear when she passed. I enjoyed her books and try to pattern my life after her. It's hard to do in the city, but I try to treat everyone like this kind soul did. I will continue to miss her but I read everything I can about her. I hope your flower seeds are in her garden too. Wouldn't that be lovely? xxoo
ReplyDeleteI have been an admirer of Tasha Tudor for years. I discovered her artwork in a book, Twas The night Before Christmas, a Christmas gift from my son`s grandmother. I`ve had that book for almost 30 years. Lovely pictures. And lovely woman.
ReplyDeleteTasha Tudor was such an inspiring lady! I loved her too! I have one of her Christmas books.
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When I sold books on eBay, her books were some of the most popular ones. Everyone was always delighted when they received it. She lived a life of meaning for her, and although I wouldn't want to live like they did in the 1830s..I admire her for doing it.
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