Wednesday, November 11, 2009

William Morris 1834 ~ 1896

My work is the embodiment of Dreams ~ 1858.

William Morris was the single most influential designer of the nineteenth century.
Morris was an Artist, political theorist, scholar, translator, publisher, writer and poet.
Renowned for his wallpapers and textiles. His designs were popular in late Victorian artistic homes of taste.


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I've long been a fan of William Morris for his classic designs, rich colours and patterns, which still look good and have timeless appeal and can be purchased today.






Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.
~ William Morris

I hope that you are having a great week
Hugs
Carolyn
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54 comments:

  1. Pamela Terry and EdwardNovember 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    One of my heroes. His designs cover the walls of two of my rooms.

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickNovember 11, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful!! I hope you're having a wonderful week too, Carolyn!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  3. Draffin BearsNovember 11, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Pamela,

    Your home must be wonderful.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  4. Draffin BearsNovember 11, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    thanks for visiting Marsha and I hope that you are having a great week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  5. DeannaNovember 11, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    I think the first time I got really interested in William Morris was when I saw some of his wallpaper in good ole Wichita, Kansas Old Cowtown Museum's Murdock House. In the Diningroom the walls has Morris wallpaper. It is beautiful.
    Enjoyed your post,
    d

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  6. maría ceciliaNovember 11, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Hy Carolyn, very beautiful designs, this man has inspired many designers since then.
    Have a wonderful week too.
    Cariños
    María Cecilia

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  7. Draffin BearsNovember 11, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Hi Deanna,

    It is such beautiful wallpaper and just love the way it dresses up a room.

    Hi Maria Cecilia,

    I think it must be neat to be a designer and be so inspired by the legacy that this Man has left behind.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  8. Shabby Cottage ShoppeNovember 11, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Lovely ~ thanks for sharing.
    Gail

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  9. Draffin BearsNovember 11, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    thank you for visiting Gail.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  10. Celestina MarieNovember 11, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I love the designs from such a master. It just proves that great design will stand the test of time. Great pics and info.

    Hope you are doing well. Have a great week.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  11. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Hi Carolyn! Thanks for the mini lesson on William Morris. I had not heard of him. I do admire so much from the time period he lived in so I may have been a fan of his without even knowing it, LOL! Thank you for teaching me something!
    Hope you're having a great week!

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  12. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 11, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Love that third pattern you posted. Thanks for an informative post. Best wishes to you, :) Tammy

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  13. Amanda (Small Acorns)November 11, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    I love that famous William Morris quote, and try to literally 'live' up to it!
    Hope your week is going well.
    Amanda xx

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  14. LisaNovember 12, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Oh I love his stuff! I've heard his quote but was never sure who he was. Thanks for the info!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  15. MichelaNovember 12, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Hi Carolyn, have a great week too!

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  16. BarbaraNovember 12, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Lovely post, Carolyn. There are some wonderful books out about William Morris.

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  17. GwendolynKayNovember 12, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    I have never heard of him til now. His designs are lovely and I love his quote!
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  18. Martha's FavoritesNovember 12, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    I love that saying. It is also part of my problem. I think alot of things are beautiful! Thank you so much for your sweet comments and prayers. You are truly a treasure to me! Blessings, Martha

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  19. JuneNovember 12, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Carolyn you are so right about his designs being timeless. You have the most beautiful patterns of his art. What a wonderful collection of inspiration and beauty. I have always loved that quote.
    I hope all is going great for you, dear friend.
    Hugs,
    June

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  20. UnknownNovember 12, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    oh wow...what an interesting read....I had no idea...but I love that you teach me something new every time I visit!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  21. BellaRosaNovember 12, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Carolyn, what pretty designs, I especially love his quote you put at the end of your post. I hope you are well, you have been in my thoughts. When you have a moment, please visit me, I have an award for you :) besos, Rose

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  22. Melissa MillerNovember 12, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Very beautiful Carolyn! :)

    Thank you for your kind visit today. It's always appreciated.

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  23. Winchester ManorNovember 12, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    His designs are timeless indeed! I love the quote about having nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.

    Thank you sweet friend for your amazing comment, I truly do adore you!

    Love and hugs,
    Karyn

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  24. koraleeNovember 12, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Wow...William Morris's designs are amazing. Thank you for sharing your passion today. Also thank you for your well wishes you left on my blog the other day...this flu bug is wanting to stay awhile and visit.

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  25. Draffin BearsNovember 12, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Thank you for visiting Celestina Marie. That is what I think is so interesting about William Morris, his designs still look great all these years later. I am doing well thanks.

    thank you TattingChic and I am glad that you too can read about this interesting and clever Man.

    Hi Tammy,

    Many thanks for your visit, always great to hear from you.

    Hi Amanda,

    It is such a great quote and a good thing to always remember.
    I hope that you are having a great week.

    You are welcome Lisa, and thanks for visiting me.

    Hi Michela,

    Thank you.

    Hi Barbara,

    Yes, there are some great books out on this Man and all that he had achieved.

    Hi Gwen,

    I am glad that you can read about this interesting Man and see some of the things he has designed.

    thank you Martha and it is great to know you too, Blessings.

    Thank you very much June, for your visit. I love having you as a blog friend.

    Hi Diana,

    Just as I love coming to visit you and see all your Artwork ~ you are so talented.

    Hi Rose,

    How lovely to hear from you and you have an award for me ~ thank you.
    I look forward to coming to visit you.

    Hi Melissa,

    So happy to hear that things are going well for you, with your new health regimen ~ well done.

    Thank you so much for visiting Karyn and I appreciate your friendship very much.

    Hi Koralee,

    I am so sorry that the flu bug is still hanging around. I hope that you are feeling better and please try and get some rest.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  26. Duchess of TeaNovember 12, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Hello Carolyn darling, I must regretfully admit that I had never heard of Mr. Morris, but now I am off to check him out and to also see what I have missed on your blog.

    I thank you for checking in on me and for the sweet comment you left behind, you are a dear friend.

    Take care
    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  27. Duchess of TeaNovember 12, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Darling, you inquired about my dad's health, he is doing much better and has been eating well and walking...a great improvement.

    Luv, thank you so much for caring, what have I done to deserve a friend like you?

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  28. RosemaryNovember 12, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I see why you are a fan.
    Hope you are having a great day!
    Rosemary

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  29. Draffin BearsNovember 12, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Dear Duchess,

    Glad that I have been able to tell you a little, about this talented, Man, Mr Morris.
    I was really happy to hear that your Father's health is getting better.
    It is great to have discovered your blog and thank you for your friendship.

    Hi Rosemary,

    You have been busy, with the glitter and your creations.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  30. RebeccaNovember 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    Thanks for stopping by to say hello
    Beautiful post on Morris
    Hope you have a great day
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  31. debra@dustjacketNovember 12, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    What an interesting post. I love his work and loved his quote at the end. Such beautiful things.
    xoxo

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  32. ReneeNovember 13, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Carolyn I have heard that quote a million times but I am now glad to put a face to it.

    The designs are beautiful.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  33. RostroseNovember 13, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    This design really looks modern!
    Hugs, Traude

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  34. Gypsy PurpleNovember 13, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    That is a fabulous quote!!!...and I love those designs......

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  35. rochambeauNovember 13, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Thank you for featuring William Morris!! I'm a major BIG fan too!

    Hugs to you Carolyn!
    Constance

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  36. Draffin BearsNovember 13, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Hi Rebecca,

    Lovely to have a visit from you, thank you.

    Hi Dustjacket,

    It is such a great quote and the designs are beautiful.

    Hi Renee,

    thanks for visiting and glad that you can now put a face to the quote.

    Hi Traude,

    that is one of the things that I love, is that the designs do not look out of place today, all these years later.

    Thank you for visiting Gypsy Purple.

    Many thanks for visiting me today and you are welcome.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. Southern BearsNovember 13, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Carolyn, once again - a lovely post. How about showing us more of your home!? And thank you for your regular visits to the Southern Bears.

    Pat xx

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  38. SusanNovember 13, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I haven't known him- thanks for sharing this, darling!
    awesome post.
    have a lovely day, xoxo

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  39. MargeNovember 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Dear friend,

    I haven`t heard about him until now. I learnt something new again;)
    Thank you for info:)
    Such so beautiful wallpapers and pictures!!

    Have a great weekend for you, my dear friend!:)

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  40. AnaNovember 13, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Just wanted to come over and thank you for your very lovely and sweet comments. I do hope you enjoyed your visit over at A Petite Cottage and that you will come again to visit soon. Wishing you a wonderful day. Until next time.

    Smiles,
    ♥Ana

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  41. French-KissedNovember 13, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I am familiar with his famous quote, but I have to admit that I do not know much about him. Thanks for the quick tutorial...as usual I always enjoy my visits here. I wanted to let you know that I have made you the Guest of Honor for my latest Thanksgiving Table post. Hope you are doing well

    ~Jermaine~

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  42. Draffin BearsNovember 13, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Pat,

    Thank you for visiting today and I always enjoy going to see Southern Bears.

    Thank you Susan dear, always great to hear from you.

    Dear Marge,

    I am glad that I could introduce you to this Man and yes, the wallpapers are beautiful.
    Thanks for your visit.

    Hi Ana,

    It was great to discover your lovely blog and yes, I would like to come back and see you again.
    Thank you.

    Hi Jermaine,

    What an honour! thank you so much and I would love to come over and see what delightful thanksgiving table you have set.
    Many thanks.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  43. Bella SinclairNovember 13, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Timeless is right! Thank you for the education, Carolyn. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Hope you are feeling well. xoxo

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  44. C. JoyBell C.November 13, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Wow! And eighteenth century interior designer! With a white beard! hahahaha!!!! I don't know, that just makes me laugh...and I cannot help but wonder if he was gay...I know...but I can't help but to wonder...not that all male interior designers are gay...but that would just be funny...he would be perchance the father of all gay interior designers today... haha!

    Gorgeous work of his! :)

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  45. TaraNovember 13, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    He did such beautiful work. I don't know that I have ever heard of him so thank you for sharing, it was fascinating. I hope you have wonderful weekend ahead of you and that you are feeling much better!

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  46. Draffin BearsNovember 13, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks very much Bella, always great to hear from you. I am feeling well and thanks for your kindness.

    Hi Charity,

    I have never really thought about that, don't know. Thanks for you visit.

    Thanks Sares and I am glad that you got to see his work.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  47. Haute WorldNovember 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    I agree, his work is so timeless, you would never have guessed he lived in a different century. I guess that's what makes him a true visionary who lived ahead of his time. Wishing you a lovely weekend!

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  48. TMFANovember 14, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    Nice patterns!

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  49. CaroleNovember 14, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Though only seen on tv I've seen homes in San Francisco done all in his style and it's breathtaking. So much detail! His look is timeless!
    xxx......C

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  50. Draffin BearsNovember 14, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Haute-shopper,

    They are timeless designs and he was a true visionary.
    thanks for visiting and have a great weekend.

    Thank you, for visiting, the Man that knew too much.

    Hi Carole,

    The detail, pattern and colours are amazing and still look so good today.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  51. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaNovember 14, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Carolyn...I have a Morris chair that I just love...I didn't know he also did beautiful fabric...Love those teddy and bunny pillows...and hey wall papaer is making a come bach YAHOO!! I'm one of those nuts that still love wall paper...May you have a wonderful weekend my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  52. Draffin BearsNovember 15, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Thank you Gloria, for visiting.
    How neat that you have a Morris chair.
    I love wallpaper too and have had it in the lounge for about 7 years, but it is time for a change of colour scheme.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  53. moNovember 17, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    lovely post. I have a blog about William Morris you might enjoy. best, mo

    http://wmmorrisfanclub.blogspot.com/

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  54. Draffin BearsNovember 17, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Thank you Mo, for visiting me and I look forward to having a look at your William Morris post.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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Thank you so much for visiting Draffin Bears.
It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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