tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post6710536766090900403..comments2024-03-19T18:17:56.821-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: Writing desks - then and now! By MaryLu TyndallCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-20748750734763634742013-01-17T16:02:49.243-05:002013-01-17T16:02:49.243-05:00My desk/computer condition looks a lot like yours,...My desk/computer condition looks a lot like yours, MaryLu--(so thankful, lol!) <br /><br />My son's not too crazy about mine area he needs to come over and work on straightening out computer glitches. But his work area is practically sterile at his house. (Makes me wonder if they exchanged babies on me in the hospital!)<br /><br />I DO love the teacup (violet--my birthday flower :) and agree Pat Iacuzzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11983141590663751303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-21127878336675651392013-01-17T06:06:38.281-05:002013-01-17T06:06:38.281-05:00When I think about all the comparisons to life bac...When I think about all the comparisons to life back then to now, I'm amazed at all they accomplished. Great article and images. Thank you!Jennifer Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360330085131177132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-46141784390037402932013-01-16T17:15:24.682-05:002013-01-16T17:15:24.682-05:00Yes, Roseanna, ambiance is the spark of creativity...Yes, Roseanna, ambiance is the spark of creativity. :-) MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-81401901902876440692013-01-16T15:40:36.115-05:002013-01-16T15:40:36.115-05:00I think I need to design my (eventual) office arou...I think I need to design my (eventual) office around that old-fashioned one... =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-9166089541651882642013-01-16T14:49:58.938-05:002013-01-16T14:49:58.938-05:00Am I reading this correctly? Another anthology in ...Am I reading this correctly? Another anthology in March? *Big Smile*...something to look forward to. chappydebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393540849299888872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-61231832867928438012013-01-16T13:58:12.270-05:002013-01-16T13:58:12.270-05:00Janet, I actually cleaned mine up a bit before tak...Janet, I actually cleaned mine up a bit before taking the picture. LOL MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-76050208759063420512013-01-16T12:23:45.624-05:002013-01-16T12:23:45.624-05:00MaryLu, your post took me down memory lane. I reme...MaryLu, your post took me down memory lane. I remember loving Sheaffer’s Skrip Ink Bottles for fountain pens - my favorite was the peacock blue.<br /><br />P.S. My desk is messier. Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-26451800525390790722013-01-16T12:22:48.738-05:002013-01-16T12:22:48.738-05:00No problem, Carrie. I'm thrilled the anthology...No problem, Carrie. I'm thrilled the anthology was so popular. The next serial story is set in 1800 Charleston.. so we could post it here if you'd like. :-) MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-60326118601538153232013-01-16T11:39:16.624-05:002013-01-16T11:39:16.624-05:00Lovely post and sorry for the change out, MaryLu! ...Lovely post and sorry for the change out, MaryLu! We are now officially done with our anthology. Hey, and we are about to start another in March for the other serial from two years ago. Maybe we should put your starting post up here instead of on OWG, MaryLu! It is set in 18th century or early 19th I believe. Hey, you started it off--what year is it? <br /><br />I have a mid-century Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-56865019436812323752013-01-16T11:33:27.130-05:002013-01-16T11:33:27.130-05:00That reminds me, Amber, to get out my tea cups, th...That reminds me, Amber, to get out my tea cups, though I'm more of a coffee drinker than a tea drinker, but it would help in setting a mood. I often light candles, however, and that seems to add some ambiance while I'm writing. MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-46816259936297896832013-01-16T11:31:56.445-05:002013-01-16T11:31:56.445-05:00How lovely, Judith. Do take a picture of your lady...How lovely, Judith. Do take a picture of your lady's desk when you complete it and send it to us. I long for simpler times too.. things seemed to move more slowly and people appreciated time spent with family and friends. We are far too caught up in our busy lives these days. MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-29271057912289450282013-01-16T11:30:10.655-05:002013-01-16T11:30:10.655-05:00Yes.. Chaplain, there was a scheduling conflict so...Yes.. Chaplain, there was a scheduling conflict so this article was moved from it's original spot to today. So, no.. you aren't going crazy!! <br />I also can't imagine writing my books with a quill pen! Or even a ball point pen! It would take FOREVER and my fingers would fall off. LOLMaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-90665379201167521962013-01-16T10:19:25.959-05:002013-01-16T10:19:25.959-05:00Hi! Mary Lu, I loved this post! And thank you for ...Hi! Mary Lu, I loved this post! And thank you for sharing a pic of your writing desk--fun to see where the magic happens! <br />Makes me want to get out my china tea cups and sip while I write...at least I can feel a bit of the past in my 21st century life. ;)<br />AmberAmber Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732638199138689844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-64468567258597547632013-01-16T05:43:30.143-05:002013-01-16T05:43:30.143-05:00How I long for the simpler times when quill and in...How I long for the simpler times when quill and ink were the norm. What a joy it would be to have a really organized lady's desk for correspondence.<br /><br />I have a friend who gave me an ornate inkwell stand, much like that in your picture. My goal this month is to make my office appropriate for displaying it. It currently resides on my studio piano.Judith Roblhttp://www.judithrobl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-19564003580106693722013-01-16T01:03:36.099-05:002013-01-16T01:03:36.099-05:00When I FIRST read this, it did not have your name ...When I FIRST read this, it did not have your name at the top. I left the above comment and when I came back later, the whole post disappeared. Just vanished! I was perplexed, then I realized that someone must have posted it too soon, so it was pulled. Oh well, still a good post, Cap'n! Hugs.chappydebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393540849299888872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-45740760244807378302013-01-14T02:13:02.388-05:002013-01-14T02:13:02.388-05:00You know, I didn't know who was posting today ...You know, I didn't know who was posting today when I headed over here. But as soon as I saw that first desk, I knew it was you, MaryLu! Of course, your writing area is a bit different now. :) Great post and very interesting. I don't know how people used to use quills and ink to write with; constantly having to dip the quill. It must have taken forever to pen a letter. And to pen an entirechappydebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393540849299888872noreply@blogger.com