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To think William Morris and Gransnet are poles apart

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trisher Sun 20-Feb-22 11:28:04

A recent thread was deleted because "it brought nothing useful of beautiful to the site". A reference of course to Morris's advice Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.
I can't see what on earth this has to do with threads on GN. Many of which are just ways to pass the time, gossip or games. So can anyone find a connection between the two or am I right in thinking William Morris is now turning in his grave? Or is this perhaps a new turning for GNHQ and will all posts now be looked at for beauty and usefulness? (Possibly though the new moderator is an intern who has just finished an art degree grin)

FannyCornforth Sun 20-Feb-22 13:29:53

I love Voysey too! Especially the owl one, obvs ?

FannyCornforth Sun 20-Feb-22 13:31:03

This

Josieann Sun 20-Feb-22 13:34:01

FannyCornforth

JaneJ I’ve got the JL Wm Morris dog bed; dog bowl and dog toy all in Hawthorn printsmile

I'm a bit common. I've got all the dog stuff in the navy Joules material!

JaneJudge Sun 20-Feb-22 13:34:48

Yes, I love the owl one too smile and the Alice in Wonderland one is so sweet

FannyCornforth Sun 20-Feb-22 13:39:12

Joieann I know that you are far from common. Me, however…wink

trisher Sun 20-Feb-22 13:40:25

I think this thread will rate outstanding for its beauty! Not sure about its usefulness. Still one out of two ain't bad!

Ailidh Sun 20-Feb-22 13:41:38

I took it to mean that if whatever one is proposing to post on a particular thread does not advance the conversation but rather advances a btch-fest, the it's probably best left un-typed.

I used to like William Morris rather a lot but now I find his or probably more accurately Morris-esque fabrics too busy. I like the strawberry thief, though.

JaneJudge Sun 20-Feb-22 13:51:27

Ailidh, have you seen the pure ones?

morrisandco.sandersondesigngroup.com/collections/pure-morris-north-fabrics/

eazybee Sun 20-Feb-22 13:56:24

The reason the whole thread was deleted had absolutely nothing to do with the William Morris quote.

Ailidh Sun 20-Feb-22 13:59:53

JaneJudge

Ailidh, have you seen the pure ones?

morrisandco.sandersondesigngroup.com/collections/pure-morris-north-fabrics/

No, I hadn't, thank you. I like the Inky Grey Acanthus Weave.....

Iam64 Sun 20-Feb-22 14:00:02

I’m dead common. William Morris wallpaper in two places, Morris oil cloth table cover, curtains and of course garden gloves. All different designs

Whitewavemark2 Sun 20-Feb-22 14:09:26

Mines on the hall, wall, stairs and landing.

Willow bough.

trisher Sun 20-Feb-22 14:15:12

Ooo those two links have upped the usefulness rating!

BBbevan Sun 20-Feb-22 14:18:30

We have a sofa in Morris Pure linen ‘Marigold’ and our hall is ‘Willow bough’. Love William Morris and all he stands for. Several pieces of Arts and Crafts furniture and Libery pewter also

GrannyGravy13 Sun 20-Feb-22 14:23:07

I am not a fan of William Morris far too flouncy for my taste.

I am a plain Jane when it comes to decor, if I had my way the garden would be just green and white also.

JaneJudge Sun 20-Feb-22 14:32:10

That sofa sounds lovely BBbevan, do you have a photo?

FannyCornforth Sun 20-Feb-22 14:47:21

Here’s Gracie in her bed with her toy

BBbevan Sun 20-Feb-22 14:47:46

One sofa as requested

BridgetPark Sun 20-Feb-22 14:51:16

Love William Morris, my friends daughter, who is very clever, makes head bands and scrunchies using William Morris designs. They are lovingly made, with expensive material, but all the patterns are amazing. Wish I was clever....

JaneJudge Sun 20-Feb-22 15:00:55

The dog, the basket and the sofa all gorgeous smile I love the lamp too BBbevan smile

BBbevan Sun 20-Feb-22 15:04:36

We have 3 all Laura Ashley

FannyCornforth Sun 20-Feb-22 15:07:44

Well, hasn’t this turned out nice ?

Josieann Sun 20-Feb-22 15:11:41

Loving the photos.
This should all be on the House and Home forum!

Those headbands and scrunchies sound lovely too. It's difficult to find nice hair accessories for little girls which aren't all shimmery or fluffy.

Josieann Sun 20-Feb-22 15:42:10

This thread is BAD!
I've just stumbled on some lovely WM blouses in Next and just had to order one, and some pyjamas!
^In celebration of their 160th year Morris & Co. have collaborated with Next on a collection for the whole family. Explore the enduring appeal of iconic William Morris prints across mens', womens' and childrens' fashion from dresses and blouses to trousers and shirts.6

Josieann Sun 20-Feb-22 15:42:57

oops In celebration of their 160th year Morris & Co. have collaborated with Next on a collection for the whole family. Explore the enduring appeal of iconic William Morris prints across mens', womens' and childrens' fashion from dresses and blouses to trousers and shirts.