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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)

lavendermine Sun 20-Feb-22 15:53:47

Gracie is lovely Fc and looks very comfortable.

BBbevan Sun 20-Feb-22 15:54:27

Just looked on Next for the PJs and shirt. DH says if we buy those and sit on the sofa, we won’t be able to find each other. That should be fun ?

Josieann Sun 20-Feb-22 15:57:40

grin

Baggs Sun 20-Feb-22 16:01:25

Nothing HQ could say about why they deleted a thread would ever stand up to granscrutiny so they, quite sensibly, just say what the hell they like as to reasons and chuck it in our faces.

And good for them, I say.

FannyCornforth Sun 20-Feb-22 16:24:44

Bbkenneth I have all of the WM jimjams and the robe with the deer on.

Callistemon21 Sun 20-Feb-22 16:30:50

Josieann

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.^

I might buy some cushion covers but I think I'll draw the line at Strawberry Thief trousers!

Kalu Sun 20-Feb-22 16:31:12

Our decor, in the early 80’s, was a mix of Sanderson/Morris, Liberty and Laura Ashley.
Wallpaper and matching curtains! De rigueur once upon a time. ??‍♀️
Loved it then but my taste has changed completely from busy to a more calming effect.

Callistemon21 Sun 20-Feb-22 16:33:55

FannyCornforth

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

Oh, she'd really posh is Josieann if she's got Joules stuff for the dog!
Practising my curtsey in case I meet her.

But possibly you're even posher, FannyCornforth.

Callistemon21 Sun 20-Feb-22 16:35:25

I do fancy a William Morris face mask.

Blossoming Sun 20-Feb-22 16:42:27

Q. Why do GNHQ delete threads with no artistic merit?

A. Because they can.

Josieann Sun 20-Feb-22 16:47:19

How to clash everything in my lounge a few years ago. You are not alone Kalu!

Josieann Sun 20-Feb-22 16:50:44

William Morris designs has dog poo bag holders. The poor man would be turning in his grave!

Callistemon21 Sun 20-Feb-22 16:56:34

Josieann

William Morris designs has dog poo bag holders. The poor man would be turning in his grave!

Perhaps I'll change my mind about cushions then.

JaneJudge Sun 20-Feb-22 16:58:59

BBbevan

Just looked on Next for the PJs and shirt. DH says if we buy those and sit on the sofa, we won’t be able to find each other. That should be fun ?

French and Saunders did a sketch on Giles and Mary off gogglebox where they were camouflaged into the wall/chairs.... also William Morris smile

HurdyGurdy Sun 20-Feb-22 17:01:39

trisher

Farzanah

I blame Jane Morris. She’s got wind of you posting FannyC and trying to sabotage wink

As "not in the spirit of GN" is now old hat maybe they are looking for new suggestions.
I like your idea Farzanah perhaps they could use"Jane Morris doesn't like it"

But, to paraphrase - "She has no authority here, that Jane Morris" grin

Doodledog Sun 20-Feb-22 17:22:36

"She has no authority here, that Jane Morris"

grin

Iam64 Sun 20-Feb-22 17:29:59

Gracie deserves the best of Wm Morris and everything else FannyC

kittylester Sun 20-Feb-22 17:35:02

Can I join in please.

Iam64 Sun 20-Feb-22 17:37:34

Kittlester, you have the same Morris in your hall as we do

Iam64 Sun 20-Feb-22 17:38:23

Whoops, maybe that isn’t your hallway. I should put my specs on

JaneJudge Sun 20-Feb-22 17:45:29

God that is a lovely hallway!!!! HOW are all your homes so tidy and spacious

BBbevan Sun 20-Feb-22 17:48:30

Thanks for the new name Fanny love it. Xxxx

fairfraise Sun 20-Feb-22 17:54:52

I just love all William Morris designs. Made some curtains once but passed them on, when they didn't fit the next house.

varian Sun 20-Feb-22 17:55:43

My great grandfather, a radical activist in the late 19th century, knew William Morris.

I often wonder how the middle class ladies who chose his wallpaper and curtain designs in the 1970's and 80's, might have felt about his politics.

JaneJudge Sun 20-Feb-22 18:33:58

varian, please do educate us grin as I know a bit but not enough....