The new book Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon is a dreadful disappointment. Her life, especially the tragedy that befell her daughter Eliza. I can’t believe I read half already. This was not unusual for that time and place: it was typical of East Coast Establishment, and still is. Great wealth does not make for easy sleep. The second commission, executed by French artist Fernand Renard, is the interior of the pavilion that anchors the two greenhouse wings of Bunny Mellon’s conservatory. Interesting life story of the woman who designed the Rose Garden for JFK but lots of name dropping and too much materialism for my taste. I always heard what great friends Jacqueline Kennedy was with the Grand Lapin. Rachel Lambert Mellon was born an heir to a great fortune—her grandfather invented Listerine and her father was the president of Gillette—and married one of the wealthiest men in America, the banking heir and philanthropist Paul Mellon. Her book about Hugette Clark was masterful, Bunny Mellon is even better. Bunny Mellon Book Review: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH IN BIOGRAPHIES & MEMOIRS A new biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. Rights: North America. More scheming. Bunny was a very insecure and talented woman who loved flowers and botany. The Great Book of American Heroes: 32 True Tales From American History That Made Th... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I hardly expected to give this book 5 stars. Throughout her long and storied life, Rachel “Bunny” Mellon’s greatest passion was garden design. Eight Books to Read for Instant Garden Inspiration 1 The Gardens of Bunny Mellon by Linda Jane Holden. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I also appreciate she approached the ugly side of the rose and let us see the thorns. However, Bunny Mellon’s ONLY claim to fame was her creation of the Rose Garden at the White House and this is referenced throughout the book. A wondrous read! There has to be a special level of hell for these women. The entire surrounds were manicured to create what I felt was an attempt to establish that dreamy idealism of the Impressionist paintings she had hanging in her house. Thanks Meghan! It destroyed the whole family in the end. OK- Read, half of it. Thanks to Meryl Gordon we get past them. Please try again. I think so. A lot of Bunny's life was about maintaining their numerous homes and lifestyle and so there's only so much you can say about that but the author does well (and Bunny helped by living to 100+!! Although the world of deep seated wealth is far removed from my reality the work ethic of Bunny Mellon is inspiring. A view into how the upper 1% live. The author gives some idea of what living with that level of wealth is like, not easy to do. An electrifying novel based on the real life of Coco Chanel reveals an unseen side to the icon as she trades fashion for espionage in World War II. I could go on and on, and intended to, but to what end? Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Bunny Mellon operated in the intersecting arenas of politics, art and fashion, mingling with Presidents, Queens, Duchesses, Hollywood actors, couturiers, artists and Russian ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin. Every once in awhile I like to torture myself by reading books about women who are just like me except for one difference: they are swimming in money from birth to death. Old-money rich white women from the Eastern Seaboard. I’ve read all of Meryl Gordon’s books and purchased this one with great anticipation. Socialite and style icon Bunny Mellon is one of the most intriguing figures in recent American history. What a life. ), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2018. The Gardens of Bunny Mellon is a masterpiece. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It starts with the name. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. OMG so much detail and description of everyone who has met Bunny, Paul, or her ex husband.......I had to stop reading- I got as far as the rose garden. 516 pp. All four volumes are now freely available as a searchable e-books h ere. has been added to your Cart. Bunny Mellon's life was extremely interesting. BUNNY MELLON The Life of an American Style Legend A new biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Even her generous husband bemoaned her habits, but didn't try to stop them. Discover Andrew Jackson's life and his effect on America in this captivating history book. Edit. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I enjoyed reading about her love of gardening which led to her designing the White House Rose Garden. Chapter 4 Childhood Treasures: A Bottle and a Book 27. Mellon's ingenious, often underappreciated body of work should be noticed, and this book is a valuable contribution to that end." I have to first give credit to Meryl Gordon for creating such a well-researched and well-written book. I would like to have read more about the plant collection and designs. But I was so saddened by the broken relationships and the toxic effect of money, enormous money, too much even to spend. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original. This is like a super-long Vanity Fair article (not a bad thing!). (And I suppose to be human is to be flawed...though I think a bit more kindness would have been a good thing in her life....) In the end, I found this an inspiring read—if I had that kind of money, I’d also hope to spend it on art, antiques, books, and gardens! If you haven't heard of record-smashing singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, is there any hope for you? “I made a resolution never again to whine or be disagreeable. Recently, I have received another beautiful new publication from Vendome Press. The cooks would send down requests for certain vegetables before each meal, and I would prepare them in one of "Bunny's" many antique baskets. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. ), then you won’t want to miss the latest book about the American icon, The Gardens of Bunny Mellon. This book told about the people in her life and how she survived. Bunny. A biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. I couldn’t get past page one hundred. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. An Oak Spring Sylva (1989), An Oak Spring Pomona (1990), An Oak Spring Flora (1997) and An Oak Spring Herbaria (2009), highlight some of the most influential and unique pieces in Bunny Mellon's collection pertaining to trees, fruit, flowers, and herbs. BUNNY MELLON The Life of an American Style Legend By Meryl Gordon Illustrated. So....bucolic. The lunches lasted for hours and, eventually, spilled out into the perfectly manicured garden that somehow looked just a little bit wild. About the books. The second commission, executed by French artist Fernand Renard, is the interior of the pavilion that anchors the two greenhouse wings of Bunny Mellon’s conservatory. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original. Loads of information filling in many gaps in my knowledge, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018. One grandson was flat out treated abusively from birth, other than this grand "lady" decided she didn't like the cut of his jib in the hospital nursery. vividly details how Mellon, whose paternal grandfather developed Listerine, was raised in an ultrawealthy milieu of … Bunny Mellon… All Illustrations Bunny Mellon. Please try again. The Gardens of Bunny Mellon: Holden, Linda Jane, Foley, Roger, Crane, Peter: Amazon.sg: Books Beautifully written. Twitter. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Bunny Mellon: The Life of an American Style Legend, Hardcover – Illustrated, September 26, 2017. $28. ", "Meryl Gordon's enchanting story takes us deep inside a lost world of taste and class-a world, as Caroline Kennedy said of Bunny Mellon's life, that was 'beautiful, well-built, and infinitely interesting. Embed. She grew up wealthy, she made sure she married wealth, then left her husband for even greater wealth. I'd give this 3.5. A new biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat … What kind of person goes through life answering to the name of "Bunny"? Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. OK, I get it….she created the Rose Garden. Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon (Book) : Holden, Linda Jane : Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon is for anyone who has enjoyed time spent in a garden, from aspiring garden makers to those who manage large estates. An intriguing look inside the life of Bunny Mellon shared from her private journals and letters. Apr 26, 2019 - Explore Jed Jennings's board "Bunny Mellon", followed by 777 people on Pinterest. Please try your request again later. Grand, unchecked wealth does not a good friend make. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. I was one of many gardeners who planted the 10,000 annual flowers, and spent the rest of the Summer tending the vegetable garden. The book cover showing a detail from one of the trompe l’oeil walls in the greenhouse pavilion. If you enjoy reading about rich people, how much money they have, how many houses they have, how much jewelry they have, and how much original artwork they have, then this book is for you. A biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. There was a problem loading your book clubs. "The rich are different" we were told by F Scott Fitzgerald and this book details how different. Bunny (I feel so strange calling her by her first name) invited me to Sunday lunch every so often. Chapter 2 Fifty Summers Later 9. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The rest of her life – before and after the Rose Garden – was spent as a very rich man’s wife. Last edited by ImportBot. The author was very nice to Bunny, and her husband, and she portrayed them kindly, which I suppose is the best way to do this. However, Bunny Mellon’s ONLY claim to fame was her creation of the Rose Garden at the White House and this is referenced throughout the book. Takes one to know one. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2018, Easy to read book and lots of little snippets about Jackie Kennedy and Givenchy (and plenty of others - throwaway observation of Diana Princess of Wales, newly married, running carefree with a young Caroline Kennedy at a Bunny do). OK, I get it….she created the Rose Garden. ", "As stylish and fascinating as its subject, this book is a biographical tour de force. Try Prime Books Go Search EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Orders Try Prime Cart. However, Bunny Mellon’s ONLY claim to fame was her creation of the Rose Garden at the White House and this is referenced throughout the book. Unable to add item to List. Go on a captivating journey and discover the fascinating life of John F Kennedy from beginning to end. "The Gardens of Bunny Mellon reveals the horticulturalist's iconic oases, including her Oak Spring estate in Virginia and the White House Rose Garden." For admirers of the inimitable style of "Bunny" Mellon, and the innate design flair that took her—without formal training—to the White House and Versailles, the upcoming book… With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original. This beautifully illustrated book, both scholarly and accessible to all, provides a fascinating insight into the private world and intellectual passions of the renowned philanthropists Paul and Bunny Mellon through the two trompe l’oeil paintings that they commissioned for their main residence at Oak Spring, Virginia. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017. "Janice P. Nimura has resurrected Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell in all their feisty, thrilling, trailblazing splendor." I think of her pink granite tomb out in those woods. Calm it down, Calm it down.”, Mariah Carey Is Telling Her Own Story (and Recommending Books). Start by marking “Bunny Mellon: The Life of an American Style Legend” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon (Book) : Holden, Linda Jane : Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon is for anyone who has enjoyed time spent in a garden, from aspiring garden makers to those who manage large estates. I knew that Bunny Mellon had designed the White House Rose Garden but I didn’t know how close she was to Jackie and President Kennedy. Rachel Lambert Mellon (better known as Bunny) had quite the... 2 Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes by Judith B. Tankard. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. 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This is one of those books that you miss after you have finished it. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2018. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Buy The Gardens of Bunny Mellon 01 by Linda Jane Holden, Sir Peter Crane, Roger Foley (ISBN: 9780865653511) from Amazon's Book Store. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. From what’s on the page, Bunny Mellon doesn’t have enough personality to fill a whole book...maybe a feature magazine article. The Original White House Cook Book: Cooking, Etiquette, Menus and More from the Exe... Absolute Madness: A True Story of a Serial Killer, Race, and a City Divided, Alexander Hamilton: First Architect Of The American Government, John F. Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of JFK, Founding Fathers: The Essential Guide to the Men Who Made America. I recently had the privilege of being able to visit Bunny Mellon's Virginia estate which is now operated as a charitable foundation. And Caroline Kennedy? Fabulous view of SUPER wealth and how it can decimate families, Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017. ―Stacy Schiff. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. See more ideas about bunny mellon, bunny, interior. Share this book. It is yet another step in our ongoing efforts to make … This collection is comprised of extracts from Bunny's own writings and garden notes, as well as photographs and drawings from her archive. . They had to be arranged aesthetically, of course. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2019. ", "Meryl Gordon's heroic reporting and shrewd insights have given us a fully drawn portrait of one of the twentieth century's most compelling figures, by turns warmhearted and cold-blooded, coping with an emptiness no treasure chests of jewels and art could fill. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She designed and planted a number of significant gardens, including the White House Rose Garden, and assembled one of the largest collections of rare horticultural books. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. Fascinating. A biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. 4.5 stars, really. Please try again. As this book asserts, the estate had a very understated aesthetic. Facebook. She grew up wealthy, she made sure she married wealth, then left her husband for even greater wealth. I could not put this book down. Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon is the story of a self-taught amateur gardener who designed the White House Rose Garden and designed the Mellon family gardens at Oak Spring in Upperville, VA and in Antigua, among others. You could almost predict in leaving her that estate without. Chapter 3 The Auction of the Decade 14. If I had not read the first book, possibly I would not feel so let down. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! I had read a previous book on Brooke Astor by this author many years ago and really enjoyed it, but did not expect the life of Bunny Mellon to be so interesting to me. The reviews that tempted me to purchase this biography of Bunny Mellon were about about her being a horticulturalist. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Having long admired her taste and style in all things, color me surprised to find her such a flawed person. I can’t say enough about Gordon’s meticulous research which evolves into a wonderful read. Bunny Mellon: The Life of an American Style Legend: Gordon, Meryl: 9781455588749: Amazon.com: Books. Something went wrong. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. What did Alexander Hamilton ever do besides get shot in a duel by Aaron Burr? Excellent job by the biographer, and what a life--full of originality and happenstance and luck and talent. Bunny Mellon PDF By:Meryl Gordon Published on 2017-09-26 by Grand Central Publishing. Chapter 1 President Kennedy Has a Request 1. It's an interesting look at how the .001% lived back in the day. 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