Rabu, 27 April 2011

Speaking of British Aristocracy....


Andrew and Deborah Cavendish on their wedding day, before they were the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire


I know we all have the Royal Wedding on our minds these days - only one more day until the festivities begin. And speaking of British aristocracy, one of my favorite books in the last year is written by Deborah Mitford, Duchess of Devonshire. It's called Wait For Me and I can't recommend it more highly. The Duchess has had an amazing life and has lived in some of Englands' finest houses - and helped to restore them too. Chatsworth has been the seat of the Dukes of Devonshire since 1549. Take a look:






The main hallway








The private quarters