![]() ![]() Here are cherished memories, evocative and insightful, for every woman who recalls fondly what she was like.when she was a girl. ![]() These are some of the remarkable women who offer a glimpse into what inspired them when they were girls: Extraordinary women from the worlds of politics, sports, entertainment, literature, music, and beyond relive the early moments that shaped them: the first friendships and academic pitfalls, the consuming crushes and favorite outfits. Discover the defining moments and fondest memories of some of the world's most celebrated women!īased on the popular WE: Women's Entertainment television series and featuring an introduction by famed television journalist and author Linda Ellerbee, When I Was a Girl presents a collection of timeless girlhood tales. Author of Nobody Was Here & The Pity Party (Scholastic) & lots of other secret books published under secret names. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The continuity between past and present, with furniture and tools in use over many generations of the farm’s inhabitants, will resonate with family historians who either cherish physical objects passed down in their own family or who mourn their lack. ![]() The descriptions of the house, its furnishings, the farm buildings, and the landscape are vivid enough that I could easily picture them in my mind. The time travel element reminds me very much of Daphne du Maurier’s The House on the Strand, with past and present coexisting in the same physical space for the time traveler. This book combines many elements that I love, including old houses with secret passages and time travel into the past. Penelope feels herself caught between the two worlds, as tragedy draws ever closer for her 16th century friends and Penelope is powerless to change the outcome. She spends more and more time in 16th century Thackers, the country home of Anthony Babington, whom Penelope knows is destined to be executed for his role in plotting the escape of Mary, Queen of Scots. Penelope finds she has the ability to slip between past and present. ![]() However, it isn’t as restful for Penelope as the adults hoped. All of the children, and especially Penelope, soon take to the rhythms of country life. Cameron arranges for all three of her children – Alison, Ian, and Penelope – to stay with her elderly aunt and uncle on the Derbyshire farm where she herself was raised. Worried about her youngest daughter’s health, Mrs. ![]() ![]() We love the laid-back style of this bedroom. Of course, the home has a feminine, bohemian feel that's true to Conrad’s signature style. The home boasts five large bedrooms and six baths, including a master suite with a bathroom that’s incredibly spacious - even for a celebrity home. Todd Goodman of LA Light Photography / Linda Ferrari of Keller Williams Todd Goodman of LA Light Photography / Linda Ferrari of Keller Williams Even the office has a Bohemian touch. The home has lots of beautifully decorated sitting areas. The 5,871-square-foot home certainly has enough space for a newborn. How stunning is this kitchen? Todd Goodman of LA Light Photography / Linda Ferrari of Keller Williams The kitchen opens up to a family room. She’s asking for $5.195 million for the estate. Todd Goldman of LA Light Photography / Linda Ferrari of Keller Williams The dining room doors open out to the backyard. The ceiling beams give this room a cozy feel. Not long after announcing that she and her husband, William Tell, are expecting their first child, Conrad is looking to unload her Pacific Palisades home. Todd Goodman of LA Light Photography / Linda Ferrari of Keller Williams Now that's a staircase! Todd Goodman of La Light Photography / Linda Ferrari of Keller Williams ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Conrad's Mediterranean style home reminds us of a villa in Tuscany. ![]() |