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Summer School courses here at Lovely Living University are just week-long brief explorations of our topics. Expect to read for just one hour a night and have 2-3 hours of assigned video reading for each week-long course.

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Latest Activity: Sep 25

Summer School Info

July 1-7: Summer School 101: The History of Picnicking

July 8-15: Summer School 102: The History of Greenhouses, Conservatories and Orangeries

July 16-23: Summer School 103: The Language of Flowers

July 24-31: Summer School 104: Summer Cooking School

August 1-7: Summer School 105: Summer in Classic Art

August 8-15: Summer School 106: Summer Songs

August 16 - 23: Summer School 107: History and Traditions of the Country House

August 24-30: Summer School 108: The Seaside and Other Summer Diversions

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Summer School Week 2: The Most Beautiful Greenhouses Around the World 4 Replies

After reading this article from Architectural Digest, post a photo and link below of the most beautiful greenhouse in the world according to you!…Continue

Started by Carrie Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Campbell Jul 9.

Summer School 101 Introduction Thread: Picnics 2 Replies

What is your history with picnics?Did you go as a child with your family? Do you go now as an adult with friends, or as a family with your own children? With your church perhaps?Have you ever been to…Continue

Started by Carrie Campbell. Last reply by Amy Clark Jul 9.

Article: The First Table Designed Specifically for Picnics 1 Reply

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Started by Carrie Campbell. Last reply by Amy Clark Jul 9.

What did you think of the Teddybears Picnic song? 3 Replies

Why do you think it got so famous? Which version was your favorite, or none (was it too annoying)? CarrieContinue

Started by Carrie Campbell. Last reply by Amy Clark Jul 9.

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Comment by Carrie Campbell on July 2, 2018 at 12:55pm: 15 Picnic Recipes to Bring to a Picnic or Barbecue or Wherever You Have to Go This Summer

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/easy-picnic-recipes-make-ahead

Comment by Carrie Campbell on July 2, 2018 at 12:54pm: Keep Picnicing Safe with These Food Tips from Experts

https://www.heraldstandard.com/healthy_living/keep-picnicking-safe-...

Comment by Carrie Campbell on July 2, 2018 at 12:38pm: Easy Tips for Fun Summer Picnics

http://www.shorelinetimes.com/lifestyle/lifestyling-with-lisa-easy-...

Comment by Margaret Hess on July 2, 2018 at 10:07am: Very negative take on picnics- not a word about the beautiful scenery, the birds singing- all the many things that make picnics beautiful.

Comment by Carrie Campbell on July 2, 2018 at 7:57am: This person REALLY hates picnics! sheesh!

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/why-i-hate-picnics/

Comment by Carrie Campbell on July 1, 2018 at 9:22am: Who has been on a picnic already this summer?

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Lovely Living University is a community offering free classes on homemaking, vintage history, cooking, literature, gardening, entertaining, etiquette, and related topics.

You don't get credit or a grade, just the fun of learning new things and discussing lovely topics.

If you would like to teach a lovely course here, read the Instructor FAQ and then please drop me (Carrie) a message.