Mariga Guinness
[Fürstin Marie
Gabriele von Urach Gräfin von Württemberg]
I came across this photograph
by Horst which reminded me how remarkable Mariga Guinness was.
A wit, a tease,
an intelligent and enchanting beauty, gifted with impeccable taste. She had panache…whether in a fur hat and
muff, or in fancy dress with a large hat and feather boa, she always looked
marvellous. A wonderful hostess, Leixlip Castle
It was thrilling to stay there surrounded by marvellous
furniture she had found and not an ugly thing in sight. She was the inspiration behind the founding
of the Irish Georgian Society – not only did she find houses and restore them
but also doggedly charmed her way through bureaucratic red tape in Dublin.
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