Fun Friday – From me to you!

Dear Readers,Love, Amelia

To Emma Sans Love

To Emma Sans LoveTo Miss Emma Woodhouse,As you are aware, the celebration of Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity for expressing our mutual profusions of affection and desire. However, my dear madame, I shall offer you no such sentiments. Your family proves amply that you surround yourself with such ardent admirers that my poor words will … Continue reading To Emma Sans Love →

Presidents’ Day

Today we celebrate Presidents' Day, a day intended to celebrate all of our presidents with emphasis on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today I thought I would focus on those presidents who were in office during Jane's life and the end of the Regency period.So what was going on in America between 1775 and 1820?1775-1783 … Continue reading Presidents’ Day →

Friday Fun – Animals Who Think They’re People

BuzzFeed posted this fun "article" of pictures of 25 animals that were doing things kinda like people. The one I wanted to share is:15. Rats Who Think They Are Early 19th Century HousewivesIt is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single rodent in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

Valentine’s Day

(So I realized that I didn't have a post for Valentine's Day so I'm stealing the post I wrote for my personal blog yesterday.)In honor of Valentine's Day I'm going to share Captain Wentworth's letter today. I have great love for the Captain and an even greater love of this letter.“I can listen no longer … Continue reading Valentine’s Day →

Hard Candy Lollipops "Mr. Darcy" and "Ms. Lizzy" Earl Grey Latte flavored -Wedding Cake Embellishment, Favor, Decoration

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Friday Video! – The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo.Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous … Continue reading Friday Video! – The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore →

Regency Era-Music

Our first meeting of 2012 is this weekend (Feb. 11) and we will be discussing "Music and influence on Jane Austen." In this month's newsletter Meredith included an article on Regency era music:To be considered accomplished in Regency England, a young gentle- woman must be proficient in playing an instrument and singing. Evening entertainments often … Continue reading Regency Era-Music →

When It Comes to Downton Abbey, We Won’t Be Trifled With: bonappetit.com

When It Comes to Downton Abbey, We Won’t Be Trifled With: bonappetit.comSome things are so important that we find it hard to talk about them around the office without shouting and losing control of our facial muscles. One of those things is food; another is Downton Abbey.In case you're not up on your PBS offerings; … Continue reading When It Comes to Downton Abbey, We Won’t Be Trifled With: bonappetit.com →

Friday Fun – Word Search

Word Search:Here's a great word search that our friend, author Shannon Winslow (The Darcy's of Pemberley) created. For a better version to print out visit her website. Unable, of course, to repress your curiosity in so favourable a moment for indulging it, you will instantly arise, and throwing your dressing-gown around you, proceed to examine … Continue reading Friday Fun – Word Search →