Genius inspired window treatment from Brooklyn LimestoneMs. Limestone took a silhouette of her head that she had used in another project and taped it to the back side of her window. Then she used a chalk marker and filled in the silhouette with quotes by Albert Einstein. This is the window in her office, I … Continue reading Genius inspired window treatment
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Read Jane…Now What? – Book Recomendations
The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie KlassenDescription:Lilly Haswell remembers everything--whether she wants to, or not...As Lilly toils in her father's apothecary, preparing herbs and remedies by rote, she is haunted by memories of her mother's disappearance. Villagers whisper the tale, but her father refuses to discuss it. All the while, she dreams of the world beyond--of … Continue reading Read Jane…Now What? – Book Recomendations
Jane’s Irish Connection
Jane Austen Society of North America - Vancouver Region is having their meeting on St. Patrick's Day and they are talking about Jane's Irish Connection. Their meeting announcement has this great picture. Thomas Langlois Lefroy - (8 January 1776 – 4 May 1869) An Irish politician and judge, famous for his involvement with a certain … Continue reading Jane’s Irish Connection
Austen Dresses-Open Edition Print from etsy.com
from Janet Hill StudioDetails:This is a fine art giclee print of an original oil painting of mine.Image size: 7.5"x9.5" with a white border.It is printed using Epson Ultrachrome archival inks on heavyweight matte fine art paper which is a high quality 100% cotton rag paper (watercolour type paper).This is an open edition print.All giclee prints … Continue reading Austen Dresses-Open Edition Print from etsy.com
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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