This past weekend we toured the "Hail Specimen of Female Art! New Jersey Schoolgirl Needlework, 1726-1860" temporary exhibit at the Morven Museum in Princeton, NJ. The exhibit displays embroideries in silk and wool that were completed by young, relatively wealthy girls as part of their formal education during the 18th and 19th centuries. All of … Continue reading Morven Museum’s Schoolgirl Needlework Exhibit
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Jane Sighting – Pride V. Prejudice by Joan Hess
This sighting is just side swipe of similar titles and I know some of our members enjoy cozy mysteries (and I think enjoy this series). Book #20 in the Claire Mallory series by Joan Hess is Pride V. Prejudice:Here's the description from the publisher:Claire Malloy, for as long as she can remember, has been the … Continue reading Jane Sighting – Pride V. Prejudice by Joan Hess
Wordless Wednesday #73
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President’s Day – History Repeats
Honestly, I'm off on what day of the week it is and needed to find a quick post. I'm repeating a post from 2012. Sorry I'll do better the rest of the week. - A.Today we celebrate Presidents' Day, a day intended to celebrate all of our presidents with emphasis on George Washington and Abraham … Continue reading President’s Day – History Repeats
Fun Friday – Lizzie Bennet Diaries Blooper Reel
Just thought I'd share this blooper reel in case you didn't see it earlier this week.
Regency Man Monday – John Polidori
Source: The Poet, the Physician and the Birth of the Modern Vampire via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest So I'm not going to write a lot, but this is John Polidori. He was the personal physician to Lord Byron and also a poet and writer in his own right. He is credited with inventing the vampire story.For … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Polidori
Jane Sighting – One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean. Book 2 in the Rules of Scoundrels.I have to say this was one of my favorite Jane sightings because it wasn't a woman admitting to reading novels, especially those by A Lady. In this scene Pippa and Cross are entering gaming hell where Cross is an owner, … Continue reading Jane Sighting – One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
Wordless Wednesday #72
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Regency Man Monday – Harris Bigg-Wither
Source: jasna.org via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest Harris Bigg-Wither (1782-1833) was the brother of Jane's friends Alethea, Elizabeth and Catherine Bigg. "As described by Caroline Austen, Jane's niece, and Reginald Bigg-Wither, a descendant, Harris was not attractive—he was a large, plain-looking man who spoke little, stuttered when he did speak, was aggressive in conversation, and … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Harris Bigg-Wither
Lessons Learned from Pride and Prejudice
This week in celebration of the anniversary of Pride and Prejudice's publication date The Bluestocking Salon put together a list - 28 Lessons We've Learned From Pride and Prejudice. Here are some of my favorites from that list:Beware of truth's universally acknowledged.There is great joy in a long walk.There are worse things than being single....like … Continue reading Lessons Learned from Pride and Prejudice
