Properly Dressed is the new exhibit at the Monmouth County Historical Association. On view are EXTANT 18th and Regency clothing - stunning! The exhibit runs through August 2 at the museum. Here's a description of the exhibit from the Monmouth County Historical Association's Fall Newsletter:It will explore the fascinating dichotomy between historic clothing and personal … Continue reading Properly Dressed – Art & Reality in 18th & Early 19th Century Dress in Monmouth
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Jane Austen’s Will
I follow a number of social media websites and news feeds to find stories, pictures and other things to share with you guys. This showed up in my email earlier this week and I found it quite interesting as I had never seen it before. I figured if it was new to me, it might … Continue reading Jane Austen’s Will
Wordless Wednesday #36
Pride and Prejudice: Keepsake Edition Blu-ray - shopPBS.org
It’s Monday! What are you reading? A review and a new start
This is a meme hosted by Book Journey.Book Review:The Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Pamela MingleMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI really, really enjoyed this novel. As I said a few weeks ago when I started this novel I have always felt bad for Mary, I feel she gets a bump wrap especially … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you reading? A review and a new start
Book Beginnings – Among the Janeites by Deborah Yaffe
This is a meme hosted by Rose City Reader. They ask that you post the first line(s) to the book you are currently reading and share some feelings on the book. I'm tweaking this a bit and I'm going to share first lines of books/stories, written by, about, or in the theme of Jane Austen. … Continue reading Book Beginnings – Among the Janeites by Deborah Yaffe
Wordless Wednesday #35 – Regency Winter Fashions
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Fun Friday – Lego Downton Abbey
I love Legos, and have since I was a child. So when I see something really creative done with them (or any building block set) I just get giddy. So when I saw this I got doubly giddy!To see closeups of the characters click here to head over to The Mary Sue which is one … Continue reading Fun Friday – Lego Downton Abbey
Welcome Season 4 of Downton Abbey!
I know many of you are Downton fans, so I like to keep up to date on the show (I don't watch, don't hate me). I'm a little behind in my catch up and I'm just now starting to read about season 4. Here are some information on the new faces this season. Source: via … Continue reading Welcome Season 4 of Downton Abbey!
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Mary Bennet, Jane Austen and Tea
This is a meme hosted by Book Journey.What I'm currently reading:I'm about halfway through The Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Pamela Mingle and I'm loving this book. My heart is just breaking for Mary, Pamela has written such an incredible version of this character. I'll have a full review for you next week!Up Next:Tea with … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Mary Bennet, Jane Austen and Tea
Fun Friday – Snarky Mr. Darcy
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