Victorian Farm Christmas

Victorian Farm Christmas: The preparations are almost done and ready to celebrate this is the best of the three episodes

Part one: Being American when I think pudding I think of Jello. The British version is so different from what we are use to. I don't think I will ever think of Christmas pudding again. 

Part two: Food was so different back then, on this episode they show a extraordinary traditional meat pie of literally a chicken, a goose and a duck stuck inside each other. I can't even imagine how that would taste. This episode even show the very actual first Christmas card.

Part three: oh my I do feel so naive, The Victorians seemed to find uses for everything, even stale urine. Otherwise this is a great episode that shows beautiful ways of Victorian decorating.

Part 4: this is my favorite of all these parts. In this part you see a traditional wassailing, traditional church service and feast.

I want to thank the writer of Grym Wytche Farm blog for turning me on to this sweet little program. I didn't put all the episodes on here, but if you would like to watch them check them out on this playlist
to see them consecutively. For more information on this show, visit BBC Hope you enjoyed :)

Have yourself a Merry litle Christmas

Of all the Christmas songs, this is hands down one of my favorites. Their is something about Judy Garlands voice, she is was amazing. This is from one of my favorite movies ever. Meet me in St Louis a beautiful movie that showcases the lifestyle and charm of the turn of the century.

Christmas Past, at the Geffrye

How would we have lived if we lived in the 1600's, 1700's, 1800's? I know most people don't wonder these things, but I have always. I am the kind of person that has always felt like she should have been born in another time. If I ever make it to London I will definitely have to visit the Geffrye museum of the home. A museum of period rooms, showcasing the living rooms from 1630 to modern times.

They are currently displaying their annual Christmas past exhibition. Every room and garden is now decorated for Christmas. I would love to be able to see this. 

For most of us that don't live near London, we can at least check out the website. The website offers 360 views and virtual tours of their various rooms and gardens. As well as pictures of their collections and info of  how the living rooms would have been like and how they lived

The new Snow White

This movie looks amazing! The special effects, costumes, oh my

The Tudors are coming back!!!

The showtime show the Tudors is coming to BBC America for season 3.
Up until yesterday I thought season was were they had stopped making them. But I found season 3 and 4 on Netflix! From what I can tell, so far the story goes up to Anne of Cleaves and to the very wild Kathryn Howard.

I am hoping with the show coming to BBC America that they will continue to make them go all the way through to the end of Queen Elizabeth the I.

BBC America will have a season 1 marathon starting November 13th starting at 10 est. Then a season 2 marathon starting November 16th at 11est. After that a new episode every Wednesday at 9/8c.

If your into getglue they will have stickers for both marathons and each episode after that. 

Happy Veterens Day

                 To all those that have served our my country, Thank you so very much

fifties glam

I have a new obsession, and it seems to be 50’s glam, and it seems to be back in full force at least on the TV. I am absolutely addicted to Pan Am and the playboy club. 

The fifties was the height and unfortunate end of what I consider old movie star glamour and the art of being a lady. I am by no means anything close to being anything like a glamorous ladies of the past. I do very much enjoy not having dress up for every little thing, like women were expected to in the past. (My Granny would not even answer the door without a full face of makeup and her done to pristine.) But their is a part of me that wishes I could dress like that, and prance around in heels all the time.

The thing that entrances me with these shows is not so much the plot, although both have proved to amazing. Its the little things, the white gloves, how they walked, the sweet manners of days gone by. I do consider myself to modern woman, a bit of a feminist and liberal. I am very proud of how society has become open and accepting of people outside the “norm”. But I think we have kind of lost something along the way. We seem to have lost the graciousness of the past, and the art of being woman and lady. In our world now, being a lady seems is practically frowned on. Its almost like if you act with manners and grace, and dress up, you are considered the outcast.  Watching these shows you can get a glimpse of what it was like and how is was to be a true lady in a world that appreciates

Who is the Fairest of them all?

So who is the fairest Snow White? She seems to be popping up everywhere. There are two new movies in the make and even the new ABC fall show Once upon a time, where she is the one of the main characters.

As for the new movies coming out, their is Snow White and the Huntsman and The Brother's Grimm: Snow White. Both movies seem to forgo the old wait for my prince to come Disney attitude and have Snow White taking up arms



Snow White the Huntsman Stars Kristen Stewart (aka Bella ) as Snow White and Charlie Theron as the Evil queen. In this version the huntsman and Snow white band together to defeat the evil queen. I must say Charlie Theron looks amazing in this. Due out June 1st 2012
snow White and the huntsman official site
Snow White and the huntsman facebook


The Brothers Grimm: Snow White stars Julia Roberts as the evil queen and lily Collins (daughter of Phil Collins) as Snow White. This is suppose to be a dark version of in which the queen kills Snow White's father, takes over the kingdom and pretty much destroys it. Snow White escapes to the woods and joins up with the dwarfs who help her fight to take back her kingdom. Due out March 16th 2012










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Wonderful things about Fall

Of all the seasons Fall is my favorite of them all. There is just something about that seems to stir me. Its almost like there is magic in the air. My favorite things about Fall though are....

1. I get wear my big baggy sweaters. A big nice comfy sweater can almost be as good as a blanket sometimes.
2. The cooler weather, especially after the dog days of summer it becomes refreshing, in many ways refreshes the soul.
3. Halloween is almost here! I love Halloween most of all holidays
4. New TV shows and new ones of old favorites
5. Delicious caramel apples
6. candy corn!
7. The wonderful wonderful smells of fall, the smells of cinnamon, oranges and cloves filling the air, I just love that.
8. snuggling under blankets and watching a great movie
9. windy days
10. and finally misty misty mornings

Once upon a time

New show coming to ABC in October that looks absolutely fabulous! I am one of those people that never grew out of her love of fairy tales, and apparently I am not alone in that. This show is about the Evil queens revenge. In revenge she transports all the fairy tale characters, the horrible place of suburbia, and the only person that can save them is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming. The one thing I seem to like most of this, is it seems to give both sides. From what I can tell it shows the Evil Queen as a more human character and gives her side

for more info check out the ABC Page and the facebook page

Happy Labor Day

Hope everyone out there is having a great Labor day, for those of you, like me that have to work, hope its an easy day. For those you luckies that get the day off, hope its great fun filled day of friends, family cookout and fun!!

Chasing Münchhausen

 For all my Secondlife friends out there, who love history, I just had to show you this. A sl tour that will follow in the footseps of Munchhausen.

Chasing Münchhausen is presented by Creighton Air Tours

following is the schedule

Baroque Adventures
in the footsteps of
Baron Münchhausen

Odd-Numbered Tuesdays
in July, August, and September
Noon and 6pm SLT


     Karl Friedrich Hieronymus, Freiherr von Münchhausen, will be hosting a series of advenures this summer with the help of his friend, Captain Paul T Creighton.  Please, join us for these special forays into the world of Baroque fantasy.
     Each adventure will feature a new location along with a suitable activity followed by refreshments and witty banter. (No corkage fee should you wish to bring your own banter.)   Baroque attire is suggested but, as always, feel free to come as you are.


Tuesday
19 July
    A garden party with Marie Antoinette

Tuesday   
9 August
     A visit to the moon by means of balloon

Tuesday   
23 August
     TBA
   
Tuesday
13 September
     TBA
   
Tuesday
27 September
     TBA

I was not able to attend the first event but I did stop by the sim and it is amazing, if this is just a taste of the tour it will be amazing. Check out it out, 

Chasing Münchhausen

You wont be disappointed, if you cant come to the events at least stop by and see the beautiful build. Bring a date, and go dancing, you will even have servants to wait on you.

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011



She was a true woman of glamour a true deco dame. She is a legend and will be missed and remembered forever. She was in over 50 movies had eight marriages, and survived several major illnesses. She started acting as a child starting out in Lassie and Black beauty and went to film queen with movies like A Place in the sun, Elephant walk, Giant, and many more. May she live on in the hearts of people for generations to come.



SOME OF HER QUOTES:

The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they're going to have some pretty annoying virtues.

~Elizabeth Taylor

When the sun comes up I have morals again

~Elizabeth Taylor

GOOD LINKS

her wiki:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor
her IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000072/
her twitter: http://twitter.com/DameElizabeth
Silver screen gallery:http://liz-taylor.com/elizabeth_taylor_2.htm
Reel classics: http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Liz_Taylor/liz.htm

GOOD LINKS:

Mrs, Sharps Traditions

If you have any interest in victorian or day gone by traditions this book is for you. It's filled with recipes, ideas and traditions that were common in victorian society. Its great resource for anyone wanting to add some romatic traditions and beauty into your modern life. In this book you will learn the beginnings of holidays like Mothers day, learn of holidays rarely practiced anymore, like Michaelmas. Its filled with recipes and crafts decorating ideas for all year around. This book is simply a treasure for anyone who likes traditions, entertaining, folklore or history.

Ok I have seen some fabulous makeup in my time. But this is the best. I mean wonder woman was just the best superhero ever. I always loved her best of the the female superhero. That woman could accessorize better than any other.


http://www.stylelist.com/2011/01/14/mac-wonder-woman-makeup-collection-spring-2011/

Jane Eyre goodreads challenge

If your like me and most of my girlfriends, one of your favorite books/movies is Jane Eyre. So of course I was estactic when I heard that a new movie was coming out, and the previews look amazing. I just found this challenge and figured I would pass it along

http://www.goodreads.com/challenges/3

Happy St Patrick day!!!

Happy St Patty's day everyone, and remeber St. Patrick is one of the few saints whose feast day presents the opportunity to get determinedly whacked and make a fool of oneself all under the guise of acting Irish, so everyone have fun.

Deco Dames

If you ask my mom, she would say I am no where near being what a deco dame is. I am by no means glamorous or elegant. But I have always been entranced by ladies of old, the customs, manners, traditions and beauty of them. I have always been in love with history. Even as child, I remeber watching little women and little house on the prairie and wanting to climb into their worlds. So I guess this blog is my way of climbing into that world if only for a little a bit. I hope you enjoy it.