tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26153407547806262662024-02-02T05:09:02.886-08:00solidmoonlightPhylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-32447499374196846862017-02-15T21:55:00.000-08:002017-02-15T21:55:17.204-08:00I Love Austen Week Tag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are my answers to the <a href="http://hamlette.blogspot.com/2017/02/i-love-austen-week-tag.html" target="_blank">I Love Austen Week Tag by Hamlette's Soliloquy</a>.<br />
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<strong>1. Which did you experience first, a Jane Austen book or a movie based on one?</strong><br />
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My first Austen experience was actually an Austen themed birthday party for a girl from my church. There was a quotes game and I had to wildly guess. I knew a few characters names from P&P and actually got I think 3 correct! I started reading P&P the day before the party but only got through a few chapters. I eventually finished it though so I guess it was my first book. I also watched the 1940 movie version. Several years before that I checked out S&S because I liked the cover but when I tried to read it I was bored (seen next question).<br />
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<br /><strong> 2. What is your favorite Austen book?</strong><br />
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Definitely "Sense and Sensibility" (even though I've only read the first half of it so far...)! I started reading it after watching the 1995 movie, which I love (see question 5). <br />
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<br /><strong> 3. Favorite heroine? Why do you like her best?</strong><br />
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Definitely Elinor Dashwood. She is the character most like me.<br /><br /><strong> 4. Favorite hero? Why do you like him best?</strong><br />
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Probably Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman) because his story is so sad. <br /><br /><strong> 5. Do you have a favorite film adaptation of Austen's work?</strong><br />
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As I said above, S&S (1995). I also LOVE <em>Becoming Jane</em> (2007), though that's about Austen, not her work.<br />
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<br /><strong> 6. Have your Austen tastes changed over the years? (Did you start out liking one story best, but now like another better? Did you think she was boring at first, then changed your mind? Etc.)</strong><br />
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I used to wonder why people liked her so much. But after reading and watching Austen I understand why :)<br /><br /><strong> 7. Do you have any cool Austen-themed things (mugs, t-shirts, etc)? (Feel free to share photos if you want.)</strong><br />
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Nope. All I own is the S&S book and <em>Becoming Jane</em>. I would like to buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Bathtub-Armchair-Companion-Companions/dp/0826429335" target="_blank">The Bedside, Bathtub, & Armchair Companion to Jane Austen</a> and Emma Thompson's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sense-Sensibility-Screenplay-Diaries-Moviebooks/dp/1557042926/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487222926&sr=1-2&keywords=sense+and+sensibility+emma+thompson" target="_blank">The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries</a> (which I've actually read). Also Austen's letters to her family members. <br />
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<br /><strong> 8. If you could ask Jane Austen one question, what would you ask her?</strong><br />
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What was the extant of her relationship with Tom Lefroy?<br />
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<br /><strong> 9. Imagine someone is making a new film of any Jane Austen story you choose, and you get to cast the leads. What story do you want filmed, and who would you choose to act in it?</strong><br />
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Probably an old Hollywood version of <em>Sense and Sensibility</em>. I would cast Olivia de Havilland or Joan Fontaine as Elinor Dashwood, maybe Gregory Peck for Edward, Vivien Leigh as Marianne, Errol Flynn as John Willoughby, William Powell as Colonel Brandon, and Joan Carroll for Margaret Dashwood. If any of these actors sound wrong for the role, it's been a while since I've visited these characters and my mind always goes blank when I try to think of actors.<br /><br /><strong> 10. Share up to five favorite Jane Austen quotations!</strong><br />
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I know I've probably written some down someplace...<br />
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-49263047702743963982016-11-13T08:50:00.002-08:002017-11-25T07:18:03.221-08:00The Crown: Episode One of a New Series on Queen Elizabeth IIEver since Elizabeth Windsor was 10 years old, she knew that one day she would be queen. In a speech given on the event of her 21st birthday, while in South Africa on a tour with her family, she pledged her life to service of her people.<br />
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Even at that young age, Elizabeth knew what her duty would one day be and accepted her fate.<br />
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<em>She has got all Princess Mary's solid and endearing qualities plus a perfectly natural power of enjoying herself without any trace of silence. Moreover, when necessary, she can take on the old bores with much of her mother's skill, and never spares herself in that exhausting part of royal duty.</em></blockquote>
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Shortly after the Royal family's return, the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten was announced. Like the event Royal wedding of Kate Middleton to Prince William, this was exciting news for Great Britain. This dress from one of the engagement photos is very similar to the first outfit we see Elizabeth wearing in episode one of <em>The Crown</em>, a new series by Netflix:<br />
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Norman Hartnell, who designed the wedding gown, was besieged with reporters wanting to know details about the dress and the Palace Press Secretary was asked by the Women's Press Club what cosmetics Elizabeth would be wearing on her big day (some things never change). As fabric was still being rationed at this time, so soon after WWII, the Princess received over 200 ration coupons from women all over the country toward her wedding gown, which of course had to be returned.<br />
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The wedding took place on the 20th of November, 1947, at Westminster Abbey. It is this event, as well as the failing health of the King and the electing of Winston Churchill as Prime Minister once again, that is the predominant subject of the first episode.<br />
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Starring Claire Foy as Elizabeth, Matt Smith as Prince Philip, and Jared Harris as King George VI, the series has been highly anticipated by Royal Fans everywhere and so far has not disappointed. One of the highlights of the first episode, and indeed of the entire series, is the replica of the wedding gown originally created by Hartnell. While there are many photographs from the Royal Wedding, not to mention the gown itself being on display this year in London, there is something special about seeing it as it would have looked new, and in motion. Just reading about the time and care taken to recreate this special gown is remarkable. <br />
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In <a href="http://www.vogue.com/13499418/history-behind-the-crowns-most-incredible-looks/?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">this article from Vogue</a>, we learn that the original gown design was approved only three months before the wedding and was made of <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">"ivory silk and featured flower designs of jasmine, smilax, lilac, and white rose–like blossoms, supposedly inspired by Botticelli’s Primavera painting in 1482," and that her "13-foot train was also supposed to be symbolic of rebirth and growth after the war." The replica took nearly two months to make and had six embroiderers to work on it. The result was well worth the time and effort. Read more about the dress on the <a href="https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/fashioning-a-reign/buckingham-palace/wedding-gown" target="_blank">Royal Collection site</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">There's also an interesting story about the Queen Mary Fringe tiara, which was Elizabeth's "something borrowed" (it can also be worn as a necklace but has never been seen in public as such). The earrings, of diamond and pearl, were a 20th birthday present from Queen Mary, who had inherited them from her mother.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was especially excited to see the bridesmaids dresses, as I love the ethereal quality of them, with the glittering stars sprinkled over the full tulle skirts and the wreaths of delicate flowers in their hair. This photo of Margaret in her bridesmaids dress my favorite of her: </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One thing you might notice different from the actual photos versus the show is the backdrop of the official wedding portraits. The real photos were all taken in front of a crimson velvet curtain, while in the episode different backdrops are used. </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Another incident shown (that I could not find a photograph of) is Prince Philip's mother dressed in a habit at the wedding.</span> <span style="color: black;">Alice, Princess Andrew of Greece, had been taken to a sanitarium when Philip was 9 years old and spent two years there (Philip's father moved to the Riviera where he lived with his mistress). Later, she began the Christian Sisterhood of Martha and Mary and opened and orphanage in Athens. She died in 1969. You can read more about her <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2189197/The-Queen-mother-She-spent-years-asylum-nun-A-new-documentary-explores-unconventional-life-Queen-s-mother-law-Princess-Alice.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: black;">Just before they wedding party goes out on the balcony, King George VI gives his daughter a moving picture camera. Later in the episode and in the next we see her using it to record memories. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: black;">After the wedding we get a montage of their early married life in Malta and the arrival of Prince Charles and Princess Anne (1948 & 1950). Then they get the call that His Majesty is undergoing an operation, sending Elizabeth and Philip hurrying back to London. The King has had a lung removed (he has cancer but isn't told). E & P renovate Clarence House to be their home. The King, sensing he </span></span><span style="color: black;">hasn't much longer, attempts to show Elizabeth what being a monarch is like. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black;">Sources:</span></b><br />
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<em>Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch</em>. Sally Bedell Smith. 2012<br />
<i>The Queen Mother: The Official Biography</i>. William Shawcross. 2009.<br />
<a href="http://www.vogue.com/13499418/history-behind-the-crowns-most-incredible-looks/?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">The History Behind The Crown's Most Incredible Looks</a><br />
<a href="http://tomandlorenzo.com/tag/the-crown-style/" target="_blank">The Crown Style Archives (photos of all the costumes)</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/vogue-on-the-crown-and-our-fascination-with-the-royal-family" target="_blank">Vogue on The Crown and Our Fascination with the Royal Family</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.vogue.com/13499418/history-behind-the-crowns-most-incredible-looks/?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">The History Behind The Crown's Most Incredible Looks</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-previews/queens-1947-wedding-cake-recreated-11429548#ICID=sharebar_twitter" target="_blank">Queen's 1947 Wedding Cake Recreated for TV Show</a><br />
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-66151741506067941432016-09-22T18:04:00.004-07:002016-09-22T18:04:32.540-07:00Tolkien Blog Party Tag<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I am participating in the <a href="http://theedgeoftheprecipice.blogspot.com/2016/09/a-tolkien-blog-party-2016.html" target="_blank">Tolkien Blog Party</a> hosted by Hamlette of <a href="http://theedgeoftheprecipice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Edge of the Precipice</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Tolkien Tag 2016</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">1. How many books by J.R.R. Tolkien have you read? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em> The Hobbit (once), The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (first two books twice, last one once), and Letters to Father Christmas (once - if you've never read it you are missing out).</em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">2. Have you seen any movies based on them?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em> I've seen the first and second one a couple times and parts of the third one of the LOTR movies. I prefer the books and my own imagination over the ugly creatures in the movies.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">3. Are there any scenes/moments that make you cry?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em> It's sad when Thorin dies in The Hobbit (book).</em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">4. Are there any scenes/moments that make you laugh?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em> Probably several but it's been a while since I've read them.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">5. Have you ever chosen a Middle Earth name for yourself? If so, what is it?</span><br />
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<em> No. I feel like I did a quiz thing where I got an elvin name but I don't remember what it was.</em><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">6. Who would you want to party with/marry/fight to the death? (pick three characters)</span><br />
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<em> Merry and Pippin/Aragorn (book) or Sam (as Sean Astin)/umm.. I don't want to die..</em><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">7. When was the last time you visited Middle Earth, via books or movies?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em> A couple years (books).</em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">8. Do you consider Gollum to be a villain? Why or why not?</span><br />
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<em> Not really. If he wouldn't have found the ring it wouldn't have made him the way he is.</em><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">9. How would you sum up what Tolkien's stories mean to you in one word?</span><br />
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<em><strong> ADVENTURE</strong> (all in caps of course).</em><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">10. List up to ten of your favorite lines/quotes from the books or movies.</span><br />
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<em> I know I've written down many lines from the books but I don't know where they are at...</em><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">My copy of <em>The Hobbit</em></span></strong></div>
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-40800103021547389742016-06-05T17:29:00.000-07:002016-06-05T17:29:06.913-07:00Book Review: Washington's Monument and the Fascinating History of the Obelisk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This book truly is, as the title states, fascinating. Written by John Steele Gordon, and published this year, it tells how the idea of the Washington Monument located in Washington DC came about and how it was built. He also tells how the Obelisk was originally made.<br />
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Chapter one, "The Father of His Country," talks about the great acts of George Washington, the first monument built in his honor, and the founding of the Washington Monument Society.<br />
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Chapter two, "The Gift of the Nile," goes back to Ancient Egyptian times. It tells how the Egyptian's built huge monuments with primitive tools and man-power, how the obelisk helped measure the circumference of the earth with an almost perfectly accurate result, and theories on how these obelisks were raised. <br />
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Chapter three, "Building a Stump," talks about the struggles of getting Washington's Monument started, funding problems, how the states sent stones with inscriptions on them to be used, choosing the site, the destruction of the stone sent by the Pope, and how construction halted, leaving a line that can still be seen today. <br />
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Chapter four takes us back in time again with "Stealing Obelisks." When Rome came into power, it took over rule of Egypt and moved Obelisks to Rome to serve as reminders of their strength and power. Problems of how to ship the obelisks without damaging them are discussed, as well as the technology and tools that the Ancient Romans had available to them that the Egyptians did not have. <br />
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Chapter five, "Paris and London Take Their Prizes," talks about how these cities, in order to compete with the glory of Rome, also requested Obelisks for themselves. It also talks about Napoleon's expedition to Egypt and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, which unlocked the secret of the hieroglyphics on the obelisks. <br />
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Chapter six, "Reaching the Top," recounts the completion of Washington's Monument, how the problem of the foundation was solved, and how the aluminum tip was made to act as a lighting rod, since the monument was the tallest building in the world at the time. <br />
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Chapter seven, "Securing New York's Moral Grandeur," talks about how the obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle came to Central Park. It also gives a mini history of the growth of New York, the second wave of immigrants, and the issues they encountered in the Industrial Age of moving and obelisk (the only one with it's original base moved with it). <br />
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Chapter eight, "Into the Twenty-first Century," talks about the problems with the lighting rod at the top, the addition of the fifty flag poles around its' base, renovations, and other obelisks built around the world. <br />
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The book measures 5" x 10" and has 230 pages (including the index). I read it over the course of four days. It's a great, concise history of events that happened in America in its early days as a country. I highly recommend it. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Washingtons-Monument-Fascinating-History-Obelisk/dp/1620406500" target="_blank">Here's the link to Amazon</a>. Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-79881843798897412972016-04-25T18:45:00.000-07:002016-04-25T18:46:53.335-07:00Chronically Vintage Book Giveaway!Head on over to <a href="http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/2016/04/book-giveaway-review-decade-of-french.html" target="_blank">Chronically Vintage to enter a giveaway</a> for this really cool looking book on French fashion in the 1930s!<br />
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If I don't win it I'll have to buy it!!!Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-79924348665577524822016-04-05T18:38:00.002-07:002016-04-05T18:50:56.470-07:00The Colorful Clutch - What I Wish Kate Would Carry on the India Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As some of you may know, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - aka Prince William and Kate Middleton - will be undertaking a tour of India and Bhutan April 10-16. This is an event that fans of the Royal Couple have been looking forward to for months and even though I start jury duty on the 11th, I will be following the tour closely - even if it means sacrificing sleep. <br />
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One of the big questions asked when a tour for the Cambridge's is announced is "What will Kate wear?" We begin looking at designers from the host country as well as outfits already in the royal closet. Rather than look at what Kate might <strong>wear</strong>, I am going to look at what she might<strong> carry</strong>. <br />
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Kate is the queen of clutches. She owns quite a few, to put it mildly, and often uses them to help her switch up her look. Kate's clutches are usually simple in style and stick to classic colors: black, navy, taupe, or white. I think it would be fun to see Kate dress up some light colored outfits with a bright clutch for a pop of color. Here are some clutches that have caught my eye:<br />
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<a href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/kayu-pf15/makaha-palm-clutch" target="_blank">Makaha Palm clutch</a> by KAYU from the Pre-Fall 2015 collection.</div>
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While not an Indian designer, KAYU is still a Southeast Asia brand. The clutch is sold out. </div>
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<em>Growing up in Southeast Asia, founder Jamie Lim learned the art of artisanal crafts firsthand. Her inspiration for Cali-based Kayu, was to foster these traditional techniques, working with local craftsman in Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia to make uniquely special bags with a rich history.</em></blockquote>
The site also offers clothing, including a couple items that would look great on Kate on any occasion, like the <a href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/equipment-ss16/esme-cotton-silk-sheer-floral-top" target="_blank">Esme Cotton Silk Sheer Floral Blouse</a>, the <a href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/spencer-vladimir-ss16/violette-silk-knit-dress" target="_blank">Spencer Vladimir Violette Silk Knit Dress</a>, and the <a href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/vivetta-r16/sabina-skater-dress" target="_blank">Vivetta Sabina Skater dress</a>.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiC97TQ5vjLAhVIPiYKHfUqAGAQjhwIBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.polyvore.com%2Falexander_mcqueen_metal_floral_pearl%2Fthing%3Fid%3D94662051&psig=AFQjCNEHQgap932c5lWoCTw84dly6-jORg&ust=1459990430145642" target="_blank">Alexander McQueen Metal Floral and Pearl Clutch</a> from the 2013 Fall/Winter collection would be perfect for the glittering reception in Mumbai on Monday evening.</div>
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This <a href="http://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-bags/clutch-bags/lk-bennett/pink-cloth-handbag-lk-bennett-1888302.shtml?utm_source=linkshare_uk&utm_medium=affiliation&utm_content=0RpXOIXA500-a7Ss6Lr0Nvaoc2motsvr5Q&ranMID=38009&ranEAID=0RpXOIXA500&ranSiteID=0RpXOIXA500-a7Ss6Lr0Nvaoc2motsvr5Q" target="_blank">Caroline Issa for LK Bennett embroidered clutch</a> would bring a great pop of color to a white dress!</div>
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-3789834930598452192016-03-03T18:40:00.002-08:002016-03-03T18:40:32.477-08:00Oscars Fashion 2016Curious to know who I thought were the best dressed at this past weekend's Oscars? Check out my <a href="http://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-obligatory-oscars-post-fashion.html" target="_blank">Obligatory Oscars Post: Fashion Edition</a> over at Phyllis Loves Classic Movies.<br />
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This years Oscar winners: Mark Rylance, Brie Larson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Alicia Vikander</div>
Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-10806813325925915542016-01-24T18:36:00.000-08:002016-01-24T18:36:30.159-08:00Peanut Butter Toast with a Fancy ToppingI invented a recipe yesterday. I made some peanut butter toast using a slice of whole wheat bread and Skippy's limited edition salted caramel peanut butter (it's not very sweet by itself). <br />
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After I toasted it I sprinkled on some dried cranberries (Craisins), some chocolate chips, and some Fruit & Oats Chex Clusters cereal (it's better if you use the clusters at the bottom of the bag). Here is the end result:<br />
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I wasn't sure how the cranberries and peanut butter would mix but it was really yummy!Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-91658673856136602182015-12-12T11:20:00.000-08:002015-12-12T11:23:20.377-08:00New Blog Devoted to Classic TV!I started a new blog yesterday - <a href="http://bewitchedwithclassictv.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bewitched with Classic TV</a>. I hope you will visit it soon! If you are a fan of <em>Bewitched</em> I suggest you "pop in" right now!<br />
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-7673578292803969822015-09-26T09:58:00.000-07:002015-09-26T09:58:00.211-07:00I ♥ Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some fun things to do throughout October. My only question is, what if it doesn't rain on the 27th?</div>
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Last week I went to the movie theater to see Guy Ritchie's <em>The Man From U.N.C.L.E.</em> starring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. I have been wanting to go see it again since then.<br />
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Now if you are a huge fan of the original TV show, then you may or may not like the film. The reviews I have seen either highly praise the movie or complain at how it is not like the show at all. I have not seen the show so that did not influence my thoughts on the movie.<br />
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There is nothing NOT to love about this film: actors, dialogue, action, soundtrack, filming style, fashion, I loved everything about it. Someone pointed out that the movie seems to take place during 1953 (it shows a clip of President Kennedy) but the fashions or late 60s/Twiggy style. I tend to not let those kind of things bother me, unless its something they got horrible wrong. I watch movies for entertainment though so a few errors timeline-wise don't bother me.<br />
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<a href="http://www.vox.com/2015/8/14/9152855/man-from-uncle-review" target="_blank">... is a Welcome Vacation From This Summer's Blockbusters</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-15/the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e-the-clothes-the-cars-and-locations-explained" target="_blank">The Clothes, the Cars, and the Locations Explained</a> <br />
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And now, Alicia 's wardrobe. I pretty much want all of her dresses. This one is my favorite. <br />
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-2813276287603534752015-08-10T13:59:00.000-07:002018-11-16T07:26:04.925-08:00What I Would Like To See Kate WearOver at <a href="http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/2015/08/choose-your-dream-look-for-kate.html" target="_blank">Duchess Kate</a>, one of my favorite Kate Middleton blogs, is a post where YOU get to choose how to dress Kate. You just leave a comment with a link to an item or items you would like to see the Duchess of Cambridge wear. Here's the outfit I came up. All of the accessories she already owns; only the dress is new. <br />
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I would have Kate wear this while on tour. <strike>The link to the dress no longer works but the address bar said Ariella Maral - du jour branco e floral Azul</strike>. The dress is Hobbs.</div>
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Kate would look lovely in this <a href="http://www.fulchic.com/light-blue-plain-pleated-cross-over-neckline-chiffon-dress.html" target="_blank">Light Blue Plain Pleated Cross-Over Neckline Chiffon dress</a>. <br />
I would pair it with Kate's Annoushka Pearl Drop earrings, her gold plated Acorn Pendant by <br />
Kristin M London, this Tory Burch White Straw Clutch (no longer available), and the <br />
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I absolutely love <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/288371182366115493/" target="_blank">this dress I found on Pinterest</a>. I would keep the clutch and belt and pair it with either <a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?&productId=570155076&srccode=cii_426179448&cpncode=42-71828614-2&CMP=csc_polyvore" target="_blank">these green teardrop earrings</a> or the <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nina-teela-tanzanite?utm_medium=cse&zhlfid=218&channel=218&si8503236-VG-Green=&mr:referralID=ddf30556-43ae-11e5-9549-005056947d48&utm_source=polyvore" target="_blank">Nina Teela tanzanite earrings</a> and Kate's L.K. Bennett 'Silver' Cross-Strap sandals.<br />
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Here's an evening ensemble. Kate already has all of the accessories. The dress can be found <a href="https://www.bysymphony.com/elie-saab-embellished-gown-39758.html?utm_source=polyvore&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=gowns" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Kate would look fantastic in this <a href="http://www.reallywildclothing.co.uk/product/osborne-pink-collarless-v-neck-jacket" target="_blank">Pink Collarless V-Neck 'Osbourne' Jacket </a> and <a href="http://www.reallywildclothing.co.uk/product/pink-long-a-line-pencil-skirt-" target="_blank">Long Pencil Skirt in Pink Eggshell from Really Wild Clothing</a>. I can see her pairing it with her Russell & Bromley Park Ave heels and 5th Ave clutch (pictured in first ensemble) and her Annoushka Pearl Drop earrings.<br />
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We all know Kate loves her Breton tops. Here are <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/Classic_Stripes/PRDOVR~C9774/C9774.jsp?color_name=navy&srcCode=AFFIMPOLYVORE_t-shirts" target="_blank">some from J. Crew</a> with a spin. The middle one can be found <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/Classic_Stripes/PRDOVR~C9248/C9248.jsp?color_name=neon-flame-ivory&srcCode=AFFIMPOLYVORE_t-shirts" target="_blank">here (shone in neon flame)</a>.<br />
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I can also see Kate racing William with this <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/cottonanddenim/PRDOVR~92999/92999.jsp" target="_blank">J.Crew Colorblock Sail Jacket</a> wearing her 'sporting uniform' underneath. </div>
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These striped espadrilles would be a cute alternative to her Sebago 'Bala' Boat Shoes. She could wear them with her signature skinny jeans and this <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Polo+Ralph+Lauren+Julianna+cable+wool+crew+neck+jumper/221812244,default,pd.html?_%24ja%3Dtsid%3A49723%7Ccgn%3Aadgroup%7Ckw%3Asweaters" target="_blank">Polo Ralph Lauren 'Julianna' cable wool crew neck sweater</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/mint-velvet-stripe-t-shirt-ivory-silver/p1925203" target="_blank">Mint Velvet Stripe t-shirt in ivory & silver</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1797860952" target="_blank">Office 'On Tops' Red Patent Leather Heels</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/item10679553.aspx?utm_source=polyvore.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Jackets%20Group%20C_desktop" target="_blank">Yellow Cropped Blazer</a> <br />
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On this day in 1900, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who would eventually become Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, was born. She lived to be 102. Here is what was posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBritishMonarchy" target="_blank">British Monarchy Facebook page</a> today:<br />
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Her Majesty was Patron or President of some 350 organizations. She was Commandant-in-Chief of the Army and Air Force Women's Services, and for Women in the Royal Navy, and held other Service appointments.</blockquote>
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For many years she was President of the British Red Cross Society, and she was Commandant-in-Chief of the Nursing Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade. She was also Colonel-in-Chief or Honorary Colonel of ma<span class="text_exposed_show">ny UK and overseas regiments, and Commandant-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force Central Flying School.</span></blockquote>
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And on her 100th birthday Her Majesty received, like other centenarians, a message of congratulations from The Queen.</blockquote>
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Following the outbreak of war in 1939, there was some suggestion that the Queen and her daughters should evacuate to North America or Canada. To this the Queen made her famous reply: "The children won't go without me. I won't leave the King. And the King will never leave."</blockquote>
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Thus throughout the Second World War the Queen and<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> her children shared the dangers and difficulties of the rest of the nation. She was in Buckingham Palace when it was bombed in September 1940. She and the King visited badly damaged areas throughout the country after the air-raids, and toured Britain visiting hospitals, factories and troops.</span></blockquote>
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If you are interested in learning more about the Queen Mother, I highly recommend <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Counting-Ones-Blessings-Selected-Elizabeth/dp/0374185220" target="_blank">Counting Ones Blessings: The Selected Letters of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother</a></em> by William Shawcross. It contains letters from when she was little girl all the way up into the end of her life. Her letters are a delight to read and offer a fantastic look into her life. I only wish they included more scans of the actual letters. Shawcross has also written her official biography, which is on my "To Read" list. <br />
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-15575181161364148222015-08-02T21:52:00.001-07:002015-08-02T21:52:28.523-07:00So July Was a Busy Month..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sorry for the lack of posts in July. It was a busy month. We had a big family reunion that took out a good two weeks and then I had to catch up on my online TCM Film Noir class. I promise this month will be better ☺<br />
<br />Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-45414932413862144692015-07-04T09:00:00.000-07:002015-07-04T09:00:02.531-07:00Patriotic Aprons<div style="text-align: center;">
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-51027449030303239272015-07-03T10:00:00.000-07:002015-07-03T10:00:01.542-07:00Parade Float Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-64446481059578041802015-06-14T22:02:00.000-07:002015-06-14T22:02:26.488-07:00British Books I want to BuyI "like" several Kate Middleton and British Royalty Pages on Facebook (as you could have probably guessed) and recently one of the pages announced that two fascinating books have been published. The first is a <a href="http://www.royalcollectionshop.co.uk/books/how-watson-learned-the-trick.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Page&utm_campaign=w/c18-5" target="_blank">never before published Sherlock Holmes short story</a> that was written specifically for Queen Mary's dollhouse. It is titled, "How Watson Learned the Trick." <br />
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Here is the product description from the site:<br />
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Queen Mary's Dolls' House at Windsor Castle is the largest and most famous dolls' house in the world. It was a gift from the nation to Queen Mary, consort to King George V, and was built by master craftsmen between 1921 and 1924.</blockquote>
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When the building was ready, the foremost writers of the day were asked to contribute miniature works for the library. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote How Watson Learned the Trick, an original Sherlock Holmes story, especially for the library in 1922. This lavish cloth-bound edition contains a miniature book measuring just 38.5 x 30mm, a faithful facsimile of the original handwritten book in Queen Mary's Dolls' House.</blockquote>
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In the story, Watson tries to mimic Holmes's mastery of the art of deduction with very funny results, making this a book for both adults and children to delight in.</blockquote>
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Alongside the miniature book, the edition also contains an informative booklet with a transcript of the story and information about the Dolls' House.</blockquote>
As a big fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories, and being on the last book, I was very excited to learn that there was one more "new" story out there. It costs <span class="price">£12.99 (about $20).</span><br />
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<span class="price"><a href="http://46.236.36.161/queenmarysdollshouse/home.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Page&utm_campaign=w/c13-10" target="_blank">Here is a link to an interactive site</a> of Queen Mary's dollhouse. It is really neat!</span><br />
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<span class="price">The second item comes from the same site. It is a children's story <a href="http://www.royalcollectionshop.co.uk/the-adventures-of-alice-laselles.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Page&utm_campaign=w/c8-6" target="_blank">written and illustrated by Queen Victoria</a> titled, "The Adventures of Alice Laselles." It costs <span class="price">£9.95 (about $15.50)</span></span><br />
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Queen Victoria wrote this charming story about the adventures of Alice Laselles at Miss Duncombe's school for girls, and the mystery of who put the cat in Miss Duncombe's kitchen, when she was just 10 ¾. This tiny gem in its little red notebook is now kept safe in the Royal Archives. It is published here for the very first time, and is illustrated with characters created from Victoria's own collection of paper dolls, drawn for her by her governess and then delicately coloured in by Victoria herself. A delightful and unique children's story, which will still enchant and captivate every little princess today. With an introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.</blockquote>
<a href="http://www.queen-victorias-scrapbook.org/" target="_blank"> Here is a link to an interactive version</a> of Queen Victoria's scrapbook. In the section on her childhood, it has pictures of more of her paper dolls. It's a great resource if you want to learn more about Victoria's life.</div>
Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-81074723741845234172015-06-12T21:32:00.001-07:002015-06-14T22:05:42.221-07:00My "Happy" Place - the BeachOne of my first posts on this blog was on <a href="http://solidmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/07/exotic-beach-home-ideas.html" target="_blank"><strong>Exotic Beach Inspiration</strong></a>. I love the beach, but unfortunately I don't live on it or even near it. I was given the opportunity to go with friends for a week two years in a row, which was amazing. I just wish I could go every summer for two months!! But, since I can't do that, I must be content to share some 'beachy' pictures off of Pinterest with you. <br />
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I have two different Pinterest boards devoted to the beach. There is one called <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lauraashworth50/beach-house-in-cape-cod/" target="_blank"><strong>Beach House in Cape Cod</strong></a> (which I hope comes true one day) and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lauraashworth50/beach-stuff/" target="_blank"><strong>Beach Stuff</strong></a>, which has all kinds of beach related things: décor, vintage swimwear, art, books, crafts, etc. Check them out! Here's some of the pictures from my boards that I decided to share with you here.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Beach Fashion</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"> - wow your friends at the beach with these retro looks!</span><br />
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Left: Short knitted beach coat with toggle fastening and bell shaped sleeves, 1955. <br />
Right: Swing-back terry cloth beach coat pattern, 1950.<br />
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(Check out my post on <em>Gidget</em> for the Beach Party Blogathon <a href="http://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/2015/06/gidget-1959.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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Every beach home needs a look-out room!</div>
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May I suggest <a href="http://solidmoonlight.blogspot.com/2015/05/cinda-by-janet-lambert.html" target="_blank"><em>Cinda</em> by Janet Lambert</a>, <em>Paintbox Summer</em> and <em>The Scarlet Sail</em> by Betty Cavanna, *<em>Misty of Chincoteague </em>and <em>*Stormy, Misty's Foal </em>by Marguerite Henry (must be illustrated by Wesley Dennis), *<em>Sailor Jim's Cave</em> by W. J. Pat Enright, <em>The Treasure of the Coral Reef</em> by Don Stanford, <em>Dolphin Island</em> by Arthur C. Clarke, and for the little kids (and adults; who am I kidding) *<em>Annie Pat and Eddie</em> by Carolyn Haywood (all of these are teen/children's books but I love all of them - the ones with stars the whole family will enjoy). </div>
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Journaling idea: put sand, shells, and other finds from the beach in little clear pockets and affix them to a page in your journal.</div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Nature has long been linked to elevated moods. At the beach, the sound of the waves and the feeling of sand beneath our feet can help the stress of everyday life fall away. The beach house, by its very location, is an agent of nature, and a key place for getting back in touch with the environment. The water, shells, dunes, beach stones, sea grass - each one speaks to us and soothes the soul.</span></em></div>
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Coastal Living - <em>Beach House Happy: The joy of living by the water</em>. Antonia Van Der Meer. 2015.</div>
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This one's my favorite, just look at Charlotte's contented face.</div>
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I love these photos much better than the ones that were released for George. He was to small in the picture and sleeping so he still just looked like a new baby. In these photos, Charlotte's eyes are open and you can see her little personality. These photos also give us a glimpse into Kate and William's home, which I have always been curious to see. Kate has such great taste in clothes and it looks like she has great taste in interior decorating too.Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-84447235234716064132015-06-04T10:00:00.000-07:002015-06-04T10:00:04.471-07:00It's Just a Perfect Day!Yesterday was a great day. I went shopping with my brothers and got four awesome things.<br />
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A few days ago I saw <a href="http://moviemorlocks.com/2015/02/09/searching-for-old-hollywood-postcards-of-movie-star-homes/#more-81654" target="_blank">this post</a> on vintage postcards of movie stars homes and I thought, that would be cool to collect! I went to an antique store by my house yesterday, noticed a postcard carousel, and immediately found this cool postcard featuring Bob Hope and his house! He's one of my favorite actors too!<br />
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As we were about to leave, my brother spotted something on the back wall of the store. It was a 1962 Barbie Dream House for only $45!!!! And it's only missing three records and a drawer!! If it would have been the Barbie Campus or Little Theatre I would have had a heart attack, but this was awesome too!!<br />
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Then we stopped at my friend's coffee shop. I was looking at some books they had on a shelf and they told me they were free. Suddenly I spotted this book:<br />
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The last great find of the day was when we swung by Walmart on our way home. I walked down the shoe aisle, which I never do, and spotted a pair of...<br />
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It was the last pair, they were on sale for $3, regular $14, and they were in my size!!!! (True, it was a girls size 5 but I wear an adult size 6 so it was perfect.) And they actually look like the ones in <em>The Wizard of Oz</em>. I've wanted a pair ever since I was little!! Judy Garland was to me what Elsa from <em>Frozen</em> is to the girls nowadays. I collect <em>Wizard of Oz</em> memorabilia (lunch boxes, posters, ornaments, etc) - I even have a stuffed animal of Toto!!<br />
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So yeah... it was a pretty epic day :)Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-62856045078459249692015-05-31T12:57:00.000-07:002015-07-27T19:22:34.222-07:00Before She Was Queen: Princess ElizabethToday I thought I would share a few pictures of Queen Elizabeth II before she was queen.<br />
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Here is Elizabeth and her sister Margaret. I love the snowy background!</div>
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Elizabeth in South Africa.</div>
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Elizabeth playing tag on the RMS Queen Mary on her 21st birthday.</div>
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Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-58521668342742289472015-05-29T10:00:00.000-07:002015-05-29T10:00:00.580-07:00"The Green Poodles" by Charlotte Baker<br />
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Every time the Westminster Dog Show is on I am in the mood to read this book. It is an awesome book with great illustrations. The only problem is, my copy is missing a page on one of the suspenseful parts. I forget about it every time I start to read it and then I get to that part and wish I knew what happened. Then I keep reading it and forget about it until they refer to that part of the book again. My mom read it aloud to me and my brothers when we were little and I have read it several times on my own. Read it! Another great dog show book is <em>The Shy Ones</em> by Lynn Hall.<br />
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<em>This post was originally posted on Phyllis' Book Reviews. It appeared on 4/29/15.</em></div>
Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615340754780626266.post-87068210395330133502015-05-27T10:00:00.000-07:002015-05-27T10:00:01.249-07:00Ghost Gables<div style="text-align: center;">
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"When Lois McDonald learned that the mysterious old house, known as Ghost Gables, was to be occupied, she had to get all the facts about its new tenant promptly. At Ghost Gables she met pretty Glenna Brockman, who had plans to turn the old house into a dormitory for girls from the adjacent college. Mystery followed mystery as the girls tried to put the house into shape. And the strangest mystery of all was the locked room. The plot really thickened when several different ghosts were to be seen stalking the grounds at night. Added to the existing puzzles was the appearance of the tramp in the nearby woods, a tramp who puzzled Lois and whose identity finally helped to resolve the biggest mystery of all." <br />
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<a href="http://www.nancydrewsleuth.com/mwbmaw.html" target="_blank">Mildred Wirt Benson books</a><br />
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<em>This post was originally posted on Phyllis' Book Reviews. It appeared on 10/30/14.</em><br />
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<cite class="user"><span style="color: #8b3719;">HM</span></cite><span class="datetime secondary-text"> <a href="http://phyllisbookreviews.blogspot.com/2014/10/ghost-gables.html?showComment=1423949100894#c261155992333713305" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #8b3719;">February 14, 2015 at 1:25 PM</span></a></span></div>
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I would love to read this! I didn't know she wrote any books under her real name. Thanks for posting. </div>
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<cite class="user blog-author"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #8b3719;">Phyl</span></a></cite><span class="icon user blog-author"></span><span class="datetime secondary-text"> <a href="http://phyllisbookreviews.blogspot.com/2014/10/ghost-gables.html?showComment=1424409108387#c4050880144177450455" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #8b3719;">February 19, 2015 at 9:11 PM</span></a></span></div>
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She actually wrote a lot of books under several names! Here's a great site that lists all of them - http://series-books.com/mildredwirt/wirt.html</div>
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