This past weekend, our family took one of our yearly trips to New York City. We go up at least 2-3 times a year as my husband’s sister, her husband, and our nephew live on the Upper East Side. We stay in hotel not too far from them, and were excited to see the Downton… Read More Getting Artsy in NYC
Dear Readers, It’s January 2, and I haven’t blogged since Christmas. I hope you had a great holiday season and that your New Year is off to a tremendous start. It’s not that I didn’t want to blog, it’s just that I didn’t make time for it, if I’m being completely honest. I committed myself… Read More A Post-Christmas Letter
Whoa. Last night, my husband and I finished watching the final season of Mr. Selfridge. We’re a little behind the rest of you who watched it unfold each Sunday night in real time. We recorded all the shows and spent the last couple of weeks watching an episode about every other night. A big fan… Read More Thanks for Leaving Me Melancholy, Mr. Selfridge
*** As Downton Abbey is gone and we are all missing the engaging period drama that filled our lives for the last six years, I thought I’d try to help fill that void for you by offering up some of the 10 best period films. Mind you—this list does not include all the heavier period… Read More Missing Downton Abbey? 10 Light Period Films to Help Fill The Void
Yes, folks, it’s time to say goodbye. This evening marks the finale of six years of Downton Abbey on PBS in the United States. I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do with my Sunday nights now. The weeks ahead just won’t feel the same without this program to cheer up the dreary Sunday… Read More Coping with the Loss of Downton Abbey
Last night, my family and I went to see Brooklyn in Annapolis. I’d heard great things about the movie, and as I host an Oscar Party every year, I thought it might be beneficial if I saw a couple of the films nominated so I could play an active role in actually caring about which… Read More The World Needs More Brooklyns and Abbeys
This past week began with a bang as viewers were treated to another outstanding episode of Downton Abbey. With Robert’s bloody collapse at the dinner table, we were left wondering if all will be okay in the great house in England. If you are like my family and me and are becoming sadder and sadder… Read More Some Highlights & Appreciation
Everyone loves the show. It’s an amazing hit, and PBS and friends at Masterpiece Theatre should be feeling very proud of themselves. With merchandise sales predicted to top $250 million in 2014, there’s a Downton Abbey craze going on right now, and it doesn’t have to do with ABC, CBS, NBC, HBO, or Showtime. As… Read More Three Solid Reasons Why I Could Be A Member of the Grantham Family on Downton Abbey
* * * I’ve been struggling with the loss of Matthew since last season. And now we are expected to pull up our big girl pants and deal with his death. Downton Abbey fans: Have you properly mourned him yet? Two of my favorite characters are dead: Lady Sybil and Matthew Crawley. I’m sure most… Read More Life Without Matthew
That glorious show, “Downton Abbey,” sucked me in and, of course, I am awaiting the next season of it. It’s fabulously cast, perfectly written, and the settings make one want to jump on a plane to visit Highclere Castle. It is all about the rich, their servants, and the way in which they all communicate… Read More Call The Midwife
Today’s WordPress Daily Prompt entitled Shoulda Woulda Coulda asks us to tell about something you should do…but don’t. * * * So…here goes…complete honesty… I was going to write this post today and call it something else, but then I saw the Daily Post prompt, and I knew it was perfect for me. What I… Read More Shoulda Woulda Coulda — Daily Prompt
The idea of naming your home, manor, mansion, or castle came into play in Britain and is a custom for those who were incredibly well-off. Often, the home was linked to a place in which it was located. But it wasn’t just the rich folks who named their houses; you would also find tradesmen and… Read More Naming Your Home
