Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen

Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen 


by Sarah-Jane Downing                   Four Stars


I found this book by accident when I was checking in books at the library (my part time job).  It caught my attention because I am passionate about the Regency Period in England...maybe being classified as an Anglophile.   I even "like" the British Monarchy on Facebook.


I love this little book...63 pages. It is full of illustrations and text that relates them to Jane Austen books and the Period, in general.  If you are an Anglophile, you might enjoy this book...maybe you have already found it...and I am a little behind?


For those of you that follow me for my book reviews I do apologize for the lack of posts.  I have to admit that actually I love to read the genre "Regency Romance".  I claim to love it for the history...that is true...but I also love the romance and the happy endings, but sometimes I am hesitant to post them.  Confession time is over. (read between the lines...)  I will get over it.  I keep thinking I'll get over it.  


I got through my "Mystery Genre" phase.  I'll sneak one in every once in a while, but I am pretty much "over" it.  

We watch some DVDs,
 Midsomer Murders 

and Wallander.

I promise to post more book reviews.  I usually read an average of six "fast-read" books a month. (see above :)  At the same time I also read a Non-Fiction book.  I can only absorb actual facts in small doses.  The Non-Fiction that I am now reading is Mad Madge , The Extraordinary Life Of Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, The First Woman To Live By Her Pen.  I am about 2/3 the way through.  When I finish, I will be posting my review.  So far, I am really loving it.  Stay tuned...........  




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Red Letter Day for First Tee of Central Arkansas

George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States
First Tee of Central Arkansas, May 27, 2011

Celebrating TEN years!  ...and Chuck has been a part of it for nine of those years!  What an accomplishment!  I am so proud that he has been able to "do" his "passion"!   He is teaching kids and adults GOLF...that would be "the" passion.  In fact, he is teaching me, too.  

Now, for the big, big news!  Ta-Da!  President George W. Bush was invited to honor the day. . . He accepted.  

What a great day for the First Tee of Central Arkansas.  

The Course and the clubhouse looked great. 

The media coverage was unbelievable.  

A garden was planted in honor of the biggest local supporter, Warren Stephens.  First Tee was his father's vision and he has carried on the tradition.  It is now up to the community to keep it going.  When a former President of the United States shows up to honor the day, it "jump starts" the effort to involve the community in its support of the First Tee of Central Arkansas.  

Click link to add your support: Support First Tee of Central Arkansas!

"Chuck"

Go First Tee! 

Good News! Bad News?

I know it is not yet the middle of the year, but I feel the need for an accounting of my 2011 Resolutions...well, maybe just two of them.


I finished quilting my Life Time/Heirloom Double Wedding Ring Quilt.  Resolution No. 2 for 2011-Done!  I still have to finish the Vintage Quilt Block Wall Hanging.


Now you would think I could wash the Double Wedding Ring Quilt and let it go?  ...of course not!  I had always wanted a little yellow in the quilt, but couldn't figure out where to put it.  As soon as I finished the the last stitch in the ditch, I had an inspiration.  

I am thinking of appliquéing butterflies flitting across it.  I am also, embroidering the quilting in the center of the quilt. 


 So much for checking off Resolution No. 2.  It's still on my list to complete this part of the project by the end of the year.






I also have a Blog: Tips 'n Good Stuff...Resolution No. 1
I may have bitten off more than I can chew.  I am going to start incorporating my tips with this blog and my other Blog: Eating In and Out and About. 

Tip: Threading Needles

For all purpose thread:  hold the needle over a white piece of fabric.  Look through the needle to the fabric.  Cut the thread at an angle and thread through the eye.  The eye is easier to see and thus the thread goes in easier.  


For crewel embroidery thread:  cut a piece of paper the width of the eye of the needle.  Fold in half and place thread inside fold.  Slip fold into eye and pull through.  Easy, easy, easy as pie!

For bulky yarns:
Use Dental Floss Threaders

For quilting: thread several needles at a time on the spool.  Then, you don't have to stop each time and thread. 
It takes a few minutes, but worth it.