Take a bite out of Downton
Washington Post Peeps Diorama Contest semifinalist Peepton Abbey, everybody!
(Your Tumblrer was told this Easter-candy diorama was the best existing “encapsulation of you.” We’ll take it!)
“Peepton Abbey” created by Caroline Chase, 27, Valerie Boyle, 25, and Daniel Boyle, 25, of Montclair, Virginia.
Pairing Up the Heroes of Downton Abbey with their Mad Men Soul Mates
The Violet of Mad Men: Roger Sterling
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham: “Don’t be defeatist dear. It’s very middle class.”
Roger Sterling, to a pregnant Betty Draper: “Oh look, Princess Grace swallowed a basketball.”
Perfect!
Free Bates. It was only a matter of time before this shirt happened. You can get them here.
Already missing my Sunday evenings at Highclere/Downton
Highclere Castle, the set of Downton Abbey photographed by James Merrell, Town & Country February 2012
Is there life after Downton??
Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt and Jessica Brown-Findlay photographed by Julian Broad for InStyle UK, March 2012
Dressing for the Finale
Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael and Jessica Brown-Findlay photographed by Jason Bell for Vogue UK, August 2011.
I’m not ready to leave Downton
The grounds of Highclere Castle, the set of Downton Abbey, photographed by Jennifer Livingston, Town & Country February 2012
Think You Know Everything About Downton Abbey?
Check out this brand new infographic “10 Facts About Downton Abbey.”
Head on up for an evening with Downton
Highclere Castle, the set of Downton Abbey, photographed by James Merrell, Town & Country February 2012
Strands of Pearls also celebrates some of my favorite things- curling up with a book that makes you forget which century you are in, watching any Cary Grant movie, reading cookbooks, poking through antique shops in search of whatever you are collecting this week, planning the perfect getaway, buying a new bag, redecorating your home and maybe even your life...and oh if you are going to spend time with me, there is a good chance you will be knitting!
Please come visit when you can. I will share my favorite finds from my favorite places in life to play. All things irresistible, inspiring and full of joy!
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When you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and Think of Things, you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.
Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner
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