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1 Min Read June 25, 2012 7 Replies

Downton Abbey – searching for the look

Parenting

So, are you missing Downton Abbey like I am?  Seriously.  Missing it.  Matthew and Mary and their love and the stress and why is Thomas such a jerk and poor Mr. Bates and Anna!!  See.  Missing it.

Just for fun to fill the gap while we wait, I’ve put together this Downton Abbey post.

There are a lot of jewellery pieces that our awesome advertiser Stella and Dot (Sandra Butler) have that remind me of Downton Abbey (or at least, pieces that I really want to wear when I get invited to a Downton Abbey dress up party.  That’s going to happen right?)

So here are some pieces that I’ve matched up from Downton Abbey as best I could (plus, stay until the end for a pretty awesome video 🙂

 

The ladies have simple and elegant taste.  I think these pieces are really pretty!

 

And for Earrings

 


 

What do you think? Would the ladies of Downton Abbey approve?

 

And just for fun, enjoy this video:

*Downton images: photobucket

0 Min Read March 3, 2012 3 Replies

More Pretty Things (and more Downton Abbey Style)

Lifestyle

 

I thought I’d share some more of my pretty dishes from the china cabinet.  This time I am sharing my tea cups. For those of you in love with Downton Abbey like I am, you will understand how I want to use these more as part of an afternoon tea or something.  That’s what they do on the show.  Drink a lot of tea.

Most of these have been handed down to us from our grandmother’s.  I think they are very pretty.  I suspect the use of a tea cup is rather under rated.

A few of my favourites

 

This is my favourite

 

'cornflower' pattern

 

1 Min Read February 9, 2012 5 Replies

All Things Pretty: Serving Dish (and Downton Abbey)

Lifestyle

I collect a lot of antiques.  It wasn’t always on purpose, some items I’ve been given by family over the years, others I’ve found at shops in my travels.  But I am drawn to things that are pretty and happen to be old.

Now, of course, that I am watching Downton Abbey (awesome show FYI) I can’t help but notice those early 1900s pieces that are beautiful (and that remind me of pieces I have in my own home).

I thought I would share some of them with you once and a while, if nothing else, it will be a nice catalogue for me to have!

Folding Serving Dish:

This was my grandmother’s.  I have used it for serving desserts and treats.  I love how it folds up for easy (and pretty!) storage.

It folds up neatly, but when it’s unfolded, it’s even more beautiful:

Remember I said it reminds me of Downton Abbey?  Look what we saw when watching the show last night:

How fun is that?!

I’ll share more of my favourite pieces.  Do you have antiques or older items that are special to you?

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