Friday, November 16, 2012

Friday Fancies: little things

crocheting
Happy Friday, dear friends! I have been loving the little things this past week: the seasonal reason to crochet chunky monochrome scarves before it gets frigid enough to don them, especially since yarn was on sale; enjoying the tastiest cupcakes ever, baked and delivered by a dear friend who stopped by for a visit; and lounging around with the husband while simultaneously fostering an addiction for Downton Abbey, all thanks to this dear friend. It is a most legit period drama in terms of the compelling storyline influenced by major historical events, depth of the characters, aesthetically entrancing setting, seamless cinematography, and post-Edwardian costumes! I especially love it because it's like grown-up American Girl (my most favorite childhood books!), and it's hilarious because the husband loves the show more than I do and asks nearly every day when we'll watch it next. Cheers to the season of gratitude. Have a wondrous weekend, all.

15 comments:

  1. Hmmm i've been thinking about watching Downtown Abbey and your description (grown-up American girl!) really makes me wanna watch it!
    oh, and i am super jealous of your knitting abilities ;o)

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  2. Downton Abbey is my favourite! I love it and as a historian (who are known to be highly critical of period dramas) I can't fault it. We have just finished the 3rd series in the UK and I am counting down the days until the Christmas special! British drama at it's best!

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  3. Ok so I've been holding off on getting into Downtown Abbey because I just know that once I start, I won't be able to stop. You're the fifth person recently to mention it so I'm thinking I might have to watch my first episode this weekend :)

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  4. Loved American girl too! I don't think I've heard of this show but it seems very intriguing!
    I am following you now:)
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    XOXO
    Ty

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  5. Thanks for your lovely comment Helen. I love your blog and am now following. I think I will also be trying out the savoury appetisers from your earlier post this week! Hope you have a lovely weekend also x

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  6. Is downtown abbey that good? I keep hearing people being addicted to it. Might give it a try. Have a great weekend :)

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  8. I love this photo. It's what I want my life to be like every day. Peaceful and content.

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  9. Beautiful blog, I am following you now.
    x

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  10. Very nice post. Have a great weekend.

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  11. I have yet to see Downton Abbey, but I've heard very good things and now I am especially intrigued if it's like an adult version of American Girl! Loved those books! :)

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  12. Great inspiration pictures !!


    Love,

    Janice
    the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl

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  13. Great post! Also, I am about to begin watching Downton Abbey :)

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  14. I need to crochet. My husband and I like to watch shows together at night and I always think how I am wasting an opportunity to be productive. You should post a picture of your scarf when you are done!

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  15. i keep hearing about downtown abbey and totally slacking on giving it a try. and your weekend sounds super nice! i've been meaning to learn how to knit just so i can make myself as many scarves as i want haha, it's a good skill to have ;)

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