January142012
He was, however, a great patron of the arts and encouraged much of the look of the Regency period. Among the people he was a fan of was Jane Austen. The admiration was not returned. In a letter to Martha Lloyd, Miss Austen wrote: “I suppose all the World is sitting in Judgement upon the Princess of Wales’s Letter. Poor woman, I shall support her as long as I can, because she is a Woman, & because I hate her Husband — but I can hardly forgive her for calling herself “attached & affectionate” to a Man whom she must detest — & the intimacy said to subsist between her & Lady Oxford is bad — I do not know what to do about it; but if I must give up the Princess, I am resolved at least always to think that she would have been respectable, if the Prince had behaved only tolerably by her at first. –”

He was, however, a great patron of the arts and encouraged much of the look of the Regency period. Among the people he was a fan of was Jane Austen.

The admiration was not returned. In a letter to Martha Lloyd, Miss Austen wrote:

“I suppose all the World is sitting in Judgement upon the Princess of Wales’s Letter. Poor woman, I shall support her as long as I can, because she is a Woman, & because I hate her Husband — but I can hardly forgive her for calling herself “attached & affectionate” to a Man whom she must detest — & the intimacy said to subsist between her & Lady Oxford is bad — I do not know what to do about it; but if I must give up the Princess, I am resolved at least always to think that she would have been respectable, if the Prince had behaved only tolerably by her at first. –”

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December202011

Lent my mother my DVD of this beloved film - and she just returned it, pointing out that the writer is none other than Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey)!  Suddenly it all makes sense.

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Percy and Marguerite - The accusation and the ball

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December112011
Jane Austen, painted by Jilli for the Deepings Dolls.

Jane Austen, painted by Jilli for the Deepings Dolls.

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December52011

theotherausten:

This movie is only getting Tumblr love because of Hiddles. But what about when Olivia Williams OWNS him? Can’t forget her lovely performance!! still, imogen and hiddles are far too adorable in this!

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December42011
Elizabeth Bennet, painted by Jilli Roberts for the Deepings Dolls. The heroine of Jane Austen’s most famous novel, Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth (Lizzy, Eliza) Bennet represents both of the titular qualities in spades. She is quick to judge Mr Darcy by appearances, while scorning him for doing the same thing about her sister, her family and herself. She is also a warm, witty and rebellious Regency woman who is fiercely loyal to those she loves, and has been portrayed marvellously in film and television by such actresses as Greer Garson, Jennifer Ehle, Keira Knightley. Our Deepings Dolls version is depicted with (painted) mud on her hem, from walking through the fields. You can request a version without the mud if you prefer.

Elizabeth Bennet, painted by Jilli Roberts for the Deepings Dolls.

The heroine of Jane Austen’s most famous novel, Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth (Lizzy, Eliza) Bennet represents both of the titular qualities in spades. She is quick to judge Mr Darcy by appearances, while scorning him for doing the same thing about her sister, her family and herself. She is also a warm, witty and rebellious Regency woman who is fiercely loyal to those she loves, and has been portrayed marvellously in film and television by such actresses as Greer Garson, Jennifer Ehle, Keira Knightley.

Our Deepings Dolls version is depicted with (painted) mud on her hem, from walking through the fields. You can request a version without the mud if you prefer.

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December32011

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afinedisguise:

Mr Collins: Observe the closet, cousin Elizabeth. What do you say to that?
Elizabeth: Well-
Mr Collins: [He crosses the room to open the closet.] Is it not the very essence of practicality and convenience? Lady Catherine de Bourgh herself was kind enough to suggest that these shelves be fitted.
Elizabeth: Shelves in a closet… Happy thought indeed. 

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