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Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by maedez

Clara Bow

See you Friday!

[Book Nerd Links] The Penguin Hotline

Posted on December 4, 2014 by maedez

If you are looking for book suggestions, either for yourself or to give as a holiday gift, the Penguin Hotline is the thing for you.

All you have to do is fill out a form, and staffers will compile personalized recommendations. Cool, huh?

PENGUIN HOTLINE

A Little Post-Holiday Repose

Posted on November 28, 2014 by maedez

“Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.”-Jane Austen

Repose by John Singer Sargent, 1911

Happy (American) Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by maedez

A Dessert by Raphaelle Peale, 1814.

“Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.”-Marcus Aurelius

[A Holiday Shopping Spree for the Bookworm] First Stop: Mrs Peggotty Arts

Posted on November 24, 2014 by maedez

I love bookish goodies almost as much as I love actual books, and reading. Being a bookworm is not a hobby: it is an all-enveloping, personality-defining lifestyle. The holiday season is just getting started, which means it is time to go shopping the literary way! Over the next two weeks, I will take you on a virtual bookish shopping spree to some of my favourite lit sites!

In 2013, we visited some wonderful literary museums. This year, I am delighted to showcase several amazing book-themed Etsy shops. Let’s get started!

MRS PEGGOTTY ARTS

Mrs Peggotty Arts is a magical little Etsy shop full of the most exquisite artwork and goods, all inspired by classic literature. Everything is just so pretty, and full of character.

MY FAVOURITE PIECE:

Madame Bovary Original ACEO by Mrs Peggotty Arts. $25.52

SHOP INFO:

MRS PEGGOTTY ARTS: ETSY STORE
LOCATION: MILAN, ITALY
ARTIST: ELISABETTA STOINICH
ARTIST INFO: HERE

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by maedez

Happy Halloween, also known as The Chef’s birthday! Enjoy this vintage card whilst I am away celebrating the day with my husband:

A Happy Halloween

This is What My Holiday Weekend Looks Like

Posted on August 31, 2014 by maedez

Weekend Reading [courtesy Book Riot]

Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by maedez

Sailboat and Fourth of July Fireworks by Winslow Homer, 1880

Ava Gardner

My Easter Greeting

Posted on April 20, 2014 by maedez

My Easter Greeting, 1915.

My Easter Greeting, 1915

Happy St. Valentine’s Day, Dear Readers!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by maedez

I do not celebrate Valentine’s Day, but I wanted to give a shout out to all of my dear readers! You consistently show this blog (and its humble creator) so much love that I could not possibly let the 14th of February evaporate without some kind of acknowledgment. This is for you:

Valentine’s Day Image, circa 1910.

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!