My Week According to Instagram

Normally most of the time I usually want to jump back in time into the 1940s.  But as of late, I've been a bit more inclined to indulge a bit farther.  I've just finished reading Austenland by Shannon Hale and am nearly done with Midnight in Austenland.  I've always been a big Austen fan, so reading these stories about women who take a holiday in England and immerse themselves in the world of Austen.  They wear the clothing (down to the chemise, bloomers, and corset), (try) to speak the language, and flirt with gorgeous male actors dressed in breeches that are there as a romantic diversion.  I know I wouldn't mind a little Mr. Darcy, Colonel Brandon, or Mr. Knightley fantasy.  How about you ladies?

 

1. My dear baby taking a wee nap.

2. A groovy shot from a 1968 Scrabble game.

3. Shared this post on Instagram.

4. Put this post up on Instagram.

 

5. Shared this post on Instagram.

6. Watched Midnight in Paris for the first time...loved it.

7. My backdrop on my iPhone.

8. Exactly.

9. My Titanic cross-stitch is nigh done.

10. There's a random TARDIS in the background of a morning news program (Need I say, I live in the States).

11. Not too pleased with this American Idol contestant complaining about not playing with a band when he did on The Glee Project.

12. Shared this post on Instagram.

 

13. DOCTOR WHO YAHTZEE!!!

14. So true...

I've also felt a recent attachment towards the Downton Abbey era also.  I love the 1940s-1950s, but there's something even more glamorous about the years preceding those.  Women had to change their clothing multiple times of the day.  Everyone dressed for dinner.  I just love watching Downton and pretending that I could be one of the Ladies Crawley.  I must admit that I'm a few episodes behind, so no spoilers!

What is your normal era that you wish you could transport back to?  Do you have any other time periods you'd like to visit if you could?

Nicking a Nurse's Cape

So today is the day of this big storm hitting the east coast.  Thankfully I'm a little further south, and it's mostly New England that's getting hammered.  It hasn't even started snowing here yet...

This was an interesting photoshoot.  I was photo-bombed by a random dog in multiple photos, which I'm sharing one of below.  And then said dog's owner decided to watch me take photos of myself, which is beyond awkward.  It would be one thing if I had a tripod and a remote, but I don't.  I have the lid to my 1960s typewriter that sits on top of a stool with the camera on top of the lid.  Then I set the timer setting on the camera, run into the frame, and strike a pose.  It's not something I like to do with onlookers, but with no choice, I rocked it.  Thankfully I was left in some peace for the very end of the photos, and then booked it out of there.

 

 

Outfit Details:

vintage 1940s nurse's cape, vintage dress, vintage hat, shoes, belt, bracelet {thrifted}

vintage handbag, ring {gifted}

vintage earrings {maternal grandmother}

I am very excited I finally got a chance to wear the 1940s nurse's cape.  It's technically my mum's cape that she bought at last year's WWII Weekend, but I have since adopted it since she doesn't wear it and only bought it at the event because of being cold.  So now it's "mine"...at least for now.  It's a navy wool with red silk lining and so warm!  The only bad part is it's hair attraction.  Oh well.

Do you have any items of clothing that you have "adopted", "stolen", or "borrowed" from a friend or family member?

Want to see what photos didn't make it onto the blog?  Head over to Facebook for a look-see.

My Week According to Instagram

Christmas is coming!  And for once, I'm ready early.  My flat is all decorated, the presents are all purchased and wrapped.  This week I helped my Mum get a tree and decorate her house.  Yesterday and today I spent the day wrapping all the gifts.  I made them extra pretty by using ribbons and handmade gift tags available in my Etsy shop.  They really are a special touch to any gift, if I say so myself.

1. Yummy dinner: twice baked potato, chicken Cordon Bleu, and brown sugar carrots.

2. Vintage hand embroidered tea towel.

3.  Letting Instagram followers know about this post.

4. Working on a custom Kindle cover.

5. Finally had the chance to wear the 1940's nurse's cape.

6. Minus the cape: green plaid dress and hat.

7. Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters at the Dollar Tree.

8. Pretty in pink.

9. A side view of the hat.

10. Mini Christmas tree and vintage Santa Claus.

11. Watching one of my favorite films, Christmas or not: Love Actually.

12. Smudger after having a bath.

13. Keeping Smudger warm after his bath.

14. Some of the pretty presents I wrapped using these gift tags.

I'm really excited for next weekend because that is when the cookie making will commence.  Today we are coming up with a game plan for exactly what kinds we are going to make.  Mum and I are also enjoying some holiday movies.  We first watched Christmas with the Kranks and are currently enjoying the lovely Celtic Thunder Christmas DVD as I type this post.

What are your plans for the upcoming weeks for celebrating Christmas?