Tulip Girl

Pretty much I love everything about this. The flow of the dress, the wind in her hair. The flowers. Stunningly beautiful. Also check out the running through tulips video here. For more loveliness, visit the instagram page here.

Lou & Scott

Does anyone else watch Heartland?
I have been waiting for these two, Lou and Scott, to get back together.
We now have a season 12 that is yet to be filmed. Do you think the writers will get it together enough to make this happen? I am hoping and watching and (still) waiting.

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The Woman in White - BBC One

BBC One is currently filming/airing? a new production based on one of my favorite books by Wilkie Collins, "The Woman in White."
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I've written about the 1997 film version before, which was okay, but did not do the book justice. I have high hopes for this one to be a better adaptation. It will take awhile for it to make it's way to the states, but I will be watching when it does. If you've never read the book before, I highly recommend it. Collins was a Victorian writer, and friend to Charles Dickens. He is often overlooked, so it's nice to see this being done. You can read the book online here.


Update: Look what I found

Stay

lovely rain
won't you stay,
linger on the branches
out my window all day