Healer

Little Books

The British Library is encouraging children to make little books like the Bronte sisters did!
https://www.bl.uk/childrens-books/activities/make-a-miniature-book

She Gathered Words

I have a new space to share called, "She Gathered Words." A place to write of my creative endeavors, and a link to my Instagram. You can check it out and follow me there. "The Bookish Kind," will still be here and will remain my place for writing prose.

Sharing Beauty Regardless

I've been down a rabbit hole tonight and ended up with this pretty painting by Stanley Spencer called, "Neighbours." Do you think this counts as social distancing? Maybe, as long as they wash their hands? I love that they are sharing beauty regardless. I see that happening pretty much all over social media. Have we turned a corner and gotten back to simplicity yet? I doubt it. But I see some baby steps that direction. Have we turned back to God and shown Him that we have not forgotten Him? I doubt it, but there is always Hope, after all. Have we all turned into Joanna Gaines, making our homes beautiful, bright, and baking up a storm? Why, yes, yes, we have! Keep sharing the beauty!

The Duchess Reads

I'm pretty sure the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) likes classic books. Here she is in her Anmer Hall office below, and on her desk there are a set of these stunning cloth bound books that really look like this set I've been coveting.

And several years ago, she wore a certain dress for visiting the Anne of Green Gables house on P.E.I. that was Anne-like, a nod to Anne, if you will. In fact, she went out of her way on that tour to be able to see the Anne house. I posted about that here.

What do you think, is the Duchess a fan of the classics?


Edited:
Just saw this story about the Cambridges at home during the isolation, and yes, they noticed the books, too!
Here is a caption that went with the story (see below)

From Hello Magazine:

 

From Daily Mail:

 

The New Emma and Isolation

I keep seeing the new Emma flash across my Amazon as being able to watch it at home right now. It's currently playing in theaters, but because we're all homebound, we can watch it early, at home. Honestly, it's really tempting to do that, anyone else? Grab the popcorn and your wallet, and sit in your comfy chair.

At Home

If you need a little pick me up right now, I want to offer this~
We will learn through this time and get through it, together.

In the meantime,
learn something new (from home)
redecorate with things you already have (at home)
live your best life (at home)
That's what Anne would do, after all!

The Most Wonderful Spot

by French_Manoir

I saw this on instagram {yes, I finally joined there}, and I am stunned by the beauty of this little spot created in a French manor by the owners. I simply love everything about this. So simple, yet so beautiful. I could step right in the frame and never want to leave.

She Moved Through the Fair

I find the best things at the library sales. This week there was a cd of Loreena Mckennitt's, "Elemental." I have other cd's of hers, but not this one. She features a lot of narrative poetry in her work, which is absolutely stunning. You should check out her works such as, "The Highwayman," and "The Lady of Shalott."
On the Elemental album there is a song called, "She moved Through the Fair," that is beautiful and haunting and I find myself putting it on repeat and repeat in the car. Here are the lyrics:

My love said to me, "My mother won't mind
And me Father won't slight you for your lack of kind"
Then she stepped away from me and this she did say
"It will not be long, love, 'til our wedding day"

She stepped away from me and she moved through the fair
And fondly I watched her move here and move there
She went her way homeward with one star awake
As the swans in the evening move over the lake

The people were saying, "No two e'er were wed
But one has a sorrow that never was said"
And she smiled as she passed me with her goods and her gear
And that was the last that I saw of my dear

I dreamed it last night that my true love came in
So softly she entered, her feet made no din
She came close beside me and this she did say
"It will not be long, love, 'til our wedding day"

And here is The Highwayman if you want to hear it. Just beautiful.

Please Take it That Way

This is absolutely meant as a political statement so please take it that way - {in the nicest way possible for me right now}.

Inside and Outside

Bushy Park in Winter by Dave Potts

As the days go back to being just a little longer and you can look out the window and still see twilight for enchanted lingering moments, my little heart leaps for delight inside, each and every time I glance outside. Time is ticking, light is stretching her tendrils back into my existence, and I am so content.

Movie Stills

Classic "Little Women" from 1994.

I just adore seeing new {and old} classic movie stills. It's the first view you get of a film that you hope will match the feeling that you got from reading the book. They are usually stunning and beautiful pieces of art I think.
Here is the new still from "Little Women." One I am hearing great things about so far. I'll decide for myself when I see it in the movie theater.

And yet another "Little Women" that I've never seen before. I've always considered this a winter-themed book for some reason, so the watching of this will be beautiful and cozy. Here's to more movie stills in the future and the hope they bring!

She Found Herself

Look what I came across the other day. I am so getting one of these canvas prints from here. Follow the link, there are 3 different versions. Where do you find yourself?

Tis the Warm Season

You might wonder why I would call December the warm season and you might not. For December is not, of course, considered warm. But the warmth and love that excels in this unique time of year, truly is glowing and shining out. Be warm this Christmas!

Life Has Grown Me

These words from Brooke Way are really resonating with me right now. Sometimes while we grow, it's painful, and we don't want to go there. Sometimes there is no choice, but to just go through it. I always want to let the hard things "grow me" so that I am bigger than I was before.