Dew of the Sea Costume History, Theology & Thoughts

  To be observed by those of us immersed in the literary world, the 1800s prove to be a jam-packed century, full to the brim with authors, poets and geniuses of literature. Of all centuries, I personally find the 19th to be most intriguing. England saw the Regency Period within the Georgian era, as the Prince Regent ruled on behalf of his inept father. Then Queen Victoria became this nation's monarch at the age of 18 and in the year 1837, igniting the Victorian era into motion, which lasted for the rest of the century. We benefit today from the books that were written during these times; we still read them 200 years later, eagerly devouring their contents. What exactly were they and who wrote them? Let's start with Jane Austen.  Within her lifetime of only 41 years, she wrote six complete novels and they are stunning masterpieces. Besides Sanditon, her unfinished novel, and her juvenilia, she managed to create and publish four books before her death in 1817. Two of her novels w

  THE PUFFED SLEEVE DRESS. The classic scene of Anne getting Her First puffed sleeve dress is etched memorably in many fans' hearts as a heartwarming display of Matthew Cuthbert and Anne Shirley's close Friendship. But there is one stark difference between the Book Dress and Miniseries dress... The COLOUR! Book dress. "...Matthew had sheepishly unfolded the dress from its paper swathings and held it out with a deprecatory glance at Marilla, who feigned to be contemptuously filling the teapot, but nevertheless watched the scene out of the corner of her eye with a rather interested air. Anne took the dress and looked at it in reverent silence. Oh, how pretty it was--a lovely soft brown gloria with all the gloss of silk; a skirt with dainty frills and shirrings; a waist elaborately pintucked in the most fashionable way, with a little ruffle of filmy lace at the neck. But the sleeves--they were the crowning glory! Long elbow cuffs, and above them two beautiful puffs divided by

GOLDEN HOUR BY THE SEA a wonderful evening spent by the sea with friends all around we chatter about our news,  full of life's goodness we abound Diving in with merry laughter shrieking from the cold! we pull out stories of each other some new and some old. photos taken, pull out your funny pose! close your eyes or point your toes. memories made never fade with friends, it never Ends.  

  In the late autumn of 2022, I set out with my sister to do something I would have previously considered unthinkable. To go without the comfort blanket of my parents to a place I'd never been, to do work I'd never done. Farm sitting, with a friend I'd technically only known 3 weeks and a few days. And it was Wonderful. I was so nervous to go that many times I had thoughts of backing out, making excuses and staying put.  But I didn't. And I am so Grateful. We arrived at a place we'd never even heard of in the Yorkshire peaks. A small Farm with roughly 30 cows, 100 sheep, 300 chickens and 4 sheepdogs. It was stunning, being set almost halfway up one side of a ridge of the snaking valley. The Pretty Stone farmhouse was beautiful too with its homely lived-in feel. There was a long table where we could sit outside in the fine weather evenings, watching the sunset over the valley. And now to the work... Each morning, we got up at half 7, or 8ish and shared out the duties

   Historical accuracy of hair and costume Hair was uniformly curled or pulled back, no beach waves, long straight fringes or loose hair in public. Bonnets were worn out of doors as appropriate for social situations of the era accurately printed and varied fabrics, class appropriate for Bennets as they are still in the gentry class                                                      characterisation Lizzy is witty, has sparkling dark eyes and also sensible and refined as described in the book Jane is sweet and sensible and looks similar to the portrait which Austen said was what she imagined her like Mr Darcy is tall, proud and also uncomfortable in new social situations as described in the book Mr Bingley is shown to be friendly but also mature and sensible although he lets himself be led by his friend, (I particularly object to the 2005 portrayal of Mr Bingley as being talkative in a nervous fashion as it does not make sense as to how sensible, intelligent and respectable he is desc

Sitting in the Sun Sunlight pouring down over my skin warmth soaks me.   Drenching me like a wave It delights me. Bare feet tiptoeing on grass grass between my toes soft and thin blades like cats' whiskers Tickles my toes. A book beside me I rest my head. I close my eyes The warmth Feels Warmer with eyelids closed Orange haze on my eyes.  

  Often times I'll go through Life Missing All the Moments. I'm going through the motions, Movement By Movement, Yet when I get beyond my means and end up tired and stressed, I often fail to remember the moments by which I've been Blessed. If I had gone throughout my day noticing the tiny things, I may have noticed the tiny joys which tiny things can bring, And yet still I know for an oft loving worn and old fact. When I do notice these things My Joy is brought fast back. So Take note of every Tiny Gift that God has given to you,  The tiny footprints of his love from sand to skies of blue,          If you'll remember these tiny things, of this I can assure, You will be much happier and have of joy much more.