Dew of the Sea Costume History, Theology & Thoughts

  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.