Georgian Beauty Ideals
One look at a fashion runway reveals how much beauty ideals have changed through the centuries. What would have Jane Austen considered beautiful?
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And the Universe said…
It is not wise to tempt the universe.
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Have you ever noticed that meetings are a challenge? It’s hard to get staff there, hard to get them to focus, hard to stay on task. Maybe its just me, but I’d wager early morning meetings are even more difficult than ones at more civilized times of day.
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Anne and Lady Russell plan the wedding
Persuasion Behind the Scenes is now FREE at all major book sellers! Have a peek at one of my favorite scenes that Austen never wrote. Anne and Lady Russell plan the wedding THE DRAWING ROOM IN Camden Place was by far the properest to receive Lady Russell for tea. But the room always felt cold and dreary. It was beautifully appointed to be sure, but not a bit of it felt comfortable or welcoming, so … Continue reading →