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Regency Life: The Public Assembly

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 16, 2015 by Maria GraceMarch 15, 2024

In the Regency era, an active social season was not limited to London. Most country towns had a formal social season during the autumn and winter months, often beginning in early to mid-October. Extra events might also take place in the spring. Public assemblies or balls were usually scheduled to coincide with the full moon to ease travel. Traveling at night, especially for those with a considerably journey to an assembly, was not considered safe … Continue reading →

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Posted in Regency Life | Tagged amusements, balls, cotillion, country dance, dance, dancing, master of ceremonies, public assembly, quadrille, reel, waltz | Leave a reply

A Janus view: From 2014 to 2015

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on December 30, 2014 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

I haven’t checked in for quite some time now and I feel like I’ve been missing old friends. Since October life has been something of a whirlwind and I feel like I’m only now catching my breath.  After visiting with you last, I released A Jane Austen Christmas in paperback and e-book, had an article published in In’D tale magazine, hosted a bridal shower for my daughter-in-law, saw my eldest son graduate magna cum laude with his … Continue reading →

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A Call to the Musgroves at Christmastide

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on December 23, 2014 by Maria GraceNovember 27, 2020

The Musgroves came back to receive their happy boys and girls from school, bringing with them Mrs. Harville’s little children to improve the noise of Uppercross, and lessen that of Lyme. Henrietta remained with Louisa but all the rest of the family were again in their usual quarters.   The Musgroves came back to receive their happy boys and girls from school, bringing with them Mrs. Harville’s little children to improve the noise of Uppercross, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jane Austen! Celebrate with roses…

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on December 16, 2014 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

Today is Jane Austen’s birthday. Happy birthday to our inspiring author! To celebrate, I thought I’d share a craft similar to something she herself might have done to trim her own garments or accessories–Ribbon Roses. I recently had the pleasure of doing these at a bridal shower we hosted for my future daughter-in-law. I got to teach  them all how to do them and we spent a lovely time chatting and folding our roses. Even … Continue reading →

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Anne Visits Lady Russell

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 28, 2014 by Maria GraceSeptember 12, 2018

After sending the Musgroves to Lyme to visit with Louisa, Anne visits Lady Russell. How different Anne has become in the months since they last met. LADY RUSSELL OPENED HER inlaid walnut teapoy. The dusty herbal fragrance of tea leaves wafted up, riding on the dust motes in the afternoon sun. How long had it been since she had last shared tea with Anne? In the absolute sense, not that long. Only a few months. … Continue reading →

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