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I'm Loving {October Edition}

These are the things I loved in October:

M&S Cinnamon Thins

If you like Cinnamon Teddy Grahams, you'll love these.

Person of Interest

A government machine identifies people who are going to die and it's up to two men to save them. Can they do it?

Ocado's Thanksgiving Section

Canned pumpkin, Duncan Hines cake mixes, French's fried onions plus some random American products thrown in the mix. Miracle Whip anyone?

Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Pot

The most perfect lip balm with a touch of natural colour. The vintage inspired pot is also a winner.

X Factor USA

If this kid doesn't bring a smile to your face on Monday morning, nothing will.

 

I'm Loving {September Edition}

Can you believe it's October? Me neither!

These are the things I loved in September:

Garnier Simply Essentials Eye Makeup Remover

I ran out of Clinique and ended up picking this up in Boots for use the same evening. Since it was only £3 I knew even if I hated it, I wouldn't be upset at wasting money. I love it. It's just as good as Clinique and less than 1/4 of the price. Winner!

 

Downton Abbey

So happy it's time for Season (or Series as the English say) 2! Actually, I'm happy it's that time again for all the TV shows to return.

 

Pink Lemonade

I can't believe summer arrived the last week of September. Nothing reminds me of childhood summers like drinking lemonade out of a jar.

 

Pie

I've been eating my fair share of pie lately. I bought some mini pie dishes at Crate & Barrel which makes it so easy to whip up two varieties at once and they are a steal at $2. Of course they also make it quite easy to polish off an entire pie in one sitting. Be warned!

In Plain Sight

Otherwise known as the best TV show you've probably never seen.*

 

There definitely is something about Mary.

*if you're living in England although I have no idea if it's popular in the US. Seriously it's good enough to buy (we did and that is saying something considering today's *ahem* modern technology). Season 1 & 2 are under a tenner on Amazon.

Week In Review

 

Reading:

Austenland. Why have I never heard of this book? It's currently being made into a movie with Keri Russell (anyone else love Felicity?) which is the real reason I bought it.

 

 

Eating:

Skinny Cow iced lollies in mint chocolate chip. Guilt free yum.

 

Watching:

The Killing on Channel 4. It's different and I love it.

Drinking:

Bubble tea. Bubbleology opened a branch in Harvey Nics which is trouble.

Wearing:

Essie Clambake. A bright summer red which has gotten me loads of compliments. 

Rosie Pope

I normally don't do posts like this but I just can't resist.

Meet Rosie Pope.

My aunt told me about this reality tv show called Pregnant in Heels staring Rosie on Bravo and how she learned the correct pronunciation of scone from it. She then went on to say about how interesting it was to learn British traditions and one episode involved a pregnant woman asking Lord Wedgwood to be her daughter's godfather. 

Well, that piqued my interest so I tuned in to the episode in question. Um, almost everything Rosie said in this particular episode made me question whether she is actually British like she proclaims.

First, she told the woman in question she must serve spotted dick at tea. Has anyone who lives in England had spotted dick over tea? I think not. I certainly cannot recall ever having seen it on a tea menu.

Second, she makes a very bizarre statement. I quote: "I used to be a Baroness before I moved to America." Correct me if I'm wrong but once a Baroness always a Baroness. Moving to the US has nothing to do with losing your title. 

Third, she tells the woman who wants Lord Wedgwood to be the godfather that he is royalty. A Lord is not royalty. Unless you are a descendant of the King/Queen you are not royal. Lord Wedgwood is not going to help said child move in royal circles like you proclaim. He may know the Queen since he is a well know Lord running a well known company but he is not related. I know a few Lords and Ladies and an Honorable and they would die if they were wrongly perceived as being a royal on TV. Well, at least a few of them would... Certainly an English woman who is a Baroness would know about titles and royalty. Don't they learn this in school?!

Anyway, if you have tuned in, let me know what you think.

House of the Week

This week's house comes to you from the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Its location in the village of Grassington is the sole reason I chose it. Tonight on Channel 4, a show called Love Thy Neighbour will air about various couples competing to win a house in a picture perfect village (Grassington). The show is really quite amusing and all throughout last week's episode the husband was very upset because he is convinced we could have won. Channel 4 must have misplaced our invite...

House at a glance:

* Grade II listed detached property named The Hall

* Built in the 13th century with additions added in the 17th 

* 2 minute walk to the village centre

* Set in 2 acres

* Walled kitchen garden

* Walled Italian style garden

* 4 reception rooms

* 5 bedrooms

* 3 bathrooms

* £2.5 million

Let's Visit: Portland

If you live in the UK, you are familiar with the E4 daily lineup- various American shows on repeat throughout the day from Everwood to Gilmore Girls. A new addition to the mix is Life Unexpected and visiting the Pacific Northwest is now high on my list of must see places. 

 

H for Heidi

 

Is this not better than the original?

 

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Downton Abbey

Are you watching?

I found the bells (about the 30 sec mark) fascinating. I had no idea they had a wall of bells in the kitchen labeled to each of the rooms in the house. 

image from here

Simply pull your cord, the bell in the kitchen would ring and the staff would dash off to tend to your every need- what a life!